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Cetaphil vs MAËLYS

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

Cetaphil and MAËLYS are distinct skincare options, with the former being an American brand founded in 1947 and owned by Galderma Group AG, and the latter being loved for targeted serums and advanced formulas. The first brand is widely known for its thoughtful range of cleansers, moisturizers, serums, sunscreens, and more, which are carefully formulated with nourishing ingredients like glycerin, niacinamide, and panthenol to suit combination skin and acne-prone skin best. Meanwhile, the second brand delivers thoughtful care through specialized solutions that suit all skin types best. These options differ primarily in their focus, as the first relies on core ingredients to increase hydration, decrease hyperpigmentation, restore barrier function, improve aging signs, and accelerate wound healing through standouts like the Healthy Radiance Antioxidant-C Serum, Healthy Radiance Renewing Cream, and Extra Gentle Daily Scrub, whereas the other offers specific standouts including the TOO-FINE and the RE-LURE Tight & Tone Body Serum.

Cetaphil is an American skincare brand founded in 1947 and owned by Galderma Group AG.

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

Popular Cetaphil vs MAËLYS products

Questions and answers

Cetaphil or MAËLYS: which is better?

Cetaphil is the better option for most skincare needs, offering a wide selection of fragrance-free products with Superior and High fit levels across various skin types. In contrast, MAËLYS products on this page generally show Low or Average fit levels. Niacinamide helps reduce skin pigmentation and aging signs.

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What is the difference between Cetaphil and MAËLYS?

Cetaphil offers a wide range of skincare products that generally achieve High or Superior Lovi fit levels across many skin types, whereas MAËLYS features very few products on this page, with fit levels that are mostly Low.

Which is more affordable, Cetaphil or MAËLYS?

The provided page facts do not contain pricing information to determine whether Cetaphil or MAËLYS is more affordable.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Cetaphil or MAËLYS?

Cetaphil features multiple products on this page with a High or Superior Lovi fit level for acne-prone skin, whereas MAËLYS products on this page generally have a Low fit for acne-prone skin. Cetaphil's formulations help provide non-stripping cleansing and hydration, which are unlikely to cause breakouts compared to the tested MAËLYS range.

Between Cetaphil and MAËLYS, which brand offers a wider range of fragrance-free products?

Cetaphil offers a much wider range of fragrance-free products on this page, with 26 out of 27 items listing no fragrance. In comparison, MAËLYS has only 1 out of 2 products without fragrance.

How do the founding years and corporate ownership of Cetaphil and MAËLYS compare?

Cetaphil was founded in the United States in 1947 and is owned by Galderma Group AG, while MAËLYS was founded in 2017 and is owned by Barinboim Group.

Which brand has more products that achieve a Superior Lovi fit level for dry skin?

Cetaphil has more products that achieve a Superior Lovi fit level for dry skin, including options like the Gentle Skin Cleanser and Sheer Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50. In contrast, MAËLYS has no products reaching a Superior fit for dry skin.

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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