# Weleda vs Taro

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Weleda and Taro are two distinct skincare lines celebrated for their carefully crafted formulas. The Swiss brand, founded in 1921 and owned by Weleda AG, is widely loved for its rich moisturizers featuring gentle botanical bases, while the second brand is warmly embraced for its targeted [serums](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/ingredients/serum). Both offer reliable daily care for modern routines, though the first suits sensitive skin best with options like the Skin Food Light for acne-prone skin and the original Skin Food for dark spots, whereas Taro suits sensitive, dry, and combination skin best with standout products like the [Tretinoin](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/ingredients/tretinoin) Cream for acne-prone skin.

Weleda is a Swiss skincare brand founded in 1921 and owned by Weleda AG.

[assets.weleda.com](https://assets.weleda.com/binaries/content/assets/pdf/fr/rapport-annuel/annual_sustainability_report_weleda_2022.pdf) [en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Weleda) [cosmeticsbusiness.com](https://cosmeticsbusiness.com/weleda-s-organisational-restructure-drove-record-turnover-in-2024)

This page compares some of the most popular Weleda and Taro 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=pg97b68091b1).

### Popular Weleda vs Taro products

#### Weleda

- [Skin Food](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/p/weleda/skin-food/for/dry-skin) — High fit — [€6.98 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.de/dp/B000ORV3NC?tag=lovi-care-web-product05-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [Skin Food Light](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/p/weleda/skin-food-light/for/dry-skin) — Average fit — [€6.71 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.de/dp/B07JK519V7?tag=lovi-care-web-product05-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)

#### Taro

- [Tretinoin Cream](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/p/taro/tretinoin-cream/for/combination-skin) — High fit

## Questions and answers

### Weleda or Taro: which is better?

Taro gets a High Lovi fit for combination and acne-prone skin with its fragrance-free [tretinoin](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/ingredients/tretinoin) cream, while Weleda's moisturizers have a High fit mainly for dry and dry sensitive skin but contain fragrance. Taro's tretinoin helps restore [collagen](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/ingredients/collagen) formation in photodamaged skin.

[The New England Journal of Medicine, 1993](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8336752/)

### What is the difference between Weleda and Taro?

Weleda products on this page contain fragrance, whereas Taro products list no fragrance. For dry skin, Weleda has a High Lovi fit, while Taro has a Low Lovi fit.

### Which is more affordable, Weleda or Taro?

This page does not provide pricing or affordability information for Weleda or Taro products.

### Which causes fewer breakouts, Weleda or Taro?

Taro gets a High Lovi fit for acne-prone skin with its Tretinoin Cream, whereas the Weleda products on this page get Low or Caution fit levels for acne-prone skin. Taro's [serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/ingredients/serum) is fragrance-free, while the Weleda moisturizers on this page both contain fragrance.

[Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2020](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32210603/) [The New England Journal of Medicine, 1993](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8336752/)

### Which brand has been around longer, Weleda or Taro?

Weleda has been around longer, having been founded in Switzerland in 1921 compared to Taro, which was founded in 1950.

### Do any products from Weleda and Taro have fragrance listed in their ingredients?

Yes, Weleda has fragrance listed in all the products on this page, while every Taro product lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

### Which brand offers a moisturizer suitable for dry skin with a High Lovi fit level?

Weleda offers a moisturizer, Skin Food, that has a High Lovi fit level for dry skin. Taro does not offer any moisturizers on this page.

## Research behind their key ingredients

- [Restoration of collagen formation in photodamaged human skin by tretinoin (retinoic acid)](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8336752/) Tretinoin · The New England Journal of Medicine, 1993
- [Final report on the safety assessment of BHT(1)](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12396675/) Butylated hydroxytoluene · International Journal of Toxicology, 2002
- [Apigenin inhibits UVA-induced cytotoxicity in vitro and prevents signs of skin aging in vivo](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27279007/) Chamomilla recutita flower extract matricaria flower extract · International Journal of Molecular Medicine, 2016
- [Clinical Assessment of New Topical Cream Containing Two Essential Oils Combined with Tretinoin in the Treatment of Acne](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32210603/) Tretinoin · Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2020
- [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 pilot randomized double-blind placebo-controlled trial on topical chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla L.) oil for severe carpal tunnel syndrome](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26573447/) Chamomilla recutita flower extract matricaria flower extract · Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice, 2015
- [Efficacy assessments of tretinoin-loaded nano lipid carriers in acne vulgaris: a double blind, split-face randomized clinical study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34146120/) Tretinoin · Archives of Dermatological Research, 2022
- [Topical tretinoin for treating photoaging: A systematic review of randomized controlled trials](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35620028/) Tretinoin · International Journal of Women's Dermatology, 2022
- [Exotic Vegetable Oils for Cosmetic O/W Nanoemulsions: In Vivo Evaluation](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26927034/) Lanolin · Molecules, 2016
- [Nanogel Containing Gamma-Oryzanol-Loaded Nanostructured Lipid Carriers and TiO2/MBBT: A Synergistic Nanotechnological Approach of Potent Natural Antioxidants and Nanosized UV Filters for Skin Protection](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37242453/) Xanthan gum · Pharmaceuticals, 2023
- [Topical application of highly concentrated water-in-oil emulsions: Physiological skin parameters and skin penetration in vivo - A pilot study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31525444/) Isopropyl myristate · International Journal of Pharmaceutics, 2019
- [Dermatological Effects of a Beeswax-Pine Resin Mixture on Abdominal Skin: A Proof-of-Concept Study Supporting the Development of an Affordable Investigational Ostomy Pouching System in Low-Income Regions](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42758164/) Beeswax cera alba cera · Journal of Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nursing, 2026

## The brands

- Swiss skincare: [Weleda](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/brands/weleda)
- Skincare: [Taro](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/brands/taro)

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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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