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MAËLYS vs Carotone

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

MAËLYS and Carotone are loved for their targeted serums, carefully crafted formulas, and specialized solutions. The former suits all skin types best, featuring standout products like the TOO-FINE for acne-prone skin and the RE-LURE Tight & Tone Body Serum for skin with dark spots, while the latter suits dry, normal, and combination skin best with standout offerings such as the Brightening Cream for acne-prone skin. Regular use of both options supports thoughtful care, a radiant complexion, and an even tone, though they differ primarily in their ideal skin types and specific formulations.

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

Popular MAËLYS vs Carotone products

MAËLYS vs Carotone serums and treatments

Questions and answers

MAËLYS or Carotone: which is better?

Carotone generally offers better fit levels across skin types on this page, with Average ratings for its Brightening Cream, whereas MAËLYS products on this page mostly show Low or Caution fit levels.

Which is more affordable, MAËLYS or Carotone?

Neither MAËLYS nor Carotone has pricing information available on this page to determine which brand is more affordable.

Which causes fewer breakouts, MAËLYS or Carotone?

Carotone's Brightening Cream reaches an Average Lovi fit for acne-prone and oily acne-prone skin on this page, whereas MAËLYS products on this page generally have a Low fit for those skin types.

Between MAËLYS and Carotone, which brand offers fragrance-free products?

Carotone offers fragrance-free products since every product on this page lists no fragrance, whereas MAËLYS has fragrance in the RE-LURE Tight & Tone Body Serum.

When comparing the RE-LURE Tight & Tone Body Serum and the Brightening Cream, which one is better suited for mature skin?

Carotone Brightening Cream is better suited for mature skin, achieving an Average Lovi fit level, whereas the MAËLYS RE-LURE Tight & Tone Body Serum only achieves a Low fit.

Which skincare brand was founded earlier, MAËLYS or Carotone?

Carotone was founded earlier in 2009, whereas MAËLYS was founded in 2017.

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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