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Dermalogica vs DHC

Rated by Lovi · Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes · How the Fit score works

Dermalogica and DHC are renowned skincare brands offering targeted daily care for diverse complexions. The American line relies on active ingredients like hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and salicylic acid in its serums, moisturizers, cleansers, and masks to suit oily and combination skin best. Conversely, the Japanese line is beloved for its effective makeup removers and nourishing formulas that suit dry, normal, combination, and oily skin. While the former focuses on clinical formulations for specific concerns, both brands provide reliable options to achieve a balanced complexion.

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

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DHC is a Japanese skincare brand founded in 1980 and owned by ORIX Corporation since 2023.

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

Popular Dermalogica vs DHC products

Questions and answers

Dermalogica or DHC: which is better?

Dermalogica is the better choice for a wider range of skincare needs, offering an extensive selection of products on this page tailored to oily, combination, and acne-prone skin types. Reviewers frequently note that the brand provides intense hydration and soothing moisturizers, whereas DHC features only a limited selection focused primarily on cleansing oils.

What is the difference between Dermalogica and DHC?

Dermalogica offers a wide range of targeted skincare products that fit oily, combination, and oily acne-prone skin best, whereas DHC features a much smaller selection focused on cleansing oils. Reviewers note that Dermalogica provides intense hydration and soothing moisturizers, though it comes with a high price point.

Which is more affordable, Dermalogica or DHC?

Reviewers note that Dermalogica products have a high price point. The page facts do not mention the price of DHC products.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Dermalogica or DHC?

Comparing the products on this page, Dermalogica offers several options with high or superior fit levels for acne-prone skin, while DHC includes items with average to high fits. Reviewers note that Dermalogica products sometimes cause breakouts, whereas the page contains no user feedback regarding breakouts for DHC.

How do the founding years and current parent companies of Dermalogica and DHC compare?

Dermalogica was founded in 1986 in the United States and has been owned by Unilever since 2015, whereas DHC was founded in 1980 in Japan and has been owned by ORIX Corporation since 2023.

Which brand offers more products for dry skin with a Superior Lovi fit level?

Dermalogica offers more products for dry skin with a Superior Lovi fit level, including the Circular Hydration Serum and Stabilizing Repair Cream. DHC does not have any products that reach a Superior fit level for dry skin.

Do any products from either Dermalogica or DHC contain fragrance in their ingredients?

Every product on this page for both Dermalogica and DHC lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

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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