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Galderma vs Allies of Skin

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Galderma and Allies of Skin are skincare brands offering distinct approaches to various complexions through targeted serums, moisturizers, and treatments. The Swiss brand features formulations suited for oily and acne-prone skin, using ingredients like those found in the Epiduo Gel and Benzac AC line, whereas the second brand provides nourishing options rich in niacinamide for dry and acne-prone skin types like the Molecular Saviour Probiotics Treatment Mist and firming treatments. Ultimately, both differ as the first focuses on specialized acne and spot care, while its counterpart emphasizes luxurious, multi-action hydration and anti-aging support.

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

Popular Galderma vs Allies of Skin products

People Say

GaldermaAllies of Skin
  • Acne Clearance and Prevention Mostly MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “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”
    • “Dramatic impact on acne — Allies of Skin Retinal & Peptides Repair Night Cream”
  • Redness Reduction and Soothing Sometimes NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “Best retinol for sensitive skin — Allies of Skin Retinal & Peptides Repair Night Cream”
    • “Redness is less noticeable — Allies of Skin Copper Tripeptide & Ectoin Advanced Repair Serum”
    • “feels super soothing, doesn't trigger redness — Allies of Skin Tranexamic & Arbutin Advanced Brightening Serum”
    • “angry redness tones down — Galderma Benzac AC 5”
  • Hydrating and Plumping Formula Not notedMostly Mentioned
    • “nourished and hydrated — Allies of Skin Peptides & Omegas Firming Eye Cream”
    • “more like a spray serum — Allies of Skin Molecular Saviour Probiotics Treatment Mist”
    • “Skin feels hydrated — Allies of Skin Copper Tripeptide & Ectoin Advanced Repair Serum”
  • Smooth Skin Texture Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Woke up looking well-rested — Allies of Skin Retinal & Peptides Repair Night Cream”
    • “Pores appear to be tighter — Allies of Skin Copper Tripeptide & Ectoin Advanced Repair Serum”
    • “imparts a luminous glow — Allies of Skin Molecular Saviour Probiotics Treatment Mist”
    • “skin feels smooth — Galderma Epiduo Gel”
  • Lightweight and Elegant Texture Not notedOften Mentioned
    • “sinks easily into damp skin — Allies of Skin Tranexamic & Arbutin Advanced Brightening Serum”
    • “creamy and consistent — Allies of Skin Peptides & Omegas Firming Eye Cream”
    • “Absorbs instantly without sticky feeling — Allies of Skin Peptides & Antioxidants Firming Daily Treatment”
  • Fast Acting Results Often MentionedRarely Noted
    • “results in 2 days — Galderma Benzac AC Mild Strength 2.5% Acne Gel”
    • “Faster skin recovery — Allies of Skin Copper Tripeptide & Ectoin Advanced Repair Serum”
  • Severe Dryness and Peeling Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “skin flaking off — Galderma Epiduo Gel”
  • High Price Point Not notedMostly Mentioned
    • “Pricey — Allies of Skin Copper Tripeptide & Ectoin Advanced Repair Serum”
  • Redness and Irritation Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “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”
    • “stings my eyes — Allies of Skin Peptides & Omegas Firming Eye Cream”
    • “red as tomato — Galderma Epiduo Gel”
  • Initial Purging and Acne Flaring Mostly MentionedRarely Noted
    • “Skin may be in purging stage — Allies of Skin Retinal & Peptides Repair Night Cream”
    • “got worse first — Galderma Epiduo Gel”
  • Intense Burning and Stinging Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “face on fire — Galderma Epiduo Gel”
  • Bleaching Fabrics Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “bleached my towel — Galderma Benzac AC 5”

Galderma vs Allies of Skin routines for dry skin

Buy Allies of Skin routine · $249.67 · 98% fitBuy Galderma routine · $153.64 · 90% fitSee multi-brand routine · 99% fit

Galderma vs Allies of Skin routines for oily skin

Buy Galderma routine · $326.92 · 96% fitBuy Allies of Skin routine · $482.96 · 94% fitSee multi-brand routine · 98% fit

Galderma vs Allies of Skin routines for combination skin

Buy Galderma routine · $318.51 · 94% fitBuy Allies of Skin routine · $474.55 · 94% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Questions and answers

Galderma or Allies of Skin: which is better?

Galderma is better for acne clearance and fast results, while Allies of Skin is better for redness reduction, hydration, and overall sensitive or mature skin care. Lovi gives Allies of Skin a Superior fit for sensitive skin, compared to High for Galderma.

What is the difference between Galderma and Allies of Skin?

Galderma is better suited for fast acne clearance and oily skin, while Allies of Skin performs better for hydration, soothing, and anti-aging benefits. Both brands offer fragrance-free products on this page.

The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2020

Galderma or Allies of Skin for dry skin?

Both Galderma and Allies of Skin achieve a Superior routine fit for dry skin. However, Allies of Skin includes gentle, effective moisturizers and calming serums that help with hydration, while the products on this page from Galderma are mostly acne-clearing serums that may cause severe dryness and peeling.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2020

Which is more affordable, Galderma or Allies of Skin?

Allies of Skin has a high price point according to reviewers, while Galderma faces negative feedback regarding a high price point.

Galderma or Allies of Skin: which brand offers better results for reducing redness and soothing the skin?

Allies of Skin offers better results for reducing redness and soothing the skin. Reviewers note calming serums and gentle, effective moisturizers as key strengths for the brand.

Which brand works faster according to reviewers, Galderma or Allies of Skin?

Galderma works faster according to reviewers, as fast acting results are a strength noted for the brand.

Do any products from Galderma or Allies of Skin contain fragrance in their ingredients?

Every product on this page from Galderma and Allies of Skin lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

Galderma or Allies of Skin for oily skin?

Both brands achieve a Superior routine fit for oily skin, but they work quite differently. Galderma is a Swiss company founded in 1981 whose products on this page list no fragrance and provide effective acne clearance, though reviewers often mention severe dryness and peeling. Allies of Skin is a company founded in 2016 whose products on this page also list no fragrance and offer gentle, effective moisturizers, calming serums, and hydrating formulas.

The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2020

Galderma or Allies of Skin for sensitive skin?

Both brands offer fragrance-free products on this page, but Allies of Skin is a better fit for sensitive skin with a Lovi fit level of Superior compared to Galderma's High fit level.

Galderma or Allies of Skin for acne-prone skin?

Both Galderma and Allies of Skin achieve a Superior Lovi fit level for acne-prone skin, with Galderma offering effective acne-clearing serums and Allies of Skin providing gentle, effective moisturizers and calming serums. Benzoyl peroxide in Galderma's products helps manage acne.

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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