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RoC vs Sesderma

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

RoC and Sesderma are distinguished skincare brands rooted in decades of dermatological heritage, with the French pioneer celebrated for expertly formulated serums, eye products, moisturizers, and cleansers enriched with glycerin and retinol, while the Spanish house is beloved for its advanced serums and meticulously engineered formulas. The former brand suits mature skin and skin with dark spots best, whereas the latter suits sensitive, hyperpigmented, and aging skin types best. Both brands differ largely in their ingredient philosophies and regional origins, offering targeted solutions such as glycerin to increase skin hydration and barrier function, and botanical extracts to refine skin texture and promote a radiant complexion.

RoC is a French skincare brand founded in 1957 and owned by Bridgepoint Group plc since 2024.

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Sesderma is a Spanish skincare brand founded in 1989 and owned by Grupo Sesderma since 2026.

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

Popular RoC vs Sesderma products

RoC vs Sesderma serums and treatments

Questions and answers

RoC or Sesderma: which is better?

RoC is better for a wider variety of skin types because the products on this page feature key ingredients like retinol and hyaluronic acid that help reduce wrinkles and boost hydration.

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What is the difference between RoC and Sesderma?

RoC is a French brand founded in 1957 featuring a wide range of products with key ingredients like retinol and hyaluronic acid, whereas Sesderma is a Spanish brand founded in 1989 with just one product on this page, the Azelac RU Serum. RoC has high fit levels for mature skin, skin with dark spots, and dry skin, and most products on this page list no fragrance.

Which is more affordable, RoC or Sesderma?

RoC reviewers sometimes note good value for its range on this page, whereas the single Sesderma product page does not provide pricing details for comparison.

Which causes fewer breakouts, RoC or Sesderma?

When it comes to acne-prone skin, Lovi rates the Azelac RU Serum by Sesderma as High fit, whereas RoC's products on this page show a mix of High, Average, and Low fit levels for acne-prone skin.

Which brand was founded earlier and in which country, RoC or Sesderma?

RoC was founded earlier in 1957 in France, whereas Sesderma was founded in 1989 in Spain.

How many products from RoC contain fragrance compared to Sesderma?

On the products on this page, 10 out of 12 RoC products list no fragrance while 2 contain it, whereas Sesderma has 1 product listed which includes fragrance.

What skin types does RoC fit best according to its brand-focused routines?

According to its brand-focused routines, RoC fits mature skin, skin with dark spots, and dry skin best.

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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