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Bioderma vs MAËLYS

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

Bioderma and MAËLYS are distinct skincare collections that offer specialized care for different complexions. Bioderma, a French brand founded in 1977 and owned by the Jean-Noël Thorel Foundation since 2018, is known for its thoughtful array of moisturizers, makeup removers, serums, cleansers, and more, all anchored by nourishing glycerin. Meanwhile, MAËLYS is loved for targeted serums and advanced formulas. While the former suits sensitive skin and acne-prone skin best with high-tolerance formulations that improve hydration and restore barrier function, the latter suits all skin types best through specialized solutions.

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

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Popular Bioderma vs MAËLYS products

Questions and answers

Bioderma or MAËLYS: which is better?

Bioderma generally offers a much higher Lovi fit across various skin types compared to MAËLYS, whose products largely show low fit levels on this page. Reviewers frequently note Bioderma for its soothing, barrier-repairing moisturizers and gentle cleansers, though some users mention high prices or texture issues.

What is the difference between Bioderma and MAËLYS?

Bioderma offers a wide range of products with High or Superior Lovi fit levels for sensitive, dry, and acne-prone skin, whereas MAËLYS features far fewer products on this page, which generally show Low fit levels across most skin types.

Which is more affordable, Bioderma or MAËLYS?

Reviewers note that MAËLYS is not discussed for affordability on this page, while Bioderma sometimes faces user notes about high price points and value concerns.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Bioderma or MAËLYS?

Bioderma offers products on this page with High fit levels for acne-prone skin, such as Sensibio Gel Moussant and Sébium Mat Control, whereas MAËLYS products on this page have Low fit levels for this skin type. Bioderma is thus more likely to be suitable for avoiding breakouts.

Which brand has been around longer, Bioderma or MAËLYS?

Bioderma has been around longer, having been founded in France in 1977, whereas MAËLYS was founded in 2017.

How many products from Bioderma list no fragrance compared to MAËLYS?

9 of 20 products from Bioderma on this page list no fragrance, compared to 1 of 2 products from MAËLYS.

Which skin types does Bioderma fit best according to its brand-focused routines?

According to its brand-focused routines, Bioderma fits sensitive skin, acne-prone skin, and dry skin best.

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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