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SkinCeuticals vs MAËLYS

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

SkinCeuticals and MAËLYS are skincare brands offering targeted serums and advanced formulas. The American brand founded in 1994 and owned by L'Oréal since 2005 is known for nourishing moisturizers, gentle cleansers, and soothing eye products formulated with glycerin, hyaluronic acid, and dimethicone, while the other brand delivers thoughtful care through specialized solutions. SkinCeuticals suits dry skin and dry sensitive skin best thanks to restorative elements, whereas its counterpart suits all skin types best. They differ primarily in their specific product compositions and ideal skin types, with standout products addressing unique concerns.

SkinCeuticals is an American skincare brand founded in 1994 and owned by L'Oréal since 2005.

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

Popular SkinCeuticals vs MAËLYS products

SkinCeuticals vs MAËLYS serums and treatments

Questions and answers

SkinCeuticals or MAËLYS: which is better?

SkinCeuticals is the better choice on this page, as its products on this page offer superior or high fit levels across a wide variety of skin types, whereas MAËLYS mostly shows low or average fit levels. SkinCeuticals also features key hydrating ingredients like hyaluronic acid, which helps improve skin quality.

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What is the difference between SkinCeuticals and MAËLYS?

SkinCeuticals has a large selection of serums and moisturizers with high fit levels for dry and sensitive skin, whereas MAËLYS offers very few products on this page and mostly low fit levels. SkinCeuticals products frequently use key ingredients like hyaluronic acid, which helps improve skin hydration and wound healing.

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Which is more affordable, SkinCeuticals or MAËLYS?

The products on this page for SkinCeuticals are frequently noted by reviewers for having a high price point, while pricing details for MAËLYS are not provided.

Which causes fewer breakouts, SkinCeuticals or MAËLYS?

SkinCeuticals includes several products on this page with high or superior fit levels for acne-prone skin, such as Blemish + Age Defense, while MAËLYS offers very limited options that do not fit acne-prone skin well.

Which brand has been on the market longer, SkinCeuticals or MAËLYS?

SkinCeuticals has been on the market longer, having been founded in the United States in 1994, whereas MAËLYS was founded in 2017.

How many products from SkinCeuticals contain fragrance compared to MAËLYS?

SkinCeuticals has 34 out of 37 products on this page that list no fragrance and 3 with fragrance, while MAËLYS has 1 of 2 products on this page that list no fragrance and 1 with fragrance.

What are the best skin types for SkinCeuticals according to its brand-focused routines?

SkinCeuticals fits best for dry skin, dry sensitive skin, and sensitive skin according to its brand-focused routines.

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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