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Dermalogica vs Avène

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Dermalogica and Avène are well-regarded skincare brands that offer gentle cleansers, targeted serums, and nourishing moisturizers formulated with ingredients like glycerin and hyaluronic acid. The American brand suits oily and combination skin best with active formulations like salicylic acid, while the French brand relies on science-backed formulations containing hydrating glycerin to suit oily acne-prone and acne-prone skin. Both brands address specific concerns with standout products for acne-prone skin, skin with dark spots, and mature skin. Ultimately, the brands differ through their distinct ownership histories and unique active ingredients tailored for different skin types.

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

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Avène is a French skincare brand founded in 1990 and owned by Fondation Pierre Fabre.

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

Popular Dermalogica vs Avène products

People Say

DermalogicaAvène
  • Deep hydration and moisturization Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “Saved my dry skin — Dermalogica Super Rich Repair”
    • “blends seamlessly — Dermalogica Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF 50”
    • “Absorbs quickly... not greasy — Dermalogica Skin Smoothing Cream”
    • “Restores moisture barrier — Avène Cold Cream”
  • Gentle on skin and non-stripping Sometimes NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “leaves face clean but not dry — Avène Cleanance”
    • “Perfect cleanser for sensitive skin. — Avène Milk Cleanser”
    • “Squeaky clean but soft — Avène Cleanance Cleansing Gel”
    • “gentle enough for daily use — Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant”
  • Skin soothing and calming Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Calmed my angry red skin overnight — Avène Cicalfate+ Restorative Protective Cream”
    • “Nothing has ever worked to soothe or heal my skin like these before. — Avène Tolerance Control Soothing Skin Recovery Balm”
    • “Love that there is no scent at all! — Avène Tolerance Control Soothing Skin Recovery Balm”
    • “helps calm and nourish my skin — Dermalogica Stabilizing Repair Cream”
  • Improved texture and smoothness Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “skin feels smooth as silk — Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant”
    • “fine lines have visibly softened — Dermalogica Phyto Nature Lifting Eye Cream”
    • “creamy without being greasy — Dermalogica Intensive Moisture Balance”
    • “I've noticed a definite improvement in the fine lines around my eyes — Avène RetrinAL EYES”
  • Acne and oil control Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “Brings out all the gunk — Dermalogica Blackhead Clearing Fizz Mask”
    • “doesn't clog pores — Dermalogica Active Moist”
    • “Keeps me matte for hours — Avène Cleanance Cleansing Gel”
    • “keeps skin matte — Avène Cleanance”
  • High price point and value concerns Mostly MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “Its a bit pricey but so worth it!! — Avène Tolerance Control Soothing Skin Recovery Balm”
    • “a bit pricey — Avène Cleanance”
    • “Tiny tube for the money — Avène Cold Cream”
    • “hefty price tag — Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant”
  • Unpleasant or strong scent Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “smells like puke — Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant”
    • “smells like medicine — Dermalogica Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF 50”
    • “The fragrance is very present. — Avène Milk Cleanser”
    • “smell is too strong — Avène Cleanance”
  • Breakouts and skin reactions Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “caused severe peeling — Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant”
    • “Cystic acne flare-ups — Dermalogica Precleanse”
    • “Woke up with tiny whiteheads all over — Avène Cicalfate+ Restorative Protective Cream”
    • “Caused small bumps/texture — Avène Soothing Radiance Mask”
  • Greasy or heavy residue Sometimes NotedRarely Noted
    • “Leaves a greasy film — Avène Cold Cream”
    • “too shiny — Avène Hydrance+”
    • “Left unpleasant greasy film — Avène Soothing Radiance Mask”
    • “Too thick for day — Dermalogica Super Rich Repair”

Dermalogica vs Avène routines for dry skin

Buy Dermalogica routine · $424.99 · 87% fitBuy Avène routine · $207.69 · 76% fitSee multi-brand routine · 99% fit

Dermalogica vs Avène routines for oily skin

Buy Dermalogica routine · $501.02 · 92% fitBuy Avène routine · $377.02 · 85% fitSee multi-brand routine · 98% fit

Dermalogica vs Avène routines for combination skin

Buy Dermalogica routine · $560.50 · 91% fitBuy Avène routine · $358.50 · 88% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Questions and answers

Dermalogica or Avène: which is better?

Dermalogica is better for deep hydration and routine fit on oily and combination skin, where Lovi fit levels are Superior compared to Avène's High level. Avène does better at being gentle on skin and soothing irritation. Both brands have equal routine fit levels for dry, sensitive, acne-prone, mature, dark spot, and oily acne-prone skin.

What is the difference between Dermalogica and Avène?

Dermalogica is an American brand that provides a superior routine fit for oily and combination skin, whereas Avène is a French brand that provides a High routine fit for those skin types. Reviewers note that Dermalogica does better for deep hydration and texture, while Avène does better for being gentle and soothing the skin.

Dermalogica or Avène for dry skin?

Both Dermalogica and Avène achieve a High routine fit for dry skin. However, Dermalogica may provide better deep hydration and moisturization through products like Circular Hydration Serum.

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Dermalogica or Avène: which cleanser is better?

Dermalogica provides better-reviewed cleansers on this page, with reviewers frequently noting them as gentle and non-stripping without the strong fragrance concerns sometimes associated with Avène cleansers.

Which is more affordable, Dermalogica or Avène?

Avène is generally more affordable than Dermalogica, as reviewers on this page frequently note a high price point for Dermalogica products.

Dermalogica or Avène: which brand has more fragrance-free products?

Dermalogica has more fragrance-free products than Avè, as every product listed for Dermalogica on this page contains no fragrance, while nearly half of Avè's products do contain fragrance.

Which brand performs better for dry sensitive skin based on routine fit?

Dermalogica performs better for dry sensitive skin, as Lovi rates its routine fit as High compared to an Average fit for Avène.

Dermalogica or Avène: which brand provides better deep hydration and moisturization according to reviewers?

Dermalogica provides better deep hydration and moisturization according to reviewers. The products on this page feature key ingredients like hyaluronic acid and glycerin, which help deliver intense hydration.

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Dermalogica or Avène for oily skin?

Dermalogica is the better fit for oily skin, offering a Superior routine fit compared to Avène's High fit level.

Dermalogica or Avène: which moisturizer is better?

Dermalogica is better for deep hydration and moisturization, whereas Avène helps soothe irritation and provides better gentleness on skin. For dry sensitive skin, Lovi rates Dermalogica High and Avène Average.

Dermalogica or Avène for sensitive skin?

Dermalogica is the better choice for sensitive skin, offering a High routine fit compared to Avene's Average level. Every product on Dermalogica's page is formulated without fragrance, whereas nearly half of Avene's products on this page contain fragrance.

Dermalogica or Avène: which sunscreen is better?

Dermalogica is better for sunscreen as the products on this page achieve a High fit across all skin types, whereas Avène's sunscreens vary from Superior for oily skin down to Low for dry and sensitive skin types.

Dermalogica or Avène for acne-prone skin?

Both Dermalogica and Avène are good for acne-prone skin, with Avène featuring no fragrance in some of its products while Dermalogica lists no fragrance across all products on this page. For acne-prone skin, Lovi fit for Dermalogica is High and for Avène is High.

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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