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La Roche-Posay vs Good Molecules

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

La Roche-Posay and Good Molecules are skincare brands known for thoughtfully formulated serums, moisturizers, cleansers, eye products, and exfoliants that harness nourishing glycerin, soothing thermal water, brightening niacinamide, and hydrating hyaluronic acid. The French brand suits oily skin and sensitive skin best, while the American brand suits sensitive skin and acne-prone skin best. Both brands differ in their specific offerings, as the former features Anthelios, Pure Vitamin C Cream, and MELA B3 Facial Gel Cleanser for targeted concerns, whereas the latter offers the Overnight Exfoliating Treatment, Sheer Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30, and Yerba Mate Wake Up Eye Gel.

La Roche-Posay is a French skincare brand founded in 1975 and owned by L'Oréal S.A. since 1989.

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Good Molecules is an American skincare brand founded in 2019 and owned by Beautylish, Inc..

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This page compares some of the most popular La Roche-Posay and Good Molecules products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.

Popular La Roche-Posay vs Good Molecules products

People Say

La Roche-PosayGood Molecules
  • Gentle on Sensitive Skin Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “Great retinol for beginners — La Roche-Posay Retinol B3 Serum”
    • “Only cream that doesn't sting — La Roche-Posay Toleriane Dermallergo Eye Cream”
    • “Calmed my skin after a chemical peel — La Roche-Posay Thermal Spring Water”
    • “no skin purging — Good Molecules Gentle Retinol Cream”
  • Skin Texture and Smoothing Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “lightweight and absorbs quickly — La Roche-Posay Mela B3 Serum”
    • “absorbs in seconds — La Roche-Posay Anthelios”
    • “Healed my surgery scar beautifully — La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Gel B5”
    • “skin looks like brand new baby skin — Good Molecules Overnight Exfoliating Treatment”
  • Affordability and Value Not notedMostly Mentioned
    • “best value for money — Good Molecules Hyaluronic Acid Serum”
    • “great value — Good Molecules Niacinamide Serum”
  • Hydration and Moisture Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “absorbs instantly — La Roche-Posay Toleriane Double Repair Face Moisturizer”
    • “skin feels plump — La Roche-Posay Hyalu B5 Serum”
    • “legs stopped flaking — La Roche-Posay Lipikar AP+M Triple Repair Moisturizing Cream”
    • “skin appears smooth and supple — Good Molecules Hyaluronic Acid Serum”
  • Brightening and Fading Dark Spots Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “scar on your chin doesn't look nearly as noticeable — Good Molecules Discoloration Correcting Serum”
    • “skin looks more radiant — Good Molecules Niacinamide Brightening Toner”
    • “"Glowing skin," "looks brighter," "clearer appearance" — Good Molecules Pineapple Exfoliating Powder”
    • “skin looks brighter — La Roche-Posay Mela B3 Serum”
  • Texture and Application Not notedOften Mentioned
    • “absorbs quickly... zero irritation or tacky feeling — Good Molecules Discoloration Correcting Serum”
    • “absorbs almost instantly — Good Molecules Hyaluronic Acid Serum”
    • “Absorbs instantly — Good Molecules Super Peptide Serum”
  • Texture and Pilling Issues Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “sticky to the touch — Good Molecules Niacinamide Brightening Toner”
    • “folds over on itself — Good Molecules PIMPLE PATCHES”
    • “Balls up — Good Molecules Pineapple Exfoliating Powder”
    • “pills like crazy — La Roche-Posay Toleriane Double Repair Face Moisturizer”
  • Packaging and Pump Issues Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “pump stops working — La Roche-Posay Lipikar AP+M Triple Repair Moisturizing Cream”
    • “Pump stopped working halfway — La Roche-Posay Toleriane Dermallergo Eye Cream”
    • “Metal tube cracks — Good Molecules Yerba Mate Wake Up Eye Gel”
    • “Hole is too big — Good Molecules Pineapple Exfoliating Powder”
  • Ineffective Results Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “didn't see any significant improvement — La Roche-Posay Mela B3 Serum”
    • “Weaker retinol product — La Roche-Posay Retinol B3 Serum”
    • “Did nothing for my redness — La Roche-Posay Thermal Spring Water”
    • “didn't really see a difference — Good Molecules Discoloration Correcting Serum”

La Roche-Posay vs Good Molecules routines for dry skin

Buy Good Molecules routine · SAR 930.09 · 89% fitBuy La Roche-Posay routine · SAR 708.77 · 88% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

La Roche-Posay vs Good Molecules routines for oily skin

Buy La Roche-Posay routine · SAR 1,040.74 · 91% fitBuy Good Molecules routine · SAR 1,384.06 · 89% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

La Roche-Posay vs Good Molecules routines for combination skin

Buy La Roche-Posay routine · SAR 1,014.88 · 90% fitBuy Good Molecules routine · SAR 1,216.20 · 89% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Questions and answers

La Roche-Posay or Good Molecules: which is better?

La Roche-Posay and Good Molecules both have a Superior routine fit for sensitive and acne-prone skin, while La Roche-Posay does better for oily skin, oily acne-prone skin, and combination skin. Good Molecules stands out for its lower price point, whereas La Roche-Posay is known for soothing sensitive skin and improving skin texture.

What is the difference between La Roche-Posay and Good Molecules?

La Roche-Posay is a French brand owned by L'Oreal S.A. that features both fragrance-free and fragrance-containing products, whereas Good Molecules is a United States brand owned by Beautylish, Inc. where every product on this page lists no fragrance. La Roche-Posay achieves a Superior Lovi fit for oily skin, combination skin, and oily acne-prone skin, while Good Molecules achieves a Superior Lovi fit for dry sensitive skin.

La Roche-Posay or Good Molecules for dry skin?

Both brands offer a High routine fit for dry skin, though La Roche-Posay products on this page lean heavily on ingredients like glycerin, thermal water, and hyaluronic acid to help with moisture. Good Molecules also features hydrating options and gentle cleansing gels that provide great value.

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La Roche-Posay or Good Molecules: which cleanser is better?

La Roche-Posay and Good Molecules both offer solid cleansers, with La Roche-Posay standing out for oily and acne-prone skin and Good Molecules being well-suited for dry skin. Reviewers find both brands effective, while Good Molecules is often praised for being more affordable.

Which is more affordable, La Roche-Posay or Good Molecules?

Good Molecules is more affordable, as reviewers frequently highlight its affordable and great value serums and moisturizers. In contrast, reviewers often mention price, value, and size concerns for La Roche-Posay.

Between La Roche-Posay and Good Molecules, which brand offers fragrance-free products?

Good Molecules lists no fragrance across the products on this page, whereas La Roche-Posay includes fragrance in several items.

How do the founding years and corporate ownership of La Roche-Posay and Good Molecules compare?

La Roche-Posay was founded in 1975 in France and has been owned by L'Oréal S.A. since 1989. In contrast, Good Molecules was founded in 2019 in the United States and is owned by Beautylish, Inc.

Which brand performs better for brightening and fading dark spots according to reviewers?

Good Molecules performs better for brightening and fading dark spots according to reviewers. The brand is also noted for its affordable and great value serums.

La Roche-Posay or Good Molecules for oily skin?

La Roche-Posay is the better choice for oily skin, as Lovi rates its routine as Superior compared to the High fit level for Good Molecules. Reviewers also highlight La Roche-Posay for offering superior options like its sunscreen and cleansers for oily skin types.

La Roche-Posay or Good Molecules: which moisturizer is better?

La Roche-Posay and Good Molecules both offer strong moisturizer options, with La Roche-Posay excelling in soothing hydration and Good Molecules standing out for lightweight, affordable daily hydration. For dry sensitive skin, Lovi rates the products on this page as High for La Roche-Posay and Superior for Good Molecules.

La Roche-Posay or Good Molecules for sensitive skin?

Both La Roche-Posay and Good Molecules fit sensitive skin at a Superior level based on the products on this page. Reviewers note that La Roche-Posay is especially gentle on sensitive skin.

La Roche-Posay or Good Molecules: which sunscreen is better?

La Roche-Posay Anthelios has a Lovi fit level of Superior for sunscreens across most skin types, whereas Good Molecules Sheer Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 reaches Superior specifically for dry skin, dry sensitive skin, sensitive skin, skin with dark spots, and mature skin. Both sunscreens help protect the skin from sun damage.

La Roche-Posay or Good Molecules for acne-prone skin?

La Roche-Posay is a Superior fit for acne-prone skin, while Good Molecules is a Superior fit as well, with both brands offering effective targeted treatments and cleansers for breakouts. Reviewers mention that La Roche-Posay is particularly gentle on sensitive skin, whereas Good Molecules is noted for being affordable and great value.

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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