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The Ordinary vs Weleda

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

The Ordinary and Weleda are two distinct skincare lines offering targeted solutions for diverse complexions. The Canadian brand centers on scientifically focused serums and moisturizers featuring hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and squalane, suiting dry and dry sensitive skin best. Meanwhile, the Swiss brand is widely loved for its rich moisturizers and meticulously crafted formulas built upon gentle botanical bases that suit sensitive skin best. Both differ primarily in their formulation approach, with the former utilizing targeted active compounds and the latter favoring nourishing plant extracts.

The Ordinary is a Canadian skincare brand founded in 2016 and owned by The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. since 2021.

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Weleda is a Swiss skincare brand founded in 1921 and owned by Weleda AG.

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

Popular The Ordinary vs Weleda products

The Ordinary vs Weleda moisturizers

Questions and answers

The Ordinary or Weleda: which is better?

The Ordinary is a better choice for most shoppers because the products on this page fit a wider variety of skin types well and are fragrance-free. Weleda offers only two moisturizers, and both contain fragrance which may irritate sensitive skin.

What is the difference between The Ordinary and Weleda?

The Ordinary offers a large range of fragrance-free products that Lovi rates high for dry skin and dark spots, whereas Weleda features only two fragranced moisturizers. Hyaluronic acid helps provide hydration across The Ordinary products on this page.

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The Ordinary or Weleda: which moisturizer is better?

The Ordinary offers moisturizers with a Superior Lovi fit for dry skin, whereas Weleda has a High fit. The products on this page from The Ordinary list no fragrance, while Weleda products contain fragrance.

Which is more affordable, The Ordinary or Weleda?

The Ordinary offers more affordable options on this page, with many budget-friendly serums compared to Weleda's limited product selection.

Which causes fewer breakouts, The Ordinary or Weleda?

The products on this page by The Ordinary generally fit acne-prone skin with High or Superior Lovi levels across many formulations, whereas Weleda products on this page list acne-prone skin as Low or Caution. Therefore, The Ordinary is much more likely to cause fewer breakouts than Weleda.

Which brand has more fragrance-free products, The Ordinary or Weleda?

The Ordinary has more fragrance-free products, as every product on the products on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients, whereas 0 of 2 Weleda products are fragrance-free.

When was The Ordinary founded compared to Weleda?

The Ordinary was founded in 2016 in Canada, while Weleda was founded much earlier in 1921 in Switzerland.

Which brand offers more products for dry skin?

The Ordinary offers more products for dry skin on the products on this page, with several items achieving a Superior fit level. Weleda features only a couple of moisturizers for dry skin with High or Average 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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