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Dermalogica vs L'Oreal Paris

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Dermalogica and L'Oreal Paris are skincare brands suited best for oily skin and combination skin. The American brand founded in 1986 offers targeted serums, nourishing moisturizers, gentle cleansers, and purifying masks formulated with hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and salicylic acid, whereas the French brand founded in 1909 is beloved for its thoughtful range of serums, moisturizers, masks, and eye products incorporating hyaluronic acid and glycerin. Both brands feature standout products for acne-prone skin, skin with dark spots, and mature skin. They differ in their corporate ownership and specific active formulations, such as the inclusion of salicylic acid.

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

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L'Oreal Paris is a French skincare brand founded in 1909 and owned by L'Oréal S.A..

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

Popular Dermalogica vs L'Oreal Paris products

People Say

DermalogicaL'Oreal Paris
  • Intense Hydration and Moisture Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “Saved my dry skin — Dermalogica Super Rich Repair”
    • “super hydrating — Dermalogica Multivitamin Power Recovery Masque”
    • “wake up with soft skin — L'Oreal Paris Age Perfect Cell Renewal Midnight Cream”
    • “Leaves my face feeling plump and dewy all day. — L'Oreal Paris Revitalift”
  • Brightening and Radiance Sometimes NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “skin looks luminous — L'Oreal Paris Glycolic Bright”
    • “significant reduction in the appearance of dark spots — L'Oreal Paris Bright Reveal 12% Niacinamide Dark Spot Serum”
    • “skin looks glowing — L'Oreal Paris Age Perfect Cell Renewal Midnight Cream”
    • “immediately brighter looking — Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant”
  • Non-Greasy Absorption Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “blends seamlessly — Dermalogica Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF 50”
    • “feels like nothing — Dermalogica Active Moist”
    • “Soaks right in, doesn't sit on top of skin. — L'Oreal Paris Revitalift”
    • “Absorbs fast — L'Oreal Paris Revitalift Anti-Wrinkle + Firming Night Cream”
  • Gentle Exfoliation and Texture Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “skin is a lot smoother — L'Oreal Paris Revitalift Laser Pure Retinol Night Serum”
    • “My skin feels silky and soft to the touch. — L'Oreal Paris Revitalift”
    • “Smooth and creamy texture that spreads very nicely. — L'Oreal Paris Pure-Clay Mask”
    • “gentle enough for daily use — Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant”
  • Softness and Soothing Care Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “helps calm and nourish my skin — Dermalogica Stabilizing Repair Cream”
    • “Non-stripping finish — Dermalogica Precleanse”
    • “The redness is better — Dermalogica Stabilizing Repair Cream”
    • “skin feels soft — L'Oreal Paris Glycolic Bright”
  • Luxurious Texture and Feel Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “melts into skin — L'Oreal Paris Age Perfect Cell Renewal Midnight Cream”
    • “glides on easily without residue — L'Oreal Paris Revitalift Anti-Wrinkle + Firming Eye Cream”
    • “absorbs quickly — L'Oreal Paris Glycolic Bright”
    • “Absorbs quickly... not greasy — Dermalogica Skin Smoothing Cream”
  • High Price Point Mostly MentionedRarely Noted
    • “a little bit pricy — L'Oreal Paris Glycolic Bright”
    • “taken aback by the price — L'Oreal Paris Bright Reveal 12% Niacinamide Dark Spot Serum”
    • “hefty price tag — Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant”
  • Fragrance and Scent Issues Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “smells like puke — Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant”
    • “smells like medicine — Dermalogica Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF 50”
    • “The perfume smell is overwhelming and lingers. — L'Oreal Paris Revitalift”
    • “Smells like chemicals — L'Oreal Paris Revitalift Anti-Wrinkle + Firming Night Cream”
  • Skin Irritation and Breakouts Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “Stings eyes — Dermalogica Precleanse”
    • “caused severe peeling — Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant”
    • “retinol can be irritating for sensitive skin — L'Oreal Paris Revitalift Pressed Night Cream”
    • “burnt my face after two uses — L'Oreal Paris Revitalift Laser Pure Retinol Night Serum”

Dermalogica vs L'Oreal Paris routines for dry skin

Buy L'Oreal Paris routine · $119.66 · 91% fitBuy Dermalogica routine · $424.99 · 87% fitSee multi-brand routine · 99% fit

Dermalogica vs L'Oreal Paris routines for oily skin

Buy L'Oreal Paris routine · $295.95 · 95% fitBuy Dermalogica routine · $501.02 · 92% fitSee multi-brand routine · 98% fit

Dermalogica vs L'Oreal Paris routines for combination skin

Buy L'Oreal Paris routine · $287.54 · 95% fitBuy Dermalogica routine · $560.50 · 91% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Questions and answers

Dermalogica or L'Oreal Paris: which is better?

Both brands offer solid options depending on your specific skin type and budget. Dermalogica is often preferred for soothing care, while L'Oreal Paris excels in value and anti-aging efficacy.

What is the difference between Dermalogica and L'Oreal Paris?

L'Oreal Paris offers better routine fit for dry skin, acne-prone skin, mature skin, and skin with dark spots, while Dermalogica features fragrance-free formulas across all products on this page compared to L'Oreal Paris where half of the products contain fragrance. Topical hyaluronic acid, featured in both brands, helps improve skin quality and signs of skin aging.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Dermalogica or L'Oreal Paris for dry skin?

For dry skin, L'Oreal Paris has a Superior routine fit while Dermalogica has a High routine fit. Topical hyaluronic acid helps improve skin quality and signs of aging.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Dermalogica or L'Oreal Paris: which moisturizer is better?

Both brands offer moisturizers, but L'Oreal Paris achieves a Superior routine fit for dry skin compared to Dermalogica's High fit level. Topical hyaluronic acid, found in the products on this page, helps improve skin quality and signs of aging.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Which is more affordable, Dermalogica or L'Oreal Paris?

L'Oreal Paris is more affordable, as Lovi reviewers often note its value and price point, whereas Dermalogica has a high price point that is mostly mentioned.

Which brand has more products without fragrance?

Dermalogica has more products without fragrance, as every product on its page lists no fragrance in its ingredients, while only 5 of 10 L'Oreal Paris products on this page are fragrance-free.

Dermalogica or L'Oreal Paris for oily skin?

Both Dermalogica and L'Oreal Paris provide a Superior Lovi routine fit for oily skin. The products on this page for both brands feature lightweight textures and key ingredients like hyaluronic acid and glycerin.

Dermalogica or L'Oreal Paris for sensitive skin?

Both Dermalogica and L'Oreal Paris achieve a High routine fit for sensitive skin. Dermalogica provides soothing care, and every product on its page lists no fragrance.

Dermalogica or L'Oreal Paris for acne-prone skin?

L'Oreal Paris has a Superior routine fit for acne-prone skin, while Dermalogica has a High routine fit. The products on this page from Dermalogica list no fragrance, whereas half of the L'Oreal Paris products contain fragrance.

Dermalogica or L'Oreal Paris for mature skin?

For mature skin, L'Oreal Paris achieves a Superior routine fit while Dermalogica reaches a High fit level. Retinol helps stimulate collagen accumulation in naturally aged skin.

The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000Archives of Dermatology, 2007

Dermalogica or L'Oreal Paris for skin with dark spots?

For skin with dark spots, L'Oreal Paris has a superior routine fit compared to Dermalogica's high fit, with L'Oreal Paris doing better in brightening and radiance. Topical niacinamide helps reduce cutaneous pigmentation and suppresses 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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