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The Ordinary vs Sudocrem

Rated by Lovi · Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes · How the Fit score works

The Ordinary and Sudocrem are distinct skincare choices, with the former recognized for science-backed serums, moisturizers, cleansers, and toners built around hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and squalane, and the latter beloved for classic healing formulations and protective antiseptic creams. Both brands suit sensitive and dry skin best, yet they differ in their specialized offerings, as the Canadian brand provides targeted treatments like niacinamide, mandelic acid, and lactic acid for specific concerns, while the healing cream relies on time-tested ingredients to deliver gentle care and reliable relief for irritated and acne-prone complexions.

The Ordinary is a Canadian skincare brand founded in 2016 and owned by The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. since 2021.

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

Popular The Ordinary vs Sudocrem products

Questions and answers

The Ordinary or Sudocrem: which is better?

The products on this page from The Ordinary generally fit a wide range of skin types well, whereas Sudocrem's Antiseptic Healing Cream is rated with low fits and cautions across almost all skin types. The Ordinary offers specialized serums and moisturizers that target concerns like acne, dark spots, and aging with ingredients such as hyaluronic acid and niacinamide.

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What is the difference between The Ordinary and Sudocrem?

The Ordinary fits dry skin, sensitive skin, and skin with dark spots best, whereas Sudocrem has low fits for those types. The Ordinary offers a wide range of fragrance-free serums, cleansers, and moisturizers, while Sudocrem features its Antiseptic Healing Cream.

Which is more affordable, The Ordinary or Sudocrem?

The products on this page for The Ordinary are frequently noted by reviewers as affordable and great value serums. Lovi gives The Ordinary high fit levels for several skin types, whereas Sudocrem has low fit levels across all skin types.

Which causes fewer breakouts, The Ordinary or Sudocrem?

The Ordinary products on this page fit acne-prone skin best at High or Superior levels, while Sudocrem is rated with a Caution fit for acne-prone skin. Therefore, The Ordinary is much better suited for helping prevent breakouts.

When was The Ordinary founded compared to Sudocrem?

The Ordinary was founded in 2016, whereas Sudocrem was established earlier in 1931.

Which company owns Sudocrem and when did they acquire it?

Sudocrem is owned by Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., which acquired the brand in 2016.

Do products from either The Ordinary or Sudocrem contain fragrance?

Every product on the page from both The Ordinary and Sudocrem lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

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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