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RoC vs MAËLYS

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

RoC and MAËLYS are distinct skincare lines, with the former recognized for expertly formulated serums, eye products, moisturizers, cleansers, and more anchored by glycerin and retinol, and the latter loved for targeted serums and advanced formulas. The French brand, founded in 1957 and owned by Bridgepoint Group plc since 2024, suits dry skin and skin with dark spots best, benefiting richly from dependable formulations that utilize glycerin to significantly increase skin hydration and barrier function, while retinol significantly reduces fine wrinkles and increases collagen. Conversely, MAËLYS suits all skin types best, delivering thoughtful care through specialized solutions such as the TOO-FINE for acne-prone skin and the RE-LURE Tight & Tone Body Serum for skin with dark spots. To address specific concerns, the standout choices for the older brand include the BARRIER RENEW GEL-TO-FOAM CLEANSER for acne-prone skin, the Retinol Correxion Line Smoothing Max Hydration Cream for skin with dark spots, and the Multi Correxion Hydrate + Plump Eye Cream for mature skin.

RoC is a French skincare brand founded in 1957 and owned by Bridgepoint Group plc since 2024.

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

Popular RoC vs MAËLYS products

RoC vs MAËLYS serums and treatments

Questions and answers

RoC or MAËLYS: which is better?

RoC is better than MAËLYS because the products on this page offer a much wider range of well-rated options for dry skin, mature skin, and dark spots. While RoC features active ingredients like retinol and vitamin C that help improve skin texture and reduce wrinkles, MAËLYS has mostly low fit levels across various skin types.

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What is the difference between RoC and MAËLYS?

RoC offers a wide range of products with High and Average Lovi fit levels across most skin types, featuring key ingredients like retinol and vitamin C to help reduce wrinkles and fine lines. In contrast, MAËLYS has products on this page that mostly show Low or Caution fit levels.

The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000Archives of Dermatology, 2007

Which is more affordable, RoC or MAËLYS?

Reviewers often note that RoC products offer good value. The products on this page from MAËLYS do not mention affordability.

Which causes fewer breakouts, RoC or MAËLYS?

RoC is more likely to help since the products on this page fit acne-prone skin well, whereas MAËLYS products generally have a low fit level for this skin type.

Which brand has been established longer, RoC or MAËLYS?

RoC has been established much longer than MAËLYS, having been founded in France in 1957 compared to MAËLYS which was founded in 2017.

How many products from RoC contain fragrance compared to MAËLYS?

Ten out of twelve RoC products on this page list no fragrance, while one out of two MAËLYS products lists no fragrance.

Which RoC product has a 'High' Lovi fit level across all listed skin types?

The BARRIER RENEW GEL-TO-FOAM CLEANSER is the RoC product on this page that achieves a High Lovi fit level across all listed skin types.

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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