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Dr. Barbara Sturm vs MAËLYS

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

Dr. Barbara Sturm and MAËLYS are distinct skincare lines offering advanced formulas for various complexions. The German brand, founded in 2014 and owned by Puig since 2024, is deeply loved for its gentle moisturizers, clarifying exfoliants, and nourishing serums that suit sensitive, dry, and balanced skin best through deep hydration and barrier support. Conversely, MAËLYS is loved for targeted serums and advanced formulas that suit all skin types best with specialized solutions. Ultimately, both brands differ as the first focuses on calming, smoothing, and radiating the complexion while the second delivers thoughtful care through targeted products.

Dr. Barbara Sturm is a German skincare brand founded in 2014 and owned by Puig since 2024.

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

Popular Dr. Barbara Sturm vs MAËLYS products

Questions and answers

Dr. Barbara Sturm or MAËLYS: which is better?

Dr. Barbara Sturm is the better choice on this page because its products achieve higher Lovi fit levels across various skin types, whereas MAËLYS products generally score low or caution. Additionally, every product on the Dr. Barbara Sturm page lists no fragrance, unlike MAËLYS where some products contain fragrance.

What is the difference between Dr. Barbara Sturm and MAËLYS?

Dr. Barbara Sturm offers a better fit for most skin types across the products on this page compared to MAËLYS, which receives low fit levels for many skin concerns. Additionally, every Dr. Barbara Sturm product on this page lists no fragrance, whereas RE-LURE Tight & Tone Body Serum from MAËLYS includes fragrance.

Which is more affordable, Dr. Barbara Sturm or MAËLYS?

This page does not contain pricing information, so a comparison of affordability between Dr. Barbara Sturm and MAËLYS cannot be made.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Dr. Barbara Sturm or MAËLYS?

Dr. Barbara Sturm is the better choice for avoiding breakouts, as the products on this page achieve High fits for acne-prone skin, whereas MAËLYS products on this page receive Low fits for that skin type.

When were Dr. Barbara Sturm and MAËLYS founded and who owns them?

Dr. Barbara Sturm was founded in Germany in 2014 and is owned by Puig. MAËLYS was founded in 2017 and is owned by the Barinboim Group.

How does the fragrance content differ between Dr. Barbara Sturm and MAËLYS products on this page?

Dr. Barbara Sturm products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients, whereas MAËLYS includes fragrance in RE-LURE Tight & Tone Body Serum while keeping it out of TOO-FINE.

Which brand has products with a High Lovi fit level for mature skin?

Dr. Barbara Sturm features products on this page with a High Lovi fit level for mature skin, such as the Enzyme Cleanser and The Good C Vitamin C Serum. MAËLYS is unlikely to fit mature skin well, as its products on this page receive Low or Caution fit levels for mature skin.

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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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