# Galderma vs Asarai

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Galderma and Asarai are distinct skincare lines tailored for diverse complexions, with the former focusing on specialized [serums](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/ingredients/serum) and the latter known for nutrient-rich [clay](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/ingredients/clay) masks. The Swiss brand features targeted treatments like Epiduo Gel and Benzac AC formulas that suit oily and acne-prone skin best, while the alternative brand relies on gentle botanical bases that favor balanced, dry, and combination skin, though its Earth Tones Face Mask also addresses acne. Ultimately, both options differ in their specific ingredient strengths and ideal skin types, offering thoughtful care for daily routines.

Galderma is a Swiss skincare brand founded in 1981 and owned by Galderma Group AG.

[en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Galderma)

This page compares some of the most popular Galderma and Asarai products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, [use the Lovi app](https://app.pora.ai/vqqJ/j1xj2b6o?af_sub2=compare&af_sub3=selection_note&af_sub4=pgc58d42f59e).

### Popular Galderma vs Asarai products

#### Galderma

- [Epiduo Gel](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/p/galderma/epiduo-gel/for/acne-prone-skin) — High fit
- [Benzac AC 5](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/p/galderma/benzac-ac-5/for/oily-acne-prone-skin) — High fit — [€16.64 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.de/dp/B00HAX07NA?tag=lovi-care-web-product05-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [Benzac AC Mild Strength 2.5% Acne Gel](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/p/galderma/benzac-ac-mild-strength-2-5-acne-gel/for/oily-acne-prone-skin) — High fit

#### Asarai

- [Earth Tones Face Mask](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/p/asarai/earth-tones-face-mask/for/oily-skin) — Average fit — [€13.99 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.de/dp/B0HJ29CZZM?tag=lovi-care-web-product05-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)

## Questions and answers

### Galderma or Asarai: which is better?

Galderma is a better fit for oily and acne-prone skin, as the products on this page achieve a High Lovi fit level for those skin types. Reviewers mostly mention that these [serums](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/ingredients/serum) effectively clear acne, though they may also cause severe dryness and peeling.

[The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2020](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32175593/) [American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2018](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29549588/)

### What is the difference between Galderma and Asarai?

Galderne fits oily and acne-prone skin best with its acne-clearing serums, whereas Asarai offers an average fit across all skin types with its face mask. Galderma products on this page help clear acne, but they may cause severe dryness, peeling, and irritation.

[The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2020](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32175593/) [American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2018](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29549588/)

### Which is more affordable, Galderma or Asarai?

Neither brand lists pricing or affordability details on this page.

### Which causes fewer breakouts, Galderma or Asarai?

Galderma is the better choice for acne because the products on this page are rated High for acne-prone skin, whereas Asarai only receives an Average fit. [Benzoyl peroxide](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/ingredients/benzoyl-peroxide) helps clear breakouts, though it may cause dryness and peeling.

[The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2020](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32175593/) [American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2018](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29549588/)

### Which brand was founded earlier, Galderma or Asarai?

Galderma was founded earlier, in 1981 in Switzerland, whereas Asarai was founded in 2018.

### Do products from Galderma or Asarai contain fragrance?

Every product from both Galderma and Asarai on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

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

According to its brand-focused routines, Galderma fits oily skin, acne-prone skin, and oily acne-prone skin best.

## Research behind their key ingredients

- [Formation and stability of oil-in-water nanoemulsions containing rice bran oil: in vitro and in vivo assessments](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21952107/) Rice bran oil · Journal of Nanobiotechnology, 2011
- [Treatment of acne with a combination of propolis, tea tree oil, and Aloe vera compared to erythromycin cream: two double-blind investigations](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30588129/) Aloe barbadensis leaf juice · Clinical Pharmacology, 2018
- [Topical benzoyl peroxide for acne](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32175593/) Benzoyl peroxide, Benzoyl peroxide 25mg g · The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2020
- [Prevention and Reduction of Atrophic Acne Scars with Adapalene 0.3%/Benzoyl Peroxide 2.5% Gel in Subjects with Moderate or Severe Facial Acne: Results of a 6-Month Randomized, Vehicle-Controlled Trial Using Intra-Individual Comparison](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29549588/) Adapalene · American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2018
- [Benzoyl peroxide treatment decreases Cutibacterium acnes in shoulder surgery, from skin incision until wound closure](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33545336/) Benzoyl peroxide, Benzoyl peroxide 25mg g · Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, 2021
- [The 24-hour skin hydration and barrier function effects of a hyaluronic 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract moisturizing fluid: an intra-subject, randomized, assessor-blinded study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28860834/) Glycerin · Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
- [Efficacy and Safety of a Fixed-Dose Clindamycin Phosphate 1.2%, Benzoyl Peroxide 3.1%, and Adapalene 0.15% Gel for Moderate-to-Severe Acne: A Randomized Phase II Study of the First Triple-Combination Drug](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34674160/) Benzoyl peroxide, Benzoyl peroxide 25mg g · American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2022
- [A topical gel of tea tree oil nanoemulsion containing adapalene versus adapalene marketed gel in patients with acne vulgaris: a randomized clinical trial](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34251536/) Adapalene · Archives of Dermatological Research, 2022
- [Development of Multifunctional Cosmetic Cream Using Bioactive Materials from Streptomyces sp. T65 with Synthesized Mesoporous Silica Particles SBA-15](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32224894/) Silicon dioxide · Antioxidants, 2020
- [Formulating octyl methoxycinnamate in hybrid lipid-silica nanoparticles: An innovative approach for UV skin protection](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32395645/) Silicon dioxide · Heliyon, 2020
- [Clindamycin phosphate 1.2%/adapalene 0.15%/benzoyl peroxide 3.1% gel for moderate-to-severe acne: Efficacy and safety results from two randomized phase 3 trials](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37656094/) Adapalene · Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 2023
- [Efficacy and safety of microencapsulated benzoyl peroxide and microencapsulated tretinoin for the treatment of acne vulgaris: Results from two phase 3 double-blind, randomized, vehicle-controlled studies](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37356627/) Benzoyl peroxide, Benzoyl peroxide 25mg g · Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 2023
- [Semi-Solid Dosage Forms Containing Pranoprofen-Loaded NLC as Topical Therapy for Local Inflammation: In Vitro, Ex Vivo and In Vivo Evaluation](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37367119/) Carbomer 940 · Gels, 2023
- [A retrospective assessment and comparison of the effectiveness of benzoyl peroxide; the combination of topical niacinamide, gallic acid, and lauric acid; and the combination of benzoyl peroxide and erythromycin in acne vulgaris](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32390309/) Terminalia ferdinandiana fruit extract · Dermatologic Therapy, 2020
- [Synergetic Effects of Aloe Vera Extract with Trimethylglycine for Targeted Aquaporin 3 Regulation and Long-Term Skin Hydration](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38611819/) Betaine · Molecules, 2024
- [The use of different concentrations of betaine as a reducing irritation agent in soaps monitored visually and non-invasively](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12535284/) Betaine · Skin Research and Technology, 2003

## The brands

- Swiss skincare: [Galderma](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/brands/galderma)
- Skincare: [Asarai](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/brands/asarai)

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## About the Lovi Fit

Lovi: Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes.

Lovi compares products by their fit scores, calculated from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules its 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. Levels from best to worst: Superior, High, Average, Low, Caution, Warning.

Behind this comparison: Nadia Kapleva, MS (Co-founder, Medical Director); Alexey Shagraev, PhD (Co-founder, CEO and CTO); Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc (Medical Board); Aishani Shah, MD (Medical Board); Asya Zubkova, MS (Medical Board); Hanna Kurets, MD (Medical Board, Medical Advisor); Elina Nazarenko, MD (Medical Board); Victoria Derkova, MS (Medical Board).

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