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Dermalogica vs Skintific

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Dermalogica and Skintific are popular skincare options that offer distinct formulations for various complexions. The American brand Dermalogica provides targeted serums, nourishing moisturizers, gentle cleansers, and purifying masks featuring hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and salicylic acid, while Skintific is known for its thoughtfully formulated moisturizers, serums, and sunscreens. Both brands suit oily acne-prone skin and oily skin best, yet they differ in their specific product lineups and ingredient approaches to managing excess oil, breakouts, and barrier health.

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

Popular Dermalogica vs Skintific products

People Say

DermalogicaSkintific
  • Lightweight and Fast Absorption Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “blends seamlessly — Dermalogica Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF 50”
    • “Absorbs quickly... not greasy — Dermalogica Skin Smoothing Cream”
    • “absorbs instantly — Skintific 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel”
    • “super light and leaves a radiant glow — Skintific All Day Light Sunscreen Mist”
  • Soothing and Calming Sometimes NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “calm my acne instantly — Skintific MUGWORT”
    • “redness berkurang — Skintific 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel”
    • “healed my skin barrier — Skintific 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel”
    • “helps calm and nourish my skin — Dermalogica Stabilizing Repair Cream”
  • Deep Hydration and Moisture Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “Saved my dry skin — Dermalogica Super Rich Repair”
    • “super hydrating — Dermalogica Multivitamin Power Recovery Masque”
    • “skin feels hydrated — Dermalogica Intensive Moisture Balance”
  • Effective for Oily and Congested Skin Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “controls shine for 8 hours — Skintific MATE FIT”
    • “oil control is good — Skintific 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel”
    • “Brings out all the gunk — Dermalogica Blackhead Clearing Fizz Mask”
  • Sun Protection and Makeup Compatibility Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “invisible, no white cast — Skintific All Day Light Sunscreen Mist”
    • “maintain your makeup without any mess — Skintific All Day Light Sunscreen Mist”
    • “no white cast — Skintific MATE FIT”
    • “SPF 50 works — Dermalogica Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF 50”
  • Gentle Exfoliation and Texture Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “Kulit terasa lebih halus — Skintific AHA BHA PHA LHA Peeling Solution”
    • “gentle enough for daily use — Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant”
  • High Price Point Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “hefty price tag — Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant”
  • Unpleasant Scent and Fragrance Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “smells like puke — Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant”
    • “smells like medicine — Dermalogica Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF 50”
    • “scent is actually quite strong — Skintific All Day Light Sunscreen Mist”
    • “Bau jamu/rempah — Skintific AHA BHA PHA LHA Peeling Solution”
  • Pores, Blackheads and Tingle Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “A bit drying — Dermalogica Blackhead Clearing Fizz Mask”
    • “burns immediately — Dermalogica Multivitamin Power Recovery Masque”
    • “Prickle sensation — Dermalogica Blackhead Clearing Fizz Mask”
    • “Panas banget di kulit — Skintific AHA BHA PHA LHA Peeling Solution”
  • Skin Irritation and Breakouts Sometimes NotedRarely Noted
    • “broke me out so bad — Skintific 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel”
    • “caused tiny bumps — Skintific MUGWORT”
    • “caused severe peeling — Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant”

Dermalogica vs Skintific routines for dry skin

Buy Skintific routine · A$206.20 · 87% fitBuy Dermalogica routine · A$1,045.67 · 83% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Dermalogica vs Skintific routines for oily skin

Buy Skintific routine · A$426.67 · 91% fitBuy Dermalogica routine · A$1,135.66 · 89% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Dermalogica vs Skintific routines for combination skin

Buy Skintific routine · A$370.15 · 89% fitBuy Dermalogica routine · A$1,096.95 · 87% fitSee multi-brand routine · 95% fit

Questions and answers

Dermalogica or Skintific: which is better?

Both brands are a strong choice, but Skintific is a superior fit for oily skin while Dermalogica is a superior fit for oily acne-prone skin. Both brands offer high routine fit levels across most other skin types.

What is the difference between Dermalogica and Skintific?

Dermalogica is an established US brand owned by Unilever, whereas Skintific is newer and owned by Guangzhou Feimei Network Technology Co., Ltd. Reviewers note that Dermalogica delivers deeper hydration and moisture, while Skintific is better for soothing, calming, and effective care on oily and congested skin.

Dermalogica or Skintific for dry skin?

Both Dermalogica and Skintific provide a high routine fit for dry skin. Topical hyaluronic acid, found in the products on this page, helps improve skin quality and signs of skin aging.

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Dermalogica or Skintific: which moisturizer is better?

Skintific is a better choice for moisturizers, particularly for oily skin where its 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel provides a superior routine fit compared to Dermalogica's Super Rich Repair, which can cause caution in oily skin. Skintific also performs better in soothing and calming, while Dermalogica tends to have a high price point.

Which is more affordable, Dermalogica or Skintific?

Reviewers note a high price point for both Dermalogica and Skintific, with Skintific also flagged specifically for its high price point in comparative reviews.

Dermalogica or Skintific: which brand offers better soothing and calming benefits according to reviewer themes?

Skintific offers better soothing and calming benefits between the two brands according to reviewer themes.

When comparing the two brands, which one has products that contain fragrance according to the ingredients listed?

Both brands are equal regarding fragrance, as every product on this page for Dermalogica and Skintific lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

Dermalogica or Skintific: which brand is owned by Unilever?

Dermalogica is owned by Unilever, having been acquired by the company in 2015.

Dermalogica or Skintific for oily skin?

Skintific is a better choice for oily skin, as Lovi rates its routine as Superior compared to High for Dermalogica. Both brands offer fragrance-free products on the products on this page.

Dermalogica or Skintific: which sunscreen is better?

Skintific does better for sun protection and makeup compatibility on this page. Both brands offer sunscreens with a high Lovi fit level for dry skin, sensitive skin, and oily skin, but Skintific stands out as the preferred choice in this category.

Dermalogica or Skintific for sensitive skin?

Both Dermalogica and Skintific achieve a High routine fit for sensitive skin. However, reviewers note that Skintific does better for soothing and calming, while Dermalogica is associated with occasional skin irritation and breakouts.

Dermalogica or Skintific for acne-prone skin?

Both Dermalogica and Skintific are a High fit for acne-prone skin on Lovi. Dermalogica features an extensive range of products tailored for this skin type, while Skintific offers effective solutions for oily and congested 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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