# MAËLYS vs Environ

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MAËLYS and Environ are sophisticated skincare collections known for their advanced formulas and dedicated care. MAËLYS offers targeted [serums](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/serum) using ingredients suited for all skin types, with standout options like TOO-FINE for acne-prone skin and the RE-LURE Tight & Tone Body Serum for dark spots. Environ provides luxurious masks designed to support overall skin health, suiting sensitive, dry, and mature skin best alongside the Tri BioBotanical Revival Masque for acne-prone concerns. While both brands feature advanced formulations, they differ in their primary offerings and ideal skin types.

This page compares some of the most popular MAËLYS and Environ 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=pg3e8dc706fc).

### Popular MAËLYS vs Environ products

#### Environ

- [Tri BioBotanical Revival Masque](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/p/environ/tri-biobotanical-revival-masque/for/dark-spots) — Average fit

#### 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

### MAËLYS or Environ: which is better?

Neither brand is universally better, as Lovi rates their products on this page as having low, average, or caution fit levels depending on your specific skin type.

### What is the difference between MAËLYS and Environ?

Environ stands out because every product on this page is fragrance-free, whereas MAËLYS includes fragrance in the RE-LURE Tight & Tone Body [Serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/serum). Lovi rates the products on this page as having low, average, or caution fit levels depending on the specific skin type.

### Which is more affordable, MAËLYS or Environ?

Neither MAËLYS nor Environ lists pricing details or affordability information for the products on this page.

### Which causes fewer breakouts, MAËLYS or Environ?

For acne-prone skin, Environ's Tri BioBotanical Revival Masque has an Average Lovi fit, whereas MAËLYS products on this page have Low or Caution fits, meaning MAËLYS is much more likely to cause breakouts.

### When were MAËLYS and Environ founded?

MAËLYS was founded in 2017, and Environ was founded in 1990.

### Which brand is owned by the Barinboim Group and which is independent?

MAËLYS is owned by the Barinboim Group, whereas Environ is independently owned.

### How do the fragrance options differ between MAËLYS and Environ products?

Environ products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients, whereas half of the MAËLYS products on this page include fragrance.

## 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
- [Comparative study of efficacy and safety of 45% mandelic acid versus 30% salicylic acid peels in mild-to-moderate acne vulgaris](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31553119/) Mandelic acid · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020
- [Chemical peels for acne vulgaris: a systematic review of randomised controlled trials](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29705755/) Mandelic acid · BMJ Open, 2018
- [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
- [Development of solid lipid microparticles (SLMs) containing asiatic acid for topical treatment of acne: Characterization, stability, in vitro and in vivo anti-acne assessment](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38460769/) Asiatic acid · International Journal of Pharmaceutics, 2024
- [Randomized prospective study of low-dose isotretinoin alone and combination with salicylic acid and mandelic peel against acne tarda](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35388606/) Mandelic acid · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 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

- Skincare: [MAËLYS](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/brands/maelys)
- Skincare: [Environ](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/brands/environ)

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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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