# Pair vs MAËLYS Page: https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/compare/pair-vs-maelys The Lovi Fit is the same in every country; only the stores and prices differ, and the ones here are for Singapore. Pair and MAËLYS are distinct skincare brands recognized for their targeted [serums](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/serum) and advanced formulas. The Japanese brand founded in 2000 suits acne-prone skin best with gentle preparations like the Acne Cream W, while the second option suits all skin types best with specialized solutions like the TOO-FINE and the RE-LURE Tight & Tone Body Serum. Both offer meticulously crafted formulas to address specific concerns, though they differ in their heritage and targeted product offerings. Pair is a Japanese skincare brand founded in 2000 and owned by Lion Corporation since 2004. [ja.wikipedia.org](https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%83%A9%E3%82%A4%E3%82%AA%E3%83%B3%E8%A3%BD%E5%93%81%E4%B8%80%E8%A6%A7) [beautymatter.com](https://beautymatter.com/articles/courtin-family-takes-majority-stake-in-pai-skincare) This page compares some of the most popular Pair and MAËLYS 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=pg54fec9da39). ### Popular Pair vs MAËLYS products #### Pair - [Acne Cream W](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/p/pair/acne-cream-w/for/combination-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 ### Pair vs MAËLYS [serums](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/serum) and treatments #### Pair - [Acne Cream W](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/p/pair/acne-cream-w/for/combination-skin) — Average fit #### MAËLYS - [TOO-FINE](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/p/maelys/too-fine/for/sensitive-skin) — Low fit ## Questions and answers ### Pair or MAËLYS: which is better? Pair is better suited for most skin types on this page, achieving average Lovi fit levels for oily and acne-prone skin while MAËLYS products generally rate as low or caution. Additionally, every product on the Pair page lists no fragrance, whereas half of the MAËLYS products contain it. ### What is the difference between Pair and MAËLYS? Pair has no fragrance listed in any of its products on this page, whereas MAËLYS includes fragrance in one of its two products. ### Which is more affordable, Pair or MAËLYS? The provided page facts do not contain pricing information, so neither Pair nor MAËLYS can be identified as more affordable. ### Which causes fewer breakouts, Pair or MAËLYS? Pair has an Average Lovi fit for acne-prone and oily acne-prone skin, whereas MAËLYS has a Low fit for those skin types. ### Which brand has been around longer, Pair or MAËLYS? Pair has been around longer, having been founded in Japan in 2000, whereas MAËLYS was founded in 2017. ### Do either Pair or MAËLYS products contain fragrance? Every product from Pair on this page lists no fragrance, while among MAËLYS products on this page, only one of the two lists no fragrance. ### Which brand's products are owned by the Lion Corporation? Pair products are owned by the Lion Corporation, as founded in Japan in 2000 and part of the company since 2004. ## Research behind their key ingredients - [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 - [Effects of 1,3-propanediol associated, or not, with butylene glycol and/or glycerol on skin hydration and skin barrier function](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37699769/) 3-butylene glycol · International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2024 - [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 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 - Japanese skincare: [Pair](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/brands/pair) - Skincare: [MAËLYS](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/brands/maelys) ## More comparisons - [SKIN1004 vs Pair](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/compare/skin1004-vs-pair) - [SKIN1004 vs MAËLYS](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/compare/skin1004-vs-maelys) - [Anua vs Pair](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/compare/anua-vs-pair) - [Anua vs MAËLYS](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/compare/anua-vs-maelys) - [Medicube vs Pair](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/compare/medicube-vs-pair) - [Medicube vs MAËLYS](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/compare/medicube-vs-maelys) - [The Ordinary vs Pair](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/compare/the-ordinary-vs-pair) - [The Ordinary vs MAËLYS](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/compare/the-ordinary-vs-maelys) - [Beauty of Joseon vs Pair](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/compare/beauty-of-joseon-vs-pair) - [Beauty of Joseon vs MAËLYS](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/compare/beauty-of-joseon-vs-maelys) - [COSRX vs Pair](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/compare/cosrx-vs-pair) - [COSRX vs MAËLYS](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/compare/cosrx-vs-maelys) - [CeraVe vs Pair](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/compare/cerave-vs-pair) - [CeraVe vs MAËLYS](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/compare/cerave-vs-maelys) - [La Roche-Posay vs Pair](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/compare/la-roche-posay-vs-pair) - [La Roche-Posay vs MAËLYS](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/compare/la-roche-posay-vs-maelys) - [Dr. Althea vs Pair](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/compare/dr-althea-vs-pair) - [Dr. Althea vs MAËLYS](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/compare/dr-althea-vs-maelys) - [Some By Mi vs Pair](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/compare/some-by-mi-vs-pair) - [Some By Mi vs MAËLYS](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/compare/some-by-mi-vs-maelys) ## 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). Page built Nov 8, 2026. 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