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Avène vs MAËLYS

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

Avène and MAËLYS are distinct skincare collections that offer targeted solutions for varying complexions. The French brand founded in 1990 utilizes glycerin to deliver gentle moisturizers, protective sunscreens, targeted serums, and soothing cleansers that suit oily, acne-prone, and combination skin best. Conversely, MAËLYS is known for specialized serums and advanced formulas that suit all skin types best, offering thoughtful care through distinct products. While both collections feature options for concerns like dark spots and acne-prone skin, the former brand emphasizes barrier restoration with items such as the Tolerance Control Soothing Skin Recovery Balm, Cleanance, and the Hyaluron Activ B3 Concentrated Plumping Serum, whereas the latter brand focuses on specialized treatments including TOO-FINE and the RE-LURE Tight & Tone Body Serum.

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

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

Popular Avène vs MAËLYS products

Questions and answers

Avène or MAËLYS: which is better?

Avène has a much broader range of products on this page with High and Superior Lovi fit levels for various skin types, whereas MAËLYS offers very few options and generally low fit levels.

What is the difference between Avène and MAËLYS?

Avene offers a broad range of products with High to Superior Lovi fit levels for several skin types like dry, sensitive, and oily acne-prone skin, whereas MAELYS has very limited offerings with Low to Average fit levels across the board on this page.

Which is more affordable, Avène or MAËLYS?

The products on this page for Avène are noted by reviewers to have a price point that is sometimes mentioned, while MAËLYS is not discussed for affordability on this page. Therefore, the page lacks sufficient direct pricing comparisons to determine which brand is more affordable.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Avène or MAËLYS?

Avène causes fewer breakouts because the products on this page have High fit levels for acne-prone skin, whereas MAËLYS has a Low fit level for that skin type.

Which brand has been around longer and where were they founded, Avène or MAËLYS?

Avène has been around longer, having been founded in France in 1990, whereas MAËLYS was founded in 2017.

How many products from Avène list no fragrance compared to MAËLYS?

On the products on this page, 7 of 15 Avène products list no fragrance compared to 1 of 2 MAËLYS products.

Which Avène product has a Superior Lovi fit level for dry skin?

Avène Eau Thermale Thermal Spring Water and Tolerance Control Soothing Skin Recovery Balm each have a Superior Lovi fit level for dry skin on this page.

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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