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Avène vs MAËLYS

Rated by Lovi · Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes · How the Fit score works

Avène and MAËLYS are distinct skincare collections that offer targeted solutions for varying complexions. The French brand founded in 1990 utilizes glycerin to deliver gentle moisturizers, protective sunscreens, targeted serums, and soothing cleansers that suit oily, acne-prone, and combination skin best. Conversely, MAËLYS is known for specialized serums and advanced formulas that suit all skin types best, offering thoughtful care through distinct products. While both collections feature options for concerns like dark spots and acne-prone skin, the former brand emphasizes barrier restoration with items such as the Tolerance Control Soothing Skin Recovery Balm, Cleanance, and the Hyaluron Activ B3 Concentrated Plumping Serum, whereas the latter brand focuses on specialized treatments including TOO-FINE and the RE-LURE Tight & Tone Body Serum.

Avène is a French skincare brand founded in 1990 and owned by Fondation Pierre Fabre.

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This page compares some of the most popular Avène and MAËLYS products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.

Popular Avène vs MAËLYS products

Questions and answers

Avène or MAËLYS: which is better?

Avène is the better choice on this page, offering many products with High or Superior Lovi fit levels for various skin types and routines, whereas MAËLYS has mostly Low or Caution ratings across its limited selection. Reviewers of Avène frequently mention gentle and non-stripping sunscreens and cleansers, alongside soothing properties for irritation.

What is the difference between Avène and MAËLYS?

Avene offers an extensive skincare lineup with options like Tolerance Control Soothing Skin Recovery Balm achieving a Superior fit for dry skin, whereas Maelys features just a couple of body and face products that generally show lower fit levels across skin types on this page.

Which is more affordable, Avène or MAËLYS?

Price point is sometimes noted as a factor for Avène, while the page provides no pricing details for MAËLYS to compare affordability.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Avène or MAËLYS?

Avène provides multiple products on this page with High fits for acne-prone skin, such as Cleanance sunscreen and Cleanance Cleansing Gel, whereas MAËLYS has low fits for acne-prone skin across its products. Reviewers also often note that Avène soothes irritation.

How does the founding year and country of origin compare between Avène and MAËLYS?

Avène was founded in 1990 in France, whereas MAËLYS was founded later in 2017 with its country of origin not available on the page.

Which brand has more fragrance-free products listed on the page, Avène or MAËLYS?

Avene has more fragrance-free products listed on the page, with 8 out of 15 products containing no fragrance compared to only 1 out of 2 for Maelys.

How many products are featured for Avène compared to MAËLYS on this page?

Avène features 15 products on this page, whereas MAËLYS features 2 products.

Research behind their key ingredients

Behind this comparison

Lovi compares products by their fit scores, calculated from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.

  • Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Co-founder, Medical Director

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer

  • Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Co-founder, CEO and CTO

    PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex

  • Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Medical Board

    Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine

  • Aishani Shah, MD

    Aishani Shah, MD

    Medical Board

    Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD

  • Asya Zubkova, MS

    Asya Zubkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member

  • Hanna Kurets, MD

    Hanna Kurets, MD

    Medical Board, Medical Advisor

    Dermatology MD

  • Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Medical Board

    Dermatology and diagnostic consultant

  • Victoria Derkova, MS

    Victoria Derkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist

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