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Skintific vs Aēsop

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

Skintific and Aēsop are skincare brands known for thoughtfully formulated moisturizers, serums, and sunscreens, as well as cleansers. The first brand relies on comforting preparations that suit dry and dry sensitive skin best, with specific solutions like the All Day Light Sunscreen Mist for acne-prone skin, the 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel for dark spots, and the MUGWORT for mature skin. Conversely, the second brand uses botanical and scientifically validated ingredients tailored for balanced, combination, and sensitive skin, offering standouts such as the B Triple C Facial Balancing Gel for acne-prone skin, the Parsley Seed Anti-Oxidant Intense Serum for dark spots, and the Damascan Rose Facial Treatment for mature skin. Ultimately, both offer reliable daily care, though they differ in their core ingredient philosophies and ideal skin types.

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

Popular Skintific vs Aēsop products

People Say

SkintificAēsop
  • Calming and soothing properties Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “calm my acne instantly — Skintific MUGWORT”
    • “redness berkurang — Skintific 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel”
    • “good for acne prone — Skintific MATE FIT”
    • “Reduces inflammation overnight. — Aēsop B Triple C Facial Balancing Gel”
  • Lightweight and non-greasy texture Mostly MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “absorbs instantly — Skintific 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel”
    • “super light and leaves a radiant glow — Skintific All Day Light Sunscreen Mist”
    • “light as air — Skintific MATE FIT”
    • “absorbs well into the skin — Aēsop Damascan Rose Facial Treatment”
  • Deep hydration Not notedMostly 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”
  • Oil control and balance Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “controls shine for 8 hours — Skintific MATE FIT”
    • “oil control is good — Skintific 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel”
    • “Intensely hydrating yet mattifying effect. — Aēsop B Triple C Facial Balancing Gel”
  • Convenient application Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “mess-free application — Skintific MUGWORT”
    • “maintain your makeup without any mess — Skintific All Day Light Sunscreen Mist”
    • “great for traveling — Skintific All Day Light Sunscreen Mist”
    • “absorbs incredibly fast — Aēsop Parsley Seed Anti-Oxidant Intense Serum”
  • Skin barrier and repair Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “saved my skin — Aēsop Damascan Rose Facial Treatment”
    • “I used to have severe flaking... but after using this product, it's disappeared. — Aēsop Parsley Seed Facial Cleanser”
    • “healed my skin barrier — Skintific 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel”
  • High price Not notedMostly Mentioned
    • “quantity is too small — Aēsop Damascan Rose Facial Treatment”
  • Scent dislike and fragrance issues Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “smells like carrots — Aēsop Damascan Rose Facial Treatment”
    • “Nasty smell... would not buy again. — Aēsop Parsley Seed Facial Cleanser”
    • “scent is actually quite strong — Skintific All Day Light Sunscreen Mist”
  • Difficult or sticky texture Not notedOften Mentioned
    • “Thick, almost honey-like, and needs a moment to melt in. — Aēsop B Triple C Facial Balancing Gel”
  • Application coverage and issues Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “hard to reach nose area — Skintific MUGWORT”
    • “When applied directly to the face, it feels slippery and pills up. — Aēsop B Triple C Facial Balancing Gel”

Questions and answers

Skintific or Aēsop: which is better?

Both brands have their strengths, as Skintific focuses on calming properties and oil control, while Aēsop is noted for providing deep hydration. For the products on this page, Lovi rates Skintific as having High fit for dry skin, dry sensitive skin, and oily skin.

What is the difference between Skintific and Aēsop?

Skintific is best for budget-friendly hydration and barrier support with a High fit for dry and oily skin, whereas Aēsop offers luxurious deep hydration and balancing care with a High fit for combination and mature skin. Reviewers often mention Aēsop for its deep hydration, while Skintific is noted for calming properties.

Skintific or Aēsop: which moisturizer is better?

For moisturizers, Skintific offers strong barrier support and oil control with products like 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel, while Aēsop delivers deep hydration with formulas like B Triple C Facial Balancing Gel. Lovi rates 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel as High for dry and dry sensitive skin, and B Triple C Facial Balancing Gel as High for combination and acne-prone skin.

Scientific Reports, 2022

Which is more affordable, Skintific or Aēsop?

Skintific is more affordable than Aēsop, as high price is a commonly noted downside for Aēsop on this page. Review themes also note high price for Skintific.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Skintific or Aēsop?

Both brands offer products that suit acne-prone skin well, but Skintific focuses heavily on oil control and calming properties across the products on this page. Reviewers note that Aēsop also provides balancing options, such as B Triple C Facial Balancing Gel which has a High Lovi fit for acne-prone skin.

Between Skintific and Aēsop, which brand has been established longer?

Aăsop was established in 1987, making it much older than Skintific, which was founded in 2021.

Do either Skintific or Aēsop include fragrance in their product ingredients?

Neither Skintific nor Aēsop include fragrance in the products listed on this page. Every product from both brands lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

Which brand performs better for deep hydration according to the review themes?

Aēsop performs better for deep hydration compared to Skintific.

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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