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DHC vs MAC

Rated by Lovi · Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes · How the Fit score works

DHC and MAC are two distinct beauty labels founded in the early 1980s, with the Japanese brand celebrated for nourishing formulas and makeup removers, and the Canadian brand known for reliable moisturizers and cleansers. The former suits dry, normal, combination, and oily skin types best, while the latter caters most effectively to balanced skin. Both collections offer targeted solutions for specific needs, such as specialized cleansing oils for acne-prone skin and dark spots, differing primarily in their origin and ingredient philosophies.

DHC is a Japanese skincare brand founded in 1980 and owned by ORIX Corporation since 2023.

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MAC is a Canadian skincare brand founded in 1984 and owned by The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. since 1994.

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

Popular DHC vs MAC products

Questions and answers

DHC or MAC: which is better?

DHC is the better choice for sensitive skin because the products on this page list no fragrance, whereas MAC products on this page all contain fragrance.

What is the difference between DHC and MAC?

DHC products on this page list no fragrance, whereas every MAC product on this page includes fragrance. For sensitive skin, DHC offers a Superior fit with its Pore Cleansing Oil, while MAC options on this page rate as Average.

Which is more affordable, DHC or MAC?

Reviews mention that MAC has a high price point, whereas DHC does not have this listed as a common drawback in shopper feedback.

Which causes fewer breakouts, DHC or MAC?

DHC helps prevent breakouts better because the products on this page list no fragrance, whereas MAC products on this page often mention strong fragrance and sensitivity issues.

Which brand offers products with no fragrance, DHC or MAC?

DHC offers products with no fragrance, as every product on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients, whereas MAC has strong fragrance reported and none of its products on this page list no fragrance.

When was each brand founded and where are they from?

DHC was founded in Japan in 1980, and MAC was founded in Canada in 1984.

How does the Lovi fit level for dry skin compare between DHC's Deep Cleansing Oil and MAC's Hyper Real Fresh Canvas Cleansing Oil?

DHC's Deep Cleansing Oil has a High Lovi fit level for dry skin, matching the High fit level of MAC's Hyper Real Fresh Canvas Cleansing Oil. Both makeup removers work well for this skin type, but every product on the DHC page lists no fragrance, whereas none of the MAC products on this page do.

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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