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The Ordinary vs Sudocrem

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

The Ordinary and Sudocrem are a targeted clinical line and a classic healing antiseptic cream, respectively. The Ordinary is known for serums, moisturizers, cleansers, and toners built around hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and squalane, while Sudocrem is beloved for its protective antiseptic creams and time-tested formulations. Both brands suit dry and sensitive skin, though the Canadian brand also addresses acne-prone, dark-spot, and mature concerns with specific acids, whereas the healing cream specifically targets irritated skin and acne. They differ fundamentally because the 2016-founded brand relies on active molecules for targeted results, while the soothing brand relies on reliable relief for barrier care.

The Ordinary is a Canadian skincare brand founded in 2016 and owned by The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. since 2021.

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

Popular The Ordinary vs Sudocrem products

Questions and answers

The Ordinary or Sudocrem: which is better?

The Ordinary fits dry sensitive skin, dry skin, and oily skin with High or Superior levels across the products on this page, whereas Sudocrem shows Low fit or Caution for all listed skin types.

What is the difference between The Ordinary and Sudocrem?

The Ordinary offers a wide range of serums and moisturizers that fit dry and oily skin well, whereas Sudocrem only features an Antiseptic Healing Cream that has a low fit for most skin types. Lovi rates The Ordinary as a strong match for dry sensitive skin, dry skin, and oily skin, but Sudocrem does not reach a fit level for these skin types on this page.

Which is more affordable, The Ordinary or Sudocrem?

The Ordinary is more affordable, offering affordable and great value serums among the products on this page.

Which causes fewer breakouts, The Ordinary or Sudocrem?

The products on this page from The Ordinary fit acne-prone skin with levels ranging from Superior to Low, whereas Sudocrem's Antiseptic Healing Cream is rated with a Caution fit for acne-prone skin.

When was The Ordinary founded compared to Sudocrem?

The Ordinary was founded in 2016, while Sudocrem was established earlier in 1931.

Which company owns Sudocrem and when did they acquire it?

Sudocrem is owned by Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., which acquired the brand in 2016.

Do either The Ordinary or Sudocrem products contain fragrance?

Every product on this page from both The Ordinary and Sudocrem lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

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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