Galderma skincare
Galderma is a Swiss skincare brand founded in 1981 and owned by Galderma Group AG.
Galderma's products on this page cover serums. For acne-prone skin, Lovi rates the Epiduo Gel highest; for skin with dark spots, the Benzac AC 5; and for mature skin, the Benzac AC Mild Strength 2.5% Acne Gel.
This page covers some of the most popular Galderma products; for the whole Galderma range, with a fit score for every product, use the Lovi app.
Galderma serums and treatments
People Say
★3.8Overall rating based on 1.2k+ reviewsReviewers most often praise Galderma for stubborn acne, active acne, and mild to moderate acne. The most common complaints are harsh side effects and dryness and peeling.
Highlights
Effective acne-clearing serums Mostly Mentioned
- “cleared up my skin — Benzac AC Mild Strength 2.5% Acne Gel”
- “cystic acne gone — Epiduo Gel”
- “stops new pimples — Epiduo Gel”
Body-effective and gentle serums Often Mentioned
- “didn't burn my face — Benzac AC Mild Strength 2.5% Acne Gel”
- “excellent for back/chest — Benzac AC 5”
Severe dryness and peeling Mostly Mentioned
- “skin flaking off — Epiduo Gel”
- “skin peeling off — Benzac AC 5”
- “dried my face a lot — Benzac AC Mild Strength 2.5% Acne Gel”
Severe irritation and discomfort Mostly Mentioned
- “face on fire — Epiduo Gel”
- “red as tomato — Epiduo Gel”
- “burning redness and pain — Benzac AC 5”
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Questions and answers
Is Galderma worth it?
Galderma is worth considering for oily and acne-prone skin, as Lovi rates the brand-focused routines Superior for these skin types. The Galderma products on this page help clear breakouts, though users may experience peeling and irritation.
The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2020American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2018
Does Galderma cause breakouts?
Galderma is unlikely to cause breakouts because its effective serums are specifically designed to clear acne, though reviewers note that some people may experience severe dryness or irritation. Lovi rates Galderma-focused routines Superior for acne-prone skin.
The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2020American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2018
Is Galderma fragrance-free?
Yes, the Galderma products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients. Reviewers note that these serums help clear acne effectively, though users may experience severe dryness and peeling.
What are the key ingredients in Galderma products?
Galderma products on this page rely on key active ingredients like benzoyl peroxide and adapalene to target blemishes and clear pores. Benzoyl peroxide helps reduce acne-causing bacteria, while adapalene supports skin renewal.
The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2020American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2018
What are good alternatives to Galderma?
Good alternatives to Galderma include Weleda, La Prairie, Bepantol, NEOCUTIS, Valmont, and Bepanthol, which all have dedicated pages on Lovi. Lovi rates the La Prairie routine as Superior for dry skin and High for oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin.
Galderma vs La Prairie: which is better?
Galderma is better for oily and combination skin, where Lovi rates the Galderma-focused routine Superior compared to High for La Prairie. For dry skin, both brands tie with a Superior rating.
Who owns Galderma, and where is it from?
Galderma is a Swiss brand founded in 1981, owned by Galderma Group AG.
Is Galderma cruelty-free?
PETA, Leaping Bunny, and Cruelty Free International, the registries Lovi checks, do not list Galderma as cruelty-free.
Research behind Galderma's key ingredients
Behind these ratings
Lovi rates every product from its 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.
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Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc
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