# MAËLYS vs Carotone

Page: https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/compare/maelys-vs-carotone

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

MAËLYS and Carotone are loved for their targeted [serums](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/serum), carefully crafted formulas, and specialized solutions. The former suits all skin types best, featuring standout products like the TOO-FINE for acne-prone skin and the RE-LURE Tight & Tone Body Serum for skin with dark spots, while the latter suits dry, normal, and combination skin best with standout offerings such as the Brightening Cream for acne-prone skin. Regular use of both options supports thoughtful care, a radiant complexion, and an even tone, though they differ primarily in their ideal skin types and specific formulations.

This page compares some of the most popular MAËLYS and Carotone 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=pg2cd042ca5f).

### Popular MAËLYS vs Carotone products

#### Carotone

- [Brightening Cream](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/p/carotone/brightening-cream/for/mature-skin) — Average fit

#### MAËLYS

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

### MAËLYS vs Carotone [serums](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/serum) and treatments

#### Carotone

- [Brightening Cream](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/p/carotone/brightening-cream/for/mature-skin) — Average fit

#### MAËLYS

- [TOO-FINE](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/p/maelys/too-fine/for/sensitive-skin) — Low fit

## Questions and answers

### MAËLYS or Carotone: which is better?

Carotone generally offers better fit levels across skin types on this page, with Average ratings for its Brightening Cream, whereas MAËLYS products on this page mostly show Low or Caution fit levels.

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

Neither MAËLYS nor Carotone has pricing information available on this page to determine which brand is more affordable.

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

Carotone's Brightening Cream reaches an Average Lovi fit for acne-prone and oily acne-prone skin on this page, whereas MAËLYS products on this page generally have a Low fit for those skin types.

### Between MAËLYS and Carotone, which brand offers fragrance-free products?

Carotone offers fragrance-free products since every product on this page lists no fragrance, whereas MAËLYS has fragrance in the RE-LURE Tight & Tone Body [Serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/serum).

### When comparing the RE-LURE Tight & Tone Body Serum and the Brightening Cream, which one is better suited for mature skin?

Carotone Brightening Cream is better suited for mature skin, achieving an Average Lovi fit level, whereas the MAËLYS RE-LURE Tight & Tone Body Serum only achieves a Low fit.

### Which skincare brand was founded earlier, MAËLYS or Carotone?

Carotone was founded earlier in 2009, whereas MAËLYS was founded in 2017.

## Research behind their key ingredients

- [Improvement of naturally aged skin with vitamin A (retinol)](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17515510/) Retinol vitamin a · Archives of Dermatology, 2007
- [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
- [Anti-aging and brightening effects of a topical treatment containing vitamin C, vitamin E, and raspberry leaf cell culture extract: A split-face, randomized controlled trial](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31975502/) Ascorbic acid · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020
- [Prospective, randomized, double-blind assessment of topical bakuchiol and retinol for facial photoageing](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29947134/) Retinol vitamin a · The British Journal of Dermatology, 2019
- [Skin barrier disruption by sodium lauryl sulfate-exposure alters the expressions of involucrin, transglutaminase 1, profilaggrin, and kallikreins during the repair phase in human skin in vivo](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18007579/) Sodium lauryl sulfate · The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2008
- [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
- [Effect of a topical antioxidant serum containing vitamin C, vitamin E, and ferulic acid after Q-switched 1064-nm Nd:YAG laser for treatment of environment-induced skin pigmentation](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32052907/) Ascorbic acid · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020
- [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
- [Changes in Skin Barrier Function after Repeated Exposition to Phospholipid-Based Surfactants and Sodium Dodecyl Sulfate In Vivo and Corneocyte Surface Analysis by Atomic Force Microscopy](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33804924/) Sodium lauryl sulfate · Pharmaceutics, 2021
- [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
- [A novel model of inflammatory pain in human skin involving topical application of sodium lauryl sulfate](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20358390/) Sodium lauryl sulfate · Inflammation Research, 2010
- [Anatomical site differences of sodium lauryl sulfate-induced irritation: randomized controlled trial](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30637727/) Sodium lauryl sulfate · The British Journal of Dermatology, 2019
- [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 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/sg/brands/maelys)
- Skincare: [Carotone](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/brands/carotone)

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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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