# Blue Lizard vs MAËLYS

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

Blue Lizard and MAËLYS are distinct skincare collections known for their specific formulations, with the former recognized for thoughtful mineral sunscreens and the latter praised for targeted [serums](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/serum) and advanced formulas. Both suit different needs well, as the first best accommodates sensitive skin through gentle mineral ingredients like its Sensitive Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50+, while the second suits all skin types best using specialized solutions such as the TOO-FINE for acne-prone skin and the RE-LURE Tight & Tone Body Serum for skin with dark spots. They primarily differ in their focus, with the sunscreen brand protecting the skin effectively while maintaining a soothing feel, and the serum brand delivering thoughtful care through its specialized treatments.

This page compares some of the most popular Blue Lizard 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=pg0467488ee8).

### Popular Blue Lizard vs MAËLYS products

#### Blue Lizard

- [Sensitive Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50+](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/p/blue-lizard/sensitive-mineral-sunscreen-spf-50/for/sensitive-skin) — Superior fit — [£13.00 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0862Q6BV9?tag=lovi-care-web-product-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)

#### MAËLYS

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

## Questions and answers

### Blue Lizard or MAËLYS: which is better?

Blue Lizard is the better choice because Lovi rates its fit as High to Superior across all skin types on this page, whereas the products on this page by MAËLYS mostly have Low fits. Additionally, every Blue Lizard product on this page is fragrance-free.

### What is the difference between Blue Lizard and MAËLYS?

Blue Lizard achieves a Superior fit for sensitive skin with its fragrance-free mineral sunscreen, whereas the products on this page by MAËLYS generally receive Low or Caution fits and may include fragrance.

### Which is more affordable, Blue Lizard or MAËLYS?

The page facts do not provide pricing information for either Blue Lizard or MAËLYS, so it is not possible to determine which brand is more affordable.

### Which causes fewer breakouts, Blue Lizard or MAËLYS?

Blue Lizard is a better choice for acne-prone skin because Lovi rates its products on this page as having a High fit for acne-prone skin, whereas MAËLYS products on this page receive Low or Caution ratings.

### Which brand has been around longer, Blue Lizard or MAËLYS?

Blue Lizard has been around longer, having been founded in 1995, while MAËLYS was founded in 2017.

### Do either Blue Lizard or MAËLYS products contain fragrance?

Every product on this page by Blue Lizard lists no fragrance in its ingredients, whereas MAËLYS includes fragrance in RE-LURE Tight & Tone Body [Serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/serum) while leaving it out of TOO-FINE.

### Which company owns Blue Lizard and which company owns MAËLYS?

Blue Lizard is owned by Hildred Capital Management, and MAËLYS is owned by Barinboim Group.

## 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
- [Skin penetration and stabilization of formulations containing microfine titanium dioxide as physical UV filter](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18503414/) Titanium dioxide · International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2000
- [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 human stratum corneum layer: an effective barrier against dermal uptake of different forms of topically applied micronised titanium dioxide](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11509913/) Titanium dioxide · Skin Pharmacology and Applied Skin Physiology, 2001
- [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
- [Biomimetic hyaluronic acid-stabilized zinc oxide nanoparticles in acne treatment: A preclinical and clinical approach](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40254135/) Zinc oxide · Journal of Controlled Release, 2025
- [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
- [Influence of vitamin E acetate on stratum corneum hydration](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9706379/) Tocopheryl acetate vitamin e · Arzneimittel-Forschung, 1998
- [Topical Zinc Oxide Nanoparticle Formulations for Acne Vulgaris: A Systematic Review of Pre-Clinical and Early-Phase Clinical Evidence](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41007718/) Zinc oxide · Biomedicines, 2025
- [Safety of a preservative system containing 1,2-hexanediol and caprylyl glycol](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19514921/) Caprylyl glycol · Cutaneous and Ocular Toxicology, 2009
- [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
- [Nanostructured Lipid Carrier Based Gel Containing α-Tocopherol and α-Tocopheryl Acetate for Synergistic Cutaneous Antiaging Efficacy](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41309687/) Tocopheryl acetate vitamin e · Scientific Reports, 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
- [Safety assessment on comedogenicity of dermatological products containing d-alpha tocopheryl acetate in Asian subjects: A double-blind randomized controlled trial](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34471722/) Tocopheryl acetate vitamin e · Contemporary Clinical Trials Communications, 2021
- [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: [Blue Lizard](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/brands/blue-lizard)
- Skincare: [MAËLYS](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/brands/maelys)

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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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