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Dermalogica vs Aēsop

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Dermalogica and Aēsop are distinguished skincare brands that offer thoughtfully formulated moisturizers, cleansers, and serums. The American brand relies on powerful ingredients like hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and salicylic acid to suit oily and acne-prone skin best, while the botanical-driven counterpart utilizes scientifically validated ingredients to suit balanced, combination, and sensitive skin. For specific concerns, the former provides standout options such as the Daily Microfoliant and the Precleanse, whereas the latter features the B Triple C Facial Balancing Gel and the Parsley Seed Anti-Oxidant Intense Serum. Ultimately, both brands differ as the former focuses on managing excess oil and breakouts with targeted formulations, while the latter works harmoniously to support overall skin health and resilience.

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 Aēsop products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.

Popular Dermalogica vs Aēsop products

People Say

DermalogicaAēsop
  • Hydration and Moisture Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “Saved my dry skin — Dermalogica Super Rich Repair”
    • “blends seamlessly — Dermalogica Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF 50”
    • “woke up with baby-soft skin — Aēsop Damascan Rose Facial Treatment”
    • “Savior of my winter-fueled dry skin. — Aēsop B Triple C Facial Balancing Gel”
  • Other Product Benefits Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “eyelids look firmer and lifted — Dermalogica Phyto Nature Lifting Eye Cream”
    • “SPF 50 works — Dermalogica Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF 50”
    • “smells divine — Aēsop Damascan Rose Facial Treatment”
    • “saved my skin — Aēsop Damascan Rose Facial Treatment”
  • Skin Texture and Smoothing Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “skin feels smooth as silk — Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant”
    • “fine lines have visibly softened — Dermalogica Phyto Nature Lifting Eye Cream”
    • “Intensely hydrating yet mattifying effect. — Aēsop B Triple C Facial Balancing Gel”
    • “absorbs well into the skin — Aēsop Damascan Rose Facial Treatment”
  • Skin Cleansing and Exfoliation Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “gentle enough for daily use — Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant”
    • “Removes stubborn mascara — Dermalogica Precleanse”
    • “doesn't strip skin — Dermalogica Special Cleansing Gel”
    • “Leaves my face feeling soft after cleansing. — Aēsop Parsley Seed Facial Cleanser”
  • Soothing and Calming Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “helps calm and nourish my skin — Dermalogica Stabilizing Repair Cream”
    • “The redness is better — Dermalogica Stabilizing Repair Cream”
    • “Reduces inflammation overnight. — Aēsop B Triple C Facial Balancing Gel”
    • “my small blemishes noticeably diminished — Aēsop Parsley Seed Anti-Oxidant Intense Serum”
  • Complexion Brightening and Radiance Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “immediately brighter looking — Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant”
    • “skin looks amazing — Dermalogica Multivitamin Power Recovery Masque”
    • “Skin appears to be brighter, more radiant. — Aēsop B Triple C Facial Balancing Gel”
  • High Price Point Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “hefty price tag — Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant”
    • “Expensive for cleanser — Dermalogica Precleanse”
    • “quantity is too small — Aēsop Damascan Rose Facial Treatment”
    • “The price is quite steep. — Aēsop B Triple C Facial Balancing Gel”
  • Texture and Application Difficulties Not notedMostly Mentioned
    • “Thick, almost honey-like, and needs a moment to melt in. — Aēsop B Triple C Facial Balancing Gel”
  • Scent Dislikes and Strong Fragrances Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “smells like puke — Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant”
    • “smells like medicine — Dermalogica Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF 50”
    • “smells like carrots — Aēsop Damascan Rose Facial Treatment”
    • “Nasty smell... would not buy again. — Aēsop Parsley Seed Facial Cleanser”
  • Packaging and Pump Issues Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “Leaky pump — Dermalogica Precleanse”
    • “pump dispenses too much — Dermalogica Special Cleansing Gel”
    • “powder drops too quickly — Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant”
    • “The downside is the pump. — Aēsop Parsley Seed Facial Cleanser”
  • Breakouts and Skin Reactions Sometimes NotedRarely Noted
    • “caused breakouts — Aēsop Damascan Rose Facial Treatment”
    • “caused severe peeling — Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant”

Questions and answers

Dermalogica or Aēsop: which is better?

Dermalogica is better for skin cleansing and exfoliation among the products on this page, while both brands perform equally well for hydration, soothing, and brightening. Reviewers note that Aēsop is less likely to cause breakouts or skin reactions compared to Dermalogica.

What is the difference between Dermalogica and Aēsop?

Dermalogica is founded in the United States and owned by Unilever, whereas Aēsop is owned by L'Oréal Groupe. The products on this page for Dermalogica fit oily acne-prone skin, oily skin, and acne-prone skin best, while Aēsop does not have specific brand-focused routine fit categories listed on this page. Furthermore, Dermalogica does better in skin cleansing and exfoliation, while Aēsop does better in avoiding breakouts and skin reactions.

Dermalogica or Aēsop: which cleanser is better?

Dermalogica does better for skin cleansing and exfoliation. The products on this page help provide gentle, non-stripping cleansers that are well-suited for various skin types.

Which is more affordable, Dermalogica or Aēsop?

Both Dermalogica and Aēsop have a high price point, so neither brand is more affordable.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Dermalogica or Aēsop?

Aesop causes fewer breakouts than Dermalogica. Review themes show Aesop performs better for avoiding breakouts and skin reactions.

Dermalogica or Aēsop: which brand has more product options listed for dry skin?

Dermalogica has more product options listed for dry skin, as the products on this page include numerous choices rated High or Superior for dry skin like Intensive Moisture Balance and Circular Hydration Serum, whereas Aēsop lists only a few products on this page.

Which brand is owned by Unilever and which is owned by L'Oréal Groupe?

Dermalogica is owned by Unilever and Aēsop is owned by L'Oréal Groupe. Dermalogica was founded in the United States in 1986 and Unilever acquired it in 2015, while Aēsop was founded in 1987 and became part of L'Oréal Groupe in 2023.

Dermalogica or Aēsop: which brand receives fewer complaints about breakouts and skin reactions according to reviewers?

Dermalogica receives fewer complaints about breakouts and skin reactions than Aēsop, as Aēsop performs less well regarding breakouts and skin reactions.

Dermalogica or Aēsop: which moisturizer is better?

Dermalogica features moisturizers like Stabilizing Repair Cream that achieve a Superior fit for dry skin, whereas Aēsop offers balancing options like B Triple C Facial Balancing Gel with an Average fit. Both brands provide deep hydration, but Dermalogica tends to do better for specific sensitivities and barrier repair.

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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