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Dermalogica vs Avène

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Dermalogica and Avène are well-regarded skincare brands that offer gentle cleansers, targeted serums, and nourishing moisturizers formulated with ingredients like glycerin and hyaluronic acid. The American brand suits oily and combination skin best with active formulations like salicylic acid, while the French brand relies on science-backed formulations containing hydrating glycerin to suit oily acne-prone and acne-prone skin. Both brands address specific concerns with standout products for acne-prone skin, skin with dark spots, and mature skin. Ultimately, the brands differ through their distinct ownership histories and unique active ingredients tailored for different skin types.

Dermalogica is an American skincare brand founded in 1986 and owned by Unilever since 2015.

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Avène is a French skincare brand founded in 1990 and owned by Fondation Pierre Fabre.

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

Popular Dermalogica vs Avène products

People Say

DermalogicaAvène
  • Deep hydration and moisturization Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “Saved my dry skin — Dermalogica Super Rich Repair”
    • “blends seamlessly — Dermalogica Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF 50”
    • “Absorbs quickly... not greasy — Dermalogica Skin Smoothing Cream”
    • “Restores moisture barrier — Avène Cold Cream”
  • Gentle on skin and non-stripping Sometimes NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “leaves face clean but not dry — Avène Cleanance”
    • “Perfect cleanser for sensitive skin. — Avène Milk Cleanser”
    • “Squeaky clean but soft — Avène Cleanance Cleansing Gel”
    • “gentle enough for daily use — Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant”
  • Skin soothing and calming Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Calmed my angry red skin overnight — Avène Cicalfate+ Restorative Protective Cream”
    • “Nothing has ever worked to soothe or heal my skin like these before. — Avène Tolerance Control Soothing Skin Recovery Balm”
    • “Love that there is no scent at all! — Avène Tolerance Control Soothing Skin Recovery Balm”
    • “helps calm and nourish my skin — Dermalogica Stabilizing Repair Cream”
  • Improved texture and smoothness Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “skin feels smooth as silk — Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant”
    • “fine lines have visibly softened — Dermalogica Phyto Nature Lifting Eye Cream”
    • “creamy without being greasy — Dermalogica Intensive Moisture Balance”
    • “I've noticed a definite improvement in the fine lines around my eyes — Avène RetrinAL EYES”
  • Acne and oil control Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “Brings out all the gunk — Dermalogica Blackhead Clearing Fizz Mask”
    • “doesn't clog pores — Dermalogica Active Moist”
    • “Keeps me matte for hours — Avène Cleanance Cleansing Gel”
    • “keeps skin matte — Avène Cleanance”
  • High price point and value concerns Mostly MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “Its a bit pricey but so worth it!! — Avène Tolerance Control Soothing Skin Recovery Balm”
    • “a bit pricey — Avène Cleanance”
    • “Tiny tube for the money — Avène Cold Cream”
    • “hefty price tag — Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant”
  • Unpleasant or strong scent Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “smells like puke — Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant”
    • “smells like medicine — Dermalogica Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF 50”
    • “The fragrance is very present. — Avène Milk Cleanser”
    • “smell is too strong — Avène Cleanance”
  • Breakouts and skin reactions Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “caused severe peeling — Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant”
    • “Cystic acne flare-ups — Dermalogica Precleanse”
    • “Woke up with tiny whiteheads all over — Avène Cicalfate+ Restorative Protective Cream”
    • “Caused small bumps/texture — Avène Soothing Radiance Mask”
  • Greasy or heavy residue Sometimes NotedRarely Noted
    • “Leaves a greasy film — Avène Cold Cream”
    • “too shiny — Avène Hydrance+”
    • “Left unpleasant greasy film — Avène Soothing Radiance Mask”
    • “Too thick for day — Dermalogica Super Rich Repair”

Dermalogica vs Avène routines for dry skin

Buy Dermalogica routine · AED 2,091.38 · 85% fitBuy Avène routine · AED 669.42 · 77% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Dermalogica vs Avène routines for oily skin

Buy Dermalogica routine · AED 1,772.79 · 92% fitBuy Avène routine · AED 859.37 · 87% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Dermalogica vs Avène routines for combination skin

Buy Dermalogica routine · AED 1,888.85 · 91% fitBuy Avène routine · AED 1,056.50 · 88% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Questions and answers

Dermalogica or Avène: which is better?

Dermalogica is better for oily and combination skin, where Lovi fit is Superior, whereas Avène achieves High fit for those skin types. Reviewers find that Dermalogica delivers better deep hydration and moisturization, while Avène does better at being gentle on skin and non-stripping and skin soothing and calming.

What is the difference between Dermalogica and Avène?

Dermalogica is an American brand founded in 1986 and owned by Unilever, while Avène is a French brand founded in 1990 and owned by Fondation Pierre Fabre. Dermalogica has superior routine fits for oily and combination skin types on the products on this page, whereas Avène includes several products with fragrance.

Dermalogica or Avène for dry skin?

Both Dermalogica and Avène are good for dry skin, with Lovi routine fit levels of High for both brands. Reviewers note that Dermalogica delivers more intense hydration, while Avène helps soothe irritation and features gentle cleansers.

Dermalogica or Avène: which cleanser is better?

Both Dermalogica and Avène offer gentle and non-stripping cleansers, but Dermalogica provides a wider range of high-fit options across skin types on this page. Reviewers report that Avène cleansers provide a gentle deep clean, while Dermalogica cleansers help maintain skin hydration.

Which is more affordable, Dermalogica or Avène?

Avène may be more affordable because reviewers note high price points and value concerns more often for Dermalogica.

Dermalogica or Avène: which brand has fragrance-free products?

Dermalogica is the better choice for fragrance-free options because every product on the Dermalogica page lists no fragrance in its ingredients, whereas Avène includes fragrance in nearly half of its products on the page.

Dermalogica or Avène for oily skin?

Dermalogica is the better fit for oily skin because the products on this page achieve a Superior Lovi fit level for this skin type, compared to a High fit level for Avène.

Dermalogica or Avène: which moisturizer is better?

Dermalogica is better for deep hydration and moisturization, whereas Avène is better for soothing skin irritation. For dry skin, both brands offer a high fit level across their moisturizer options.

Dermalogica or Avène for sensitive skin?

Both brands are a strong match for sensitive skin, with Lovi giving Dermalogica a High fit and Avène a High fit. Dermalogica helps provide intense hydration and soothing moisturizers, while Avène is frequently noted for its gentle, non-stripping sunscreens and ability to soothe irritation.

Dermalogica or Avène: which sunscreen is better?

Dermalogica is better for sunscreen options on the products on this page because every sunscreen listed for the brand achieves a High fit level across almost all skin types. Avène also offers sunscreens, but its options show more varied or lower fit levels for several skin types.

Dermalogica or Avène for acne-prone skin?

Both Dermalogica and Avène are good for acne-prone skin, with Dermalogica having a High routine fit and Avène also having a High routine fit. The products on this page for both brands feature effective options like cleansers and treatments to help manage breakouts.

Dermalogica or Avène for mature skin?

Dermalogica and Avène both have a High Lovi fit for mature skin, but Dermalogica does better for deep hydration and moisturization.

Dermalogica or Avène for dry sensitive skin?

Dermalogica is the better fit for dry sensitive skin, offering a High routine fit compared to Avene which has an Average fit.

Research behind their key ingredients

Behind this comparison

Lovi compares products by their fit scores, calculated from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our 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.

  • Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Co-founder, Medical Director

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer

  • Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Co-founder, CEO and CTO

    PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex

  • Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Medical Board

    Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine

  • Aishani Shah, MD

    Aishani Shah, MD

    Medical Board

    Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD

  • Asya Zubkova, MS

    Asya Zubkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member

  • Hanna Kurets, MD

    Hanna Kurets, MD

    Medical Board, Medical Advisor

    Dermatology MD

  • Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Medical Board

    Dermatology and diagnostic consultant

  • Victoria Derkova, MS

    Victoria Derkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist

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