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NIVEA vs Biluma

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

NIVEA and Biluma are skincare brands known for their thoughtful formulations and reliable daily care. Founded in 1911 and 2014, the former relies on hydrating glycerin in sunscreens, targeted serums, and nourishing moisturizers, while the latter offers sophisticated serums and carefully crafted formulas. The first brand suits oily and sensitive skin best, whereas the second suits combination, sensitive, and dry skin. They differ in their corporate ownership and specific target concerns, as the German brand addresses acne, dark spots, and mature skin, while the Indian brand delivers balance for acne-prone skin.

NIVEA is a German skincare brand founded in 1911 and owned by maxingvest GmbH & Co. KGaA since 2004.

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Biluma is an Indian skincare brand founded in 2014 and owned by Galderma Group AG.

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

Popular NIVEA vs Biluma products

Questions and answers

NIVEA or Biluma: which is better?

NIVEA is better for overall product variety and hydration because the products on this page have a High fit for multiple skin types, whereas Biluma offers only a single cream with an Average fit. Glycerin provides intense moisture across NIVEA formulations, though reviewers often mention a greasy residue.

What is the difference between NIVEA and Biluma?

NIVEA offers a wider variety of products on this page with High fit levels for oily and acne-prone skin, whereas Biluma features only one cream with Average fit across most skin types. NIVEA products on this page often include fragrance, while Biluma lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

Which is more affordable, NIVEA or Biluma?

This page does not provide pricing information to compare the affordability of NIVEA and Biluma.

Which causes fewer breakouts, NIVEA or Biluma?

NIVEA products on this page have an average to high Lovi fit level for acne-prone skin, though some users sometimes note breakouts, whereas Biluma offers an average fit.

Which brand offers more fragrance-free product options?

Biluma offers more fragrance-free product options since every product on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients, whereas NIVEA has fragrance in several of its products on this page.

How do the origins and ownership of NIVEA and Biluma differ?

NIVEA was founded in 1911 in Germany and is owned by maxingvest GmbH & Co. KGaA, whereas Biluma was founded in 2014 in India and is owned by Galderma Group AG.

Which NIVEA sunscreen product is best suited for combination and oily skin types?

For combination and oily skin types, NIVEA UV Deep Protect & Care Gel and Protect & Moisture Sun Lotion SPF50+ both achieve a High fit on Lovi. Glycerin is a key ingredient across the products on this page.

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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