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Avène vs Weleda

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

Avène and Weleda are a French skincare brand founded in 1990 and a Swiss skincare brand founded in 1921, respectively. Both are universally loved for their rich moisturizers, while the French line is also known for its reliable sunscreens, targeted serums, gentle cleansers, and hydrating glycerin, and the Swiss line for its meticulously crafted formulas. The French products suit oily acne-prone skin and acne-prone skin best, as glycerin improves skin hydration and restores barrier function, whereas the Swiss products suit sensitive skin best because of their gentle botanical bases. Ultimately, the French brand relies on science-backed formulations to ensure every consumer enjoys a calm and balanced complexion.

Avène is a French skincare brand founded in 1990 and owned by Fondation Pierre Fabre.

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Weleda is a Swiss skincare brand founded in 1921 and owned by Weleda AG.

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

Popular Avène vs Weleda products

Questions and answers

Avène or Weleda: which is better?

Avène is better for a wider variety of skin types because the products on this page have fit levels ranging from Superior to Low, whereas Weleda products are mostly rated High to Caution. Avène also offers many fragrance-free options, while all Weleda products on this page contain fragrance.

What is the difference between Avène and Weleda?

Avène offers a wide variety of products on this page covering many skin types and concerns, whereas Weleda features only two moisturizers, with Skin Food receiving a High fit for dry and dry sensitive skin. Reviewers note that Avène provides gentle cleansers and sunscreens, while both brands include fragrance in several of their formulations.

Avène or Weleda: which moisturizer is better?

For dry skin, Avène Tolerance Control Soothing Skin Recovery Balm has a Superior Lovi fit level, whereas Weleda Skin Food has a High fit. Reviewers note that Avène moisturizers often help soothe irritation, and 7 of the products on this page list no fragrance.

Which is more affordable, Avène or Weleda?

Reviewers of the products on this page note that Avène has a price point. Weleda is not mentioned regarding affordability on this page.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Avène or Weleda?

For acne-prone skin, Avène offers several options with an Average Lovi fit across the products on this page, whereas Weleda products like Skin Food have a Low fit or are not recommended due to breakouts. Avène is unlikely to cause as many breakouts since its range includes specialized blemish and oil-control formulas.

How does the founding year and country of origin compare between Avène and Weleda?

Avène was founded in 1990 in France, whereas Weleda was founded earlier in 1921 in Switzerland.

Which brand offers more fragrance-free product options on this page, Avène or Weleda?

Avene offers more fragrance-free product options on this page than Weleda, as 7 of its 15 products list no fragrance compared to none of Weledas 2 options.

How do the Lovi fit levels for dry skin compare between Avène's Cold Cream and Weleda's Skin Food?

For dry skin, Avène's Cold Cream has an Average Lovi fit level, whereas Weleda's Skin Food has a High Lovi fit level.

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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