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Galderma vs Allies of Skin

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Galderma and Allies of Skin are professional skincare brands offering targeted serums, with the former also featuring acne gels and the latter providing thoughtful moisturizers and advanced eye products infused with niacinamide. Both suit acne-prone skin best, while the Swiss brand also suits skin with dark spots and mature skin, and the alternative brand also suits dry skin. They differ because the Swiss brand focuses on active treatments utilizing Epiduo Gel and Benzac AC, whereas Allies of Skin utilizes balanced formulations containing peptides, antioxidants, probiotics, and omegas to address signs of aging, hyperpigmentation, and firmness.

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 Galderma and Allies of Skin products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.

Popular Galderma vs Allies of Skin products

People Say

GaldermaAllies of Skin
  • Acne Clearance and Prevention Mostly MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “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”
    • “Dramatic impact on acne — Allies of Skin Retinal & Peptides Repair Night Cream”
  • Redness Reduction and Soothing Sometimes NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “Best retinol for sensitive skin — Allies of Skin Retinal & Peptides Repair Night Cream”
    • “Redness is less noticeable — Allies of Skin Copper Tripeptide & Ectoin Advanced Repair Serum”
    • “feels super soothing, doesn't trigger redness — Allies of Skin Tranexamic & Arbutin Advanced Brightening Serum”
    • “angry redness tones down — Galderma Benzac AC 5”
  • Hydrating and Plumping Formula Not notedMostly Mentioned
    • “nourished and hydrated — Allies of Skin Peptides & Omegas Firming Eye Cream”
    • “more like a spray serum — Allies of Skin Molecular Saviour Probiotics Treatment Mist”
    • “Skin feels hydrated — Allies of Skin Copper Tripeptide & Ectoin Advanced Repair Serum”
  • Smooth Skin Texture Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Woke up looking well-rested — Allies of Skin Retinal & Peptides Repair Night Cream”
    • “Pores appear to be tighter — Allies of Skin Copper Tripeptide & Ectoin Advanced Repair Serum”
    • “imparts a luminous glow — Allies of Skin Molecular Saviour Probiotics Treatment Mist”
    • “skin feels smooth — Galderma Epiduo Gel”
  • Lightweight and Elegant Texture Not notedOften Mentioned
    • “sinks easily into damp skin — Allies of Skin Tranexamic & Arbutin Advanced Brightening Serum”
    • “creamy and consistent — Allies of Skin Peptides & Omegas Firming Eye Cream”
    • “Absorbs instantly without sticky feeling — Allies of Skin Peptides & Antioxidants Firming Daily Treatment”
  • Fast Acting Results Often MentionedRarely Noted
    • “results in 2 days — Galderma Benzac AC Mild Strength 2.5% Acne Gel”
    • “Faster skin recovery — Allies of Skin Copper Tripeptide & Ectoin Advanced Repair Serum”
  • Severe Dryness and Peeling Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “skin flaking off — Galderma Epiduo Gel”
  • High Price Point Not notedMostly Mentioned
    • “Pricey — Allies of Skin Copper Tripeptide & Ectoin Advanced Repair Serum”
  • Redness and Irritation Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “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”
    • “stings my eyes — Allies of Skin Peptides & Omegas Firming Eye Cream”
    • “red as tomato — Galderma Epiduo Gel”
  • Initial Purging and Acne Flaring Mostly MentionedRarely Noted
    • “Skin may be in purging stage — Allies of Skin Retinal & Peptides Repair Night Cream”
    • “got worse first — Galderma Epiduo Gel”
  • Intense Burning and Stinging Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “face on fire — Galderma Epiduo Gel”
  • Bleaching Fabrics Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “bleached my towel — Galderma Benzac AC 5”

Questions and answers

Galderma or Allies of Skin: which is better?

Galderma is better for acne clearance and fast results, whereas Allies of Skin does better for hydration, soothing redness, and smoother skin texture. Niacinamide helps reduce cutaneous pigmentation.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002

What is the difference between Galderma and Allies of Skin?

Galderma focuses on effective acne-clearing serums that help with fast-acting results, whereas Allies of Skin offers gentle, hydrating moisturizers and calming serums that provide superior fit levels for dry and mature skin types. Niacinamide helps reduce cutaneous pigmentation and suppresses melanosome transfer.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002

Which is more affordable, Galderma or Allies of Skin?

Galderma is more affordable because Allies of Skin has a high price point. Reviewers mostly mention high price as a negative point for Allies of Skin.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Galderma or Allies of Skin?

Galderma is better for acne clearance and prevention, offering effective acne-clearing serums on this page that help clear breakouts, though reviewers note Allies of Skin may cause initial purging and acne flaring.

The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2020

Do any products from Galderma or Allies of Skin contain fragrance?

Every product on this page from both Galderma and Allies of Skin lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

Which brand is better for acne clearance, and which is better for redness reduction according to review themes?

Galderma is better for acne clearance, while Allies of Skin is better for redness reduction and soothing according to review themes.

What are the founding years and owning companies of Galderma and Allies of Skin?

Galderma was founded in 1981 in Switzerland and is owned by Galderma Group AG, while Allies of Skin was founded in 2016 and is owned by Allies Group Pte. Ltd.

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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