# MAËLYS vs Rilastil

Page: https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/compare/maelys-vs-rilastil

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MAËLYS and Rilastil are respected skincare lines offering targeted [serums](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/ingredients/serum) and meticulously balanced formulas. MAËLYS suits all skin types best, featuring standout products like the TOO-FINE for acne-prone skin and the RE-LURE Tight & Tone Body Serum for skin with dark spots. Conversely, the brand Rilastil suits sensitive, dry, and mature skin types best, highlighting the Acnestil for acne-prone skin. While both deliver thoughtful care and restore daily comfort, they differ in their specific formulations and ideal skin types.

This page compares some of the most popular MAËLYS and Rilastil 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=pg22145618f3).

### Popular MAËLYS vs Rilastil products

#### Rilastil

- [Acnestil](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/p/rilastil/acnestil/for/oily-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

### MAËLYS vs Rilastil [serums](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/ingredients/serum) and treatments

#### Rilastil

- [Acnestil](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/p/rilastil/acnestil/for/oily-skin) — Average fit

#### MAËLYS

- [TOO-FINE](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/p/maelys/too-fine/for/sensitive-skin) — Low fit

## Questions and answers

### MAËLYS or Rilastil: which is better?

Rilastil has an Average fit for acne-prone skin with its Acnestil [serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/ingredients/serum), whereas the products on this page from MAËLYS have a Low fit for that skin type. Rilastil is also fragrance-free across its range on this page.

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

MAËLYS and Rilastil offer different formulas for the products on this page, with MAËLYS featuring a fragrance in its RE-LURE Tight & Tone Body Serum while Rilastil lists no fragrance in any of its products. Additionally, Lovi finds that Rilastil has average fit levels for acne-prone skin whereas MAËLYS products generally have low or caution fit levels for those skin types.

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

I am sorry, but the provided page facts and studies do not contain pricing information to determine whether MAËLYS or Rilastil is more affordable.

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

Rilastil's Acnestil serum achieves an Average fit for acne-prone skin on Lovi, whereas the products on this page from MAËLYS rate as Low for acne-prone skin.

### Which brand is older, MAËLYS or Rilastil?

Rilastil is older, having been founded in 1972, whereas MAËLYS was founded in 2017.

### Do both brands include fragrance in their products?

Rilastil has no fragrance listed in any of the products on this page, whereas MAËLYS includes fragrance in the RE-LURE Tight & Tone Body Serum.

### Which company owns Rilastil compared to MAËLYS?

Rilastil is owned by Istituto Ganassini, whereas MAËLYS is owned by Barinboim Group.

## 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
- [A Double-Blinded, Randomized, Vehicle-Controlled Study of the Efficacy of Moisturizer Containing Licochalcone A, Decanediol, L-Carnitine, and Salicylic Acid for Prevention of Acne Relapse in Asian Population](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33150170/) Salicylic acid · BioMed Research International, 2020
- [Comparative study of efficacy and safety of 45% mandelic acid versus 30% salicylic acid peels in mild-to-moderate acne vulgaris](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31553119/) Mandelic acid · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020
- [Efficacy of a multitargeted, salicylic acid-based dermocosmetic cream compared to benzoyl peroxide 5% in Acne vulgaris: Results from a randomized study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37941097/) Salicylic acid · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024
- [A Salicylic Acid-Based Dermocosmetic is Effective as an Adjunct to Benzoyl Peroxide for Mild to Moderate Acne and as Monotherapy in Maintenance Post Benzoyl Peroxide](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38051857/) Salicylic acid · Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2023
- [Chemical peels for acne vulgaris: a systematic review of randomised controlled trials](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29705755/) Mandelic acid · BMJ Open, 2018
- [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
- [Randomized prospective study of low-dose isotretinoin alone and combination with salicylic acid and mandelic peel against acne tarda](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35388606/) Mandelic acid · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 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
- [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 brands

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

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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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