Galderma vs Weleda
Galderma and Weleda are Swiss skincare brands established in 1981 and 1921, respectively. The first brand offers targeted serums featuring key ingredients like benzoyl peroxide that suit oily and acne-prone skin best, featuring options such as the Epiduo Gel and Benzac AC. Meanwhile, the second brand is widely loved for its rich moisturizers and meticulously crafted botanical bases that suit sensitive skin best, including the Skin Food Light and Skin Food formulas. Ultimately, the two differ in their core product types and the specific skin types they address.
Galderma is a Swiss skincare brand founded in 1981 and owned by Galderma Group AG.
Weleda is a Swiss skincare brand founded in 1921 and owned by Weleda AG.
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This page compares some of the most popular Galderma and Weleda products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.
Popular Galderma vs Weleda products
Questions and answers
Galderma or Weleda: which is better?
Galderma is better for oily and acne-prone skin, where Lovi gives it a High fit, while Weleda is better for dry skin, where Skin Food achieves a High fit. Galderma helps clear acne effectively with its serums, though the products on this page may cause severe dryness and irritation.
The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2020American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2018
What is the difference between Galderma and Weleda?
Galderma is a High fit for oily and acne-prone skin with fragrance-free serums that help clear acne, whereas Weleda is a High fit for dry skin with moisturizers that contain fragrance.
The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2020American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2018
Which is more affordable, Galderma or Weleda?
The provided page facts and studies do not contain information regarding the pricing or affordability of either Galderma or Weleda products.
Which causes fewer breakouts, Galderma or Weleda?
Galderma is a better fit for acne-prone skin, as Lovi rates its products on this page High for acne-prone and oily acne-prone skin, while Weleda products on this page have low fits and can cause breakouts. Galderma's acne-clearing serums are effective, though they may cause severe dryness and irritation.
The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2020American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2018
Which brand has been around longer, Galderma or Weleda?
Weleda has been around longer than Galderma, as Weleda was founded in Switzerland in 1921 while Galderma was founded there in 1981.
Do any Galderma products contain fragrance, unlike Weleda?
No Galderma products on this page list fragrance in their ingredients, whereas both Weleda products on this page contain fragrance.
Which brand focuses more on oily and acne-prone skin types?
Galderma is the better choice for oily and acne-prone skin, as Lovi rates its products with a High fit for those skin types, while Weleda products rate low or warrant caution.
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.
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Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc
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Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine
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Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD
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Elina Nazarenko, MD
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Victoria Derkova, MS
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