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SkinCeuticals vs Aēsop

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

SkinCeuticals and Aēsop are two distinct skincare lines known for thoughtfully formulated moisturizers, cleansers, and serums. SkinCeuticals relies on glycerin, hyaluronic acid, and dimethicone to best suit dry sensitive skin and dry skin, while Aēsop utilizes botanical and scientifically validated ingredients to best suit balanced, combination, and sensitive skin. Both brands offer standout solutions for acne-prone skin, skin with dark spots, and mature skin, yet they differ fundamentally in their core formulations and targeted care.

SkinCeuticals is an American skincare brand founded in 1994 and owned by L'Oréal since 2005.

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

Popular SkinCeuticals vs Aēsop products

People Say

SkinCeuticalsAēsop
  • Hydration and Moisture Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “woke up with baby-soft skin — Aēsop Damascan Rose Facial Treatment”
    • “Savior of my winter-fueled dry skin. — Aēsop B Triple C Facial Balancing Gel”
    • “delivers deep hydration that really fills your skin — Aēsop Parsley Seed Anti-Oxidant Intense Serum”
    • “Hydrated my skin beautifully. — SkinCeuticals Triple Lipid Restore 2:4:2”
  • Skin Texture and Smoothing Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “definitely gave me a glass skin texture — SkinCeuticals P-TOX”
    • “pores appeared less noticeable — SkinCeuticals P-Tiox”
    • “absorbs quickly — SkinCeuticals Discoloration Defense Serum”
  • Soothing and Calming Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “decreased the redness — SkinCeuticals Phyto Corrective Gel”
    • “instant calming effect — SkinCeuticals Phyto Corrective Gel”
    • “saved my skin — Aēsop Damascan Rose Facial Treatment”
    • “Reduces inflammation overnight. — Aēsop B Triple C Facial Balancing Gel”
  • Acne and Oil Control Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “decongests clogged pores — SkinCeuticals LHA Cleanser Gel”
    • “cystic acne shrinking — SkinCeuticals Blemish + Age Defense”
    • “Intensely hydrating yet mattifying effect. — Aēsop B Triple C Facial Balancing Gel”
    • “Leaves my face feeling soft after cleansing. — Aēsop Parsley Seed Facial Cleanser”
  • Brightening and Even Skin Tone Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “I really love this product, as my skin is brighter. — SkinCeuticals Phloretin CF”
    • “glass skin radiance — SkinCeuticals P-Tiox”
    • “Really fades brown spots, perfect for men and a little goes a long way! — SkinCeuticals Phloretin CF”
    • “Skin appears to be brighter, more radiant. — Aēsop B Triple C Facial Balancing Gel”
  • Scent and Fragrance Not notedOften Mentioned
    • “smells divine — Aēsop Damascan Rose Facial Treatment”
    • “Soft herbal scent that feels fresh and floral. — Aēsop Parsley Seed Facial Cleanser”
  • High Price and Value Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “Too pricey for the hype — SkinCeuticals P-TOX”
    • “not worth $150 — SkinCeuticals P-Tiox”
    • “quantity is too small — Aēsop Damascan Rose Facial Treatment”
    • “The price is quite steep. — Aēsop B Triple C Facial Balancing Gel”
  • Texture and Sticky Finish Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “feels tacky — SkinCeuticals H.A. Intensifier”
    • “slight tackiness — SkinCeuticals P-Tiox”
    • “sticky residue — SkinCeuticals Phyto Corrective Gel”
    • “Thick, almost honey-like, and needs a moment to melt in. — Aēsop B Triple C Facial Balancing Gel”
  • Skin Irritation and Breakouts Often MentionedRarely Noted
    • “caused breakouts — Aēsop Damascan Rose Facial Treatment”
    • “haven't noticed much change on the deeper lines — SkinCeuticals P-TOX”
  • Packaging and Quality Control Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Tube breaks easily — SkinCeuticals Retinol 0.3”
    • “This is not the real Skinsceuticals product. — SkinCeuticals Triple Lipid Restore 2:4:2”
    • “jar is unhygienic — SkinCeuticals A.G.E. Advanced Eye”
    • “The downside is the pump. — Aēsop Parsley Seed Facial Cleanser”

Questions and answers

SkinCeuticals or Aēsop: which is better?

SkinCeuticals and Aēsop both have strengths, as SkinCeuticals excels in skin texture and brightening, while Aēsop is noted for hydration and balancing moisturizers.

What is the difference between SkinCeuticals and Aēsop?

SkinCeuticals tends to do better for skin texture and smoothing as well as brightening and even skin tone, while Aēsop does better for hydration and moisture and scent and fragrance. SkinCeuticals fits best on dry sensitive skin, dry skin, and acne-prone skin.

SkinCeuticals or Aēsop: which cleanser is better?

SkinCeuticals has a much wider range of cleansers on this page with high fit levels for oily and acne-prone skin, whereas Aēsop offers only a single facial cleanser with average to low fit levels. Review themes indicate that SkinCeuticals does better for skin texture and smoothing, while Aēsop is noted for hydration and scent.

Which is more affordable, SkinCeuticals or Aēsop?

SkinCeuticals and Aēsop are comparable in pricing, as reviewers note that both brands share a high price point. The products on this page for both brands reflect this similar positioning.

Which causes fewer breakouts, SkinCeuticals or Aēsop?

SkinCeuticals and Aesop perform equally for acne and oil control, and reviewers note that Aesop may sometimes cause skin irritation and breakouts.

SkinCeuticals or Aësop: which brand offers better hydration and moisture according to reviewers?

Aēsop offers better hydration and moisture according to reviewers. The products on this page help deliver deep hydration with non-greasy, balancing moisturizers.

Which of the two brands has a higher percentage of products that list no fragrance in their ingredients?

Aēsop has a higher percentage of products that list no fragrance, as every product on its page lists no fragrance compared to 34 of 37 products for SkinCeuticals.

SkinCeuticals or Aësop: which brand is better for improving skin texture and smoothing?

SkinCeuticals does better for skin texture and smoothing compared to Aēsop. The products on this page feature texture-improving serums and moisturizers, though some reviewers note a sticky or heavy texture as a risk.

SkinCeuticals or Aēsop: which moisturizer is better?

SkinCeuticals is better for moisturizers on this page, as it offers a much wider range of products with higher Lovi fit levels across skin types, such as Triple Lipid Restore 2:4:2 which has a Superior fit for dry skin. Aēsop provides deep hydration and non-greasy, balancing moisturizers, but its options on this page are more limited.

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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