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CeraVe vs MAËLYS

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

CeraVe and MAËLYS are distinct skincare options, with the American brand CeraVe known for its moisturizers, cleansers, serums, and sunscreens featuring hyaluronic acid and glycerin, while the brand is loved for targeted serums and advanced formulas. Both suit all skin types best, though the former's formulations are particularly supportive for acne-prone skin and combination skin. They differ primarily in their approach, as the first brand delivers thoughtful daily care through staples like the Foaming Facial Cleanser, whereas MAËLYS provides specialized solutions such as the TOO-FINE and the RE-LURE Tight & Tone Body Serum.

CeraVe is an American skincare brand founded in 2005 and owned by L'Oréal since 2017.

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

Popular CeraVe vs MAËLYS products

CeraVe vs MAËLYS serums and treatments

Questions and answers

CeraVe or MAËLYS: which is better?

CeraVe offers a wider range of fragrance-free products on this page that generally fit acne-prone, combination, and mature skin well, whereas MAËLYS has limited options with lower fit levels across most skin types.

What is the difference between CeraVe and MAËLYS?

CeraVe offers a broad range of fragrance-free products on this page that fit acne-prone, combination, and mature skin well, whereas MAËLYS features far fewer options with lower overall fit levels. CeraVe includes key ingredients like ceramides and hyaluronic acid, which help restore the skin barrier and support hydration.

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Which is more affordable, CeraVe or MAËLYS?

The page does not provide pricing information for either CeraVe or MAËLYS.

Which causes fewer breakouts, CeraVe or MAËLYS?

CeraVe fits acne-prone skin well with multiple products rated High or Superior, while MAËLYS products on this page have Low fit levels for acne-prone skin. Reviewers sometimes note that CeraVe causes breakouts.

Which brand has been on the market longer, CeraVe or MAËLYS?

CeraVe has been on the market longer, having been founded in 2005 compared to MAËLYS, which was founded in 2017.

Do any products from CeraVe or MAËLYS contain fragrance?

Every product from CeraVe on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients. For MAËLYS, 1 of 2 products on this page lists no fragrance, while the RE-LURE Tight & Tone Body Serum contains fragrance.

Which brand offers a wider range of products that fit dry skin best according to Lovi fit levels?

CeraVe offers a much wider range of products that fit dry skin best on this page, with numerous options reaching a Superior or High Lovi fit level. In contrast, MAËLYS has very few products listed, none of which achieve a top fit for dry skin.

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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