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Bioderma vs Allies of Skin

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Bioderma and Allies of Skin are skincare brands offering thoughtful moisturizers, targeted serums, and cleansers designed to support various complexion needs. The French brand, founded in 1977 and owned by the Jean-Noël Thorel Foundation since 2018, anchors its high-tolerance formulations in nourishing glycerin, making them best suited for sensitive and acne-prone skin to gently address reactivity. Conversely, Allies of Skin is loved for its carefully balanced formulations infused with key ingredients like niacinamide, which improves skin aging signs and decreases hyperpigmentation, suiting dry skin and oily acne-prone skin best. Ultimately, the two brands differ through their distinct ingredient philosophies and foundational approaches, with both delivering options that improve skin hydration and restore barrier function.

Bioderma is a French skincare brand founded in 1977 and owned by Jean-Noël Thorel Foundation since 2018.

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

Popular Bioderma vs Allies of Skin products

People Say

BiodermaAllies of Skin
  • Hydration and Moisture Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “healed my dry skin — Bioderma Sébium Hydra”
    • “skin feels plump — Bioderma Atoderm Crème Ultra”
    • “nourished and hydrated — Allies of Skin Peptides & Omegas Firming Eye Cream”
    • “more like a spray serum — Allies of Skin Molecular Saviour Probiotics Treatment Mist”
  • Gentle and Non-Irritating Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “doesn't sting my eyes — Bioderma Sensibio H2O”
    • “mildest face wash I've tried — Bioderma Sensibio Gel Moussant”
    • “Probably the first cleanser that actually took all of my makeup off my face!!! — Bioderma Sébium Gel moussant”
    • “Best retinol for sensitive skin — Allies of Skin Retinal & Peptides Repair Night Cream”
  • Texture, Absorption, and Finish Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “Keeps you shine free — Bioderma Sébium Pore Refiner”
    • “absorbs instantly — Bioderma Hydrabio Serum”
    • “sinks easily into damp skin — Allies of Skin Tranexamic & Arbutin Advanced Brightening Serum”
    • “creamy and consistent — Allies of Skin Peptides & Omegas Firming Eye Cream”
  • Anti-Aging, Firming, and Radiance Rarely NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “gives skin an instant dewy glow — Allies of Skin Tranexamic & Arbutin Advanced Brightening Serum”
    • “scars visibly lightened after I started using this — Allies of Skin Tranexamic & Arbutin Advanced Brightening Serum”
    • “Dramatic impact on acne — Allies of Skin Retinal & Peptides Repair Night Cream”
    • “It brightened my skin and faded dark spots. — Bioderma Pigmentbio Sensitive Areas”
  • Versatility and General Use Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “redness drastically reduced — Bioderma Sensibio AR”
    • “safe for my baby — Bioderma Atoderm Intensive Baume”
    • “no stinging — Bioderma Hydrabio Serum”
    • “reduces appearance of redness — Allies of Skin Molecular Saviour Probiotics Treatment Mist”
  • Makeup Performance and Priming Often MentionedRarely Noted
    • “melts every bit of make up and SPF off — Bioderma Sensibio Micellar Cleansing Oil”
    • “doesn't cause any irritation — Bioderma Sensibio Micellar Cleansing Oil”
    • “Foundation didn't settle into pores — Bioderma Sébium Pore Refiner”
    • “preps skin for better absorption — Allies of Skin Molecular Saviour Probiotics Treatment Mist”
  • High Price Point Sometimes NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “pricier than other brands — Bioderma Sensibio Gel Moussant”
    • “finished too quickly — Bioderma Hydrabio Serum”
    • “pricey for water — Bioderma Sensibio H2O”
    • “Pricey — Allies of Skin Copper Tripeptide & Ectoin Advanced Repair Serum”
  • Slow or Ineffective Results Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “I have been using this since last month, I didn't see significant changes — Bioderma Pigmentbio Sensitive Areas”
    • “Did nothing for my dark circles — Bioderma Atoderm Intensive Eye”
    • “still not impressed with the results — Allies of Skin Tranexamic & Arbutin Advanced Brightening Serum”
    • “Have not noticed improved skin quality yet — Allies of Skin Copper Tripeptide & Ectoin Advanced Repair Serum”
  • Skin Irritation and Breakouts Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “broke me out — Bioderma Atoderm Intensive Baume”
    • “Skin looks like sandpaper — Bioderma Sébium Pore Refiner”
    • “Slightly irritating... when I first started — Allies of Skin Copper Tripeptide & Ectoin Advanced Repair Serum”
    • “rashes popped up on my neck — Allies of Skin Tranexamic & Arbutin Advanced Brightening Serum”
  • Sticky or Residue Issues Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “requires a thorough follow-up — Bioderma Sensibio Micellar Cleansing Oil”
    • “feels sticky at first — Bioderma Atoderm Intensive Baume”
    • “didn't like how sticky face feels — Allies of Skin Molecular Saviour Probiotics Treatment Mist”
    • “Peeling sometime — Allies of Skin Peptides & Antioxidants Firming Daily Treatment”

Bioderma vs Allies of Skin routines for dry skin

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Bioderma vs Allies of Skin routines for oily skin

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Bioderma vs Allies of Skin routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

Bioderma or Allies of Skin: which is better?

Bioderma is better for gentle cleansers and makeup removers, while Allies of Skin is better for anti-aging and brightening serums.

What is the difference between Bioderma and Allies of Skin?

Bioderma is rated as a High routine fit across skin types on this page, whereas Allies of Skin achieves a Superior rating across all listed skin types. Reviewers note that Bioderma does better for being gentle and non-irritating, while Allies of Skin performs better for anti-aging, firming, and radiance. Furthermore, every product on the Allies of Skin page lists no fragrance, while several Bioderma products contain fragrance.

Bioderma or Allies of Skin for dry skin?

Both Bioderma and Allies of Skin are great options for dry skin, with Lovi fit levels of High and Superior respectively. Bioderma focuses on soothing and barrier-repairing moisturizers, while Allies of Skin features hydrating and plumping serums.

Bioderma or Allies of Skin: which moisturizer is better?

Both Bioderma and Allies of Skin offer effective moisturizers, with Allies of Skin achieving a Superior routine fit for dry skin and Bioderma offering options like Atoderm Intensive Baume that reviewers frequently praise for being soothing and barrier-repairing. Allies of Skin relies on key ingredients like niacinamide, which helps reduce cutaneous pigmentation.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002

Which is more affordable, Bioderma or Allies of Skin?

Bioderma is more affordable, as Allies of Skin frequently has high price points noted by reviewers. High price point is listed as a negative point for Bioderma as well, but Allies of Skin faces this issue more widely across its products on this page.

Between Bioderma and Allies of Skin, which brand is better for anti-aging and firming?

Allies of Skin does better for anti-aging, firming, and radiance. Every product on the Allies of Skin page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

Which brand has more fragrance-free products, Bioderma or Allies of Skin?

Allies of Skin has more fragrance-free options, as every product on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients, whereas 9 of 20 Bioderma products on this page list no fragrance. Niacinamide, a key ingredient featured across Allies of Skin products, helps improve skin appearance.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002

How do the founding years and corporate ownership of Bioderma and Allies of Skin compare?

Bioderma was founded in France in 1977 and is owned by the Jean-Noël Thorel Foundation, whereas Allies of Skin was founded in 2016 and is owned by Allies Group Pte. Ltd.

Bioderma or Allies of Skin for oily skin?

For oily skin, both brands offer products on this page with an Average Lovi fit level for most options, while Bioderma achieves a High fit level with its Sébium Gel moussant and Sébium Mat Control, and Allies of Skin achieves a Superior fit level with its Molecular Saviour Probiotics Treatment Mist.

Bioderma or Allies of Skin for sensitive skin?

Both Bioderma and Allies of Skin achieve a High Lovi fit level for sensitive skin, but Bioderma stands out for being more gentle and non-irritating overall. Every Allies of Skin product on this page lists no fragrance, while some Bioderma products contain fragrance.

Bioderma or Allies of Skin for acne-prone skin?

Both brands fit acne-prone skin well, but Bioderma achieves a High Lovi fit level for this skin type across multiple products on this page like Sensibio Gel Moussant and Sébium Mat Control. Allies of Skin also offers specialized options such as the Molecular Saviour Probiotics Treatment Mist, which utilizes probiotics that may help improve skin health and the skin microbiome.

International Journal of Medical Sciences, 2021Experimental Dermatology, 2019

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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