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Bioderma vs Galderma

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Bioderma and Galderma are established European skincare brands founded in France and Switzerland, respectively. The French brand offers gentle moisturizers, soothing makeup removers, targeted serums, and purifying cleansers formulated with glycerin, while the Swiss brand focuses entirely on specialized serums. Both labels suit acne-prone skin best, though the first also caters to combination skin, the second to oily skin, and each relies on distinct active ingredients for specific dermal concerns. Ultimately, they differ in their national origins, foundational portfolios, and exact target skin types.

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

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Galderma is a Swiss skincare brand founded in 1981 and owned by Galderma Group AG.

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

Popular Bioderma vs Galderma products

People Say

BiodermaGalderma
  • Acne Clearance and Breakout Prevention Rarely NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “cleared up my skin — Galderma Benzac AC Mild Strength 2.5% Acne Gel”
    • “cystic acne gone — Galderma Epiduo Gel”
    • “stops new pimples — Galderma Epiduo Gel”
    • “It brightened my skin and faded dark spots. — Bioderma Pigmentbio Sensitive Areas”
  • Gentle and Non-Irritating Formula Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “doesn't sting my eyes — Bioderma Sensibio H2O”
    • “doesn't cause any irritation — Bioderma Sensibio Micellar Cleansing Oil”
    • “mildest face wash I've tried — Bioderma Sensibio Gel Moussant”
  • Hydration and Moisturization Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “healed my dry skin — Bioderma Sébium Hydra”
    • “absorbs instantly — Bioderma Hydrabio Serum”
    • “leaves skin feeling hydrated — Bioderma Sensibio Micellar Cleansing Oil”
  • Miscellaneous Performance Notes Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “Keeps you shine free — Bioderma Sébium Pore Refiner”
    • “melts every bit of make up and SPF off — Bioderma Sensibio Micellar Cleansing Oil”
    • “My skin feels fresh, balanced and less greasy after each wash. — Bioderma Sébium Gel moussant”
  • Dryness and Peeling Sometimes NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “Skin looks like sandpaper — Bioderma Sébium Pore Refiner”
    • “It isn't a cleanser I can use every day... it can be very drying. — Bioderma Sébium Gel moussant”
    • “dried out my skin — Bioderma Sensibio H2O”
    • “skin flaking off — Galderma Epiduo Gel”
  • Skin Irritation and Burning Sometimes NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “coat the eyes with a milky film — Bioderma Sensibio Micellar Cleansing Oil”
    • “stings my eyes bad — Bioderma Sensibio H2O”
    • “Stings on open pimples — Bioderma Sébium Pore Refiner”
    • “face on fire — Galderma Epiduo Gel”
  • Caused Breakouts and Purging Rarely NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “broke me out — Bioderma Atoderm Intensive Baume”
    • “clogged my pores — Bioderma Sensibio AR”
    • “clogged my pores — Bioderma Atoderm Crème Ultra”
    • “got worse first — Galderma Epiduo Gel”
  • Fabric Bleaching Not notedMostly Mentioned
    • “bleached my towel — Galderma Benzac AC 5”
  • Miscellaneous Negative Notes Often MentionedNot noted
    • “won't budge waterproof mascara — Bioderma Sensibio H2O”

Bioderma vs Galderma routines for dry skin

Buy Galderma routine · $153.64 · 90% fitBuy Bioderma routine · $163.42 · 83% fitSee multi-brand routine · 99% fit

Bioderma vs Galderma routines for oily skin

Buy Galderma routine · $326.92 · 96% fitBuy Bioderma routine · $308.43 · 86% fitSee multi-brand routine · 98% fit

Bioderma vs Galderma routines for combination skin

Buy Galderma routine · $318.51 · 94% fitBuy Bioderma routine · $287.91 · 87% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Questions and answers

Bioderma or Galderma: which is better?

Bioderma is better for gentle, soothing hydration and barrier repair, whereas Galderma is better for targeted, effective acne-clearing serums. The products on this page offer reliable options for various skin types, though Galderma may cause severe dryness and peeling while Bioderma is sometimes drying.

The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2020

What is the difference between Bioderma and Galderma?

Bioderma excels in providing gentle and non-irritating formulas with soothing moisturizers, while Galderma focuses on effective acne-clearing serums.

Bioderma or Galderma for dry skin?

Bioderma and Galderma both fit dry skin well, with Bioderma offering a High routine fit and Galderma providing a Superior routine fit based on the products on this page. Bioderma features soothing and barrier-repairing moisturizers with key ingredients like glycerin, whereas Galderma is known for effective acne-clearing serums that may cause severe dryness and peeling.

The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2020

Which is more affordable, Bioderma or Galderma?

Reviewers note that Bioderma has a high price point and value concerns, while the products on this page for Galderma do not feature affordability discussions.

Between Bioderma and Galderma, which brand was founded earlier and in which country?

Bioderma was founded earlier in France in 1977, while Galderma was founded later in Switzerland in 1981.

How many products do Bioderma and Galderma have listed on this page that contain fragrance?

Bioderma has 9 products on this page that list no fragrance among 20 total products, meaning 11 products contain fragrance, while every product on this page by Galderma lists no fragrance.

Which brand performs better for acne clearance and breakout prevention according to the review themes?

Galderma performs better for acne clearance and breakout prevention according to the review themes on this page.

Bioderma or Galderma for oily skin?

Galderma is a strong choice for oily skin, offering a superior routine fit and effective acne-clearing serums on this page. Bioderma also achieves a high routine fit for oily skin with the products on this page.

Bioderma or Galderma for sensitive skin?

Both Bioderma and Galderma provide a High Lovi fit for sensitive skin. Bioderma features soothing moisturizers and gentle cleansers, while Galderma focuses on targeted acne-clearing serums that may sometimes cause dryness.

Bioderma or Galderma for acne-prone skin?

Both Bioderma and Galderma fit acne-prone skin well, with Lovi rating both brands as having a Superior routine fit for this skin type. Bioderma features soothing cleansers and gentle makeup removers, whereas Galderma offers effective acne-clearing serums.

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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