BABOR vs MAËLYS
BABOR and MAËLYS are distinct skincare lines, with the former being a German brand founded in 1956 and owned by BABOR BEAUTY GROUP since 1962, and the latter being known for targeted serums and advanced formulas. Both deliver thoughtful care, though the first is deeply loved for its refined exfoliants and rich moisturizers, while the second offers specialized solutions. The initial brand suits dry, normal, and combination skin best with products like its Enzyme Cleanser and Hydra Plus, whereas MAËLYS suits all skin types best and features solutions such as the TOO-FINE and the RE-LURE Tight & Tone Body Serum. They differ primarily in their product types and key ingredients, bringing a sense of calm and balance to the complexion through consistent use.
BABOR is a German skincare brand founded in 1956 and owned by BABOR BEAUTY GROUP since 1962.
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This page compares some of the most popular BABOR and MAËLYS products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.
Popular BABOR vs MAËLYS products
Questions and answers
BABOR or MAËLYS: which is better?
BABOR products on this page generally achieve higher Lovi fit levels across skin types than MAËLYS products. BABOR's Enzyme Cleanser reaches a Superior fit for all listed skin types, whereas MAËLYS items range from Low to Caution.
What is the difference between BABOR and MAËLYS?
BABOR is the better choice because the products on this page achieve superior or high Lovi fit levels across nearly all skin types, whereas MAËLYS products mostly rate low or caution. Additionally, BABOR was founded much earlier in 1956 compared to MAËLYS in 2017.
Which is more affordable, BABOR or MAËLYS?
Pricing details are not available on this page for either BABOR or MAËLYS.
Which causes fewer breakouts, BABOR or MAËLYS?
BABOR products on this page achieve a Superior fit for acne-prone skin, while MAËLYS products on this page are rated Low for that skin type.
Which brand has been in business longer, BABOR or MAËLYS?
BABOR has been in business much longer, having been founded in Germany in 1956, while MAËLYS was founded in 2017.
Which products contain fragrance in BABOR and MAËLYS?
For BABOR, Hydra Plus is the only product on this page that contains fragrance, while Enzyme Cleanser lists none. For MAËLYS, RE-LURE Tight & Tone Body Serum contains fragrance, while TOO-FINE lists none.
Which brand is owned by the BABOR BEAUTY GROUP?
BABOR is owned by the BABOR BEAUTY GROUP, whereas MAËLYS is owned by Barinboim Group.
Research behind their key ingredients
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Evaluation of a retinol containing topical treatment to improve signs of neck aging
Nanocomplex of quaternized cyclodextrin grafted chitosan and hyaluronic acid for a skin delivery
Saccharide isomerate ameliorates cosmetic scalp conditions in a Chinese study population
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.
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Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc
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Elina Nazarenko, MD
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Victoria Derkova, MS
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