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Bioderma vs Allies of Skin

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Bioderma and Allies of Skin are two distinct skincare lines offering thoughtful solutions for various complexions. Bioderma is a French brand founded in 1977 and owned by the Jean-Noël Thorel Foundation since 2018, known for its moisturizers, makeup removers, serums, and cleansers anchored by glycerin. Meanwhile, the second brand is loved for luxurious moisturizers, potent serums, and targeted eye products formulated with powerhouse ingredients like niacinamide. The French brand suits sensitive skin and acne-prone skin best with high-tolerance formulations, whereas the other brand suits dry skin and acne-prone skin best with deeply nourishing and clarifying treatments.

Bioderma is a French skincare brand founded in 1977 and owned by Jean-Noël Thorel Foundation since 2018.

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

Popular Bioderma vs Allies of Skin products

People Say

BiodermaAllies of Skin
  • Hydration and Moisture Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “healed my dry skin — Bioderma Sébium Hydra”
    • “skin feels plump — Bioderma Atoderm Crème Ultra”
    • “nourished and hydrated — Allies of Skin Peptides & Omegas Firming Eye Cream”
    • “more like a spray serum — Allies of Skin Molecular Saviour Probiotics Treatment Mist”
  • Gentle and Non-Irritating Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “doesn't sting my eyes — Bioderma Sensibio H2O”
    • “mildest face wash I've tried — Bioderma Sensibio Gel Moussant”
    • “Probably the first cleanser that actually took all of my makeup off my face!!! — Bioderma Sébium Gel moussant”
    • “Best retinol for sensitive skin — Allies of Skin Retinal & Peptides Repair Night Cream”
  • Texture, Absorption, and Finish Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “Keeps you shine free — Bioderma Sébium Pore Refiner”
    • “absorbs instantly — Bioderma Hydrabio Serum”
    • “sinks easily into damp skin — Allies of Skin Tranexamic & Arbutin Advanced Brightening Serum”
    • “creamy and consistent — Allies of Skin Peptides & Omegas Firming Eye Cream”
  • Anti-Aging, Firming, and Radiance Rarely NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “gives skin an instant dewy glow — Allies of Skin Tranexamic & Arbutin Advanced Brightening Serum”
    • “scars visibly lightened after I started using this — Allies of Skin Tranexamic & Arbutin Advanced Brightening Serum”
    • “Dramatic impact on acne — Allies of Skin Retinal & Peptides Repair Night Cream”
    • “It brightened my skin and faded dark spots. — Bioderma Pigmentbio Sensitive Areas”
  • Versatility and General Use Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “redness drastically reduced — Bioderma Sensibio AR”
    • “safe for my baby — Bioderma Atoderm Intensive Baume”
    • “no stinging — Bioderma Hydrabio Serum”
    • “reduces appearance of redness — Allies of Skin Molecular Saviour Probiotics Treatment Mist”
  • Makeup Performance and Priming Often MentionedRarely Noted
    • “melts every bit of make up and SPF off — Bioderma Sensibio Micellar Cleansing Oil”
    • “doesn't cause any irritation — Bioderma Sensibio Micellar Cleansing Oil”
    • “Foundation didn't settle into pores — Bioderma Sébium Pore Refiner”
    • “preps skin for better absorption — Allies of Skin Molecular Saviour Probiotics Treatment Mist”
  • High Price Point Sometimes NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “pricier than other brands — Bioderma Sensibio Gel Moussant”
    • “finished too quickly — Bioderma Hydrabio Serum”
    • “pricey for water — Bioderma Sensibio H2O”
    • “Pricey — Allies of Skin Copper Tripeptide & Ectoin Advanced Repair Serum”
  • Slow or Ineffective Results Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “I have been using this since last month, I didn't see significant changes — Bioderma Pigmentbio Sensitive Areas”
    • “Did nothing for my dark circles — Bioderma Atoderm Intensive Eye”
    • “still not impressed with the results — Allies of Skin Tranexamic & Arbutin Advanced Brightening Serum”
    • “Have not noticed improved skin quality yet — Allies of Skin Copper Tripeptide & Ectoin Advanced Repair Serum”
  • Skin Irritation and Breakouts Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “broke me out — Bioderma Atoderm Intensive Baume”
    • “Skin looks like sandpaper — Bioderma Sébium Pore Refiner”
    • “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”
  • Sticky or Residue Issues Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “requires a thorough follow-up — Bioderma Sensibio Micellar Cleansing Oil”
    • “feels sticky at first — Bioderma Atoderm Intensive Baume”
    • “didn't like how sticky face feels — Allies of Skin Molecular Saviour Probiotics Treatment Mist”
    • “Peeling sometime — Allies of Skin Peptides & Antioxidants Firming Daily Treatment”

Bioderma vs Allies of Skin routines for dry skin

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Bioderma vs Allies of Skin routines for oily skin

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Bioderma vs Allies of Skin routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

Bioderma or Allies of Skin: which is better?

Bioderma is better for gentle, non-irritating care, while Allies of Skin is better for anti-aging and firming results. Reviewers note that Allies of Skin features fragrance-free formulas, whereas Bioderma includes fragrance in some of the products on this page.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002

What is the difference between Bioderma and Allies of Skin?

Both brands offer solid routines, but Bioderma tends to do better for gentle, non-irritating care while Allies of Skin stands out for anti-aging and brightening. For example, topical niacinamide helps reduce cutaneous pigmentation.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002

Bioderma or Allies of Skin for dry skin?

Both Bioderma and Allies of Skin are great options, as Lovi rates both as having a Superior routine fit for dry skin. Bioderma features soothing and barrier-repairing moisturizers like Atoderm Intensive Baume, while Allies of Skin offers hydrating treatments such as Molecular Saviour Probiotics Treatment Mist.

Which is more affordable, Bioderma or Allies of Skin?

Bioderma is generally more affordable, whereas Allies of Skin often has a high price point. Reviewers note high price point and value concerns for Bioderma as well, but Allies of Skin faces frequent notes regarding its high price.

Between Bioderma and Allies of Skin, which brand is better for anti-aging and firming?

Allies of Skin does better for anti-aging, firming, and radiance. Every product on this page by Allies of Skin lists no fragrance.

Which brand uses fragrance in its products, Bioderma or Allies of Skin?

Bioderma uses fragrance in several of the products on this page, whereas every product from Allies of Skin lists no fragrance. Specifically, 9 of Bioderma's 20 products include fragrance in their ingredients.

Which brand performs better for makeup removal and priming?

Bioderma performs better for makeup performance and priming among the products on this page. Reviewers note that Bioderma offers effective and gentle makeup removers.

Bioderma or Allies of Skin for oily skin?

For oily skin, both brands offer products on this page with high routine fit levels, with Allies of Skin reaching Superior fit. Reviewers note that Allies of Skin provides effective anti-aging and brightening serums featuring niacinamide.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002

Bioderma or Allies of Skin for sensitive skin?

Both Bioderma and Allies of Skin achieve a High Lovi fit level for sensitive skin, but Bioderma does better for being gentle and non-irritating.

Bioderma or Allies of Skin for acne-prone skin?

Both Bioderma and Allies of Skin provide products that fit acne-prone skin well. Bioderma is noted as better for being gentle and non-irritating, while Allies of Skin features fragrance-free formulas with key ingredients like Niacinamide.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002

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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