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Caudalie vs MAËLYS

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

Caudalie and MAËLYS are distinct skincare options offering specialized botanical serums, refreshing toners, nourishing moisturizers, and targeted eye products. The French brand Caudalie is known for grape-derived formulas that suit dry skin and oily skin best, while MAËLYS is loved for advanced formulas that suit all skin types best. Both brands differ in their specific selections, as the former provides balanced hydration and clarification through natural extracts, and the latter delivers thoughtful care through targeted solutions.

Caudalie is a French skincare brand founded in 1995.

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

Popular Caudalie vs MAËLYS products

Caudalie vs MAËLYS serums and treatments

Questions and answers

Caudalie or MAËLYS: which is better?

Caudalie fits dry skin, oily skin, and mature skin best, whereas MAËLYS has no best-fit skin types listed on this page. Lovi rates most Caudalie products across a wide range of skin types as average to superior, while MAËLYS products on this page mostly receive low or average ratings.

What is the difference between Caudalie and MAËLYS?

Caudalie offers a broad range of skincare products that Lovi rates best for dry, oily, and mature skin, while MAËLYS features only a couple of body and face items with generally lower fit levels on this page. Caudalie is an independent French brand founded in 1995, whereas MAËLYS was founded in 2017 and is owned by the Barinboim Group.

Which is more affordable, Caudalie or MAËLYS?

Reviews for Caudalie frequently mention a high price, while MAËLYS pricing is not highlighted on this page. Additional pricing details are not available in the products on this page.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Caudalie or MAËLYS?

Caudalie offers several products on this page with High or Superior Lovi fit levels for acne-prone skin, whereas MAËLYS products on this page have Low or Caution ratings for acne-prone skin. Topical treatments featuring hyaluronic acid help maintain skin quality.

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How does the founding year and parent ownership compare between Caudalie and MAËLYS?

Caudalie was founded in 1995 in France and is owned by an independent company, whereas MAËLYS was founded in 2017 and is owned by the Barinboim Group.

Which Caudalie products achieve a superior Lovi fit level for oily or acne-prone skin?

For oily or acne-prone skin, the Caudalie products that achieve a Superior Lovi fit level are Grape Water, Vinopure Purifying Toner, Vinopure Purifying Gel Cleanser, and Vinopure Blemish Control Salicylic Serum.

What percentage of products across each brand list fragrance on this comparison page?

On this comparison page, 12 of the 20 Caudalie products list fragrance, which is 60 percent. For MAËLYS, 1 of the 2 products lists fragrance, coming to 50 percent.

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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