Skintific and MAËLYS are distinct skincare collections known for their effective formulas and targeted serums . Both brands suit all skin types best, yet they differ in their specific offerings and standout solutions. Skintific is loved for its moisturizers, serums, and sunscreens, featuring the All Day Light Sunscreen Mist for acne-prone skin, the 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel for skin with dark spots, and the MUGWORT for mature skin. MAËLYS delivers thoughtful care through advanced formulas and specialized solutions, including the TOO-FINE for acne-prone skin and the RE-LURE Tight & Tone Body Serum for skin with dark spots.
This page compares some of the most popular Skintific and MAËLYS products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app .
Popular Skintific vs MAËLYS products
Questions and answers
Skintific or MAËLYS: which is better?
Skintific is the better choice on this page, as its products achieve High Lovi fits across multiple skin types while every MAËLYS product on this page rates low or caution. The products on this page for Skintific also list no fragrance, unlike MAËLYS.
What is the difference between Skintific and MAËLYS?
Skintific offers multiple products on this page rated High for various skin types, whereas MAËLYS products on this page generally receive Low or Caution ratings. Lovi rates the Skintific 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel as High for dry skin, supported by findings that ceramides help improve barrier properties.
Scientific Reports, 2022 International Journal of Dermatology, 2008
Which is more affordable, Skintific or MAËLYS?
Price information is not available on this page for either Skintific or MAËLYS.
Which causes fewer breakouts, Skintific or MAËLYS?
Skintific is the better choice for fewer breakouts, as the products on this page receive High fit ratings for acne-prone skin while MAËLYS products receive Low fit levels. Ingredients like ceramides help maintain barrier health, which is unlikely to trigger blemishes.
Scientific Reports, 2022 International Journal of Dermatology, 2008
Between Skintific and MAËLYS, which brand offers fragrance-free products?
Skintific offers fragrance-free products across the entire range on this page, while MAËLYS includes fragrance in one of its two products.
Which company was founded earlier, Skintific or MAËLYS?
MAËLYS was founded earlier in 2017, whereas Skintific was founded in 2021.
Who owns Skintific and MAËLYS?
Skintific is owned by Guangzhou Feimei Network Technology Co., Ltd., while MAËLYS is owned by Barinboim Group.
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Research behind their key ingredients
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Treatment of acne with a combination of propolis, tea tree oil, and Aloe vera compared to erythromycin cream: two double-blind investigations
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice · Clinical Pharmacology, 2018 Alteration of barrier properties, stratum corneum ceramides and microbiome composition in response to lotion application on cosmetic dry skin
Ceramide · Scientific Reports, 2022 Ceramide 1 and ceramide 3 act synergistically on skin hydration and the transepidermal water loss of sodium lauryl sulfate-irritated skin
Ceramide np, Ceramide eop · International Journal of Dermatology, 2008 Efficacy of probiotic-derived lotion from Lactobacillus paracasei MSMC 39-1 in mild to moderate acne vulgaris, randomized controlled trial
Lactobacillus · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022 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
Glycerin · Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017 A new topical panthenol-containing emollient: Results from two randomized controlled studies assessing its skin moisturization and barrier restoration potential, and the effect on skin microflora
Panthenol · The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017 A Double-Blinded, Randomized, Vehicle-Controlled Study of the Efficacy of Moisturizer Containing Licochalcone A, Decanediol, L-Carnitine, and Salicylic Acid for Prevention of Acne Relapse in Asian Population
Salicylic acid · BioMed Research International, 2020 Microneedling by dermapen and glycolic acid peel for the treatment of acne scars: Comparative study
Glycolic acid · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2019 High molecular compounds (polysaccharides and proanthocyanidins) from Hamamelis virginiana bark: influence on human skin keratinocyte proliferation and differentiation and influence on irritated skin
Witch hazel extract · Phytochemistry, 2001 Efficacy of a topical gel containing chitosan, chlorhexidine, allantoin and dexpanthenol for pain and inflammation control after third molar surgery: A randomized and placebo-controlled clinical trial
Allantoin · Medicina Oral, Patologia Oral Y Cirugia Bucal, 2020 The efficacy of glycolic acid, salicylic acid, gluconolactone, and licochalcone A combined with 0.1% adapalene vs adapalene monotherapy in mild-to-moderate acne vulgaris: a double-blinded within-person comparative study
Glycolic acid · Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2019 Systematic Study of Paeonol/Madecassoside Co-Delivery Nanoemulsion Transdermal Delivery System for Enhancing Barrier Repair and Anti-Inflammatory Efficacy
Centella asiatica extract · Molecules, 2023 The pivotal role of Bifida Ferment Lysate on reinforcing the skin barrier function and maintaining homeostasis of skin defenses in vitro
Bifida ferment filtrate, Bifida lysate ferment · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2023 Efficacy of a multitargeted, salicylic acid-based dermocosmetic cream compared to benzoyl peroxide 5% in Acne vulgaris: Results from a randomized study
Salicylic acid · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024 A Lipid Mixture Enriched by Ceramide NP with Fatty Acids of Diverse Chain Lengths Contributes to Restore the Skin Barrier Function Impaired by Topical Corticosteroid
Ceramide np · Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2022 A Salicylic Acid-Based Dermocosmetic is Effective as an Adjunct to Benzoyl Peroxide for Mild to Moderate Acne and as Monotherapy in Maintenance Post Benzoyl Peroxide
Salicylic acid · Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2023 Efficacy and Tolerability of Topical Nicotinamide Plus Antibacterial Adhesive Agents and Zinc-Pyrrolidone Carboxylic Acid Versus Placebo as an Adjuvant Treatment for Moderate Acne Vulgaris in Indonesia: A Multicenter, Double-blind, Randomized, Controlled Trial
Zinc pca · The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, 2020 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
Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid · Dermatologic Therapy, 2022 In vivo and in vitro evaluation of octyl methoxycinnamate liposomes
Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate · International Journal of Nanomedicine, 2013 Lactobionic acid in a natural alkylpolyglucoside-based vehicle: assessing safety and efficacy aspects in comparison to glycolic acid
Lactobionic acid · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2010 Evaluation of the Efficacy and Safety of a Panthenol-Enriched Mask for Skin Barrier Recovery After Facial Laser Treatment: Results of a Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Study
Panthenol · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025 A 10% Lactobionic acid-containing moisturizer reduces skin surface pH without irritation-An in vivo/in vitro study
Lactobionic acid · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2019 Efficacy and Tolerability of Stable Hybrid Cooperative Complexes of High- and Low-Molecular Weight Hyaluronic Acid in Asian Patients: An Open-Label Study
Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid · Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, 2026 Evaluation of a retinol containing topical treatment to improve signs of neck aging
Glaucine · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2023 Nanocomplex of quaternized cyclodextrin grafted chitosan and hyaluronic acid for a skin delivery
Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid · Colloids and Surfaces. B, Biointerfaces, 2022 Facial disbiosis and UV filters
Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate · Archives of Dermatological Research, 2024 Clinical and histologic findings after use of a novel combined retinol, tripeptide, and glaucine containing cream in the treatment of photo-aged skin
Glaucine · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2023 Efficacy of a Topical Formulation on Skin Hydration and Barrier Function in Individuals With Xerosis: A 28-Day Randomized, Split-Leg, Untreated-Controlled Trial
Dipotassium glycyrrhizate · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2026 Low-temperature extracted Portulaca oleracea L. as a functional ingredient in facial masks for photorejuvenation of sensitive skin
Portulaca oleracea extract · Cutaneous and Ocular Toxicology, 2025 Retrospective Review of Dermal Safety Studies of Organic Sunscreens
Homosalate · Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2025
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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
Co-founder, Medical Director
Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer
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
Medical Board
Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine
Aishani Shah, MD
Medical Board
Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD
Asya Zubkova, MS
Medical Board
Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member
Hanna Kurets, MD
Medical Board, Medical Advisor
Dermatology MD
Elina Nazarenko, MD
Medical Board
Dermatology and diagnostic consultant
Victoria Derkova, MS
Medical Board
Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist