# darrow vs Biluma

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darrow and Biluma are dermatological skincare lines designed to help individuals seeking balance. The first brand is deeply loved for its gentle cleansers and rigorously tested formulas, particularly the Actine for acne-prone skin, suiting sensitive, oily, and acne-prone skin best. The Indian brand, founded in 2014 and owned by Galderma Group AG, is beloved for sophisticated [serums](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/serum) and carefully crafted formulas, notably the Cream for acne-prone skin, suiting combination, sensitive, and dry skin best. Both offer thoughtful daily care, though they differ in their specific standout products and ideal skin types.

Biluma is an Indian skincare brand founded in 2014 and owned by Galderma Group AG.

[galderma.com](https://www.galderma.com/sites/default/files/2026-03/galderma_ar_2025_consolidated-doc_8b_260304_-_full.pdf)

This page compares some of the most popular darrow and Biluma products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, [use the Lovi app](https://app.pora.ai/vqqJ/j1xj2b6o?af_sub2=compare&af_sub3=selection_note&af_sub4=pgb009427f3f).

### Popular darrow vs Biluma products

#### Biluma

- [Cream](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/p/biluma/cream/for/combination-skin) — Average fit

#### darrow

- [Actine](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/p/darrow/actine/for/combination-skin) — Average fit

## Questions and answers

### darrow or Biluma: which is better?

Both darrow and Biluma achieve an Average Lovi fit across multiple skin types on this page, with every product listing no fragrance.

### What is the difference between darrow and Biluma?

Biluma has an Average Lovi fit for oily, sensitive, and acne-prone skin, whereas darrow has an Average fit for combination and oily skin but a Low fit for sensitive and acne-prone skin. Both brands feature fragrance-free products on this page.

### Which is more affordable, darrow or Biluma?

Neither darrow nor Biluma lists pricing or affordability information for the products on this page.

### Which causes fewer breakouts, darrow or Biluma?

Both darrow and Biluma achieve an Average Lovi fit for acne-prone skin with the products on this page, and every product on this page from both brands lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

### Between darrow and Biluma, which brand's products contain no fragrance?

Both darrow and Biluma offer fragrance-free options, as every product on this page for both brands lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

### When comparing darrow and Biluma, which brand was founded earlier?

Darrow was founded earlier in 1969, whereas Biluma was founded more recently in 2014.

### Which company owns the Biluma skincare brand?

Biluma is owned by Galderma Group AG.

## Research behind their key ingredients

- [The effect of niacinamide on reducing cutaneous pigmentation and suppression of melanosome transfer](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12100180/) Niacinamide · The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002
- [Benefits of topical hyaluronic acid for skin quality and signs of skin aging: From literature review to clinical evidence](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36200921/) Sodium hyaluronate · Dermatologic Therapy, 2022
- [Topical use of dexpanthenol in skin disorders](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12113650/) Panthenol vitamin b5 · American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002
- [Anti-aging and brightening effects of a topical treatment containing vitamin C, vitamin E, and raspberry leaf cell culture extract: A split-face, randomized controlled trial](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31975502/) Ascorbic acid · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020
- [Prospective, randomized, double-blind assessment of topical bakuchiol and retinol for facial photoageing](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29947134/) Retinol · The British Journal of Dermatology, 2019
- [Effect of a topical antioxidant serum containing vitamin C, vitamin E, and ferulic acid after Q-switched 1064-nm Nd:YAG laser for treatment of environment-induced skin pigmentation](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32052907/) Ascorbic acid · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020
- [A double-blind, placebo-controlled randomized trial of Serratulae quinquefoliae folium, a new source of β-arbutin, in selected skin hyperpigmentations](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26119285/) Arbutin · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2015
- [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](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28860834/) 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](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27425824/) Panthenol vitamin b5 · The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017
- [Encapsulation of alpha arbutin, a depigmenting agent, in nanosized ethosomes: Invitro and invivo human studies](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37681127/) Alpha arbutin · Heliyon, 2023
- [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](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40613435/) Panthenol vitamin b5 · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025
- [Evaulation of irritation potential of surfactant mixtures](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18503452/) Sodium laureth sulfate · International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 1999
- [Impact of dermal emulsions containing diacyl phospholipids, mono acyl phospholipids, sodium lauryl ether sulfate and polysorbate 80 in combination with UVA irradiation on human skin physiology in vivo: A pilot study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42617898/) Sodium laureth sulfate · International Journal of Pharmaceutics, 2026
- [Efficacy and safety of combination cream of stimu-tex AS™ (spent grain wax, Argania Spinosa Kernel oil, Butyrospermum Parkii (shea butter) extract), and saccharide isomerate after fractional CO2 laser procedure: split-face, double blinded, randomized controlled trial](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41134387/) Shea butter · Lasers in Medical Science, 2025

## The brands

- Skincare: [darrow](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/darrow)
- Indian skincare: [Biluma](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/biluma)

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## About the Lovi Fit

Lovi: Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes.

Lovi compares products by their fit scores, calculated from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules its 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. Levels from best to worst: Superior, High, Average, Low, Caution, Warning.

Behind this comparison: Nadia Kapleva, MS (Co-founder, Medical Director); Alexey Shagraev, PhD (Co-founder, CEO and CTO); Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc (Medical Board); Aishani Shah, MD (Medical Board); Asya Zubkova, MS (Medical Board); Hanna Kurets, MD (Medical Board, Medical Advisor); Elina Nazarenko, MD (Medical Board); Victoria Derkova, MS (Medical Board).

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