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 looking for effective care, as Lovi rates the Dermasil-focused routines Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin. Additionally, all of the Dermasil products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients.

What are Dermasil's best products?

Dermasil's best products are featured in its brand-focused routines, which achieve Superior fit levels for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin.

Which Dermasil moisturizer is best for dry skin?

Night Cream is the best Dermasil moisturizer for dry skin among the choices on this page, and Lovi rates it Average for dry skin.

Does Dermasil cause breakouts?

Dermasil Night Cream is rated Low for acne-prone skin and Caution for oily skin, so it may cause breakouts in those with blemishes. Lovi rates the Dermasil-focused routine Superior for acne-prone skin.

The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2006

Is Dermasil fragrance-free?

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

What are the key ingredients in Dermasil products?

Dermasil products feature glycerin, hyaluronic acid, squalane, and ascorbic acid as their key ingredients. Glycerin helps keep dry skin soft, while hyaluronic acid and ascorbic acid help smooth the skin.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

How do I build a Dermasil skincare routine?

To build a Dermasil routine, apply the night cream as your main moisturizer for dry skin. 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 include CeraVe, Cetaphil, Paula's Choice, Neutrogena, Kiehl's, and Dermalogica. These similar skincare brands also have pages on Lovi for comparison.

Dermasil vs CeraVe: which is better?

Dermasil rates Superior for dry skin, oily skin, sensitive skin, combination skin, and acne-prone skin, while CeraVe rates High for dry skin and Superior for the others. Lovi rates the Dermasil-focused routine Superior for all five skin types, beating the CeraVe-focused routine which rates High for dry skin and Superior elsewhere.

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