# darrow vs MAËLYS

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darrow and MAËLYS are distinct skincare collections known for thoughtful care through specialized solutions. The dermatological brand darrow is deeply loved for its gentle cleansers and rigorously tested formulas, suiting sensitive, oily, and acne-prone skin best, with the Actine standing out for acne-prone skin. Meanwhile, MAËLYS is loved for targeted [serums](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/ingredients/serum) and advanced formulas, suiting all skin types best, with the TOO-FINE for acne-prone skin and the RE-LURE Tight & Tone Body Serum for skin with dark spots standing out. While both deliver thoughtful care and help restore natural skin balance through daily steps, they differ in their product types, key ingredients, and the specific skin types each suits best.

This page compares some of the most popular darrow 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=pg6a72094007).

### Popular darrow vs MAËLYS products

#### darrow

- [Actine](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/p/darrow/actine/for/combination-skin) — Average fit

#### MAËLYS

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

## Questions and answers

### darrow or MAËLYS: which is better?

Neither brand emerges as clearly better overall, because Lovi rates the products on this page as having average to low or cautious fit across most skin types. Shoppers looking for fragrance-free options will find that every darrow product on this page lists no fragrance, whereas MAËLYS includes fragrance in one of its two products.

### What is the difference between darrow and MAËLYS?

Darrow offers a fragrance-free cleanser with Average fit for oily skin, whereas MAËLYS features body and face [serums](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/ingredients/serum) where products on this page have up to Average fit for dry skin and include fragrances.

### Which is more affordable, darrow or MAËLYS?

Neither darrow nor MAËLYS is more affordable because the provided page facts do not include pricing information for either brand.

### Which causes fewer breakouts, darrow or MAËLYS?

Darrow provides Average fit levels for acne-prone and oily acne-prone skin with its cleanser, whereas MAËLYS offers only Low fit levels for those skin types across the products on this page. Every product on the Darrow page lists no fragrance, while MAËLYS includes fragrance in its RE-LURE Tight & Tone Body Serum.

### How does the founding year of darrow compare to that of MAËLYS?

Darrow was founded in 1969, whereas MAËLYS was founded more recently in 2017.

### Which company owns darrow and which company owns MAËLYS?

Darrow is owned by Pierre Fabre, and MAËLYS is owned by Barinboim Group.

### Do products from darrow or MAËLYS contain fragrance according to their ingredients?

Darrow is the better choice if you want to avoid added scents, as every product on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients. In contrast, MAËLYS includes fragrance in the RE-LURE Tight & Tone Body Serum while its other product lists no fragrance.

## Research behind their key ingredients

- [Topical use of dexpanthenol in skin disorders](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12113650/) Panthenol vitamin b5 · American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002
- [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
- [A new topical panthenol-containing emollient: Results from two randomized controlled studies assessing its skin moisturization and barrier restoration potential, and the effect on skin microflora](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27425824/) Panthenol vitamin b5 · The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017
- [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
- [Evaluation of the Efficacy and Safety of a Panthenol-Enriched Mask for Skin Barrier Recovery After Facial Laser Treatment: Results of a Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40613435/) Panthenol vitamin b5 · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025
- [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
- [Evaulation of irritation potential of surfactant mixtures](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18503452/) Sodium laureth sulfate · International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 1999
- [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
- [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
- [Impact of dermal emulsions containing diacyl phospholipids, mono acyl phospholipids, sodium lauryl ether sulfate and polysorbate 80 in combination with UVA irradiation on human skin physiology in vivo: A pilot study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42617898/) Sodium laureth sulfate · International Journal of Pharmaceutics, 2026

## The brands

- Skincare: [darrow](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/brands/darrow)
- Skincare: [MAËLYS](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/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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