# MAËLYS vs NEOCUTIS

Page: https://lovi.care/skincare/de/compare/maelys-vs-neocutis

The Lovi Fit is the same in every country; only the stores and prices differ, and the ones here are for Germany.

MAËLYS and NEOCUTIS are two distinct skincare lines offering specialized solutions for various complexions. MAËLYS is loved for targeted [serums](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/ingredients/serum) and advanced formulas, such as the TOO-FINE for acne-prone skin and the RE-LURE Tight & Tone Body Serum for skin with dark spots, and its products suit all skin types best. Conversely, NEOCUTIS is a Swiss skincare brand founded in 2003 and owned by Merz Holding GmbH & Co. KG since 2013 that is widely beloved for its refined serums and moisturizers, including the Bio Serum Firm for acne-prone skin and the lumière for skin with dark spots, making its deeply restorative properties suit mature, dry, and stressed skin best. While both brands deliver thoughtful care through consistent application and specialized solutions, they differ in their primary focuses and ideal skin types.

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 MAËLYS and NEOCUTIS 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=pg951580c3be).

### Popular MAËLYS vs NEOCUTIS products

#### NEOCUTIS

- [Bio Serum Firm](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/p/neocutis/bio-serum-firm/for/mature-skin) — High fit
- [lumière](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/p/neocutis/lumiere/for/dry-skin) — Average fit

#### MAËLYS

- [TOO-FINE](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/p/maelys/too-fine/for/sensitive-skin) — Low fit
- [RE-LURE Tight & Tone Body Serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/p/maelys/re-lure-tight-and-tone-body-serum/for/dry-sensitive-skin) — Average fit

## Questions and answers

### MAËLYS or NEOCUTIS: which is better?

NEOCUTIS is generally better than MAËLYS because the products on this page achieve High to Average Lovi fit levels across most skin types, whereas MAËLYS products mostly show Low fits.

### What is the difference between MAËLYS and NEOCUTIS?

NEOCUTIS achieves a High fit on Lovi for multiple skin types with its fragrance-free Bio [Serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/ingredients/serum) Firm, whereas MAËLYS products on this page generally show Low fits and some include fragrance.

### Which is more affordable, MAËLYS or NEOCUTIS?

The page facts do not provide pricing information for either MAËLYS or NEOCUTIS, so it is not possible to determine which brand is more affordable.

### Which causes fewer breakouts, MAËLYS or NEOCUTIS?

NEOCUTIS is a better choice for breakout-prone skin because the products on this page achieve Average fit levels for acne-prone skin, whereas MAËLYS items generally receive Low fits.

### How do the founding years and corporate ownership of MAËLYS and NEOCUTIS compare?

NEOCUTIS was founded in Switzerland in 2003 and has been owned by Merz Holding GmbH & Co. KG since 2013, whereas MAËLYS was founded in 2017 and is owned by the Barinboim Group.

### Which brand offers products with fragrance, MAËLYS or NEOCUTIS?

MAËLYS offers products with fragrance, whereas every product from NEOCUTIS on this page lists no fragrance.

### How does the Lovi fit level for dry skin differ between MAËLYS's RE-LURE Tight & Tone Body Serum and NEOCUTIS's Bio Serum Firm?

For dry skin, Lovi rates NEOCUTIS's Bio Serum Firm as a High fit, whereas MAËLYS's RE-LURE Tight & Tone Body Serum is rated as an Average fit.

## Research behind their key ingredients

- [Benefits of topical hyaluronic acid for skin quality and signs of skin aging: From literature review to clinical evidence](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36200921/) Hyaluronic acid · Dermatologic Therapy, 2022
- [Regulatory effects of Lactobacillus plantarum-GMNL6 on human skin health by improving skin microbiome](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33526970/) Lactobacillus · International Journal of Medical Sciences, 2021
- [Vitamin C-squalene bioconjugate promotes epidermal thickening and collagen production in human skin](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33037252/) Squalane · Scientific Reports, 2020
- [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
- [Efficacy of probiotic-derived lotion from Lactobacillus paracasei MSMC 39-1 in mild to moderate acne vulgaris, randomized controlled trial](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35384257/) Lactobacillus · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022
- [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
- [Evaluation of dermal extracellular matrix and epidermal-dermal junction modifications using matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization mass spectrometric imaging, in vivo reflectance confocal microscopy, echography, and histology: effect of age and peptide applications](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25817264/) Palmitoyl tripeptide-1 acetate, Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2015
- [Botulinum toxin injection as a single or combined treatment with non-cross-linked high molecular weight and low molecular weight hyaluronic acid gel for neck rejuvenation: A randomized clinical trial](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35775872/) Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid · Dermatologic Therapy, 2022
- [Squalane as a Promising Agent Protecting UV-Induced Inhibition of Collagen Biosynthesis and Wound Healing in Human Dermal Fibroblast](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40363772/) Squalane · Molecules, 2025
- [Influence of vitamin E acetate on stratum corneum hydration](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9706379/) Tocopheryl acetate · Arzneimittel-Forschung, 1998
- [Efficacy and Tolerability of Stable Hybrid Cooperative Complexes of High- and Low-Molecular Weight Hyaluronic Acid in Asian Patients: An Open-Label Study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40921777/) Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid · Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, 2026
- [Evaluation of a retinol containing topical treatment to improve signs of neck aging](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37461826/) Glaucine · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2023
- [Nanocomplex of quaternized cyclodextrin grafted chitosan and hyaluronic acid for a skin delivery](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36279763/) Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid · Colloids and Surfaces. B, Biointerfaces, 2022
- [Nanostructured Lipid Carrier Based Gel Containing α-Tocopherol and α-Tocopheryl Acetate for Synergistic Cutaneous Antiaging Efficacy](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41309687/) Tocopheryl acetate · Scientific Reports, 2025
- [Clinical and histologic findings after use of a novel combined retinol, tripeptide, and glaucine containing cream in the treatment of photo-aged skin](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37584260/) Glaucine · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2023
- [Targeting Circadian Rhythm for the Regulation of Skin Collagen Metabolism](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41527525/) Palmitoyl tripeptide-1 acetate, Palmitoyl tripeptide-1 · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2026
- [Mechanistic understanding and peptide ingredient screening for type III collagen via biological knowledge graph and molecular docking](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42683869/) Palmitoyl tripeptide-1 acetate · International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2026

## The brands

- Skincare: [MAËLYS](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/brands/maelys)
- Swiss skincare: [NEOCUTIS](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/brands/neocutis)

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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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