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Galderma vs NEOCUTIS

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Galderma and NEOCUTIS are established Swiss skincare brands that offer targeted serums and moisturizers to nurture the complexion. Founded in 1981, the first brand features products like Epiduo Gel and Benzac AC that fit oily and acne-prone skin best, while the second brand, established in 2003, includes options such as Bio Serum Firm and lumière that suit mature, dry, and stressed skin. Both lines deliver gentle care through thoughtful formulas, though they differ in their primary ingredients and ideal skin types.

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

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NEOCUTIS is a Swiss skincare brand founded in 2003 and owned by Merz Holding GmbH & Co. KG since 2013.

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

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Questions and answers

Galderma or NEOCUTIS: which is better?

Galderma is better for oily and acne-prone skin with its effective acne-clearing serums, while NEOCUTIS is a better fit for mature and dry skin. Reviewers note that Galderma helps clear acne well, though it may cause severe dryness and peeling.

The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2020American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2018

What is the difference between Galderma and NEOCUTIS?

Galderma is best for oily and acne-prone skin with effective serums like Epiduo Gel, whereas NEOCUTIS features versatile anti-aging and hydrating products like Bio Serum Firm. Galderma products on this page list no fragrance and may cause severe dryness or irritation, while NEOCUTIS products also contain no fragrance.

The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2020American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2018

Which is more affordable, Galderma or NEOCUTIS?

Neither Galderma nor NEOCUTIS shows pricing information on this page, so a comparison of affordability cannot be made.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Galderma or NEOCUTIS?

Galderma is the better choice for clearing breakouts because the products on this page are effective acne-clearing serums with a High Lovi fit for oily and acne-prone skin, whereas NEOCUTIS products have only an Average fit for those skin types.

The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2020American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2018

Which brand was founded earlier, Galderma or NEOCUTIS?

Galderma was founded earlier than NEOCUTIS, having started in Switzerland in 1981 compared to NEOCUTIS which was founded in 2003.

Are there any products from either brand that contain fragrance?

No, every product on this page from both Galderma and NEOCUTIS lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

Which skincare brand is owned by Merz Holding GmbH & Co. KG?

NEOCUTIS is owned by Merz Holding GmbH & Co. KG.

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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