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Estée Lauder vs Galderma

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

Estée Lauder and Galderma are established skincare brands offering distinct approaches to daily care. The American brand provides a comprehensive range of moisturizers, serums, eye products, and cleansers formulated with hydrating hyaluronic acid and glycerin, suiting acne-prone and mature skin best. Meanwhile, the Swiss brand focuses on serums that fit oily and acne-prone skin best. Ultimately, they differ through their diverse product types, ingredient formulations, and ideal skin types.

Estée Lauder is an American skincare brand founded in 1946 and owned by The Estée Lauder Companies Inc..

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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 Estée Lauder and Galderma products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.

Popular Estée Lauder vs Galderma products

People Say

Estée LauderGalderma
  • Clears acne and prevents breakouts Not 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”
  • Deep hydration and moisturization Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “skin drinks it up immediately — Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair”
    • “Absorbs quickly into the skin — Estée Lauder Revitalizing Supreme+”
    • “The formula is incredibly hydrating and leaves my skin feeling smooth. — Estée Lauder Re-Nutriv”
  • Gentle and non-drying cleanser Often MentionedNot noted
    • “doesn't strip the skin — Estée Lauder Advanced Night Cleansing Gelée”
    • “Lathers well — Estée Lauder Soft Clean Moisture Rich Foaming Cleanser”
    • “removes all my makeup effortlessly — Estée Lauder Advanced Night Cleansing Gelée”
  • Severe skin irritation and burning Rarely NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “chemical burn — Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Eye Supercharged Gel-Creme”
    • “caused a rash — Estée Lauder Advanced Night Cleansing Gelée”
    • “got some bumps — Estée Lauder DayWear Moisturizer”
    • “face on fire — Galderma Epiduo Gel”
  • High price point Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “way too expensive for the size — Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair”
  • Caused breakouts and purging Rarely NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “gave me tiny red bumps — Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair”
    • “Caused small bumps on forehead — Estée Lauder Revitalizing Supreme+”
    • “cystic acne — Estée Lauder Micro Essence Treatment Lotion”
    • “got worse first — Galderma Epiduo Gel”
  • Bleaches fabrics Not notedMostly Mentioned
    • “bleached my towel — Galderma Benzac AC 5”
  • Scent and fragrance complaints Often MentionedNot noted
    • “Scent is too overpowering — Estée Lauder Revitalizing Supreme+”

Estée Lauder vs Galderma routines for dry skin

Buy Galderma routine · $153.64 · 90% fitBuy Estée Lauder routine · $271.00 · 74% fitSee multi-brand routine · 99% fit

Estée Lauder vs Galderma routines for oily skin

Buy Galderma routine · $326.92 · 96% fitBuy Estée Lauder routine · $399.42 · 75% fitSee multi-brand routine · 98% fit

Estée Lauder vs Galderma routines for combination skin

Buy Galderma routine · $318.51 · 94% fitBuy Estée Lauder routine · $503.90 · 77% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Questions and answers

Estée Lauder or Galderma: which is better?

Galderma is better for clearing acne and provides a superior routine fit for oily, acne-prone, and combination skin on this page, while Estée Lauder offers deeper hydration and gentler cleansers. Both brands use glycerin, and products containing glycerin help provide moisture to the skin.

What is the difference between Estée Lauder and Galderma?

Estée Lauder focuses on deep hydration and gentle cleansers with options like Hyaluronic acid and Glycerin, whereas Galderma specializes in effective acne-clearing serums that may cause severe dryness and peeling. Reviewers note that Estée Lauder offers deep hydration while Galderma provides effective acne-clearing serums.

The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2020

Estée Lauder or Galderma for dry skin?

For dry skin, Galderma has a Superior routine fit, while Estée Lauder has an Average routine fit. Reviewers note that Galderma can cause severe dryness and peeling, whereas Estée Lauder provides deep hydration and moisturization.

Which is more affordable, Estée Lauder or Galderma?

Galderma is more affordable than Estée Lauder, as Estée Lauder frequently receives complaints about its high price point.

Between Estée Lauder and Galderma, which brand is better for deep hydration and moisturization?

For deep hydration and moisturization, Estée Lauder does better than Galderma, providing deep hydration as mostly mentioned by reviewers. Its products help deliver deep hydration with key ingredients like glycerin, which supports moisture in the skin.

Which of the two brands has products that contain fragrance, Estée Lauder or Galderma?

Estée Lauder has products on this page that list fragrance, while every Galderne product on this page lists no fragrance.

How do the founding years and countries of origin compare between Estée Lauder and Galderma?

Estée Lauder was founded in the United States in 1946, whereas Galderma was founded in Switzerland in 1981.

Estée Lauder or Galderma for oily skin?

For oily skin, Lovi rates Galderma as Superior and Estée Lauder as High. Reviewers note that Galderma is effective for clearing acne, though it may cause severe dryness and peeling.

The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2020

Estée Lauder or Galderma for sensitive skin?

Both Estée Lauder and Galderma fit sensitive skin at a High level on this page. Reviewers report that Estée Lauder provides deep hydration, while Galderma focuses on acne-clearing serums.

Estée Lauder or Galderma for acne-prone skin?

Galderma is a better fit for acne-prone skin, with Lovi rating its routine as Superior compared to Estée Lauder's High fit. Reviewers note that Galderma provides effective acne-clearing serums.

The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2020

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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