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Avène vs Galderma

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

Avène and Galderma are established European skincare brands dedicated to supporting diverse complexions. The French brand offers gentle moisturizers, protective sunscreens, targeted serums, and soothing cleansers formulated with glycerin to suit oily, acne-prone, and combination skin best. Conversely, the Swiss brand features specialized serums designed to address blemishes and signs of aging. While both companies serve similar concerns through different formulations, they distinguish themselves through their unique national origins, parent organizations, and distinct product offerings.

Avène is a French skincare brand founded in 1990 and owned by Fondation Pierre Fabre.

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Galderma is a Swiss skincare brand founded in 1981 and owned by Galderma Group AG.

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

Popular Avène vs Galderma products

People Say

AvèneGalderma
  • Galderma positive results and clearing Not notedMostly Mentioned
    • “cleared up my skin — Galderma Benzac AC Mild Strength 2.5% Acne Gel”
    • “cystic acne gone — Galderma Epiduo Gel”
    • “stops new pimples — Galderma Epiduo Gel”
  • Gentle and non-stripping formulation Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “leaves face clean but not dry — Avène Cleanance”
    • “Perfect cleanser for sensitive skin. — Avène Milk Cleanser”
    • “Squeaky clean but soft — Avène Cleanance Cleansing Gel”
  • Texture and finish Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “Thick but absorbs well eventually — Avène Cicalfate+ Restorative Protective Cream”
    • “absorbs very quickly — Avène Vitamin Activ Cg Radiance Concentrated Serum”
    • “lathers really well — Avène Cleanance”
  • Soothes irritation and redness Often MentionedNot noted
    • “Calmed my angry red skin overnight — Avène Cicalfate+ Restorative Protective Cream”
    • “Nothing has ever worked to soothe or heal my skin like these before. — Avène Tolerance Control Soothing Skin Recovery Balm”
    • “Leaves my skin feeling soft and hydrated. — Avène Milk Cleanser”
  • Deeply hydrating and moisturizing Often MentionedNot noted
    • “Restores moisture barrier — Avène Cold Cream”
    • “Leaves my skin feeling soft and hydrated. — Avène Milk Cleanser”
    • “intensely hydrated — Avène Hyaluron Activ B3 Concentrated Plumping Serum”
  • Galderma acne treatment and purging Not notedMostly Mentioned
    • “face on fire — Galderma Epiduo Gel”

Questions and answers

Avène or Galderma: which is better?

Avène is better for gentle hydration and soothing irritation, whereas Galderma is better for targeted acne-clearing serums. Glycerin in Avène products helps moisturize skin, while Galderma treatments may cause severe dryness.

The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2020

What is the difference between Avène and Galderma?

Avène offers a wide range of gentle and deeply hydrating products like Eau Thermale Thermal Spring Water with an Average to Superior fit for dry skin, whereas Galderma features targeted acne-clearing serums that may cause severe dryness and peeling. Avène performs better in soothing irritation and non-stripping formulation, while Galderma focuses on acne clearing.

The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2020

Which is more affordable, Avène or Galderma?

Price point is noted by reviewers as a downside for Avène products on this page, while Galderma has no pricing data mentioned.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Avène or Galderma?

Galderma is known for effective acne-clearing serums, whereas the products on this page for Avène are best suited for oily acne-prone skin, combination skin, and acne-prone skin, though reviewers note that Galderma can cause severe dryness and peeling.

The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2020

Which brand has products that are better suited for dry sensitive skin, Avène or Galderma?

Avène has products that are better suited for dry sensitive skin, as Lovi rates several of its items like Cold Cream and Milk Cleanser at a High fit level. Glycerin helps provide hydration and barrier support for dry and sensitive skin conditions.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

How does the fragrance content compare between Avène and Galderma products?

Avène products on this page often contain fragrance, with 7 out of 15 products listing added fragrance in their ingredients. In contrast, Galderma products on this page are completely fragrance-free.

Which brand offers a wider variety of product types like cleansers, sunscreens, and masks?

Avène offers a wider variety of product types on this page, including cleansers, sunscreens, and masks, whereas Galderma features only serums. Reviewers note that Avène provides gentle cleansers and non-stripping sunscreens.

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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