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Avène vs NEOCUTIS

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

Avène and NEOCUTIS are dermatological skincare brands originating from France and Switzerland respectively. The French line is universally loved for its versatile moisturizers, reliable sunscreens, targeted serums, and gentle cleansers, while the Swiss brand is widely beloved for its refined serums and moisturizers. Both feature formulations that suit different needs best, as the former suits acne-prone and oily acne-prone skin best with nourishing glycerin, whereas the latter suits mature, dry, and stressed skin best. They differ primarily in their heritage and key offerings, with the former utilizing glycerin to improve hydration and restore barrier function, and the latter utilizing thoughtfully crafted formulas to nurture the complexion.

Avène is a French skincare brand founded in 1990 and owned by Fondation Pierre Fabre.

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NEOCUTIS is a Swiss skincare brand founded in 2003 and owned by Merz Holding GmbH & Co. KG since 2013.

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

Popular Avène vs NEOCUTIS products

Questions and answers

Avène or NEOCUTIS: which is better?

For dry and mature skin, NEOCUTIS Bio Serum Firm earns a High Lovi fit, while Avène offers many products with High fits for dry skin and other concerns like the Hyaluron Activ B3 Concentrated Plumping Serum. Reviewers note that Avène products often soothe irritation and provide gentle sunscreens, though some mention strong fragrance.

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What is the difference between Avène and NEOCUTIS?

Avène offers a wide selection of products on this page with a High fit for dry skin, such as Hyaluron Activ B3 Concentrated Plumping Serum, whereas NEOCUTIS provides fragrance-free options like Bio Serum Firm which has a High fit for mature skin. Avène is founded in France and best fits acne-prone skin, oily acne-prone skin, and oily skin.

Avène or NEOCUTIS: which moisturizer is better?

For moisturizers on this page, Avène offers options like Tolerance Control Soothing Skin Recovery Balm with a High fit for dry and sensitive skin, while NEOCUTIS provides products like lumière with an Average fit for dry skin. Reviewers note that Avène provides deeply hydrating formulas, though some formulas include fragrance.

Which is more affordable, Avène or NEOCUTIS?

Avène is more affordable, whereas NEOCUTIS is positioned as a higher-end medical-grade brand. Reviewers for Avène sometimes note its price point, but it generally offers a wider range of accessible products compared to NEOCUTIS.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Avène or NEOCUTIS?

Avène offers a wider variety of products tailored for acne-prone skin on this page, whereas NEOCUTIS features only two products with general fit ratings. Reviewers note that Avène provides effective oil control and gentle cleansing, which helps manage breakouts.

When was Avène founded compared to NEOCUTIS?

Avène was founded in 1990 in France, while NEOCUTIS was founded later in 2003 in Switzerland.

Which brand offers products with fragrance, Avène or NEOCUTIS?

Avène offers products with fragrance, as 8 of the 15 products on this page list fragrance in their ingredients. In contrast, every product from NEOCUTIS on this page lists no fragrance.

Which brand has products specifically rated for oily skin like Cleanance or Bio Serum Firm?

Avène features products specifically rated for oily skin on this page, such as Cleanance sunscreen. NEOCUTIS products like Bio Serum Firm are rated Average for oily skin.

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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