# Sand & Sky vs MAËLYS

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The Lovi Fit is the same in every country; only the stores and prices differ, and the ones here are for Spain.

Sand & Sky and MAËLYS are specialized skincare brands that offer distinct approaches to complexion care. Sand & Sky is beloved for its purifying masks and targeted formulas, utilizing botanical ingredients that gently clarify and balance combination, oily, and acne-prone skin best, with standout products like the [Australian Pink Clay](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/ingredients/pink-clay) Porefining Face Mask for acne-prone skin. Meanwhile, MAËLYS is loved for targeted [serums](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/ingredients/serum) and advanced formulas that suit all skin types best, delivering thoughtful care through specialized solutions such as the TOO-FINE for acne-prone skin and the RE-LURE Tight & Tone Body Serum for skin with dark spots. Both lines differ in their ideal skin types and core product types, allowing individuals to choose based on their specific needs.

This page compares some of the most popular Sand & Sky and MAËLYS products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, [use the Lovi app](https://app.pora.ai/vqqJ/j1xj2b6o?af_sub2=compare&af_sub3=selection_note&af_sub4=pg6c7f109894).

### Popular Sand & Sky vs MAËLYS products

#### Sand & Sky

- [Australian Pink Clay Porefining Face Mask](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/p/sand-and-sky/australian-pink-clay-porefining-face-mask/for/acne-prone-skin) — High fit

#### MAËLYS

- [TOO-FINE](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/p/maelys/too-fine/for/sensitive-skin) — Low fit
- [RE-LURE Tight & Tone Body Serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/p/maelys/re-lure-tight-and-tone-body-serum/for/dry-sensitive-skin) — Average fit

## Questions and answers

### Sand & Sky or MAËLYS: which is better?

Sand & Sky has a High Lovi fit for oily and acne-prone skin types with its mask, while MAËLYS products on this page generally have lower or Caution fit levels across most skin types.

### What is the difference between Sand & Sky and MAËLYS?

Sand & Sky and MAËLYS are both skincare brands founded in 2017, but Sand & Sky has High fit for acne-prone, oily, and combination skin on this page, whereas MAËLYS offers products with lower fit levels across those skin types.

### Which is more affordable, Sand & Sky or MAËLYS?

The provided page facts do not contain pricing information for either Sand & Sky or MAËLYS, so it is not possible to determine which brand is more affordable.

### Which causes fewer breakouts, Sand & Sky or MAËLYS?

Sand & Sky is a better fit for acne-prone skin, as Lovi rates its mask High for acne-prone and oily acne-prone skin types, whereas MAËLYS products on this page are rated Low for those same types.

### Who owns Sand & Sky and MAËLYS?

Sand & Sky is owned by Excite Foundry Ltd, and MAËLYS is owned by Barinboim Group.

### Which products from these brands contain fragrance?

Sand & Sky features fragrance in its [Australian Pink Clay](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/ingredients/pink-clay) Porefining Face Mask, and MAËLYS includes fragrance in its RE-LURE Tight & Tone Body [Serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/ingredients/serum).

### How does the Lovi fit level for dry skin compare between Sand & Sky and MAËLYS products?

Sand & Sky has an Average Lovi fit level for dry skin with its face mask, while MAËLYS products on this page show a Low to Average fit level for dry skin.

## Research behind their key ingredients

- [Regulatory effects of Lactobacillus plantarum-GMNL6 on human skin health by improving skin microbiome](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33526970/) Lactobacillus · International Journal of Medical Sciences, 2021
- [Treatment of acne with a combination of propolis, tea tree oil, and Aloe vera compared to erythromycin cream: two double-blind investigations](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30588129/) Aloe barbadensis leaf juice · Clinical Pharmacology, 2018
- [Efficacy of probiotic-derived lotion from Lactobacillus paracasei MSMC 39-1 in mild to moderate acne vulgaris, randomized controlled trial](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35384257/) Lactobacillus · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022
- [The 24-hour skin hydration and barrier function effects of a hyaluronic 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract moisturizing fluid: an intra-subject, randomized, assessor-blinded study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28860834/) Glycerin · Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
- [Quaternized carboxymethyl chitosan/organic montmorillonite nanocomposite as a novel cosmetic ingredient against skin aging](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28732847/) Bentonite · Carbohydrate Polymers, 2017
- [High molecular compounds (polysaccharides and proanthocyanidins) from Hamamelis virginiana bark: influence on human skin keratinocyte proliferation and differentiation and influence on irritated skin](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11684194/) Witch hazel bark extract · Phytochemistry, 2001
- [Botulinum toxin injection as a single or combined treatment with non-cross-linked high molecular weight and low molecular weight hyaluronic acid gel for neck rejuvenation: A randomized clinical trial](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35775872/) Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid · Dermatologic Therapy, 2022
- [Efficacy and Tolerability of Stable Hybrid Cooperative Complexes of High- and Low-Molecular Weight Hyaluronic Acid in Asian Patients: An Open-Label Study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40921777/) Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid · Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, 2026
- [Evaluation of a retinol containing topical treatment to improve signs of neck aging](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37461826/) Glaucine · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2023
- [Nanocomplex of quaternized cyclodextrin grafted chitosan and hyaluronic acid for a skin delivery](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36279763/) Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid · Colloids and Surfaces. B, Biointerfaces, 2022
- [Safety assessment on comedogenicity of dermatological products containing d-alpha tocopheryl acetate in Asian subjects: A double-blind randomized controlled trial](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34471722/) Vitamin e tocopheryl acetate · Contemporary Clinical Trials Communications, 2021
- [Clinical and histologic findings after use of a novel combined retinol, tripeptide, and glaucine containing cream in the treatment of photo-aged skin](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37584260/) Glaucine · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2023
- [The Therapeutic Effects of a Bentonite-Based Facial Mask With Alcea sulphurea Extract on Acne Severity and Patient Experience: Add-On Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41347526/) Bentonite · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025

## The brands

- Skincare: [Sand & Sky](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/brands/sand-and-sky)
- Skincare: [MAËLYS](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/brands/maelys)

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## About the Lovi Fit

Lovi: Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes.

Lovi compares products by their fit scores, calculated from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules its 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. Levels from best to worst: Superior, High, Average, Low, Caution, Warning.

Behind this comparison: Nadia Kapleva, MS (Co-founder, Medical Director); Alexey Shagraev, PhD (Co-founder, CEO and CTO); Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc (Medical Board); Aishani Shah, MD (Medical Board); Asya Zubkova, MS (Medical Board); Hanna Kurets, MD (Medical Board, Medical Advisor); Elina Nazarenko, MD (Medical Board); Victoria Derkova, MS (Medical Board).

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