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The Ordinary vs Sebamed

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

The Ordinary and Sebamed are distinct skincare options rooted in targeted, ingredient-led formulations. The Canadian brand centers its serums, moisturizers, cleansers, and toners on hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and squalane, suiting dry and dry sensitive skin best, while the German brand earns appreciation for thoughtful moisturizers and gentle cleansers that rely on scientifically balanced formulas to suit sensitive, reactive, and problematic skin. Both brands differ in their approaches, as the former utilizes specific acids and vitamins to address individual concerns like acne, dark spots, and aging, whereas the latter maintains a steady focus on barrier health through a skin-neutral pH.

The Ordinary is a Canadian skincare brand founded in 2016 and owned by The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. since 2021.

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Sebamed is a German skincare brand founded in 1967 and owned by Sebapharma GmbH & Co. KG.

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

Popular The Ordinary vs Sebamed products

Questions and answers

The Ordinary or Sebamed: which is better?

Lovi finds that The Ordinary fits dry skin, dry sensitive skin, and combination skin best among the products on this page, offering a wide range of targeted serums and moisturizers, whereas Sebamed features only a couple of basic items.

What is the difference between The Ordinary and Sebamed?

The Ordinary offers a much larger variety of targeted serums, toners, and moisturizers that feature high Lovi fit levels for dry and combination skin, while Sebamed features only a couple of basic products on this page. Every product listed for both brands contains no fragrance.

The Ordinary or Sebamed: which cleanser is better?

The products on this page for The Ordinary include multiple cleanser options like the Glycolipid Cream Cleanser and Glucoside Foaming Cleanser, which Lovi rates as having High fit levels for dry and oily skin types. In contrast, Sebamed features only a single facial cleanser on this page.

Which is more affordable, The Ordinary or Sebamed?

The products on this page for The Ordinary are frequently described by reviewers as affordable and offering great value. Sebamed does not have specific affordability highlights mentioned on this page.

When were The Ordinary and Sebamed founded and in which countries?

The Ordinary was founded in Canada in 2016, and Sebamed was founded in Germany in 1967.

How does the Lovi fit level of Sebamed's Clear Face Care Gel compare for oily acne-prone skin versus dry skin?

On Lovi, Sebamed's Clear Face Care Gel has a High fit level for oily acne-prone skin, while it has an Average fit level for dry skin.

Which products from The Ordinary list Hyaluronic acid as a key ingredient?

Hyaluronic acid is a key ingredient featured across the products on this page for The Ordinary.

The Ordinary or Sebamed: which moisturizer is better?

The products on this page for The Ordinary offer more moisturizer options with high or superior Lovi fit levels for dry and sensitive skin compared to Sebamed. Hyaluronic acid helps provide hydration and anti-aging benefits.

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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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