# Rilastil vs FRE

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Rilastil and FRE are two skincare lines known for their targeted product types and nourishing formulas. Rilastil is warmly loved for its targeted [serums](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/serum) and meticulously balanced formulas, suiting sensitive, dry, and mature skin types best due to its gentle yet deeply nourishing approach, with the Acnestil as the standout choice for acne-prone skin. FRE is widely loved for its targeted product types and nourishing compositions, suiting acne-prone skin best with standout products like [Argan Oil](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/argan-oil). While both work to gently balance and support the complexion, each careful composition by the first brand works to restore daily comfort and enhance natural resilience.

This page compares some of the most popular Rilastil and FRE 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=pg6692588a04).

### Popular Rilastil vs FRE products

#### FRE

- [Argan Oil](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/p/fre/argan-oil/for/dry-sensitive-skin) — High fit

#### Rilastil

- [Acnestil](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/p/rilastil/acnestil/for/oily-skin) — Average fit

## Questions and answers

### Rilastil or FRE: which is better?

Neither brand is universally better, as Rilastil has average fits for acne-prone skin with its Acnestil [serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/serum), while FRE [Argan Oil](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/argan-oil) gives a High fit for dry sensitive skin. Both brands feature fragrance-free formulas across the products on this page.

[International Journal of Nanomedicine, 2014](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25143733/)

### What is the difference between Rilastil and FRE?

Rilastil's Acnestil serum has an average fit for oily and acne-prone skin, whereas FRE's Argan Oil has a high fit for dry sensitive skin. Both brands offer products on this page that list no fragrance in their ingredients.

[International Journal of Nanomedicine, 2014](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25143733/)

### Which is more affordable, Rilastil or FRE?

The provided page facts do not mention the prices of products from either Rilastil or FRE, so it is not possible to determine which brand is more affordable.

### Which causes fewer breakouts, Rilastil or FRE?

Neither Rilastil nor FRE is specifically proven to cause fewer breakouts, as both feature products with Average fits for acne-prone skin and list no fragrance in their ingredients on this page.

### Which brand is older, Rilastil or FRE?

Rilastil is older, having been founded in 1972, while FRE was founded in 2016.

### Who owns Rilastil and FRE?

Rilastil is owned by Istituto Ganassini, while FRE is an independent brand. Both brands feature fragrance-free products on this page.

### Do Rilastil products contain fragrance?

Every product from Rilastil on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

## Research behind their key ingredients

- [Design, characterization, and clinical evaluation of argan oil nanostructured lipid carriers to improve skin hydration](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25143733/) Argania spinosa kernel oil argan kernel oil · International Journal of Nanomedicine, 2014
- [A Double-Blinded, Randomized, Vehicle-Controlled Study of the Efficacy of Moisturizer Containing Licochalcone A, Decanediol, L-Carnitine, and Salicylic Acid for Prevention of Acne Relapse in Asian Population](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33150170/) Salicylic acid · BioMed Research International, 2020
- [Comparative study of efficacy and safety of 45% mandelic acid versus 30% salicylic acid peels in mild-to-moderate acne vulgaris](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31553119/) Mandelic acid · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020
- [Efficacy of a multitargeted, salicylic acid-based dermocosmetic cream compared to benzoyl peroxide 5% in Acne vulgaris: Results from a randomized study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37941097/) Salicylic acid · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024
- [A Salicylic Acid-Based Dermocosmetic is Effective as an Adjunct to Benzoyl Peroxide for Mild to Moderate Acne and as Monotherapy in Maintenance Post Benzoyl Peroxide](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38051857/) Salicylic acid · Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2023
- [Chemical peels for acne vulgaris: a systematic review of randomised controlled trials](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29705755/) Mandelic acid · BMJ Open, 2018
- [Randomized prospective study of low-dose isotretinoin alone and combination with salicylic acid and mandelic peel against acne tarda](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35388606/) Mandelic acid · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022

## The brands

- Skincare: [Rilastil](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/rilastil)
- Skincare: [FRE](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/fre)

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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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