# Theramid vs FRE

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Theramid and FRE are specialized skincare brands offering targeted products and nourishing formulas. The Spanish brand founded in 2022 is known for advanced moisturizers and targeted [serums](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/serum) relying on meticulously engineered formulas, while the other is widely loved for its targeted product types and gentle compositions. The first suits balanced, dry, combination, oily, and sensitive skin best, whereas the second suits acne-prone skin best. They differ primarily in their specific standout offerings and the breadth of skin types they accommodate, with both delivering thoughtful compositions with remarkable precision and care.

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

[cosmeticsbusiness.com](https://cosmeticsbusiness.com/cosnova-acquires-niche-beauty-labs-expand-skin-care)

This page compares some of the most popular Theramid and FRE 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=pg380b892cb7).

### Popular Theramid vs FRE products

#### Theramid

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

#### FRE

- [Argan Oil](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/p/fre/argan-oil/for/dry-sensitive-skin) — High fit

## Questions and answers

### Theramid or FRE: which is better?

Theramid is the better choice on this page because its products on this page have High to Superior Lovi fit levels across most skin types, whereas FRE only offers [Argan Oil](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/argan-oil) with mostly Average or Low fits. Reviewers also note that Theramid provides restorative and soothing moisturizers, though formulation and compatibility issues are often mentioned.

[International Journal of Nanomedicine, 2014](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25143733/)

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

Theramid offers a wider range of fragrance-free products on this page, including [serums](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/serum) and moisturizers, whereas FRE features only Argan Oil. For dry sensitive skin, Theramid's Ceramide Treatment has a Superior Lovi fit level, while FRE's Argan Oil has a High Lovi fit level.

[Scientific Reports, 2022](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35340018/) [International Journal of Nanomedicine, 2014](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25143733/)

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

The provided page facts do not mention the prices of Theramid and FRE products, so it is not possible to determine which brand is more affordable.

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

Theramid is a better choice for breakout-prone skin because the products on this page achieve High fit levels for acne-prone and oily acne-prone skin types, whereas FRE only reaches an Average fit for those skin types.

### When were Theramid and FRE founded and who owns them?

Theramid was founded in 2022 in Spain and is owned by Cosnova Group since 2026. FRE was founded in 2016 and is independently owned.

### Do any products from Theramid or FRE contain fragrance?

Every product on this page from both Theramid and FRE lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

### What do reviewers commonly say about Theramid's moisturizers?

Reviewers commonly describe Theramid's moisturizers as restorative and soothing, though formulation and compatibility issues are also often mentioned.

## 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
- [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
- [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
- [Design, characterization, and clinical evaluation of argan oil nanostructured lipid carriers to improve skin hydration](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25143733/) Argania spinosa kernel oil argan kernel oil · International Journal of Nanomedicine, 2014
- [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
- [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
- [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
- [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

- Spanish skincare: [Theramid](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/brands/theramid)
- Skincare: [FRE](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/brands/fre)

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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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