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Minimalist vs Yepoda

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

Minimalist and Yepoda are 2020-founded skincare brands providing targeted daily care through distinct formulations. The Indian brand focuses on active-led sunscreens, moisturizers, and cleansers, whereas the German brand is widely loved for its thoughtful cleansers and serums. Both brands suit different complexions, with the former addressing acne-prone, dark spot, and mature skin concerns through specific ingredient strengths, and the latter suiting those seeking gentle yet effective daily care with soothing results.

Minimalist is an Indian skincare brand founded in 2020 and owned by Unilever PLC since 2025.

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Yepoda is a German skincare brand founded in 2020 and owned by Verlinvest since 2026.

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

Popular Minimalist vs Yepoda products

Questions and answers

Minimalist or Yepoda: which is better?

Minimalist and Yepoda are both solid options since the products on this page are fragrance-free, but Minimalist earns a High Lovi fit for dry sensitive skin while Yepoda is rated Caution for that skin type.

What is the difference between Minimalist and Yepoda?

Minimalist and Yepoda are both 2020 skincare brands offering fragrance-free products, but Minimalist has an Indian origin and is owned by Unilever, while Yepoda is German and owned by Verlinvest. For specific skin concerns, Minimalist has products that reach a Superior fit for acne-prone and combination skin.

Which is more affordable, Minimalist or Yepoda?

Neither Minimalist nor Yepoda is more affordable based on the pricing details available on this page.

Which brand has been owned by Unilever PLC since 2025, Minimalist or Yepoda?

Minimalist has been owned by Unilever PLC since 2025, whereas Yepoda is owned by Verlinvest. Every product from both brands on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

Do any products from Minimalist or Yepoda contain fragrance?

Every product on this page from both Minimalist and Yepoda lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

Which brand was founded in Germany in 2020?

Yepoda was founded in Germany in 2020.

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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