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Dermalogica vs Galderma

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Dermalogica and Galderma are skincare brands founded in the 1980s that offer specialized formulations for diverse complexion needs. The American brand delivers targeted serums, nourishing moisturizers, gentle cleansers, and purifying masks formulated with hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and salicylic acid, while the Swiss brand provides targeted serums. Both brands suit oily acne-prone skin and oily skin best, yet they differ in their product ranges and standalone treatments.

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

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Galderma is a Swiss skincare brand founded in 1981 and owned by Galderma Group AG.

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

Popular Dermalogica vs Galderma products

People Say

DermalogicaGalderma
  • Acne and Breakout Prevention Sometimes NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “cleared up my skin — Galderma Benzac AC Mild Strength 2.5% Acne Gel”
    • “cystic acne gone — Galderma Epiduo Gel”
    • “stops new pimples — Galderma Epiduo Gel”
    • “Brings out all the gunk — Dermalogica Blackhead Clearing Fizz Mask”
  • Hydration and Moisture Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “Saved my dry skin — Dermalogica Super Rich Repair”
    • “blends seamlessly — Dermalogica Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF 50”
    • “Absorbs quickly... not greasy — Dermalogica Skin Smoothing Cream”
  • Skin Texture and Smoothing Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “gentle enough for daily use — Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant”
    • “skin feels smooth as silk — Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant”
    • “skin feels smooth — Galderma Epiduo Gel”
    • “angry redness tones down — Galderma Benzac AC 5”
  • Dryness, Peeling and Burning Rarely NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “A bit drying — Dermalogica Blackhead Clearing Fizz Mask”
    • “burns immediately — Dermalogica Multivitamin Power Recovery Masque”
    • “face on fire — Galderma Epiduo Gel”
  • Acne and Skin Reactions Sometimes NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “Cystic acne flare-ups — Dermalogica Precleanse”
    • “Caused cystic acne — Dermalogica Super Rich Repair”
    • “gave me acne — Dermalogica Special Cleansing Gel”
    • “got worse first — Galderma Epiduo Gel”
  • High Price Point Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “hefty price tag — Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant”
  • Fabric Bleaching Not notedMostly Mentioned
    • “bleached my towel — Galderma Benzac AC 5”

Dermalogica vs Galderma routines for dry skin

Buy Galderma routine · A$217.98 · 89% fitBuy Dermalogica routine · A$1,045.67 · 83% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Dermalogica vs Galderma routines for oily skin

Buy Galderma routine · A$435.35 · 95% fitBuy Dermalogica routine · A$1,135.66 · 89% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Dermalogica vs Galderma routines for combination skin

Buy Galderma routine · A$378.83 · 92% fitBuy Dermalogica routine · A$1,096.95 · 87% fitSee multi-brand routine · 95% fit

Questions and answers

Dermalogica or Galderma: which is better?

Both brands are great, but Galderma is better for acne-clearing serums while Dermalogica is better for hydration and moisture. Lovi fit levels for routine use on dry skin are High for both brands.

What is the difference between Dermalogica and Galderma?

Dermalogica provides a wide range of everyday skincare products focused on hydration and soothing moisture, whereas Galderma specializes in acne-clearing serums with a superior fit for oily and acne-prone skin.

Dermalogica or Galderma for dry skin?

Both Dermalogica and Galderma reach a High routine fit for dry skin. Reviewers note that Dermalogica delivers intense hydration, while Galderma may cause severe dryness and peeling.

Which is more affordable, Dermalogica or Galderma?

Galderma is more affordable than Dermalogica, as Dermalogica reviewers note a high price point while Galderma does not share this drawback.

Which brand has better hydration and moisture according to reviewers?

Dermalogica is better for hydration and moisture according to reviewers.

Dermalogica or Galderma for oily skin?

Galderma is a better fit for oily skin, earning a Superior routine fit compared to Dermalogica's High fit on this page.

Dermalogica or Galderma for sensitive skin?

Dermalogica is the better fit for sensitive skin, achieving a High routine fit compared to Galderma's Caution rating for sensitive skin on the products on this page. Reviewers note that Dermalogica offers gentle, non-stripping cleansers and soothing moisturizers, whereas Galderma is more likely to cause severe irritation and discomfort.

Dermalogica or Galderma for acne-prone skin?

Galderma fits acne-prone skin best with a Superior routine level, while Dermalogica reaches a High routine level. Reviewers note Galderma for effective acne-clearing serums.

Dermalogica or Galderma for skin with dark spots?

Both Dermalogica and Galderma fit skin with dark spots well, but Dermalogica is a better choice to avoid dryness and peeling while targeting pigmentation. Reviewers note that Galderma can cause severe dryness and peeling, whereas Dermalogica offers soothing moisturizers and brightening serums.

Dermalogica or Galderma for mature skin?

For mature skin, Dermalogica has a High routine fit and Galderma has a Superior routine fit. Reviewers note that Galderma delivers effective acne-clearing serums while Dermalogica focuses on hydration and anti-aging products.

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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