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Bioderma vs The INKEY List

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Bioderma and The INKEY List are two distinct skincare lines known for thoughtful assortments of moisturizers, cleansers, serums, and more, all anchored by nourishing glycerin. The French brand, founded in 1977, suits dry skin and sensitive skin best with barrier-respecting formulas, while the British brand, founded in 2018, offers comparable formulations suited to the same skin types. Both brands provide targeted solutions for acne-prone skin, skin with dark spots, and mature skin through effective key ingredients that improve hydration and restore barrier function. Ultimately, they differ in their heritage and ownership, allowing users to choose between the French establishment and the British newcomer.

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

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The INKEY List is a British skincare brand founded in 2018 and owned by Brand Evangelists for Beauty Limited.

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

Popular Bioderma vs The INKEY List products

People Say

BiodermaThe INKEY List
  • Gentleness and Skin Sensitivity Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “doesn't sting my eyes — Bioderma Sensibio H2O”
    • “doesn't cause any irritation — Bioderma Sensibio Micellar Cleansing Oil”
    • “mildest face wash I've tried — Bioderma Sensibio Gel Moussant”
    • “Great for sensitive skin — The INKEY List PHA Toner”
  • Texture, Absorption, and Finish Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “Keeps you shine free — Bioderma Sébium Pore Refiner”
    • “absorbs instantly — Bioderma Hydrabio Serum”
    • “sits beautifully under makeup — The INKEY List Caffeine Eye Cream”
    • “Gel consistency — The INKEY List Tranexamic Acid Serum”
  • Hydration and Moisture Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “healed my dry skin — Bioderma Sébium Hydra”
    • “skin feels plump — Bioderma Atoderm Crème Ultra”
    • “Super hydrating — The INKEY List Polyglutamic Acid Serum”
    • “intense nourishment — The INKEY List Collagen Peptide Serum”
  • Acne, Pores, and Oil Control Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Free of active acne — The INKEY List Salicylic Acid Cleanser”
    • “Skin instantly looks less oily — The INKEY List Salicylic Acid Cleanser”
    • “Visibly reduces acne scars — The INKEY List Tranexamic Acid Serum”
    • “It brightened my skin and faded dark spots. — Bioderma Pigmentbio Sensitive Areas”
  • Price, Value, and Size Not notedOften Mentioned
    • “Good for the price — The INKEY List Salicylic Acid Cleanser”
    • “One of the best balms for quality and also price — The INKEY List Oat Cleansing Balm”
    • “unbeatable value — The INKEY List Hyaluronic Acid Serum”
  • Cleansing and Makeup Removal Often MentionedRarely Noted
    • “melts every bit of make up and SPF off — Bioderma Sensibio Micellar Cleansing Oil”
    • “Probably the first cleanser that actually took all of my makeup off my face!!! — Bioderma Sébium Gel moussant”
    • “melts makeup away — Bioderma Sensibio H2O”
    • “Melts away makeup and impurities without drying — The INKEY List Oat Cleansing Balm”
  • Sticky, Greasy, or Heavy Texture Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “requires a thorough follow-up — Bioderma Sensibio Micellar Cleansing Oil”
    • “feels sticky at first — Bioderma Atoderm Intensive Baume”
    • “very runny serum — The INKEY List Collagen Peptide Serum”
    • “Feels tacky on skin — The INKEY List PHA Toner”
  • Ineffective Results and Performance Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “won't budge waterproof mascara — Bioderma Sensibio H2O”
    • “I have been using this since last month, I didn't see significant changes — Bioderma Pigmentbio Sensitive Areas”
    • “Tube leaks liquified oil when opened — The INKEY List Oat Cleansing Balm”
    • “didn't do anything for circles — The INKEY List Caffeine Eye Cream”
  • Skin Irritation and Reactions Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “broke me out — Bioderma Atoderm Intensive Baume”
    • “coat the eyes with a milky film — Bioderma Sensibio Micellar Cleansing Oil”
    • “did cause major breakouts — The INKEY List Omega Water Cream”
    • “New formula breaks me out — The INKEY List Salicylic Acid Cleanser”

Bioderma vs The INKEY List routines for dry skin

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Bioderma vs The INKEY List routines for oily skin

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Bioderma vs The INKEY List routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

Bioderma or The INKEY List: which is better?

Both brands perform well on this page, but The INKEY List achieves a superior routine fit for dry skin, sensitive skin, dry sensitive skin, and combination skin. Bioderma features fragrance in over half of the products on this page, whereas every product from The INKEY List lists no fragrance.

What is the difference between Bioderma and The INKEY List?

Bioderma and The INKEY List both offer effective skincare options, with Bioderma standing out for gentleness and skin sensitivity while The INKEY List excels in acne, pores, and oil control. The products on this page for Bioderma achieve a High routine fit for dry skin, whereas The INKEY List achieves a Superior routine fit for dry skin.

Bioderma or The INKEY List for dry skin?

For dry skin, The INKEY List has a Superior routine fit, while Bioderma has a High routine fit. Reviewers mention that the products on this page from both brands offer hydrating moisturizers.

Bioderma or The INKEY List: which cleanser is better?

Bioderma is better for cleansing and makeup removal, as the products on this page excel in gentleness and skin sensitivity compared to The INKEY List.

Which is more affordable, Bioderma or The INKEY List?

The INKEY List does better than Bioderma for price, value, and size based on the products on this page. Reviewers frequently note that Bioderma has high price point and value concerns, while highlighting The INKEY List for its affordable moisturizers and serums.

Bioderma or The INKEY List: which brand is better for gentleness and skin sensitivity?

For gentleness and skin sensitivity, Bioderma does better among the products on this page. Lovi rates the routine fit for sensitive skin as High for Bioderma and Superior for The INKEY List.

Bioderma or The INKEY List: which has fragrance-free products?

The INKEY List lists no fragrance for the products on this page, whereas Bioderma includes fragrance in 11 of its 20 products.

Bioderma or The INKEY List: which brand is better for acne, pores, and oil control?

The INKEY List does better for acne, pores, and oil control according to the products on this page. The INKEY List routine fit is High for acne-prone skin and oily acne-prone skin, and the brand is noted as better in this category compared to Bioderma.

Bioderma or The INKEY List for oily skin?

Both Bioderma and The INKEY List are a High fit for oily skin, but The INKEY List does better for acne, pores, and oil control. Reviewers for the products on this page note that The INKEY List offers affordable serums and lightweight, fast-absorbing moisturizers.

Bioderma or The INKEY List: which moisturizer is better?

Both Bioderma and The INKEY List offer effective moisturizers, with routine fit for dry skin reaching High for Bioderma and Superior for The INKEY List on the products on this page. The INKEY List does better for price, value, and size, while Bioderma is better for gentleness and skin sensitivity.

Bioderma or The INKEY List for sensitive skin?

Both Bioderma and The INKEY List are great options, as Lovi rates Bioderma High and The INKEY List Superior for sensitive skin. The products on this page for The INKEY List also list no fragrance in their ingredients.

Bioderma or The INKEY List for acne-prone skin?

Both Bioderma and The INKEY List fit acne-prone skin well, with Bioderma offering a High routine fit and The INKEY List also offering a High routine fit on this page. Reviewers note that The INKEY List does better for acne, pores, and oil control, while Bioderma does better for gentleness and skin sensitivity.

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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