# MAËLYS vs FOREO

Page: https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/compare/maelys-vs-foreo

The Lovi Fit is the same in every country; only the stores and prices differ, and the ones here are for Saudi Arabia.

MAËLYS and FOREO are renowned beauty lines offering tailored care for every complexion. MAËLYS is loved for targeted [serums](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/ingredients/serum) and advanced formulas, including the TOO-FINE for acne-prone skin and the RE-LURE Tight & Tone Body Serum for skin with dark spots. Conversely, FOREO is beloved for blending advanced moisturizers with nourishing formulas, featuring the SUPERCHARGED SERUM 2.0 for acne-prone skin. Both brands suit all skin types best, differing primarily in how the first delivers specialized solutions and the second elevates daily routines with thoughtful design.

This page compares some of the most popular MAËLYS and FOREO products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, [use the Lovi app](https://app.pora.ai/vqqJ/j1xj2b6o?af_sub2=compare&af_sub3=selection_note&af_sub4=pg8253b0c087).

### Popular MAËLYS vs FOREO products

#### FOREO

- [SUPERCHARGED SERUM 2.0](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/p/foreo/supercharged-serum-2-0/for/dry-skin) — High fit

#### MAËLYS

- [TOO-FINE](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/p/maelys/too-fine/for/sensitive-skin) — Low fit
- [RE-LURE Tight & Tone Body Serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/p/maelys/re-lure-tight-and-tone-body-serum/for/dry-sensitive-skin) — Average fit

## Questions and answers

### MAËLYS or FOREO: which is better?

FOREO fits dry, sensitive, and mature skin with a High rating, whereas the products on this page from MAËLYS mostly show Low fit levels. FOREO also lists no fragrance across its products.

### What is the difference between MAËLYS and FOREO?

FOREO provides a High fit for dry and mature skin with its fragrance-free moisturizer, whereas MAËLYS products on this page generally have low fits and some formulas include fragrance.

### Which is more affordable, MAËLYS or FOREO?

We cannot say which brand is more affordable because pricing information is not available for either MAËLYS or FOREO on this page.

### Which causes fewer breakouts, MAËLYS or FOREO?

FOREO stands out as the better choice for acne-prone skin because the products on this page achieve a High fit level for acne-prone and oily acne-prone skin, whereas MAËLYS products on this page rate as Low for those same skin types.

### Which brand has more products listed on the page containing fragrance, MAËLYS or FOREO?

MAËLYS has more products listed on the page containing fragrance, with one of its two products including fragrance. FOREO has no products on this page listing fragrance in their ingredients.

### How does the Lovi fit level for dry skin compare between MAËLYS's RE-LURE Tight & Tone Body Serum and FOREO's SUPERCHARGED SERUM 2.0?

FOREO's SUPERCHARGED [SERUM](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/ingredients/serum) 2.0 has a High Lovi fit level for dry skin, whereas MAËLYS's RE-LURE Tight & Tone Body Serum has an Average fit for dry skin.

### Which company was founded earlier, the owner of MAËLYS or FOREO?

FOREO was founded earlier, in 2013, while the owner of MAËLYS, Barinboim Group, founded MAËLYS in 2017.

## Research behind their key ingredients

- [Benefits of topical hyaluronic acid for skin quality and signs of skin aging: From literature review to clinical evidence](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36200921/) Sodium hyaluronate · Dermatologic Therapy, 2022
- [Topical use of dexpanthenol in skin disorders](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12113650/) Panthenol · American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002
- [Regulatory effects of Lactobacillus plantarum-GMNL6 on human skin health by improving skin microbiome](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33526970/) Lactobacillus · International Journal of Medical Sciences, 2021
- [Treatment of acne with a combination of propolis, tea tree oil, and Aloe vera compared to erythromycin cream: two double-blind investigations](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30588129/) Aloe barbadensis leaf juice · Clinical Pharmacology, 2018
- [Ceramide 1 and ceramide 3 act synergistically on skin hydration and the transepidermal water loss of sodium lauryl sulfate-irritated skin](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18717861/) Ceramide np · International Journal of Dermatology, 2008
- [Efficacy of probiotic-derived lotion from Lactobacillus paracasei MSMC 39-1 in mild to moderate acne vulgaris, randomized controlled trial](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35384257/) Lactobacillus · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022
- [The 24-hour skin hydration and barrier function effects of a hyaluronic 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract moisturizing fluid: an intra-subject, randomized, assessor-blinded study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28860834/) Glycerin · Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
- [A new topical panthenol-containing emollient: Results from two randomized controlled studies assessing its skin moisturization and barrier restoration potential, and the effect on skin microflora](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27425824/) Panthenol · The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017
- [Adenosine-loaded dissolving microneedle patches to improve skin wrinkles, dermal density, elasticity and hydration](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29574973/) Adenosine · International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2018
- [Efficacy of a topical gel containing chitosan, chlorhexidine, allantoin and dexpanthenol for pain and inflammation control after third molar surgery: A randomized and placebo-controlled clinical trial](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32683390/) Panthenol · Medicina Oral, Patologia Oral Y Cirugia Bucal, 2020
- [A Lipid Mixture Enriched by Ceramide NP with Fatty Acids of Diverse Chain Lengths Contributes to Restore the Skin Barrier Function Impaired by Topical Corticosteroid](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34348350/) Ceramide np · Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2022
- [Botulinum toxin injection as a single or combined treatment with non-cross-linked high molecular weight and low molecular weight hyaluronic acid gel for neck rejuvenation: A randomized clinical trial](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35775872/) Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid · Dermatologic Therapy, 2022
- [Efficacy and Tolerability of Stable Hybrid Cooperative Complexes of High- and Low-Molecular Weight Hyaluronic Acid in Asian Patients: An Open-Label Study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40921777/) Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid · Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, 2026
- [Evaluation of the Efficacy and Safety of a Panthenol-Enriched Mask for Skin Barrier Recovery After Facial Laser Treatment: Results of a Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40613435/) Panthenol · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025
- [Evaluation of a retinol containing topical treatment to improve signs of neck aging](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37461826/) Glaucine · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2023
- [Nanocomplex of quaternized cyclodextrin grafted chitosan and hyaluronic acid for a skin delivery](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36279763/) Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid · Colloids and Surfaces. B, Biointerfaces, 2022
- [Clinical and histologic findings after use of a novel combined retinol, tripeptide, and glaucine containing cream in the treatment of photo-aged skin](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37584260/) Glaucine · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2023

## The brands

- Skincare: [MAËLYS](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/brands/maelys)
- Skincare: [FOREO](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/brands/foreo)

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## About the Lovi Fit

Lovi: Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes.

Lovi compares products by their fit scores, calculated from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules its 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. Levels from best to worst: Superior, High, Average, Low, Caution, Warning.

Behind this comparison: Nadia Kapleva, MS (Co-founder, Medical Director); Alexey Shagraev, PhD (Co-founder, CEO and CTO); Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc (Medical Board); Aishani Shah, MD (Medical Board); Asya Zubkova, MS (Medical Board); Hanna Kurets, MD (Medical Board, Medical Advisor); Elina Nazarenko, MD (Medical Board); Victoria Derkova, MS (Medical Board).

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