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Bioderma vs Allies of Skin

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Bioderma and Allies of Skin are respected skincare lines that offer distinct approaches to complexion health. The French brand founded in 1977 and owned by the Jean-Noël Thorel Foundation since 2018 is revered for its gentle moisturizers, soothing makeup removers, targeted serums, and purifying cleansers formulated with glycerin, suiting acne-prone skin and combination skin best. Conversely, the other line is loved for its luxurious moisturizers, potent serums, and targeted eye products featuring powerhouse ingredients like niacinamide, which suit dry skin and acne-prone skin best. Ultimately, both differ as the former relies on glycerin to improve hydration and restore barrier function, while niacinamide in the latter improves skin aging signs and decreases hyperpigmentation.

Bioderma is a French skincare brand founded in 1977 and owned by Jean-Noël Thorel Foundation since 2018.

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

Popular Bioderma vs Allies of Skin products

People Say

BiodermaAllies of Skin
  • Hydration and Moisture Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “healed my dry skin — Bioderma Sébium Hydra”
    • “skin feels plump — Bioderma Atoderm Crème Ultra”
    • “nourished and hydrated — Allies of Skin Peptides & Omegas Firming Eye Cream”
    • “more like a spray serum — Allies of Skin Molecular Saviour Probiotics Treatment Mist”
  • Gentle and Non-Irritating Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “doesn't sting my eyes — Bioderma Sensibio H2O”
    • “mildest face wash I've tried — Bioderma Sensibio Gel Moussant”
    • “Probably the first cleanser that actually took all of my makeup off my face!!! — Bioderma Sébium Gel moussant”
    • “Best retinol for sensitive skin — Allies of Skin Retinal & Peptides Repair Night Cream”
  • Texture, Absorption, and Finish Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “Keeps you shine free — Bioderma Sébium Pore Refiner”
    • “absorbs instantly — Bioderma Hydrabio Serum”
    • “sinks easily into damp skin — Allies of Skin Tranexamic & Arbutin Advanced Brightening Serum”
    • “creamy and consistent — Allies of Skin Peptides & Omegas Firming Eye Cream”
  • Anti-Aging, Firming, and Radiance Rarely NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “gives skin an instant dewy glow — Allies of Skin Tranexamic & Arbutin Advanced Brightening Serum”
    • “scars visibly lightened after I started using this — Allies of Skin Tranexamic & Arbutin Advanced Brightening Serum”
    • “Dramatic impact on acne — Allies of Skin Retinal & Peptides Repair Night Cream”
    • “It brightened my skin and faded dark spots. — Bioderma Pigmentbio Sensitive Areas”
  • Versatility and General Use Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “redness drastically reduced — Bioderma Sensibio AR”
    • “safe for my baby — Bioderma Atoderm Intensive Baume”
    • “no stinging — Bioderma Hydrabio Serum”
    • “reduces appearance of redness — Allies of Skin Molecular Saviour Probiotics Treatment Mist”
  • Makeup Performance and Priming Often MentionedRarely Noted
    • “melts every bit of make up and SPF off — Bioderma Sensibio Micellar Cleansing Oil”
    • “doesn't cause any irritation — Bioderma Sensibio Micellar Cleansing Oil”
    • “Foundation didn't settle into pores — Bioderma Sébium Pore Refiner”
    • “preps skin for better absorption — Allies of Skin Molecular Saviour Probiotics Treatment Mist”
  • High Price Point Sometimes NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “pricier than other brands — Bioderma Sensibio Gel Moussant”
    • “finished too quickly — Bioderma Hydrabio Serum”
    • “pricey for water — Bioderma Sensibio H2O”
    • “Pricey — Allies of Skin Copper Tripeptide & Ectoin Advanced Repair Serum”
  • Slow or Ineffective Results Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “I have been using this since last month, I didn't see significant changes — Bioderma Pigmentbio Sensitive Areas”
    • “Did nothing for my dark circles — Bioderma Atoderm Intensive Eye”
    • “still not impressed with the results — Allies of Skin Tranexamic & Arbutin Advanced Brightening Serum”
    • “Have not noticed improved skin quality yet — Allies of Skin Copper Tripeptide & Ectoin Advanced Repair Serum”
  • Skin Irritation and Breakouts Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “broke me out — Bioderma Atoderm Intensive Baume”
    • “Skin looks like sandpaper — Bioderma Sébium Pore Refiner”
    • “Slightly irritating... when I first started — Allies of Skin Copper Tripeptide & Ectoin Advanced Repair Serum”
    • “rashes popped up on my neck — Allies of Skin Tranexamic & Arbutin Advanced Brightening Serum”
  • Sticky or Residue Issues Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “requires a thorough follow-up — Bioderma Sensibio Micellar Cleansing Oil”
    • “feels sticky at first — Bioderma Atoderm Intensive Baume”
    • “didn't like how sticky face feels — Allies of Skin Molecular Saviour Probiotics Treatment Mist”
    • “Peeling sometime — Allies of Skin Peptides & Antioxidants Firming Daily Treatment”

Bioderma vs Allies of Skin routines for dry skin

Buy Allies of Skin routine · $249.67 · 98% fitBuy Bioderma routine · $163.42 · 83% fitSee multi-brand routine · 99% fit

Bioderma vs Allies of Skin routines for oily skin

Buy Allies of Skin routine · $482.96 · 94% fitBuy Bioderma routine · $308.43 · 86% fitSee multi-brand routine · 98% fit

Bioderma vs Allies of Skin routines for combination skin

Buy Allies of Skin routine · $474.55 · 94% fitBuy Bioderma routine · $287.91 · 87% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Questions and answers

Bioderma or Allies of Skin: which is better?

Bioderma is better for gentle, non-irritating formulas and makeup removal, while Allies of Skin stands out for anti-aging, firming, and radiance. Both brands offer fragrance-free options among the products on this page, though Allies of Skin lists no fragrance across its entire range.

What is the difference between Bioderma and Allies of Skin?

Allies of Skin outperforms Bioderma in anti-aging, firming, and radiance, while Bioderma excels at being gentle and non-irritating.

Bioderma or Allies of Skin for dry skin?

Allies of Skin is a superior fit for dry skin, whereas the products on this page for Bioderma achieve a high routine fit level. Reviewers note that Allies of Skin features gentle, effective moisturizers.

Bioderma or Allies of Skin: which moisturizer is better?

Allies of Skin is better for moisturizers on this page because its range achieves superior fit levels across multiple skin types compared to Bioderma. The products on this page utilize key ingredients like niacinamide and ectoin to provide effective hydration and skin barrier support.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002

Which is more affordable, Bioderma or Allies of Skin?

Bioderma is more affordable, as Allies of Skin has a high price point that is mostly mentioned by reviewers, whereas Bioderma's price is only sometimes noted as a concern.

Bioderma or Allies of Skin: which brand is more gentle and non-irritating according to reviewers?

Bioderma does better than Allies of Skin for being gentle and non-irritating, with reviewers often noting its soothing and barrier-repairing moisturizers and gentle cleansers and makeup removers.

How do the anti-aging and firming results compare between Bioderma and Allies of Skin?

Allies of Skin does better than Bioderma for anti-aging, firming, and radiance. Allies of Skin offers dedicated anti-aging and brightening serums as well as firming creams, whereas Bioderma focuses more on soothing and barrier-repairing products.

Which brand has more fragrance-free options among its products, Bioderma or Allies of Skin?

Allies of Skin has more fragrance-free options because every product on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients, whereas 9 of 20 Bioderma products on this page list no fragrance.

Bioderma or Allies of Skin for oily skin?

Both brands offer solid routines for oily skin with a High Lovi fit level, though Allies of Skin reaches a Superior routine fit for this skin type. Reviewers note that Allies of Skin features fragrance-free formulas with key ingredients like Niacinamide, while Bioderma offers a range where some products include fragrance and others do not.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002

Bioderma or Allies of Skin for sensitive skin?

Both brands offer products on this page that suit sensitive skin well. Bioderma achieves a High routine fit for sensitive skin and is noted for its gentle, non-irritating formulas, while Allies of Skin also reaches a High routine fit for sensitive skin with entirely fragrance-free formulations.

Bioderma or Allies of Skin for acne-prone skin?

Both Bioderma and Allies of Skin achieve a superior routine fit for acne-prone skin on this page. Reviewers note that Allies of Skin features calming serums, while Bioderma offers soothing and barrier-repairing moisturizers.

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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