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Dermalogica vs Elemis

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Dermalogica and Elemis are established transatlantic skincare houses founded in the late nineteen-eighties. The American line relies on targeted serums, nourishing moisturizers, gentle cleansers, and purifying masks featuring hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and salicylic acid to best suit oily and acne-prone skin. Meanwhile, the British label offers curated formulations of nourishing serums, rich moisturizers, gentle cleansers, and refining toners woven with glycerin and shea butter to best suit dry and mature skin. While both share hydrating glycerin, they differ in their primary active ingredients and the specific skin types they address.

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

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Elemis is a British skincare brand founded in 1989 and owned by L'Occitane Group since 2019.

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

Popular Dermalogica vs Elemis products

People Say

DermalogicaElemis
  • Deep Hydration and Moisture Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “Saved my dry skin — Dermalogica Super Rich Repair”
    • “blends seamlessly — Dermalogica Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF 50”
    • “Absorbs almost immediately, and my skin feels well hydrated all day. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream”
    • “whipped silk feel — Elemis Superfood Midnight Facial”
  • Gentle Exfoliation and Texture Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “gentle enough for daily use — Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant”
    • “skin feels smooth as silk — Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant”
    • “baby soft — Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Pads”
    • “skin feels baby soft — Elemis Papaya Enzyme Peel”
  • Effective Cleansing and Makeup Removal Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Removes stubborn mascara — Dermalogica Precleanse”
    • “doesn't strip skin — Dermalogica Special Cleansing Gel”
    • “melts waterproof mascara — Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm”
    • “no stinging or redness — Elemis Papaya Enzyme Peel”
  • Anti-Aging and Firming Benefits Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “eyelids look firmer and lifted — Dermalogica Phyto Nature Lifting Eye Cream”
    • “fine lines have visibly softened — Dermalogica Phyto Nature Lifting Eye Cream”
    • “My neck doesn't sag... plumps my skin to look more youthful. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Night Cream”
    • “less lines and ripples — Elemis Pro-Collagen Advanced Eye Treatment”
  • Pleasant Spa Scent Not notedOften Mentioned
    • “smells like a spa — Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm”
    • “smells like a holiday — Elemis Papaya Enzyme Peel”
    • “smells like a tropical cocktail — Elemis Superfood Midnight Facial”
  • High Price Point Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “hefty price tag — Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant”
    • “Expensive for cleanser — Dermalogica Precleanse”
    • “Complete waste of money for me. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream”
    • “very expensive — Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm”
  • Skin Irritation and Reactions Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “Stings eyes — Dermalogica Precleanse”
    • “Too thick for day — Dermalogica Super Rich Repair”
    • “blurry vision — Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm”
    • “didn't see a difference — Elemis Papaya Enzyme Peel”
  • Unpleasant or Strong Scent Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “smells like puke — Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant”
    • “smells like medicine — Dermalogica Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF 50”
    • “The smell is very strong... could not handle for long. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream”
    • “smell is too strong — Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm”

Dermalogica vs Elemis routines for dry skin

Buy Elemis routine · A$549.28 · 91% fitBuy Dermalogica routine · A$1,045.67 · 83% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Dermalogica vs Elemis routines for oily skin

Buy Dermalogica routine · A$1,135.66 · 89% fitBuy Elemis routine · A$653.08 · 80% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Dermalogica vs Elemis routines for combination skin

Buy Dermalogica routine · A$1,096.95 · 87% fitBuy Elemis routine · A$720.04 · 82% fitSee multi-brand routine · 95% fit

Questions and answers

Dermalogica or Elemis: which is better?

Both brands are great choices, but they suit different needs since Dermalogica fits oily and acne-prone skin best, while Elemis excels for dry and mature skin. Every Dermalogica product on this page lists no fragrance, whereas most Elemis products contain fragrance.

What is the difference between Dermalogica and Elemis?

Dermalogica and Elemis both offer high routine fits across most skin types, but Dermalogica features a Superior fit for oily acne-prone skin, while Elemis has a Superior fit for dry and mature skin. Every product on the Dermalogica page lists no fragrance, whereas most Elemis products on the page include fragrance.

Dermalogica or Elemis for dry skin?

Elemis is a better fit for dry skin, where Lovi rates its routine as Superior compared to Dermalogica's High fit. Elemis also features specialized dry skin products like the Pro-Collagen Marine Cream, while Dermalogica offers High fit options like Intensive Moisture Balance.

Dermalogica or Elemis: which cleanser is better?

Both Dermalogica and Elemis offer cleansers with high routine fit levels across various skin types, but Dermalogica features no fragrance across its products on this page while Elemis includes fragrance in several of its cleansers. Elemis does better for a pleasant spa scent, and both brands tie for effective cleansing and makeup removal.

Which is more affordable, Dermalogica or Elemis?

Both Dermalogica and Elemis feature a high price point as a commonly noted drawback by reviewers on the products on this page, meaning neither brand is clearly more affordable than the other.

Which brand has more products without fragrance?

Dermalogica has more products without fragrance, as every product on its page lists no fragrance in its ingredients, whereas only 4 of the 22 products on the Elemis page are fragrance-free.

Dermalogica or Elemis for oily skin?

Dermalogica and Elemis are both a High fit for oily skin. Every product on the Dermalogica page lists no fragrance, while many Elemis products contain fragrance.

Dermalogica or Elemis: which moisturizer is better?

When it comes to moisturizers, Elemis has a superior routine fit for dry and mature skin, while Dermalogica is a strong fit for these and other skin types with fragrance-free options. Elemis moisturizers often provide a luxurious texture and radiant glow, whereas Dermalogica focuses on non-greasy, soothing hydration.

Dermalogica or Elemis for sensitive skin?

Both Dermalogica and Elemis fit sensitive skin at a High level. Every Dermalogica product on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients, whereas most Elemis products contain fragrance.

Dermalogica or Elemis for acne-prone skin?

Both Dermalogica and Elemis have a High routine fit for acne-prone skin. Dermalogica features products like Daily Microfoliant with a Superior fit for oily acne-prone skin.

Dermalogica or Elemis for mature skin?

Both Dermalogica and Elemis fit mature skin well, but Elemis achieves a Superior routine fit compared to Dermalogica's High fit level. Furthermore, every Dermalogica product on this page lists no fragrance, whereas most Elemis products on this page contain fragrance.

Dermalogica or Elemis for dry sensitive skin?

For dry sensitive skin, Elemis is a Superior fit while Dermalogica is a High fit. Elemis features hydrating moisturizers like the Pro-Collagen Night Cream, which has a Superior fit level for this skin type.

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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