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Dermalogica vs MAËLYS

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

Dermalogica and MAËLYS are prominent skincare brands offering targeted serums and advanced formulas. The American skincare brand founded in 1986 and owned by Unilever since 2015 is known for its nourishing moisturizers, gentle cleansers, and purifying masks formulated with hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and salicylic acid, whereas the second brand is loved for its specialized solutions delivering thoughtful care. The former suits oily skin and combination skin best to balance excess oil and moisture, while the latter suits all skin types best. They differ because Dermalogica relies on powerful ingredients for specific concerns like acne-prone skin, dark spots, and mature skin, while MAËLYS provides options such as the TOO-FINE and the RE-LURE Tight & Tone Body Serum.

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

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

Popular Dermalogica vs MAËLYS products

Dermalogica vs MAËLYS serums and treatments

Questions and answers

Dermalogica or MAËLYS: which is better?

Dermalogica offers a much wider range of products that achieve high fit levels across various skin types, whereas MAËLYS products generally show lower fit levels on this page. Reviewers frequently highlight Dermalogica for its intense hydration, soothing moisturizers, and gentle cleansers, though it comes with a high price point.

What is the difference between Dermalogica and MAËLYS?

Dermalogica offers a wide range of products with High to Superior Lovi fit levels across multiple skin types, whereas MAËLYS has mostly Low or Average fit levels on this page. Reviewers note that Dermalogica provides intense hydration and soothing moisturizers, while the products on this page list no fragrance.

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Which is more affordable, Dermalogica or MAËLYS?

Reviewers note that Dermalogica has a high price point. The provided page facts do not mention the price of MAËLYS.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Dermalogica or MAËLYS?

Dermalogica causes fewer breakouts, as the products on this page have fit levels ranging from Superior to High for acne-prone skin, while MAËLYS products have Low fit levels for acne-prone skin. Reviewers note that Dermalogica products may occasionally cause breakouts or reactions.

Which brand has been around longer, Dermalogica or MAËLYS?

Dermalogica has been around longer, having been founded in 1986 in the United States, whereas MAËLYS was founded in 2017.

How does the fragrance content compare between Dermalogica and MAËLYS products on this page?

Every Dermalogica product on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients, whereas MAËLYS includes fragrance in one of its two products.

Which brand offers a dedicated skincare routine for dry skin?

Dermalogica offers a dedicated skincare routine specifically for dry skin, featuring products like Special Cleansing Gel, Stabilizing Repair Cream, and Invisible Physical Defense SPF30. MAËLYS does not offer a brand-focused routine for dry skin.

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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