# MAËLYS vs Hanhoo

Page: https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/compare/maelys-vs-hanhoo

The Lovi Fit is the same in every country; only the stores and prices differ, and the ones here are for Ireland.

MAËLYS and Hanhoo are skincare brands recognized for their targeted [serums](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/ingredients/serum) and careful formulations. MAËLYS features advanced formulas that suit all skin types best, highlighting the TOO-FINE for acne-prone skin and the RE-LURE Tight & Tone Body Serum for skin with dark spots. Conversely, Hanhoo offers balanced formulas that suit sensitive, dry, and combination skin best, with the Blemish Patch for acne-prone skin and the T-Zone Pore Patch for skin with dark spots. Both lines deliver thoughtful, reliable care through these specialized solutions.

This page compares some of the most popular MAËLYS and Hanhoo 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=pg5e436f4e89).

### Popular MAËLYS vs Hanhoo products

#### Hanhoo

- [Blemish Patch](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/p/hanhoo/blemish-patch/for/acne-prone-skin) — High fit
- [T-Zone Pore Patch](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/p/hanhoo/t-zone-pore-patch/for/dark-spots) — Average fit

#### MAËLYS

- [TOO-FINE](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/p/maelys/too-fine/for/sensitive-skin) — Low fit
- [RE-LURE Tight & Tone Body Serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/p/maelys/re-lure-tight-and-tone-body-serum/for/dry-sensitive-skin) — Average fit

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

#### Hanhoo

- [Blemish Patch](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/p/hanhoo/blemish-patch/for/acne-prone-skin) — High fit
- [T-Zone Pore Patch](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/p/hanhoo/t-zone-pore-patch/for/dark-spots) — Average fit

#### MAËLYS

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

## Questions and answers

### MAËLYS or Hanhoo: which is better?

Hanhoo fits better for acne-prone skin, with its Blemish Patch earning a High Lovi fit level, whereas the products on this page from MAËLYS generally show Low or Caution fit levels across most skin types.

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

Hanhoo offers products like the Blemish Patch that achieve a High Lovi fit for acne-prone skin, whereas the products on this page from MAËLYS generally show Low or Caution fit levels across multiple skin types. Additionally, every Hanhoo product on this page lists no fragrance, while MAËLYS includes fragrance in its RE-LURE Tight & Tone Body [Serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/ingredients/serum).

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

The provided page facts do not contain pricing information, so it is not possible to determine whether MAËLYS or Hanhoo is more affordable.

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

Hanhoo fits acne-prone skin with a High Lovi rating for its Blemish Patch, whereas MAËLYS products on this page receive Low to Caution ratings for acne-prone skin. Hanhoo is therefore much more likely to help with breakouts than MAËLYS.

### Which brand has been around longer, MAËLYS or Hanhoo?

Hanhoo has been around longer, having been founded in 2008 compared to MAËLYS, which was founded in 2017.

### Do both MAËLYS and Hanhoo include fragrance in all of their products?

No, because not all MAËLYS products on this page have fragrance, and every Hanhoo product on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

### Which brand offers products with a High Lovi fit level for acne-prone skin?

Hanhoo offers products with a High Lovi fit level for acne-prone skin, while MAËLYS products on this page have a Low fit for that skin type.

## 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
- [The efficacy of 5% topical tea tree oil gel in mild to moderate acne vulgaris: a randomized, double-blind placebo-controlled study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17314442/) Melaleuca alternifolia tree oil leaf · Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology, 2007
- [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/) Melaleuca alternifolia tree oil leaf, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract · 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
- [Comparison of clinical and histological effects between lactobacillus-fermented Chamaecyparis obtusa and tea tree oil for the treatment of acne: an eight-week double-blind randomized controlled split-face study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25228478/) Melaleuca alternifolia tree oil leaf · Dermatology, 2014
- [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 topical gel of tea tree oil nanoemulsion containing adapalene versus adapalene marketed gel in patients with acne vulgaris: a randomized clinical trial](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34251536/) Melaleuca alternifolia tree oil leaf · Archives of Dermatological Research, 2022
- [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
- [Tandem repeated irritation in aged skin induces distinct barrier perturbation and cytokine profile in vivo](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22578221/) Toluene · The British Journal of Dermatology, 2012
- [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
- [The tandem repeated irritation test: a new method to assess prevention of irritant combination damage to the skin](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12125960/) Toluene · Acta Dermato-venereologica, 2002
- [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
- [Protection from combination exposure](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17312361/) Toluene · Current Problems in Dermatology, 2007

## The brands

- Skincare: [MAËLYS](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/brands/maelys)
- Skincare: [Hanhoo](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/brands/hanhoo)

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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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