Dermasil skincare

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

Dermasil is an American skincare brand founded in 1993 and owned by Fantasia Beauty LLC since 2018.

Dermasil is celebrated for its targeted moisturizers and clinically tested formulas that deliver essential barrier support. Its products suit dry, sensitive, and compromised skin best because the nourishing blends restore essential moisture without heavy residues. For targeted care, the standout products include the NIGHT CREAM for acne-prone skin, the ORIGINAL LOTION for daily hydration, and the ADVANCED TREATMENT for extremely rough areas. Users experience consistently reliable results, making the brand a trusted choice for daily skin health maintenance.

This page covers some of the most popular Dermasil products; for the whole Dermasil range, with a fit score for every product, use the Lovi app.

Dermasil moisturizers

NIGHT CREAM

Questions and answers

Is Dermasil worth it?

Dermasil is worth it for shoppers seeking effective daily hydration, as Lovi rates the Dermasil-focused routines Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin. Additionally, the Dermasil products on this page are fragrance-free.

What are Dermasil's best products?

Dermasil's brand-focused routines achieve a Superior fit for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin. Lovi rates the Dermasil-focused routine Superior for all these skin types, outperforming comparable routines from brands like CeraVe. The Dermasil products on this page are fragrance-free.

Which Dermasil moisturizer is best for dry skin?

The only moisturizer on this page for dry skin is NIGHT CREAM, which Lovi rates Average for dry skin. Lovi rates the Dermasil-focused routine for dry skin as Superior.

Does Dermasil cause breakouts?

Dermasil Night Cream is marked for caution or low fit on acne-prone and oily skin types, meaning it may not suit skin prone to clogged pores. Squalene can sometimes trigger inflammatory responses in acne conditions.

The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2006

Is Dermasil fragrance-free?

Yes, every one of the Dermasil products on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

What are the key ingredients in Dermasil products?

Dermasil products use common hydrators and soothing agents like glycerin to help keep dry skin soft and smooth. Lovi rates the Dermasil-focused routine Superior for dry skin.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

How do I build a Dermasil skincare routine?

To build a Dermasil routine, apply the Night Cream to clean skin to help keep it soft and smooth. Lovi rates the Dermasil-focused routine Superior for dry skin, oily skin, sensitive skin, combination skin, and acne-prone skin.

What are good alternatives to Dermasil?

Good alternatives to Dermasil for your skincare routine include CeraVe, Cetaphil, Paula's Choice, Neutrogena, Kiehl's, and Dermalogica. Lovi pages are also available for each of these brands.

Dermasil vs CeraVe: which is better?

Dermasil is better for overall skin routines, as Lovi rates the Dermasil-focused routine Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin while rating the CeraVe-focused routine slightly lower for most of those skin types. Every Dermasil product on this page also lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

Who owns Dermasil, and where is it from?

Dermasil is an American brand founded in 1993, owned by Fantasia Beauty LLC since 2018.

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Is Dermasil cruelty-free?

PETA, Leaping Bunny, and Cruelty Free International, the registries Lovi checks, do not list Dermasil as cruelty-free.

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Research behind Dermasil's key ingredients

Benefits of topical hyaluronic acid for skin quality and signs of skin aging: From literature review to clinical evidence
Hyaluronic acid · Dermatologic Therapy, 2022
Peroxidated squalene induces the production of inflammatory mediators in HaCaT keratinocytes: a possible role in acne vulgaris
Squalane · The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2006
Anti-aging and brightening effects of a topical treatment containing vitamin C, vitamin E, and raspberry leaf cell culture extract: A split-face, randomized controlled trial
Ascorbic acid · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020
The 24-hour skin hydration and barrier function effects of a hyaluronic 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract moisturizing fluid: an intra-subject, randomized, assessor-blinded study
Glycerin · Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

Behind these ratings

Lovi rates every product from its 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

Co-founder, Medical Director

Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer
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

Medical Board

Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine
Aishani Shah, MD

Medical Board

Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD
Asya Zubkova, MS

Medical Board

Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member
Hanna Kurets, MD

Medical Board, Medical Advisor

Dermatology MD
Elina Nazarenko, MD

Medical Board

Dermatology and diagnostic consultant
Victoria Derkova, MS

Medical Board

Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist