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Bioderma vs Aēsop

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Bioderma and Aēsop are two distinct skincare lines known for thoughtfully formulated moisturizers, cleansers, and serums that support overall skin health and barrier function. The French brand founded in 1977 relies on nourishing glycerin and high-tolerance formulations that suit sensitive and acne-prone skin best, while the botanical-driven maker suits balanced, combination, and sensitive skin. Ultimately, both brands differ through their foundational ingredients and individual compositions, gently addressing reactivity versus supporting resilience.

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

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

Popular Bioderma vs Aēsop products

People Say

BiodermaAēsop
  • 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”
    • “healed my dry skin — Bioderma Sébium Hydra”
  • Miscellaneous benefits Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “redness drastically reduced — Bioderma Sensibio AR”
    • “It brightened my skin and faded dark spots. — Bioderma Pigmentbio Sensitive Areas”
    • “saved my skin — Aēsop Damascan Rose Facial Treatment”
    • “Skin appears to be brighter, more radiant. — Aēsop B Triple C Facial Balancing Gel”
  • Gentle and non-irritating Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “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”
  • Texture and absorption Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “absorbs instantly — Bioderma Hydrabio Serum”
    • “glides on smoothly — Bioderma Atoderm Crème Ultra”
    • “I love that it's non-greasy and absorbs quickly. — Bioderma Pigmentbio Sensitive Areas”
    • “absorbs well into the skin — Aēsop Damascan Rose Facial Treatment”
  • Cleansing and oil control Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Intensely hydrating yet mattifying effect. — Aēsop B Triple C Facial Balancing Gel”
    • “Leaves my face feeling soft after cleansing. — Aēsop Parsley Seed Facial Cleanser”
    • “Will not remove makeup—which is exactly what you want for a gentle morning wash. — Aēsop Parsley Seed Facial Cleanser”
    • “Probably the first cleanser that actually took all of my makeup off my face!!! — Bioderma Sébium Gel moussant”
  • Scent and sensory experience Not notedOften Mentioned
    • “smells divine — Aēsop Damascan Rose Facial Treatment”
    • “Soft herbal scent that feels fresh and floral. — Aēsop Parsley Seed Facial Cleanser”
  • Price and value Sometimes NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “pricier than other brands — Bioderma Sensibio Gel Moussant”
    • “finished too quickly — Bioderma Hydrabio Serum”
    • “pricey for water — Bioderma Sensibio H2O”
    • “quantity is too small — Aēsop Damascan Rose Facial Treatment”
  • Sticky or heavy texture Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “feels sticky at first — Bioderma Atoderm Intensive Baume”
    • “leaves a shine — Bioderma Sébium Hydra”
    • “leaves a shiny layer — Bioderma Atoderm Crème Ultra”
    • “Thick, almost honey-like, and needs a moment to melt in. — Aēsop B Triple C Facial Balancing Gel”
  • Miscellaneous complaints Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “requires a thorough follow-up — Bioderma Sensibio Micellar Cleansing Oil”
    • “I have been using this since last month, I didn't see significant changes — Bioderma Pigmentbio Sensitive Areas”
    • “When applied directly to the face, it feels slippery and pills up. — Aēsop B Triple C Facial Balancing Gel”
    • “causes my sunscreen and cushion foundation to pill — Aēsop Parsley Seed Anti-Oxidant Intense Serum”
  • Packaging issues Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “It says 75 ml, but the truth is that its quantity is equal to 30 ml. — Bioderma Pigmentbio Sensitive Areas”
    • “the packaging was terrible condition so it was very easy for anyone to use them — Bioderma Pigmentbio Sensitive Areas”
    • “paint peels off the tube — Bioderma Atoderm Intensive Baume”
    • “The downside is the pump. — Aēsop Parsley Seed Facial Cleanser”

Questions and answers

Bioderma or Aēsop: which is better?

Bioderma is better for gentle and non-irritating care with strong options for sensitive skin, while Aēsop excels in hydration and moisture with refreshing scents across the products on this page.

What is the difference between Bioderma and Aēsop?

Bioderma is best for sensitive, acne-prone, and combination skin with soothing and barrier-repairing products, while Aēsop excels in deep hydration and non-greasy balancing moisturizers. Reviewers note that Bioderma offers better price value, whereas Aēsop provides luxurious and refreshing scents.

Bioderma or Aēsop: which cleanser is better?

Bioderma offers a wider variety of cleansers with strong ratings across many skin types, whereas Aēsop has just one cleanser on this page, the Parsley Seed Facial Cleanser, which has lower fit levels for dry and dry sensitive skin. Bioderma cleansers like the Sensibio Gel Moussant reach High fit levels for sensitive, dry, and acne-prone skin.

Which is more affordable, Bioderma or Aēsop?

Bioderma is more affordable than Aēsop, as reviewers sometimes note high prices and value concerns for Bioderma while mostly noting high prices for Aēsop.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Bioderma or Aēsop?

Bioderma offers products on this page with High fit levels for acne-prone skin, such as Sensibio Micellar Cleansing Oil and Sébium Gel moussant. In contrast, Aēsop features options like B Triple C Facial Balancing Gel with High fit levels for acne-prone skin, while some of its products like Damascan Rose Facial Treatment have a Low fit for acne-prone skin.

How do the founding years and current parent companies of Bioderma and Aēsop compare?

Bioderma was founded in France in 1977 and is owned by the Jean-Noël Thorel Foundation since 2018, whereas Aēsop was founded in 1987 and is owned by L'Oréal Groupe since 2023.

Which brand performs better for gentle and non-irritating skincare, Bioderma or Aēsop?

Bioderma performs better for gentle and non-irritating skincare, as the products on this page are rated High to Superior for sensitive skin.

What key ingredients like glycerin and golden seaweed are shared across Bioderma products?

Glycerin and golden seaweed are key ingredients shared across the products on this page for Bioderma.

Bioderma or Aēsop: which moisturizer is better?

Bioderma offers soothing and barrier-repairing moisturizers, while Aēsop provides non-greasy, balancing moisturizers with deep hydration. For dry skin, Bioderma features options like Sébium Hydra with a High Lovi fit, and Aēsop features options like Damascan Rose Facial Treatment with a High Lovi fit.

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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