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Minimalist vs MAËLYS

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

Minimalist and MAËLYS are distinct skincare collections that offer targeted solutions for varying complexions. Minimalist features science-led sunscreens, moisturizers, and cleansers with active ingredients like salicylic acid, LHA, and vitamin B5, which suit oily and combination skin best. Meanwhile, MAËLYS is loved for its specialized serums and advanced formulas that provide thoughtful care for all skin types. While both brands address concerns such as acne, dark spots, and aging, they differ in their core offerings and ideal skin compatibility.

Minimalist is an Indian skincare brand founded in 2020 and owned by Unilever PLC since 2025.

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

Popular Minimalist vs MAËLYS products

Questions and answers

Minimalist or MAËLYS: which is better?

Minimalist is the better choice because the products on this page have High to Superior Lovi fit levels for most skin types, whereas MAËLYS items mostly rate Low or Caution. Minimalist also has no fragrance in any of its formulas, unlike MAËLYS.

What is the difference between Minimalist and MAËLYS?

Minimalist products have high or superior Lovi fit levels for most skin types and are fragrance-free, whereas MAËLYS items mostly have low or average fit levels and may include fragrance.

Which is more affordable, Minimalist or MAËLYS?

The provided page details do not mention pricing or affordability for either Minimalist or MAËLYS.

Which brand was founded earlier, Minimalist or MAËLYS?

MAËLYS was founded earlier in 2017, whereas Minimalist was founded in 2020.

How many products from MAËLYS contain fragrance compared to Minimalist?

MAËLYS has 1 out of 2 products on this page with fragrance, while every product on the Minimalist page lists no fragrance.

Which skin types are best suited for Minimalist according to its brand-focused routines?

According to its brand-focused routines, Minimalist fits oily skin, combination skin, and oily acne-prone skin best.

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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