Galderma vs Theramid
Galderma is a Swiss skincare brand founded in 1981 and owned by Galderma Group AG.
Theramid is a Spanish skincare brand founded in 2022 and owned by Cosnova Group since 2026.
This page compares some of the most popular Galderma and Theramid products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.
Popular Galderma vs Theramid products
People Say
Acne Clearance and Prevention Mostly MentionedNot noted
- “cleared up my skin — Galderma Benzac AC Mild Strength 2.5% Acne Gel”
- “cystic acne gone — Galderma Epiduo Gel”
- “stops new pimples — Galderma Epiduo Gel”
Lightweight and Fast-Absorbing Texture Not notedMostly Mentioned
- “the texture is a sophisticated, lightweight gel that absorbs almost instantly without leaving a sticky residue — Theramid Copper Peptide”
- “Absorbs quickly — Theramid DERMA-PEPTIDES”
- “Nice lightweight emulsion — Theramid Ceramide Treatment”
Gentle on Sensitive Skin Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
- “Suitable for sensitive skin — Theramid DERMA-PEPTIDES”
- “incredibly gentle... I experienced zero redness or irritation — Theramid Copper Peptide”
- “didn't burn my face — Galderma Benzac AC Mild Strength 2.5% Acne Gel”
Firmness and Anti-Aging Not notedMostly Mentioned
- “Fine lines are less visible — Theramid DERMA-PEPTIDES”
- “my skin feels incredibly fed and plump — Theramid Copper Peptide”
Reducing Redness and Soothing Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
- “Instantly took out redness — Theramid Ceramide Treatment”
- “angry redness tones down — Galderma Benzac AC 5”
Intense Side Effects and Irritation Mostly MentionedNot noted
- “face on fire — Galderma Epiduo Gel”
Initial Purging Phase Mostly MentionedNot noted
- “got worse first — Galderma Epiduo Gel”
Bleaching Fabrics Mostly MentionedNot noted
- “bleached my towel — Galderma Benzac AC 5”
Packaging Issues and Preferences Not notedOften Mentioned
- “Struggled to pump it out halfway through — Theramid Ceramide Treatment”
Questions and answers
Galderma or Theramid: which is better?
Galderma is better for clearing acne with its effective serums, whereas Theramid does better with lightweight textures, soothing sensitive skin, and anti-aging. Reviewers note that Galderma products on this page help clear acne, but may cause severe dryness and irritation.
The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2020American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2018
What is the difference between Galderma and Theramid?
Galderma is better for acne clearance and oily skin with its effective serums, while Theramid is better for soothing, anti-aging, and gentle care with its restorative moisturizers. However, the products on this page from Galderma may cause severe dryness and irritation.
The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2020American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2018
Which is more affordable, Galderma or Theramid?
The products on this page do not provide pricing information, so it is not possible to compare the affordability of Galderma and Theramid.
Which causes fewer breakouts, Galderma or Theramid?
Galderma is better for acne clearance and prevention, offering effective acne-clearing serums on this page. Reviewers report that the products on this page help clear acne, though users may experience severe dryness and peeling.
The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2020American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2018
Between Galderma and Theramid, which brand is better suited for acne-prone skin?
Galderma is better suited for acne-prone skin because the products on this page are highly effective acne-clearing serums. However, users may experience severe dryness and irritation.
The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2020American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2018
How do the origins and founding years of Galderma and Theramid compare?
Galderma started in Switzerland in 1981 and is owned by Galderma Group AG, while Theramid was founded in Spain in 2022 and has been owned by Cosnova Group since 2026.
Which brand has fragrance-free products, Galderma or Theramid?
Both brands offer fragrance-free options, as every product on this page from Galderma and Theramid lists no fragrance in its ingredients.
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.
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Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer
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Co-founder, CEO and CTO
PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex
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Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc
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Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine
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Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD
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Elina Nazarenko, MD
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Dermatology and diagnostic consultant
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Victoria Derkova, MS
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Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist
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