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Clinique vs MAËLYS

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

Clinique and MAËLYS are distinct skincare lines, with the former recognized for its thoughtful range of moisturizers, serums, makeup removers, and eye products featuring hydrating hyaluronic acid, nourishing glycerin, and invigorating caffeine, and the latter beloved for targeted serums and advanced formulas. While both brands deliver specialized care, the American skincare brand founded in 1968 suits dry sensitive skin and oily skin best through its comforting, balancing ingredients, whereas its counterpart suits all skin types best with specialized solutions like the TOO-FINE and the RE-LURE Tight & Tone Body Serum. Ultimately, they differ because the former relies on harmoniously working key ingredients to address acne-prone skin, dark spots, and mature skin, while the latter focuses on its specialized body-care offerings.

Clinique is an American skincare brand founded in 1968 and owned by The Estée Lauder Companies Inc..

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

Popular Clinique vs MAËLYS products

Questions and answers

Clinique or MAËLYS: which is better?

Clinique is the better choice for most shoppers, featuring a broad range of fragrance-free moisturizers, cleansers, and serums where Lovi fit levels reach High or Superior across multiple skin types. MAËLYS offers only two products on this page with mostly Low fit levels, making Clinique the more versatile option.

What is the difference between Clinique and MAËLYS?

Clinique features a large range of fragrance-free moisturizers, cleansers, and serums that fit dry sensitive, oily, and mature skin best, while MAËLYS offers just two specialized body and face products. Reviewers note that Clinique provides hydrating formulas and deep-cleansing options, though some report a high price point.

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Which is more affordable, Clinique or MAËLYS?

Reviewers on the Clinique page often note a high price point, while the MAËLYS page does not mention affordability or pricing details for its products.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Clinique or MAËLYS?

Reviewers of the products on this page sometimes note that Clinique causes breakouts, while MAËLYS has a low fit level for acne-prone skin.

When was Clinique founded compared to MAËLYS?

Clinique was founded in 1968, whereas MAËLYS was founded in 2017.

Which brand has more products listed on the comparison page?

Clinique has more products listed on the comparison page than MAËLYS. Clinique features a wide variety of skincare items, whereas MAËLYS only has two products shown.

Do any Clinique products contain fragrance according to their ingredients?

According to their ingredients, every product on this Clinique page lists no fragrance. Reviewers note that the brand's products help provide hydrating and lightweight moisturizers.

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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