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Skintific vs Galderma

Galderma is a Swiss skincare brand founded in 1981 and owned by Galderma Group AG.

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This page compares some of the most popular Skintific and Galderma products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.

People Say

SkintificGalderma
  • Clears and Prevents Acne Not notedMostly Mentioned
    • “cleared up my skin — Galderma Benzac AC Mild Strength 2.5% Acne Gel”
    • “cystic acne gone — Galderma Epiduo Gel”
    • “stops new pimples — Galderma Epiduo Gel”
  • Lightweight and Non-Greasy Texture Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “absorbs instantly — Skintific 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel”
    • “super light and leaves a radiant glow — Skintific All Day Light Sunscreen Mist”
    • “light as air — Skintific MATE FIT”
  • Calming Redness and Irritation Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “calm my acne instantly — Skintific MUGWORT”
    • “redness berkurang — Skintific 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel”
    • “angry redness tones down — Galderma Benzac AC 5”
  • Oil Control Often MentionedRarely Noted
    • “controls shine for 8 hours — Skintific MATE FIT”
    • “oil control is good — Skintific 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel”
    • “less oily throughout day — Galderma Benzac AC Mild Strength 2.5% Acne Gel”
  • Skin Smoothing Texture Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “Kulit terasa lebih halus — Skintific AHA BHA PHA LHA Peeling Solution”
    • “skin feels smooth — Galderma Epiduo Gel”
  • Fast Results Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “results in 2 days — Galderma Benzac AC Mild Strength 2.5% Acne Gel”
    • “Hasil kelihatan dalam waktu singkat — Skintific AHA BHA PHA LHA Peeling Solution”
  • Severe Dryness and Peeling Not notedMostly Mentioned
    • “skin flaking off — Galderma Epiduo Gel”
  • Breakouts and Purging Rarely NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “broke me out so bad — Skintific 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel”
    • “caused tiny bumps — Skintific MUGWORT”
    • “got worse first — Galderma Epiduo Gel”
  • Intense Burning and Stinging Not notedMostly Mentioned
    • “face on fire — Galderma Epiduo Gel”
  • Bleaches Fabrics Not notedMostly Mentioned
    • “bleached my towel — Galderma Benzac AC 5”
  • Redness and Irritation Not notedOften Mentioned
    • “red as tomato — Galderma Epiduo Gel”
  • Scent and Fragrance Dislike Often MentionedNot noted
    • “scent is actually quite strong — Skintific All Day Light Sunscreen Mist”

Questions and answers

Skintific or Galderma: which is better?

Galderma is better for clearing acne quickly with serums like Epiduo Gel, while Skintific is better for lightweight textures, oil control, and calming redness. Reviewers note that Galderma helps clear breakouts effectively, though it may cause severe dryness and peeling.

The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2020

What is the difference between Skintific and Galderma?

Galderma is better at clearing and preventing acne and delivers fast results with effective acne-clearing serums, whereas Skintific does better with lightweight, non-greasy textures, calming redness and irritation, and oil control. The products on this page from Galderma may cause severe dryness, peeling, irritation, and discomfort.

The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2020

Which is more affordable, Skintific or Galderma?

This page does not provide pricing information to compare the affordability of Skintific and Galderma.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Skintific or Galderma?

Galderma is better at clearing and preventing acne, while breakouts and purging are listed as review themes for Skintific products on this page.

How do Skintific and Galderma compare in terms of fragrance use across their products?

Both brands are completely fragrance-free on this page, as every single Skintific and Galderma product lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

Which brand performs better for calming redness and irritation according to review themes?

Skintific performs better for calming redness and irritation.

What specific negative side effects do reviewers most commonly mention for Galderma products?

Reviewers most commonly mention severe dryness and peeling, as well as severe irritation and discomfort, as negative side effects of Galderma products.

Research behind their key ingredients

Behind this comparison

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