# MAËLYS vs grace & stella

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MAËLYS and grace & stella are two popular skincare labels offering thoughtful care through specialized solutions. MAËLYS is loved for targeted [serums](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/serum) and advanced formulas, such as the TOO-FINE for acne-prone skin and the RE-LURE Tight & Tone Body Serum for skin with dark spots, which suit all skin types best. Meanwhile, the Canadian brand grace & stella, founded in 2016 and owned by Gravitiq since 2022, is loved for its nourishing eye products and moisturizers featuring carefully crafted formulas for daily self-care, including the Under Eye Mask for acne-prone skin and the [Hyaluronic Acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/hyaluronic-acid) Serum for skin with dark spots, suiting all skin types best with gentle hydration and restorative care. Both brands differ in their specific product types and key ingredients while helping maintain balanced, healthy-looking skin through consistent use.

grace & stella is a Canadian skincare brand founded in 2016 and owned by Gravitiq since 2022.

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This page compares some of the most popular MAËLYS and grace & stella 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=pg075a389f10).

### Popular MAËLYS vs grace & stella products

#### grace & stella

- [Under Eye Mask](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/p/grace-and-stella/under-eye-mask/for/oily-skin) — Superior fit
- [Hyaluronic Acid Serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/p/grace-and-stella/hyaluronic-acid-serum/for/dry-sensitive-skin) — High 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

## Questions and answers

### MAËLYS or grace & stella: which is better?

grace & stella fits a wider variety of skin types better across the products on this page, with many items rated High or Superior by Lovi. In contrast, MAËLYS products on this page mostly receive Low or Caution ratings for various skin types.

### What is the difference between MAËLYS and grace & stella?

grace & stella generally fits more skin types well, with products like Under Eye Mask rated Superior for oily skin and [Hyaluronic Acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/hyaluronic-acid) [Serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/serum) rated High for dry and sensitive skin, and every product on this page lists no fragrance. In contrast, MAËLYS offers products such as TOO-FINE and RE-LURE Tight & Tone Body Serum that receive lower Lovi fit levels across most skin types, and RE-LURE contains fragrance.

### Which is more affordable, MAËLYS or grace & stella?

The provided page and study facts do not contain pricing or affordability information for either MAËLYS or grace & stella.

### Which causes fewer breakouts, MAËLYS or grace & stella?

grace & stella fits acne-prone skin with High or Superior Lovi levels across its products on this page, whereas MAËLYS rates Low for acne-prone skin.

### Which brand has been around longer, MAËLYS or grace & stella?

grace & stella has been around longer, having been founded in Canada in 2016, whereas MAËLYS was founded in 2017.

### Do both MAËLYS and grace & stella products contain fragrance?

Not all products on this page contain fragrance, as grace & stella products list no fragrance in their ingredients, whereas MAËLYS includes fragrance in the RE-LURE Tight & Tone Body Serum.

### Which brand's products have a superior fit for oily skin?

grace & stella provides the superior fit for oily skin, specifically with its Under Eye Mask. MAËLYS products on this page generally have low fits for oily skin.

## 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
- [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
- [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
- [Functional properties and skin care effects of sodium trehalose sulfate](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38606717/) Trehalose · Skin Research and Technology, 2024
- [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)
- Canadian skincare: [grace & stella](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/brands/grace-and-stella)

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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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