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RoC vs Aēsop

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RoC and Aēsop are distinct skincare brands that offer thoughtfully formulated moisturizers, cleansers, and serums. The French brand, founded in 1957, enriches its products with glycerin and retinol to suit mature and dry skin, whereas the botanical-driven brand uses scientifically validated ingredients to suit balanced, combination, and sensitive skin. While both lines provide deeply nourishing care and standout solutions for targeted concerns, they differ in their primary compositions and ideal skin types.

RoC is a French skincare brand founded in 1957 and owned by Bridgepoint Group plc since 2024.

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

Popular RoC vs Aēsop products

People Say

RoCAēsop
  • Hydration and Moisture Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “woke up with baby-soft skin — Aēsop Damascan Rose Facial Treatment”
    • “Savior of my winter-fueled dry skin. — Aēsop B Triple C Facial Balancing Gel”
    • “delivers deep hydration that really fills your skin — Aēsop Parsley Seed Anti-Oxidant Intense Serum”
    • “skin is no longer dry — RoC Retinol Correxion Line Smoothing Max Hydration Cream”
  • Anti-Aging and Wrinkle Reduction Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “wrinkles look less deep — RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Night Cream”
    • “Fine lines definitely softer — RoC Retinol Correxion Line Smoothing Eye Cream”
    • “diminished my forehead lines — RoC Derm Correxion Fill + Treat Serum”
  • Skin Texture and Absorption Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “absorbs nicely — RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Night Cream”
    • “Worth the price — RoC Retinol Correxion Line Smoothing Eye Cream”
    • “absorbs instantly — RoC Derm Correxion Fill + Treat Serum”
    • “absorbs well into the skin — Aēsop Damascan Rose Facial Treatment”
  • Cleansing and Gentle Care Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “doesn't leave my skin feeling tight — RoC BARRIER RENEW® GEL-TO-FOAM CLEANSER”
    • “lathers a lot — RoC Daily Resurfacing Disks”
    • “No irritation for me — RoC Retinol Correxion Line Smoothing Eye Cream”
    • “Leaves my face feeling soft after cleansing. — Aēsop Parsley Seed Facial Cleanser”
  • Skin Tone, Radiance, and Glow Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Skin appears to be brighter, more radiant. — Aēsop B Triple C Facial Balancing Gel”
    • “Reduces inflammation overnight. — Aēsop B Triple C Facial Balancing Gel”
    • “I used to have severe flaking... but after using this product, it's disappeared. — Aēsop Parsley Seed Facial Cleanser”
    • “instant luminosity — RoC Multi Correxion Revive + Glow Daily Serum”
  • Fragrance and Scent Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “smells divine — Aēsop Damascan Rose Facial Treatment”
    • “Soft herbal scent that feels fresh and floral. — Aēsop Parsley Seed Facial Cleanser”
    • “smells amazing — RoC Multi Correxion Revive + Glow Daily Serum”
  • Pricing and Cost Complaints Rarely NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “small bottle — RoC Multi Correxion Revive + Glow Daily Serum”
    • “quantity is too small — Aēsop Damascan Rose Facial Treatment”
  • Makeup Pilling and Texture Problems Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Pills under concealer — RoC Retinol Correxion Line Smoothing Eye Cream”
    • “Cakes up under makeup — RoC Derm Correxion Dual Eye Cream”
    • “slightly tacky feel — RoC Multi Correxion Revive + Glow Daily Serum”
    • “Thick, almost honey-like, and needs a moment to melt in. — Aēsop B Triple C Facial Balancing Gel”
  • Skin Irritation and Dryness Often MentionedRarely Noted
    • “caused breakouts — Aēsop Damascan Rose Facial Treatment”
    • “caused redness and stinging — RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Night Cream”
  • Minor Formulation and Routine Complaints Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “I found this doesn't effectively remove makeup. — Aēsop Parsley Seed Facial Cleanser”
    • “don't expect Botox results — RoC Derm Correxion Fill + Treat Serum”

Questions and answers

RoC or Aēsop: which is better?

RoC and Aēsop both excel in different areas, with RoC performing better for anti-aging and wrinkle reduction while Aēsop is preferred for hydration and luxury scents. For mature skin, RoC's retinol products have a High fit level according to Lovi ratings.

The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000Archives of Dermatology, 2007

What is the difference between RoC and Aēsop?

RoC focuses on anti-aging and wrinkle reduction with key ingredients like retinol, whereas Aēsop excels at providing deep hydration and balancing moisturizers. Additionally, retinol helps stimulate collagen accumulation in aged skin.

The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000

RoC or Aēsop: which cleanser is better?

RoC does better for cleansing and gentle care than Aēsop on these pages. Lovi gives the RoC BARRIER RENEW GEL-TO-FOAM CLEANSER a High fit for all listed skin types, whereas the Aēsop Parsley Seed Facial Cleanser reaches only an Average fit for most skin types and a Low fit for dry and dry sensitive skin.

Which is more affordable, RoC or Aēsop?

RoC is more affordable, whereas Aēsop faces frequent complaints regarding its high price. Reviewers note RoC as offering good value.

Which causes fewer breakouts, RoC or Aēsop?

Comparing RoC and Aēsop for breakouts, RoC is well suited for acne-prone skin with products like the Barrier Renew Gel-to-Foam Cleanser showing a High Lovi fit across multiple skin types including acne-prone skin.

Between RoC and Aēsop, which brand has better anti-aging and wrinkle reduction benefits?

RoC does better for anti-aging and wrinkle reduction benefits. Topical retinol helps stimulate collagen accumulation in naturally aged human skin.

The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000

How do the fragrance options and scent profiles compare between RoC and Aēsop products?

Aēsop products are better for fragrance and scent, featuring no added fragrance across the items on this page and offering luxurious, refreshing scents. In contrast, 10 of the 12 RoC products list no fragrance, but strong fragrance and scent are sometimes noted as a negative by reviewers.

Which brand performs better for hydration and moisture according to reviewer themes?

Aēsop performs better for hydration and moisture according to reviewer themes.

RoC or Aēsop: which moisturizer is better?

RoC is better for anti-aging and wrinkle reduction moisturizers, while Aēsop excels in deep hydration and non-greasy, balancing moisturizers. Topical retinol helps stimulate collagen accumulation in naturally aged human skin.

The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000Archives of Dermatology, 2007

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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