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SkinCeuticals vs Aēsop

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SkinCeuticals and Aēsop are two distinct skincare lines known for thoughtful formulations, targeted serums, nourishing moisturizers, and gentle cleansers. The former relies on glycerin, hyaluronic acid, and dimethicone to suit dry skin and dry sensitive skin best, while the latter utilizes botanical and scientifically validated ingredients to suit balanced, combination, and sensitive skin best. Ultimately, they differ through their foundational approaches, as both offer standout solutions for acne-prone skin, dark spots, and mature skin.

SkinCeuticals is an American skincare brand founded in 1994 and owned by L'Oréal since 2005.

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

Popular SkinCeuticals vs Aēsop products

People Say

SkinCeuticalsAēsop
  • Hydration and Moisture Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “woke up with baby-soft skin — Aēsop Damascan Rose Facial Treatment”
    • “Savior of my winter-fueled dry skin. — Aēsop B Triple C Facial Balancing Gel”
    • “delivers deep hydration that really fills your skin — Aēsop Parsley Seed Anti-Oxidant Intense Serum”
    • “Hydrated my skin beautifully. — SkinCeuticals Triple Lipid Restore 2:4:2”
  • Skin Texture and Smoothing Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “definitely gave me a glass skin texture — SkinCeuticals P-TOX”
    • “pores appeared less noticeable — SkinCeuticals P-Tiox”
    • “absorbs quickly — SkinCeuticals Discoloration Defense Serum”
  • Soothing and Calming Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “decreased the redness — SkinCeuticals Phyto Corrective Gel”
    • “instant calming effect — SkinCeuticals Phyto Corrective Gel”
    • “saved my skin — Aēsop Damascan Rose Facial Treatment”
    • “Reduces inflammation overnight. — Aēsop B Triple C Facial Balancing Gel”
  • Acne and Oil Control Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “decongests clogged pores — SkinCeuticals LHA Cleanser Gel”
    • “cystic acne shrinking — SkinCeuticals Blemish + Age Defense”
    • “Intensely hydrating yet mattifying effect. — Aēsop B Triple C Facial Balancing Gel”
    • “Leaves my face feeling soft after cleansing. — Aēsop Parsley Seed Facial Cleanser”
  • Brightening and Even Skin Tone Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “I really love this product, as my skin is brighter. — SkinCeuticals Phloretin CF”
    • “glass skin radiance — SkinCeuticals P-Tiox”
    • “Really fades brown spots, perfect for men and a little goes a long way! — SkinCeuticals Phloretin CF”
    • “Skin appears to be brighter, more radiant. — Aēsop B Triple C Facial Balancing Gel”
  • Scent and Fragrance Not notedOften Mentioned
    • “smells divine — Aēsop Damascan Rose Facial Treatment”
    • “Soft herbal scent that feels fresh and floral. — Aēsop Parsley Seed Facial Cleanser”
  • High Price and Value Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “Too pricey for the hype — SkinCeuticals P-TOX”
    • “quantity is too small — Aēsop Damascan Rose Facial Treatment”
    • “The price is quite steep. — Aēsop B Triple C Facial Balancing Gel”
  • Texture and Sticky Finish Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “feels tacky — SkinCeuticals H.A. Intensifier”
    • “slight tackiness — SkinCeuticals P-Tiox”
    • “sticky residue — SkinCeuticals Phyto Corrective Gel”
    • “Thick, almost honey-like, and needs a moment to melt in. — Aēsop B Triple C Facial Balancing Gel”
  • Skin Irritation and Breakouts Often MentionedRarely Noted
    • “caused breakouts — Aēsop Damascan Rose Facial Treatment”
    • “haven't noticed much change on the deeper lines — SkinCeuticals P-TOX”
  • Packaging and Quality Control Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Tube breaks easily — SkinCeuticals Retinol 0.3”
    • “This is not the real Skinsceuticals product. — SkinCeuticals Triple Lipid Restore 2:4:2”
    • “jar is unhygienic — SkinCeuticals A.G.E. Advanced Eye”
    • “The downside is the pump. — Aēsop Parsley Seed Facial Cleanser”

Questions and answers

SkinCeuticals or Aēsop: which is better?

SkinCeuticals is better for targeted concerns like texture, brightening, and acne control with a wide range of products on this page, while Aēsop is better for deep hydration and luxurious scents.

What is the difference between SkinCeuticals and Aēsop?

SkinCeuticals offers a significantly wider selection of specialized products on this page and tends to do better for skin texture and brightening, while Aēsop is known for providing deep hydration with luxurious scents. Reviewers frequently mention that SkinCeuticals excels with texture-improving serums, whereas Aēsop is favored for non-greasy, balancing moisturizers.

SkinCeuticals or Aēsop: which cleanser is better?

SkinCeuticals is better for cleansers on this page, offering targeted options like the Soothing Cleanser Foam which achieves a Superior Lovi fit level for dry sensitive skin.

Which is more affordable, SkinCeuticals or Aēsop?

Both SkinCeuticals and Aēsop are high-end brands that share a high price point. Reviewers note that both brands have a high price.

Which causes fewer breakouts, SkinCeuticals or Aēsop?

SkinCeuticals and Aēsop do equally well for acne and oil control, but Aēsop is sometimes noted for skin irritation and breakouts in reviews of the products on this page.

SkinCeuticals or Aēsop: which brand has a wider variety of products listed on the page?

SkinCeuticals has a much wider variety of products listed on the page compared to Aēsop, offering dozens of targeted items across various categories.

SkinCeuticals or Aēsop: which brand's products are more frequently noted for having luxurious and refreshing scents?

Aēsop products are more frequently noted for having luxurious and refreshing scents.

SkinCeuticals or Aēsop: which brand was founded earlier and in what year?

Aēsop was founded earlier, in 1987, while SkinCeuticals was founded in 1994.

SkinCeuticals or Aēsop: which moisturizer is better?

SkinCeuticals is better for moisturizers when targeting specific dry or barrier-compromised skin needs, featuring superior options like Triple Lipid Restore 2:4:2. Aēsop also offers moisturizers known for deep hydration, but SkinCeuticals provides a much wider selection with targeted fit levels.

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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