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Dr. Althea vs Sesderma

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

Dr. Althea and Sesderma are skincare brands known for their thoughtful, gentle formulas and advanced serums. The Korean brand features moisturizers, cleansers, makeup removers, and serums suited best for acne-prone and dry skin, while the Spanish brand focuses on advanced serums tailored for sensitive, hyperpigmented, and aging skin. Standout solutions from the first include the Amino Acid Gentle Bubble Cleanser, the 345 Relief Cream, and the Vitamin C Boosting Serum, whereas the latter offers the Azelac RU Serum utilizing botanical extracts and active compounds. They differ primarily in their origins, foundational years, and targeted skin types, offering distinct paths to a balanced, radiant complexion.

Dr. Althea is a Korean skincare brand founded in 2014 and owned by The Pure Lab Co., Ltd..

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Sesderma is a Spanish skincare brand founded in 1989 and owned by Grupo Sesderma since 2026.

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

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Questions and answers

Dr. Althea or Sesderma: which is better?

Dr. Althea is better for a complete routine because it offers a wide range of fragrance-free cleansers, moisturizers, and serums with superior or high Lovi fit levels across multiple skin types, whereas Sesderma only features a single serum on this page.

What is the difference between Dr. Althea and Sesderma?

Dr. Althea offers a wide range of fragrance-free products on this page with High to Superior Lovi fits for various skin types, whereas Sesderma features just one serum that contains fragrance and has lower fits for dry skin.

Which is more affordable, Dr. Althea or Sesderma?

Neither Dr. Althea nor Sesderma is listed with pricing information on this page, so affordability cannot be compared.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Dr. Althea or Sesderma?

Dr. Althea offers more options that are helpful for acne-prone skin, with products on this page like the 345 Relief Cream earning a Superior fit for acne-prone skin, whereas Sesderma features just one serum here which has an Average fit for oily acne-prone skin.

Which brand has more fragrance-free products, Dr. Althea or Sesderma?

Dr. Althea has more fragrance-free options, as every product on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients, whereas Sesderma includes fragrance in its serum.

How does the founding year and country of origin compare between Dr. Althea and Sesderma?

Dr. Althea was founded in 2014 in South Korea, whereas Sesderma was founded earlier in 1989 in Spain.

What do reviewers commonly note as the positives for Dr. Althea products?

Reviewers commonly note that Dr. Althea products feature gentle and soothing cleansers, as well as soothing and hydrating moisturizers.

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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