# Taro vs Trilogy

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Taro and Trilogy are two skincare lines offering targeted [serums](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/serum), thoughtful moisturizers, gentle cleansers, and carefully crafted formulas for modern routines. Taro is warmly embraced for its reliable daily care, suiting sensitive, dry, and combination skin best with standout products like the [Tretinoin](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/tretinoin) Cream for acne-prone skin. Trilogy is deeply loved for its high-performing formulas suited for dry, balanced, and sensitive skin types, featuring standout products such as the [Vitamin C](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/vitamin-c) Ceramide Night Cream for acne-prone skin, the [Rosehip](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/rosehip-oil) Cream Cleanser for skin with dark spots, and the Line Smoothing Day Cream for mature skin. While both brands feature gentle options, they differ in their specific product types and primary standout offerings for various skin concerns.

This page compares some of the most popular Taro and Trilogy 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=pg44256ce38c).

### Popular Taro vs Trilogy products

#### Trilogy

- [Rosehip Cream Cleanser](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/p/trilogy/rosehip-cream-cleanser/for/sensitive-skin) — High fit
- [Line Smoothing Day Cream](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/p/trilogy/line-smoothing-day-cream/for/dry-skin) — High fit
- [Vitamin C Ceramide Night Cream](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/p/trilogy/vitamin-c-ceramide-night-cream/for/mature-skin) — High fit

#### Taro

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

## Questions and answers

### Taro or Trilogy: which is better?

Neither brand is universally better, as Taro and Trilogy serve different needs with the products on this page. Taro features [Tretinoin](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/tretinoin) Cream, which Lovi rates as High for acne-prone skin, while Trilogy offers hydrating creams that Lovi rates as High for dry and mature skin.

[The New England Journal of Medicine, 1993](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8336752/) [Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31975502/)

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

Taro offers a single product on this page with High fit for combination and acne-prone skin and no fragrance, while Trilogy features three products with varying fragrance and High fits for dry, sensitive, and mature skin types. Tretinoin helps restore [collagen](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/collagen) formation in photodamaged human skin.

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

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

Neither Taro nor Trilogy is more affordable because pricing information is not available for the products on this page.

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

Taro fits acne-prone skin well with its Tretinoin Cream, while Trilogy's products on this page only have an average fit for acne-prone skin.

### How do the founding years and current parent companies of Taro and Trilogy compare?

Taro was founded in 1950 and has been owned by Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Limited since 2010, while Trilogy was founded in 2002 and has been owned by CITIC Capital Holdings Limited since 2018.

### Which brand has more fragrance-free products listed on this page, Taro or Trilogy?

Taro has more fragrance-free products listed on this page, as every product from Taro lists no fragrance while only 1 of 3 Trilogy products does.

### How do the Lovi fit levels for dry sensitive skin differ across the products offered by Taro and Trilogy?

For dry sensitive skin, Taro has a low Lovi fit with its Tretinoin Cream. Trilogy offers products on this page ranging from a high fit with its [Rosehip](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/rosehip-oil) Cream Cleanser and [Vitamin C](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/vitamin-c) Ceramide Night Cream to an average fit with its Line Smoothing Day Cream.

## Research behind their key ingredients

- [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
- [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
- [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
- [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
- [Ceramide 1 and ceramide 3 act synergistically on skin hydration and the transepidermal water loss of sodium lauryl sulfate-irritated skin](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18717861/) Ceramide np · International Journal of Dermatology, 2008
- [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
- [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
- [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
- [Clay jojoba oil facial mask for lesioned skin and mild acne--results of a prospective, observational pilot study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22585103/) Jojoba seed oil · Forschende Komplementarmedizin, 2012
- [A Lipid Mixture Enriched by Ceramide NP with Fatty Acids of Diverse Chain Lengths Contributes to Restore the Skin Barrier Function Impaired by Topical Corticosteroid](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34348350/) Ceramide np · Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2022
- [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
- [Topical application of jojoba (Simmondsia chinensis L.) wax enhances the synthesis of pro-collagen III and hyaluronic acid and reduces inflammation in the ex-vivo human skin organ culture model](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38344180/) Jojoba seed oil · Frontiers in Pharmacology, 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
- [Topical Almond Oil for Prevention of Pressure Injuries: A Single-Blinded Comparison Study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32379165/) Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil · Journal of Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nursing, 2020
- [A randomized controlled trial to compare the effectiveness and safety of adsorbent lotion containing tapioca starch, spent grain wax, Butyrospermum parkii extract, argania spinosa kernel oil, aloe barbadensis, rosehip oil, and allantoin with a low-potency topical corticosteroid in the treatment of intertrigo](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33811776/) Shea butter · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022
- [Efficacy and safety of combination cream of stimu-tex AS™ (spent grain wax, Argania Spinosa Kernel oil, Butyrospermum Parkii (shea butter) extract), and saccharide isomerate after fractional CO2 laser procedure: split-face, double blinded, randomized controlled trial](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41134387/) Shea butter · Lasers in Medical Science, 2025
- [Monocentric, Vehicle-Controlled, Double-Blind Study to Assess the Short- and Long-Term Effects of a Ceramide NP C15-Containing Emollient on the Skin Microbiome and the Skin Barrier Function in Sensitive Skin](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41758783/) Ceramide iii · Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2026

## The brands

- Skincare: [Taro](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/brands/taro)
- Skincare: [Trilogy](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/brands/trilogy)

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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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