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Dermalogica vs Allies of Skin

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Dermalogica and Allies of Skin are skincare brands offering targeted serums, nourishing moisturizers, gentle cleansers, purifying masks, and eye products. The American brand, founded in 1986 and owned by Unilever since 2015, relies on hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and salicylic acid, while Allies of Skin uses ingredients like niacinamide. Dermalogica suits oily skin and combination skin best, whereas the other brand suits dry skin and acne-prone skin best. They differ in their formulations and primary active ingredients, providing distinct options for balancing moisture, reducing acne, and addressing aging.

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

Popular Dermalogica vs Allies of Skin products

People Say

DermalogicaAllies of Skin
  • Hydration and Moisture Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “Saved my dry skin — Dermalogica Super Rich Repair”
    • “super hydrating — Dermalogica Multivitamin Power Recovery Masque”
    • “nourished and hydrated — Allies of Skin Peptides & Omegas Firming Eye Cream”
    • “more like a spray serum — Allies of Skin Molecular Saviour Probiotics Treatment Mist”
  • Soothing and Calming Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Redness is less noticeable — Allies of Skin Copper Tripeptide & Ectoin Advanced Repair Serum”
    • “feels super soothing, doesn't trigger redness — Allies of Skin Tranexamic & Arbutin Advanced Brightening Serum”
    • “reduces appearance of redness — Allies of Skin Molecular Saviour Probiotics Treatment Mist”
    • “helps calm and nourish my skin — Dermalogica Stabilizing Repair Cream”
  • Brightening and Radiance Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “gives skin an instant dewy glow — Allies of Skin Tranexamic & Arbutin Advanced Brightening Serum”
    • “scars visibly lightened after I started using this — Allies of Skin Tranexamic & Arbutin Advanced Brightening Serum”
    • “Gives me a nice youthful glow — Allies of Skin Peptides & Antioxidants Firming Daily Treatment”
    • “immediately brighter looking — Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant”
  • Exfoliation and Texture Improvement Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Woke up looking well-rested — Allies of Skin Retinal & Peptides Repair Night Cream”
    • “Pores appear to be tighter — Allies of Skin Copper Tripeptide & Ectoin Advanced Repair Serum”
    • “imparts a luminous glow — Allies of Skin Molecular Saviour Probiotics Treatment Mist”
    • “gentle enough for daily use — Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant”
  • Anti-Aging and Firming Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “fix the fine lines — Allies of Skin Peptides & Omegas Firming Eye Cream”
    • “creamy and consistent — Allies of Skin Peptides & Omegas Firming Eye Cream”
    • “Tightened the skin in just a few uses — Allies of Skin Peptides & Antioxidants Firming Daily Treatment”
    • “eyelids look firmer and lifted — Dermalogica Phyto Nature Lifting Eye Cream”
  • Non-Greasy Absorption Often MentionedNot noted
    • “blends seamlessly — Dermalogica Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF 50”
    • “Absorbs quickly... not greasy — Dermalogica Skin Smoothing Cream”
    • “feels like nothing — Dermalogica Active Moist”
  • High Price Point Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “hefty price tag — Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant”
    • “Expensive for cleanser — Dermalogica Precleanse”
    • “Pricey — Allies of Skin Copper Tripeptide & Ectoin Advanced Repair Serum”
    • “price definitely hurts — Allies of Skin Tranexamic & Arbutin Advanced Brightening Serum”
  • Skin Irritation and Breakouts Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “caused severe peeling — Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant”
    • “Cystic acne flare-ups — Dermalogica Precleanse”
    • “Slightly irritating... when I first started — Allies of Skin Copper Tripeptide & Ectoin Advanced Repair Serum”
    • “rashes popped up on my neck — Allies of Skin Tranexamic & Arbutin Advanced Brightening Serum”
  • 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”
    • “pump head is fixed — Allies of Skin Peptides & Omegas Firming Eye Cream”
  • Greasy or Heavy Feel Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “Too thick for day — Dermalogica Super Rich Repair”
    • “skin felt tight — Dermalogica Active Moist”
    • “didn't like how sticky face feels — Allies of Skin Molecular Saviour Probiotics Treatment Mist”
    • “Don't feel hydrated — Allies of Skin Peptides & Antioxidants Firming Daily Treatment”
  • Unpleasant Scent and Fragrance Often MentionedRarely Noted
    • “Distinct rancid smell — Allies of Skin Copper Tripeptide & Ectoin Advanced Repair Serum”
    • “gives a weird fermented stench — Allies of Skin Tranexamic & Arbutin Advanced Brightening Serum”
    • “smells like puke — Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant”

Dermalogica vs Allies of Skin routines for dry skin

Buy Allies of Skin routine · $249.67 · 98% fitBuy Dermalogica routine · $424.99 · 87% fitSee multi-brand routine · 99% fit

Dermalogica vs Allies of Skin routines for oily skin

Buy Allies of Skin routine · $482.96 · 94% fitBuy Dermalogica routine · $501.02 · 92% fitSee multi-brand routine · 98% fit

Dermalogica vs Allies of Skin routines for combination skin

Buy Allies of Skin routine · $474.55 · 94% fitBuy Dermalogica routine · $560.50 · 91% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Questions and answers

Dermalogica or Allies of Skin: which is better?

Allies of Skin is better for overall routine fit, achieving a Superior level across most skin types compared to Dermalogica, while Dermalogica is often better for non-greasy absorption.

What is the difference between Dermalogica and Allies of Skin?

Allies of Skin is a superior fit for dry, sensitive, acne-prone, and mature skin types on this page, whereas Dermalogica fits best for oily and combination skin. Reviewers note that Allies of Skin does better for soothing and brightening, while Dermalogica excels in non-greasy absorption.

Dermalogica or Allies of Skin for dry skin?

Allies of Skin fits dry skin better with a Superior routine level compared to Dermalogica, which reaches High. Both brands feature fragrance-free formulations on the products on this page, but Allies of Skin does better for calming and soothing benefits.

Dermalogica or Allies of Skin: which moisturizer is better?

Both brands offer well-rated moisturizers, but Allies of Skin tends to edge ahead with a Superior routine fit for dry and sensitive skin compared to Dermalogica's High fit. Reviewers also note that Allies of Skin delivers effective, gentle moisturizers and calming serums, while Dermalogica is often praised for non-greasy absorption across the products on this page.

Which is more affordable, Dermalogica or Allies of Skin?

Both Dermalogica and Allies of Skin share a high price point as a common drawback mentioned by reviewers, so neither brand stands out as more affordable.

Which brand is better for brightening and radiance, Dermalogica or Allies of Skin?

Allies of Skin is better for brightening and radiance, as the products on this page achieve better review themes for brightening and radiance. Niacinamide may help reduce cutaneous pigmentation.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002

Dermalogica or Allies of Skin for oily skin?

Both Dermalogica and Allies of Skin achieve a Superior Lovi fit for oily skin. The products on this page from both brands offer non-greasy absorption and effective hydration for this skin type.

Dermalogica or Allies of Skin for sensitive skin?

Allies of Skin fits sensitive skin better with a Superior routine level, compared to Dermalogica which has a High fit level.

Dermalogica or Allies of Skin for acne-prone skin?

Allies of Skin is the better choice for acne-prone skin, as Lovi rates its routine as Superior compared to Dermalogica's High fit level.

Dermalogica or Allies of Skin for mature skin?

Allies of Skin fits mature skin at a Superior level, whereas Dermalogica fits it at a High level. Allies of Skin does better for anti-aging and firming, while both brands share a high price point.

Dermalogica or Allies of Skin for skin with dark spots?

Allies of Skin is a Superior fit for skin with dark spots, whereas Dermalogica is a High fit for skin with dark spots. Niacinamide helps reduce cutaneous pigmentation and suppress melanosome transfer.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Antioxidants, 2021

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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