# Taro vs Theramid

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Taro and Theramid are distinctive skincare lines known for their carefully crafted formulas and targeted [serums](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/serum). Taro is warmly embraced for sensitive, dry, and combination skin, offering reliable daily care such as the [Tretinoin](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/tretinoin) Cream for acne-prone skin. Meanwhile, the Spanish brand Theramid suits balanced, dry, combination, oily, and sensitive skin best through advanced moisturizers and treatments like the Ceramide Treatment, [Copper Peptide](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/copper-peptide), and DERMA-PEPTIDES. While both brands feature meticulous compositions, they differ in their specialized offerings, with the latter providing precise solutions for dark spots and mature skin.

Theramid is a Spanish skincare brand founded in 2022 and owned by Cosnova Group since 2026.

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This page compares some of the most popular Taro and Theramid 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=pgd173498817).

### Popular Taro vs Theramid products

#### Theramid

- [Copper Peptide](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/p/theramid/copper-peptide/for/oily-skin) — High fit
- [DERMA-PEPTIDES](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/p/theramid/derma-peptides/for/mature-skin) — High fit
- [Ceramide Treatment](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/p/theramid/ceramide-treatment/for/dry-sensitive-skin) — Superior fit

#### Taro

- [Tretinoin Cream](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/p/taro/tretinoin-cream/for/combination-skin) — High fit

## Questions and answers

### Taro or Theramid: which is better?

Theramid is the better choice for most skin types, featuring products on this page like its Ceramide Treatment which Lovi rates as Superior for dry sensitive skin. Taro is a more limited option, offering a [Tretinoin](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/tretinoin) Cream that Lovi rates High for combination and acne-prone skin.

[The New England Journal of Medicine, 1993](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8336752/) [Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2020](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32210603/)

### What is the difference between Taro and Theramid?

Theramid offers a wider variety of products on this page, featuring restorative moisturizers alongside a [copper peptide](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/copper-peptide) [serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/serum), whereas Taro features a single tretinoin cream. Theramid products have a High or Superior Lovi fit for many skin types, though reviewers often mention formulation and compatibility issues. Both brands offer products with no fragrance listed on this page.

[The New England Journal of Medicine, 1993](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8336752/)

### Which is more affordable, Taro or Theramid?

Neither Taro nor Theramid is more affordable because the products on this page do not list any prices.

### Which causes fewer breakouts, Taro or Theramid?

Theramid is a better match for acne-prone skin on this page, as its Ceramide Treatment fits those skin types at a High level and its Copper Peptide at an Average level, whereas Taro's Tretinoin Cream only reaches an Average fit for oily acne-prone skin.

### Which brand has been around longer, Taro or Theramid?

Taro has been around longer, having been founded in 1950, whereas Theramid was founded in 2022.

### Do either Taro or Theramid products contain fragrance?

No, every product on this page from both Taro and Theramid lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

### What specific products from Theramid are listed on this page?

Theramid features three products on this page: Copper Peptide serum, Ceramide Treatment moisturizer, and DERMA-PEPTIDES moisturizer.

## Research behind their key ingredients

- [Hyaluronic acid and wound healing](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25877441/) Sodium hyaluronate · Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2015
- [Restoration of collagen formation in photodamaged human skin by tretinoin (retinoic acid)](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8336752/) Tretinoin · The New England Journal of Medicine, 1993
- [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
- [Final report on the safety assessment of BHT(1)](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12396675/) Butylated hydroxytoluene · International Journal of Toxicology, 2002
- [Moisturizing and Antiinflammatory Properties of Cosmetic Formulations Containing Centella asiatica Extract](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27168678/) Madecassic acid · Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016
- [Alteration of barrier properties, stratum corneum ceramides and microbiome composition in response to lotion application on cosmetic dry skin](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35340018/) Ceramide · Scientific Reports, 2022
- [Clinical Assessment of New Topical Cream Containing Two Essential Oils Combined with Tretinoin in the Treatment of Acne](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32210603/) Tretinoin · Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2020
- [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, Madecassic acid · Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
- [The Effects of a Standardized Extract of Centella asiatica on Postlaser Resurfacing Wound Healing on the Face: A Split-Face, Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Trial](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32310680/) Madecassic acid · Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 2020
- [Efficacy assessments of tretinoin-loaded nano lipid carriers in acne vulgaris: a double blind, split-face randomized clinical study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34146120/) Tretinoin · Archives of Dermatological Research, 2022
- [Topical tretinoin for treating photoaging: A systematic review of randomized controlled trials](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35620028/) Tretinoin · International Journal of Women's Dermatology, 2022
- [Systematic Study of Paeonol/Madecassoside Co-Delivery Nanoemulsion Transdermal Delivery System for Enhancing Barrier Repair and Anti-Inflammatory Efficacy](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37446936/) Centella asiatica · Molecules, 2023
- [The pivotal role of Bifida Ferment Lysate on reinforcing the skin barrier function and maintaining homeostasis of skin defenses in vitro](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37218728/) Bifida lysate ferment · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2023
- [Evaluation of dermal extracellular matrix and epidermal-dermal junction modifications using matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization mass spectrometric imaging, in vivo reflectance confocal microscopy, echography, and histology: effect of age and peptide applications](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25817264/) Palmitoyl tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2015
- [Nanogel Containing Gamma-Oryzanol-Loaded Nanostructured Lipid Carriers and TiO2/MBBT: A Synergistic Nanotechnological Approach of Potent Natural Antioxidants and Nanosized UV Filters for Skin Protection](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37242453/) Xanthan gum · Pharmaceuticals, 2023
- [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/) Propanediol · International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2024
- [Positive and ecobiological contribution in skin photoprotection of ectoine and mannitol combined in vivo with UV filters](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37539499/) Ectoin · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024
- [Topical application of highly concentrated water-in-oil emulsions: Physiological skin parameters and skin penetration in vivo - A pilot study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31525444/) Isopropyl myristate · International Journal of Pharmaceutics, 2019
- [Effect of an Emollient Emulsion Containing 15.0% of Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride on the Urocanic Acid of the Stratum Corneum](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37109405/) Caprylic capric triglyceride · Life, 2023
- [Augmented Skin Beneficial Effects of Thermus Thermophilus and Bacillus Subtilis Mixed-Culture Ferment Extract by Tripeptide GHK-Cu](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42573538/) Copper tripeptide-1 · Skin Research and Technology, 2026
- [Targeting Circadian Rhythm for the Regulation of Skin Collagen Metabolism](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41527525/) Palmitoyl tripeptide-1 · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2026
- [Mechanistic understanding and peptide ingredient screening for type III collagen via biological knowledge graph and molecular docking](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42683869/) Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl tripeptide-1 · International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2026

## The brands

- Skincare: [Taro](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/brands/taro)
- Spanish skincare: [Theramid](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/brands/theramid)

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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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