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Dermalogica vs A+

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Dermalogica and A+ are skincare brands founded in 1986 and 1990, respectively. Dermalogica is known for its targeted serums, nourishing moisturizers, gentle cleansers, and purifying masks formulated with hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and salicylic acid, while the Indian brand is widely beloved for its gentle moisturizers and thoughtfully calibrated formulas. The American line suits oily acne-prone skin and oily skin best, whereas the other suits sensitive skin best because of a mild composition. Ultimately, the Unilever-owned brand relies on powerful ingredients to deliver visible results, while A+ reliably supports daily moisture balance.

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

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A+ is an Indian skincare brand founded in 1990.

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

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Dermalogica vs A+ moisturizers

Questions and answers

Dermalogica or A+: which is better?

Dermalogica is better suited for most shoppers, as the products on this page offer a wide variety of high-performing cleansers, exfoliants, and moisturizers for multiple skin types. A+ has only a single moisturizer listed with average or low fit levels.

What is the difference between Dermalogica and A+?

Dermalogica offers a wide range of products with fit levels varying from Superior to Caution depending on the skin type, whereas A+ features only one moisturizer on the page with Average to Low fit levels across various skin types.

Dermalogica or A+: which moisturizer is better?

Dermalogica offers a much wider range of moisturizers with higher Lovi fit levels across various skin types compared to A+. For example, Dermalogica's Stabilizing Repair Cream has a Superior fit for dry and sensitive skin, whereas A+'s 345 Relief Cream generally achieves an Average fit.

Which is more affordable, Dermalogica or A+?

The provided page facts do not contain pricing information for either Dermalogica or A+, so neither brand can be confirmed as more affordable.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Dermalogica or A+?

Dermalogica features products on this page with varying fit levels for acne-prone skin, ranging from Superior to Low, while A+ offers the 345 Relief Cream which has an Average fit for acne-prone skin. Because both brands do not contain added fragrance in the products on this page, skin irritation is minimized, but individual reactions can still vary.

When was Dermalogica founded compared to A+, and who owns each company?

Dermalogica was founded in 1986 in the United States and has been owned by Unilever since 2015, while A+ was founded in 1990 in India and is independently owned.

Do any products from Dermalogica or A+ contain fragrance in their ingredients?

Every product on this page from both Dermalogica and A+ lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

How many products are listed for Dermalogica versus A+ on this comparison page?

Dermalogica features 34 products on this comparison page, while A+ lists only 1 product.

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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