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Dermalogica vs Weleda

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

Dermalogica and Weleda are two distinct skincare lines with dedicated followers. Dermalogica is an American brand known for targeted serums, nourishing moisturizers, gentle cleansers, and purifying masks featuring hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and salicylic acid, while the Swiss brand Weleda is celebrated for its rich moisturizers and meticulously crafted formulas. The former suits oily and combination skin best with active formulations that balance excess oil and moisture, whereas the latter suits sensitive skin best because of its gentle botanical bases. Ultimately, both brands differ through their foundational approaches, offering specialized solutions for diverse complexions.

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

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Weleda is a Swiss skincare brand founded in 1921 and owned by Weleda AG.

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

Popular Dermalogica vs Weleda products

Dermalogica vs Weleda moisturizers

Questions and answers

Dermalogica or Weleda: which is better?

Dermalogica generally fits more skin types and concerns than Weleda on this page, offering many fragrance-free options like Daily Microfoliant that achieve a Superior fit for oily and acne-prone skin. Reviewers often note intense hydration and soothing moisturizers, though some mention a high price point or skin irritation.

What is the difference between Dermalogica and Weleda?

Dermalogica offers a much larger selection of fragrance-free products that Lovi rates best for oily, combination, and acne-prone skin types, whereas Weleda features fewer items that all include fragrance and focus primarily on dry skin. Dermalogica products provide intense hydration and gentle cleansers, while Weleda's Skin Food items are rich moisturizers for dry skin.

Dermalogica or Weleda: which moisturizer is better?

Dermalogica offers a much wider range of moisturizers with varying Lovi fit levels for different skin types, whereas Weleda has only two options on this page which contain fragrance. Reviewers note that Dermalogica products provide intense hydration and soothing moisturizers without added fragrance.

Which is more affordable, Dermalogica or Weleda?

Reviewers note that Dermalogica has a high price point. The products on this page for Weleda do not have pricing data mentioned.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Dermalogica or Weleda?

Dermalogica is generally better suited for acne-prone skin than Weleda, as the products on this page for Weleda generally have a caution or low fit level for acne-prone and oily skin types, whereas many Dermalogica items achieve high or superior fits for those skin types.

When was Dermalogica founded compared to Weleda?

Dermalogica was founded in 1986 in the United States, whereas Weleda was founded earlier in 1921 in Switzerland.

Do Dermalogica products contain fragrance unlike Weleda products?

Every product on the Dermalogica page lists no fragrance in its ingredients, whereas all products on the Weleda page contain fragrance.

Which brand offers more product options for oily acne-prone skin?

Dermalogica offers many product options that fit oily acne-prone skin at a High or Superior Lovi fit level, whereas Weleda only features products that are rated Caution for this skin type.

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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