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Dr. Althea vs Valmont

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

Dr. Althea and Valmont are esteemed skincare brands known for their thoughtful moisturizers and refined formulas, with the former founded in 2014 and the latter in 1985. The Korean label suits acne-prone skin and dry skin best through gentle cleansers, makeup removers, and serums featuring ingredients like amino acids and vitamin C, while the Swiss label suits mature and dehydrated skin best by focusing on lasting comfort and luxury. They differ primarily in their regional heritage, founding eras, and specific standout solutions like the Prime Renewing Pack.

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

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Valmont is a Swiss skincare brand founded in 1985.

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

Popular Dr. Althea vs Valmont products

Questions and answers

Dr. Althea or Valmont: which is better?

Dr. Althea is better for shoppers seeking fragrance-free formulas and strong fits across multiple skin types, as every product on this page lists no fragrance. Valmont features fragrance in its single listed product, the Prime Renewing Pack.

What is the difference between Dr. Althea and Valmont?

Dr. Althea offers a broader selection of fragrance-free cleansers, serums, and moisturizers that Lovi rates as having superior fit for acne-prone, oily, and dry skin, whereas Valmont features a single fragranced moisturizer with average to high fit.

Dr. Althea or Valmont: which moisturizer is better?

For moisturizers, Dr. Althea's 345 Relief Cream is a better fit than Valmont's Prime Renewing Pack for acne-prone skin, where Lovi rates it as Superior compared to Average. The 345 Relief Cream also lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

Which is more affordable, Dr. Althea or Valmont?

Affordability details are not listed on this page for either Dr. Althea or Valmont.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Dr. Althea or Valmont?

Dr. Althea offers products on this page with varying breakout risks, such as 345 Relief Cream which Lovi rates as a Superior fit for acne-prone skin, alongside occasional reviewer reports of breakouts.

Between Dr. Althea and Valmont, which brand has products that are entirely free of fragrance?

Dr. Althea has products on this page that are entirely free of fragrance, whereas Valmont includes fragrance in its products.

Which brand has been around longer and where was it founded, Dr. Althea or Valmont?

Valmont has been around longer, having been founded in Switzerland in 1985, while Dr. Althea was founded in South Korea in 2014.

What do reviewers say are the most common negative aspects of Dr. Althea skincare products?

Reviewers note that Dr. Althea products on this page sometimes cause scent and irritation issues, lead to breakouts, and can be weak on waterproof makeup.

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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