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Bioderma vs MAËLYS

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

Bioderma and MAËLYS are distinguished skincare lines with distinct philosophies and formulations. The French brand from 1977 offers thoughtful moisturizers, makeup removers, serums, and cleansers anchored by nourishing glycerin, whereas the second line is loved for targeted serums and advanced formulas. The former suits dry skin and sensitive skin best thanks to formulas that respect the natural skin barrier, while the latter suits all skin types best. Both differ because the original label relies on hydrating glycerin for specialized care like the Sensibio Gel Moussant, the Sensibio Micellar Cleansing Oil, and the Atoderm Intensive Eye, while the newer brand delivers specialized care through solutions such as the TOO-FINE and the RE-LURE Tight & Tone Body Serum.

Bioderma is a French skincare brand founded in 1977 and owned by Jean-Noël Thorel Foundation since 2018.

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

Popular Bioderma vs MAËLYS products

Questions and answers

Bioderma or MAËLYS: which is better?

Bioderma fits dry skin, sensitive skin, and acne-prone skin best, whereas MAËLYS offers products with mostly low fit levels on this page. Reviewers frequently note Bioderma for its soothing and barrier-repairing moisturizers.

What is the difference between Bioderma and MAËLYS?

Bioderma offers a wide range of products that fit dry, sensitive, and acne-prone skin best, featuring key ingredients like glycerin and golden seaweed. In contrast, the products on this page from MAËLYS show much lower fit levels across various skin types.

Which is more affordable, Bioderma or MAËLYS?

Reviewers note that MAËLYS is not discussed for affordability, whereas Bioderma faces occasional concerns regarding its high price point and value.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Bioderma or MAËLYS?

Bioderma offers products on this page with High Lovi fit levels for acne-prone skin, whereas MAËLYS products on this page generally have Low fit levels for this skin type.

Which brand has been around longer, Bioderma or MAËLYS?

Bioderma has been around longer, having been founded in France in 1977, whereas MAËLYS was founded in 2017.

How many Bioderma products on the page list no fragrance compared to MAËLYS?

Bioderma has 9 products on this page that list no fragrance, while MAËLYS has 1.

Which skin types does Bioderma fit best according to its brand-focused routines?

According to its brand-focused routines, Bioderma fits dry skin, sensitive skin, and acne-prone skin best.

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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