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Olay vs MAËLYS

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

Olay and MAËLYS are two popular skincare lines known for distinct approaches to daily care and targeted solutions. Olay is beloved for its thoughtful array of moisturizers, eye products, serums, cleansers, and more, all carefully formulated with niacinamide and glycerin to suit dry skin and acne-prone skin best. Meanwhile, MAËLYS is loved for targeted serums and advanced formulas that suit all skin types best, delivering thoughtful care through specialized solutions. While both offer standout products like the Super Eyes Daily Eye Serum, the Regenerist Luminous Tone Perfecting Cream, and the Brightening Eye Cream for specific concerns from the first brand, and the TOO-FINE and the RE-LURE Tight & Tone Body Serum from the second, they differ in their core focus on gentle, deeply nourishing formulations versus specialized body and facial care.

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

Popular Olay vs MAËLYS products

Questions and answers

Olay or MAËLYS: which is better?

Olay offers a much wider range of products that feature a Superior or High Lovi fit for dry, acne-prone, and mature skin, whereas MAËLYS products on this page mostly show Low or Average fit levels. Niacinamide helps reduce skin pigmentation, and hyaluronic acid provides antioxidant and anti-aging benefits.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Drug Delivery, 2017

What is the difference between Olay and MAËLYS?

Olay offers a wide range of facial skincare products that frequently achieve Superior or High Lovi fit levels for dry, acne-prone, and mature skin, whereas MAËLYS provides body and specialty products with generally lower fit ratings on this page. Olay products are mostly fragrance-free and feature key ingredients like niacinamide and hyaluronic acid to help improve skin texture and hydration.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Which is more affordable, Olay or MAËLYS?

The products on this page do not include pricing information, so a comparison of affordability between Olay and MAËLYS cannot be made from this page.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Olay or MAËLYS?

Olay products on this page fit acne-prone skin well with high ratings for options like Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream, while MAËLYS products on this page receive low fit levels for acne-prone skin, meaning Olay is much more likely to cause fewer breakouts for that skin type.

When were Olay and MAËLYS founded, and who owns them?

Olay was founded in 1952 and is owned by The Procter & Gamble Company. MAËLYS was founded in 2017 and is owned by Barinboim Group.

Which brand has more fragrance-free options between Olay and MAËLYS?

Olay has more fragrance-free options, as 26 of its 27 products on this page list no fragrance compared to only 1 of the 2 products from MAËLYS.

What key ingredients are found across Olay products?

Olay products feature several key ingredients across the range, including niacinamide, glycerin, peptide, vitamin E, hyaluronic acid, dimethicone, vitamin C, and aloe vera. Niacinamide helps reduce skin pigmentation, while hyaluronic acid provides antioxidant and anti-aging effects, and vitamin C and E assist with brightening and anti-aging.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Antioxidants, 2021

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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