# Galderma vs Veetgold

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Galderma and Veetgold are established skincare lines offering targeted solutions for diverse complexions. Galderma, a Swiss brand founded in 1981, specializes in [serums](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/serum) featuring ingredients like [benzoyl peroxide](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/benzoyl-peroxide) and [adapalene](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/adapalene) that best suit oily and combination skin. Meanwhile, Veetgold is genuinely loved for its nourishing moisturizers and expertly balanced formulas, including [turmeric oil](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/turmeric), which suit dry, normal, and combination skin types best. The Swiss brand addresses specific concerns such as acne, dark spots, and aging, whereas the latter consistently delivers gentle, reliable care for daily routines.

Galderma is a Swiss skincare brand founded in 1981 and owned by Galderma Group AG.

[en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Galderma)

This page compares some of the most popular Galderma and Veetgold products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, [use the Lovi app](https://app.pora.ai/vqqJ/j1xj2b6o?af_sub2=compare&af_sub3=selection_note&af_sub4=pg3cba1415dc).

### Popular Galderma vs Veetgold products

#### Galderma

- [Epiduo Gel](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/p/galderma/epiduo-gel/for/acne-prone-skin) — High fit
- [Benzac AC 5](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/p/galderma/benzac-ac-5/for/oily-acne-prone-skin) — High fit — [CA$45.40 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0H7FDLC2T?tag=lovi-care-web-product01-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [Benzac AC Mild Strength 2.5% Acne Gel](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/p/galderma/benzac-ac-mild-strength-2-5-acne-gel/for/oily-acne-prone-skin) — High fit

#### Veetgold

- [Turmeric Oil](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/p/veetgold/turmeric-oil/for/sensitive-skin) — Average fit

## Questions and answers

### Galderma or Veetgold: which is better?

Galderma is better for oily and acne-prone skin, where Lovi rates its products as High, whereas Veetgold is only rated as Warning for those same types. Reviewers note that Galderma provides effective acne-clearing [serums](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/serum), though users may experience severe dryness and peeling.

[The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2020](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32175593/) [American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2018](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29549588/)

### What is the difference between Galderma and Veetgold?

Galderma is a Swiss brand founded in 1981 that fits oily and combination skin best with effective acne-clearing serums, whereas Veetgold is an independently owned brand founded in 1990 featuring a [turmeric oil](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/turmeric) moisturizer. Galderma products on this page have a High Lovi fit for oily acne-prone skin, while Veetgold has a Warning fit for that skin type.

[The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2020](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32175593/) [American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2018](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29549588/)

### Which is more affordable, Galderma or Veetgold?

The provided page facts do not contain pricing information for either Galderma or Veetgold, so it is not possible to determine which brand is more affordable.

### Which causes fewer breakouts, Galderma or Veetgold?

Galderma is better for breakouts, because the acne-clearing serums on this page fit oily acne-prone skin at a High Lovi level, whereas Veetgold products like its Turmeric Oil may cause breakouts with a Warning fit for acne-prone skin.

[The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2020](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32175593/) [American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2018](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29549588/)

### Which brand has been around longer, Galderma or Veetgold?

Galderma has been around longer, having been founded in Switzerland in 1981, while Veetgold was founded in 1990.

### Do any products from Galderma or Veetgold contain fragrance?

Every product on this page from both Galderma and Veetgold lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

### What are the main negative side effects reviewers mention for Galderma?

Reviewers mostly mention severe dryness, peeling, irritation, and discomfort as the main negative side effects of the Galderma products on this page.

## Research behind their key ingredients

- [Effects of Turmeric (Curcuma longa) on Skin Health: A Systematic Review of the Clinical Evidence](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27213821/) Curcuma longa root extract · Phytotherapy Research, 2016
- [Topical benzoyl peroxide for acne](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32175593/) Benzoyl peroxide, Benzoyl peroxide 25mg g · The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2020
- [Clinical Studies on Topical Curcumin](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38008088/) Curcuma longa root extract · Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2023
- [Prevention and Reduction of Atrophic Acne Scars with Adapalene 0.3%/Benzoyl Peroxide 2.5% Gel in Subjects with Moderate or Severe Facial Acne: Results of a 6-Month Randomized, Vehicle-Controlled Trial Using Intra-Individual Comparison](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29549588/) Adapalene · American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2018
- [Benzoyl peroxide treatment decreases Cutibacterium acnes in shoulder surgery, from skin incision until wound closure](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33545336/) Benzoyl peroxide, Benzoyl peroxide 25mg g · Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, 2021
- [The 24-hour skin hydration and barrier function effects of a hyaluronic 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract moisturizing fluid: an intra-subject, randomized, assessor-blinded study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28860834/) Glycerin · Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
- [Efficacy and Safety of a Fixed-Dose Clindamycin Phosphate 1.2%, Benzoyl Peroxide 3.1%, and Adapalene 0.15% Gel for Moderate-to-Severe Acne: A Randomized Phase II Study of the First Triple-Combination Drug](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34674160/) Benzoyl peroxide, Benzoyl peroxide 25mg g · American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2022
- [A topical gel of tea tree oil nanoemulsion containing adapalene versus adapalene marketed gel in patients with acne vulgaris: a randomized clinical trial](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34251536/) Adapalene · Archives of Dermatological Research, 2022
- [Development of Multifunctional Cosmetic Cream Using Bioactive Materials from Streptomyces sp. T65 with Synthesized Mesoporous Silica Particles SBA-15](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32224894/) Silicon dioxide · Antioxidants, 2020
- [Fatty acids based α-Tocopherol loaded nanostructured lipid carrier gel: In vitro and in vivo evaluation for moisturizing and anti-aging effects](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32129554/) Vitamin e · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020
- [Formulating octyl methoxycinnamate in hybrid lipid-silica nanoparticles: An innovative approach for UV skin protection](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32395645/) Silicon dioxide · Heliyon, 2020
- [Clindamycin phosphate 1.2%/adapalene 0.15%/benzoyl peroxide 3.1% gel for moderate-to-severe acne: Efficacy and safety results from two randomized phase 3 trials](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37656094/) Adapalene · Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 2023
- [Efficacy and safety of microencapsulated benzoyl peroxide and microencapsulated tretinoin for the treatment of acne vulgaris: Results from two phase 3 double-blind, randomized, vehicle-controlled studies](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37356627/) Benzoyl peroxide, Benzoyl peroxide 25mg g · Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 2023
- [Semi-Solid Dosage Forms Containing Pranoprofen-Loaded NLC as Topical Therapy for Local Inflammation: In Vitro, Ex Vivo and In Vivo Evaluation](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37367119/) Carbomer 940 · Gels, 2023
- [Efficacy of a topical serum containing L-ascorbic acid, neohesperidin, pycnogenol, tocopherol, and hyaluronic acid in relation to skin aging signs](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35150043/) Vitamin e · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022
- [Development of stable tocopherol succinate-loaded ethosomes to enhance transdermal permeation: In vitro and in vivo characterizations](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35274433/) Vitamin e · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022
- [Comparative measurement of hydration effects of herbal moisturizers](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21808557/) Wheat germ oil · Pharmacognosy Research, 2010
- [Tocopherol succinate-loaded ethosomal gel synthesized by cold method technique: Deeper biophysical characterizations for translational application on human skin](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38268219/) Vitamin e · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024

## The brands

- Swiss skincare: [Galderma](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/galderma)
- Skincare: [Veetgold](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/veetgold)

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## About the Lovi Fit

Lovi: Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes.

Lovi compares products by their fit scores, calculated from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules its 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. Levels from best to worst: Superior, High, Average, Low, Caution, Warning.

Behind this comparison: Nadia Kapleva, MS (Co-founder, Medical Director); Alexey Shagraev, PhD (Co-founder, CEO and CTO); Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc (Medical Board); Aishani Shah, MD (Medical Board); Asya Zubkova, MS (Medical Board); Hanna Kurets, MD (Medical Board, Medical Advisor); Elina Nazarenko, MD (Medical Board); Victoria Derkova, MS (Medical Board).

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