# MAËLYS vs Silka

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MAËLYS and Silka are two distinct skincare lines known for their specialized [serums](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/ingredients/serum) and effective formulas. The former is loved for advanced formulas suited to all skin types, featuring standout products like the TOO-FINE for acne-prone skin and the RE-LURE Tight & Tone Body Serum for skin with dark spots. Conversely, the latter is beloved for thoughtful serums suited to balanced, oily, dry, combination, and sensitive skin, offering standout items like the [Papaya](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/ingredients/papaya) Soap for acne-prone skin. While both deliver thoughtful and reliable care through specialized solutions, they differ in their specific formulations and targeted daily routines.

This page compares some of the most popular MAËLYS and Silka 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=pg1ae923d9f1).

### Popular MAËLYS vs Silka products

#### Silka

- [Papaya Soap](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/p/silka/papaya-soap/for/dark-spots) — 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

### MAËLYS vs Silka [serums](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/ingredients/serum) and treatments

#### Silka

- [Papaya Soap](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/p/silka/papaya-soap/for/dark-spots) — Average fit

#### MAËLYS

- [TOO-FINE](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/p/maelys/too-fine/for/sensitive-skin) — Low fit

## Questions and answers

### MAËLYS or Silka: which is better?

Neither brand is universally better, as their fit depends entirely on your skin type and concerns. Silka [Papaya](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/ingredients/papaya) Soap has an Average Lovi fit for skin with dark spots and oily skin, whereas MAËLYS RE-LURE Tight & Tone Body [Serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/ingredients/serum) achieves an Average fit for dry and sensitive skin.

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

Silka has an Average Lovi fit for skin with dark spots, oily skin, combination skin, oily acne-prone skin, and sensitive skin with its Papaya Soap, whereas the products on this page by MAËLYS mostly have a Low fit for those skin types. Silka products on this page list no fragrance, while RE-LURE Tight & Tone Body Serum by MAËLYS includes fragrance.

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

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

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

Neither brand clearly causes fewer breakouts on this page, as Silka Papaya Soap has a Low fit for acne-prone skin and MAËLYS offers products with low or caution fit levels for acne-prone skin.

### Between MAËLYS and Silka, which brand was founded earlier?

Silka was founded in 2001, making it the earlier brand compared to MAËLYS, which was founded in 2017.

### Do products from MAËLYS or Silka contain fragrance?

Some products from MAËLYS contain fragrance, such as the RE-LURE Tight & Tone Body Serum, while half of their products on this page list no fragrance. Silka products on this page all list no fragrance in their ingredients.

### Which company owns Silka skincare?

Silka is owned by Cosmetique Asia Corporation.

## Research behind their key ingredients

- [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
- [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
- [A Double-Blinded, Randomized, Vehicle-Controlled Study of the Efficacy of Moisturizer Containing Licochalcone A, Decanediol, L-Carnitine, and Salicylic Acid for Prevention of Acne Relapse in Asian Population](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33150170/) Salicylic acid · BioMed Research International, 2020
- [Efficacy of a multitargeted, salicylic acid-based dermocosmetic cream compared to benzoyl peroxide 5% in Acne vulgaris: Results from a randomized study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37941097/) Salicylic acid · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024
- [A Salicylic Acid-Based Dermocosmetic is Effective as an Adjunct to Benzoyl Peroxide for Mild to Moderate Acne and as Monotherapy in Maintenance Post Benzoyl Peroxide](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38051857/) Salicylic acid · Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2023
- [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
- [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 vitamin e · 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

## The brands

- Skincare: [MAËLYS](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/brands/maelys)
- Skincare: [Silka](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/brands/silka)

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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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