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Dermalogica vs Elemis

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Dermalogica and Elemis are established skincare brands known for crafting targeted serums, nourishing moisturizers, gentle cleansers, and refining treatments. The American brand utilizes hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and salicylic acid to best suit oily and combination skin, while the British counterpart relies on glycerin and shea to deeply restore dry and mature skin. Both offer standout solutions for acne-prone skin, dark spots, and aging concerns, yet they ultimately differ in their key botanical ingredients and optimal skin type pairings.

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 · $557.99 · 88% fitBuy Dermalogica routine · $424.99 · 87% fitSee multi-brand routine · 99% fit

Dermalogica vs Elemis routines for oily skin

Buy Dermalogica routine · $501.02 · 92% fitBuy Elemis routine · $535.50 · 77% fitSee multi-brand routine · 98% fit

Dermalogica vs Elemis routines for combination skin

Buy Dermalogica routine · $560.50 · 91% fitBuy Elemis routine · $524.50 · 79% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Questions and answers

Dermalogica or Elemis: which is better?

Dermalogica and Elemis perform similarly across most skin types, but Dermalogica achieves a superior routine fit for oily, combination, and oily acne-prone skin. Every product on the Dermalogica page lists no fragrance in its ingredients, whereas most Elemis products contain fragrance.

What is the difference between Dermalogica and Elemis?

Dermalogica fits oily, combination, and oily acne-prone skin with a Superior Lovi level, whereas Elemis fits dry and mature skin best. Both brands have a high price point, but Dermalogica features no fragrance across the products on this page while Elemis includes fragrance in most items.

Dermalogica or Elemis for dry skin?

Both Dermalogica and Elemis fit dry skin well, with Lovi fit levels of High for both brands on this page. Topical hyaluronic acid helps improve skin quality and signs of skin aging.

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Dermalogica or Elemis: which cleanser is better?

Dermalogica is better for oily and acne-prone skin types, offering cleansers with Superior Lovi fit levels, whereas Elemis has Average fit levels for those skin types. Every Dermalogica product on this page lists no fragrance, while only some Elemis cleansers are fragrance-free.

Which is more affordable, Dermalogica or Elemis?

Both Dermalogica and Elemis share a high price point as a common drawback noted by reviewers on their respective pages.

Which brand has more products without fragrance?

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

Dermalogica or Elemis for oily skin?

Dermalogica is a better fit for oily skin, as Lovi rates its brand routine as Superior while Elemis is High. Reviewers note that the products on this page for Dermalogica help provide non-greasy and absorbent moisturizers, and every product on this page lists no fragrance.

Dermalogica or Elemis: which moisturizer is better?

Dermalogica is better for oily and combination skin, offering Superior fit levels for those skin types compared to Elemis, while both brands offer High fit levels for dry and mature skin. Dermalogica features fragrance-free moisturizers, whereas Elemis products on this page often contain added fragrance.

Dermalogica or Elemis for sensitive skin?

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

Dermalogica or Elemis for acne-prone skin?

Dermalogica is the better fit for acne-prone skin, achieving a Superior routine fit for oily acne-prone skin while Elemis reaches a High fit. Dermalogica features specialized products like the Breakout Clearing Booster and every product on this page lists no fragrance.

Dermalogica or Elemis for mature skin?

Both Dermalogica and Elemis fit mature skin well, as each brand achieves a High routine fit level for this skin type. Dermalogica features fragrance-free formulas across all products on this page, whereas most Elemis products contain added fragrance.

Dermalogica or Elemis for skin with dark spots?

Both Dermalogica and Elemis fit skin with dark spots well, earning a High Lovi fit level across most products on this page. Dermalogica helps tackle dark spots with key ingredients like hyaluronic acid and glycerin, while every product on its page lists no fragrance.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

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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