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RoC vs Aēsop

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RoC and Aēsop are distinct skincare brands that offer thoughtfully formulated moisturizers, cleansers, and serums. The French brand, founded in 1957, enriches its products with glycerin and retinol to suit mature and dry skin, whereas the botanical-driven brand uses scientifically validated ingredients to suit balanced, combination, and sensitive skin. While both lines provide deeply nourishing care and standout solutions for targeted concerns, they differ in their primary compositions and ideal skin types.

RoC is a French skincare brand founded in 1957 and owned by Bridgepoint Group plc since 2024.

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

Popular RoC vs Aēsop products

People Say

RoCAēsop
  • Hydration and Moisture Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “woke up with baby-soft skin — Aēsop Damascan Rose Facial Treatment”
    • “Savior of my winter-fueled dry skin. — Aēsop B Triple C Facial Balancing Gel”
    • “delivers deep hydration that really fills your skin — Aēsop Parsley Seed Anti-Oxidant Intense Serum”
    • “skin is no longer dry — RoC Retinol Correxion Line Smoothing Max Hydration Cream”
  • Anti-Aging and Wrinkle Reduction Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “wrinkles look less deep — RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Night Cream”
    • “Fine lines definitely softer — RoC Retinol Correxion Line Smoothing Eye Cream”
    • “diminished my forehead lines — RoC Derm Correxion Fill + Treat Serum”
  • Skin Texture and Absorption Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “absorbs nicely — RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Night Cream”
    • “Worth the price — RoC Retinol Correxion Line Smoothing Eye Cream”
    • “absorbs instantly — RoC Derm Correxion Fill + Treat Serum”
    • “absorbs well into the skin — Aēsop Damascan Rose Facial Treatment”
  • Cleansing and Gentle Care Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “doesn't leave my skin feeling tight — RoC BARRIER RENEW® GEL-TO-FOAM CLEANSER”
    • “lathers a lot — RoC Daily Resurfacing Disks”
    • “No irritation for me — RoC Retinol Correxion Line Smoothing Eye Cream”
    • “Leaves my face feeling soft after cleansing. — Aēsop Parsley Seed Facial Cleanser”
  • Skin Tone, Radiance, and Glow Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Skin appears to be brighter, more radiant. — Aēsop B Triple C Facial Balancing Gel”
    • “Reduces inflammation overnight. — Aēsop B Triple C Facial Balancing Gel”
    • “I used to have severe flaking... but after using this product, it's disappeared. — Aēsop Parsley Seed Facial Cleanser”
    • “instant luminosity — RoC Multi Correxion Revive + Glow Daily Serum”
  • Fragrance and Scent Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “smells divine — Aēsop Damascan Rose Facial Treatment”
    • “Soft herbal scent that feels fresh and floral. — Aēsop Parsley Seed Facial Cleanser”
    • “smells amazing — RoC Multi Correxion Revive + Glow Daily Serum”
  • Pricing and Cost Complaints Rarely NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “small bottle — RoC Multi Correxion Revive + Glow Daily Serum”
    • “quantity is too small — Aēsop Damascan Rose Facial Treatment”
  • Makeup Pilling and Texture Problems Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Pills under concealer — RoC Retinol Correxion Line Smoothing Eye Cream”
    • “Cakes up under makeup — RoC Derm Correxion Dual Eye Cream”
    • “slightly tacky feel — RoC Multi Correxion Revive + Glow Daily Serum”
    • “Thick, almost honey-like, and needs a moment to melt in. — Aēsop B Triple C Facial Balancing Gel”
  • Skin Irritation and Dryness Often MentionedRarely Noted
    • “caused breakouts — Aēsop Damascan Rose Facial Treatment”
    • “caused redness and stinging — RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Night Cream”
  • Minor Formulation and Routine Complaints Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “I found this doesn't effectively remove makeup. — Aēsop Parsley Seed Facial Cleanser”
    • “don't expect Botox results — RoC Derm Correxion Fill + Treat Serum”

Questions and answers

RoC or Aēsop: which is better?

RoC is better for anti-aging and wrinkle reduction, whereas Aēsop performs better for hydration and moisture.

What is the difference between RoC and Aēsop?

RoC and Aēsop differ mainly in their strengths, with RoC excelling in anti-aging and wrinkle reduction for mature and dry skin, while Aēsop performs better for hydration, skin tone, radiance, and fragrance. Reviewers note that RoC products on this page often help reduce fine lines, whereas Aēsop is known for its balancing moisturizers and luxurious scents.

The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000Archives of Dermatology, 2007

RoC or Aēsop: which cleanser is better?

RoC cleanser is better for cleansing and gentle care, as Lovi rates the BARRIER RENEW GEL-TO-FOAM CLEANSER as a High fit across all listed skin types. Aēsop features the Parsley Seed Facial Cleanser on this page, which is only an Average fit for acne-prone, combination, oily, and mature skin, and a Low fit for dry skin.

Which is more affordable, RoC or Aēsop?

RoC is more affordable, whereas Aēsop faces mostly mentioned complaints regarding its high price.

Which causes fewer breakouts, RoC or Aēsop?

Aēsop and RoC both feature products that fit acne-prone skin well, such as the Aēsop Parsley Seed Anti-Oxidant Intense Serum and the RoC Barrier Renew Gel-to-Foam Cleanser.

Between RoC and Aēsop, which brand has better anti-aging and wrinkle reduction products?

RoC has better anti-aging and wrinkle reduction products, as the products on this page help reduce wrinkles and fine lines.

The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000

How do the fragrance options and scent profiles compare between RoC and Aēsop skincare products?

Aēsop products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients and offer luxurious and refreshing scents, whereas RoC features fragrance in some products alongside occasional complaints about strong scents.

Which brand performs better regarding hydration and moisture according to reviewer themes?

According to reviewer themes, Aēsop performs better regarding hydration and moisture.

RoC or Aēsop: which moisturizer is better?

For moisturizers, RoC fits mature skin, dry skin, and skin with dark spots with a High fit level on products like its Retinol Correxion Line Smoothing Max Hydration Cream, while Aēsop achieves a High fit level for dry skin and dry sensitive skin with its Damascan Rose Facial Treatment. RoC focuses on anti-aging and hydration with ingredients like retinol and hyaluronic acid, whereas Aēsop offers luxurious, balancing hydration.

The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

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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