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Skintific vs Galderma

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

Skintific and Galderma are skincare lines tailored to different complexions and needs. The first brand is loved for its thoughtful formulations spanning targeted moisturizers, potent serums, and protective sunscreens, suiting dry skin and dry sensitive skin best. Conversely, Galderma offers specialized serums that fit oily skin and acne-prone skin best. While both carefully balance every component to provide reliable care, they differ distinctly in their featured ingredients and ideal skin types.

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

Popular Skintific vs Galderma products

People Say

SkintificGalderma
  • Clears and Prevents Acne 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”
  • Lightweight and Non-Greasy Texture Mostly MentionedNot 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”
  • Calming Redness and Irritation Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “calm my acne instantly — Skintific MUGWORT”
    • “redness berkurang — Skintific 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel”
    • “angry redness tones down — Galderma Benzac AC 5”
  • Oil Control Often MentionedRarely Noted
    • “controls shine for 8 hours — Skintific MATE FIT”
    • “oil control is good — Skintific 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel”
    • “less oily throughout day — Galderma Benzac AC Mild Strength 2.5% Acne Gel”
  • Skin Smoothing Texture Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “Kulit terasa lebih halus — Skintific AHA BHA PHA LHA Peeling Solution”
    • “skin feels smooth — Galderma Epiduo Gel”
  • Fast Results Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “results in 2 days — Galderma Benzac AC Mild Strength 2.5% Acne Gel”
    • “Hasil kelihatan dalam waktu singkat — Skintific AHA BHA PHA LHA Peeling Solution”
  • Severe Dryness and Peeling Not notedMostly Mentioned
    • “skin flaking off — Galderma Epiduo Gel”
  • Breakouts and Purging Rarely NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “broke me out so bad — Skintific 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel”
    • “caused tiny bumps — Skintific MUGWORT”
    • “got worse first — Galderma Epiduo Gel”
  • Intense Burning and Stinging Not notedMostly Mentioned
    • “face on fire — Galderma Epiduo Gel”
  • Bleaches Fabrics Not notedMostly Mentioned
    • “bleached my towel — Galderma Benzac AC 5”
  • Redness and Irritation Not notedOften Mentioned
    • “red as tomato — Galderma Epiduo Gel”
  • Scent and Fragrance Dislike Often MentionedNot noted
    • “scent is actually quite strong — Skintific All Day Light Sunscreen Mist”

Skintific vs Galderma routines for dry skin

Buy Skintific routine · $145.66 · 97% fitBuy Galderma routine · $153.64 · 90% fitSee multi-brand routine · 99% fit

Skintific vs Galderma routines for oily skin

Buy Galderma routine · $326.92 · 96% fitBuy Skintific routine · $321.95 · 95% fitSee multi-brand routine · 98% fit

Skintific vs Galderma routines for combination skin

Buy Skintific routine · $313.54 · 94% fitBuy Galderma routine · $318.51 · 94% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Questions and answers

Skintific or Galderma: which is better?

Both Skintific and Galderma are great choices, as the products on this page offer equal routine fit for dry, oily, combination, and acne-prone skin. Reviewers often mention that Galderma provides effective acne-clearing serums, while Skintific is noted for lightweight textures and oil control.

What is the difference between Skintific and Galderma?

Galderma is known for effective acne-clearing serums, while Skintific provides lightweight textures and oil control. Reviewers of Galderma note effective acne-clearing serums, alongside severe dryness, peeling, irritation, and discomfort.

Skintific or Galderma for dry skin?

Both Skintific and Galderma have a Superior routine fit for dry skin. Reviewers note that Galderma offers effective acne-clearing serums, while Skintific provides lightweight textures and calming benefits.

Which is more affordable, Skintific or Galderma?

This page does not provide pricing information to compare the affordability of Skintific and Galderma.

Which brand has a better oil control and calming effect on redness and irritation, Skintific or Galderma?

Skintific is the better choice for oil control and calming redness and irritation, as reviewers note it performs better in these areas compared to Galderma. For sensitive skin, Lovi rates Skintific as Superior and Galderma as High.

When comparing Skintific and Galderma, which brand performs better for mature skin?

For mature skin, Skintific is the better choice as Lovi rates its fit as Superior, while Galderma only achieves a High fit level.

Skintific or Galderma for oily skin?

Both brands fit oily skin well with a Superior routine fit, but Galderma does better at clearing and preventing acne while Skintific does better at oil control and lightweight texture.

Skintific or Galderma for sensitive skin?

For sensitive skin, Skintific is a better choice because Lovi rates its routine fit as Superior, while Galderma's routine fit is High.

Skintific or Galderma for acne-prone skin?

Both Skintific and Galderma provide effective options for acne-prone skin, with routines on this page receiving a Superior fit level for this skin type. Reviewers note that Galderma offers effective acne-clearing serums, while Skintific provides lightweight and non-greasy textures.

Skintific or Galderma for skin with dark spots?

For skin with dark spots, Lovi gives Skintific a Superior fit and Galderma a High fit. The products on this page for Skintific include the All Day Light Sunscreen Mist which has a High fit for skin with dark spots, whereas Galderma's Benzac AC 5 serum has an Average fit.

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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