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Dermalogica vs Elemis

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Dermalogica and Elemis are established skincare brands known for their targeted serums, nourishing moisturizers, and gentle cleansers. The American brand suits oily skin and combination skin best with active formulations of hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and salicylic acid, while the British brand suits mature skin and dry skin best through formulas anchored by hydrating glycerin and softening shea. Ultimately, the brands differ as their key ingredients deliver distinct benefits, ranging from reducing acne lesions and balancing excess oil to increasing hydration, restoring barrier functions, and reducing inflammation.

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

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Elemis is a British skincare brand founded in 1989 and owned by L'Occitane Group since 2019.

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

Popular Dermalogica vs Elemis products

People Say

DermalogicaElemis
  • Deep Hydration and Moisture Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “Saved my dry skin — Dermalogica Super Rich Repair”
    • “blends seamlessly — Dermalogica Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF 50”
    • “Absorbs almost immediately, and my skin feels well hydrated all day. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream”
    • “whipped silk feel — Elemis Superfood Midnight Facial”
  • Gentle Exfoliation and Texture Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “gentle enough for daily use — Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant”
    • “skin feels smooth as silk — Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant”
    • “baby soft — Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Pads”
    • “skin feels baby soft — Elemis Papaya Enzyme Peel”
  • Effective Cleansing and Makeup Removal Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Removes stubborn mascara — Dermalogica Precleanse”
    • “doesn't strip skin — Dermalogica Special Cleansing Gel”
    • “melts waterproof mascara — Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm”
    • “no stinging or redness — Elemis Papaya Enzyme Peel”
  • Anti-Aging and Firming Benefits Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “eyelids look firmer and lifted — Dermalogica Phyto Nature Lifting Eye Cream”
    • “fine lines have visibly softened — Dermalogica Phyto Nature Lifting Eye Cream”
    • “My neck doesn't sag... plumps my skin to look more youthful. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Night Cream”
    • “less lines and ripples — Elemis Pro-Collagen Advanced Eye Treatment”
  • Pleasant Spa Scent Not notedOften Mentioned
    • “smells like a spa — Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm”
    • “smells like a holiday — Elemis Papaya Enzyme Peel”
    • “smells like a tropical cocktail — Elemis Superfood Midnight Facial”
  • High Price Point Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “hefty price tag — Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant”
    • “Expensive for cleanser — Dermalogica Precleanse”
    • “Complete waste of money for me. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream”
    • “very expensive — Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm”
  • Skin Irritation and Reactions Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “Stings eyes — Dermalogica Precleanse”
    • “Too thick for day — Dermalogica Super Rich Repair”
    • “blurry vision — Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm”
    • “didn't see a difference — Elemis Papaya Enzyme Peel”
  • Unpleasant or Strong Scent Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “smells like puke — Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant”
    • “smells like medicine — Dermalogica Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF 50”
    • “The smell is very strong... could not handle for long. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream”
    • “smell is too strong — Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm”

Dermalogica vs Elemis routines for dry skin

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Dermalogica vs Elemis routines for oily skin

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Dermalogica vs Elemis routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

Dermalogica or Elemis: which is better?

Dermalogica fits oily and combination skin at a Superior level, whereas Elemis fits those skin types at a High level. Both brands provide equal performance for dry, sensitive, acne-prone, and mature skin types.

What is the difference between Dermalogica and Elemis?

Dermalogica is an American brand founded in 1986 and owned by Unilever, while Elemis is a British brand founded in 1989 and owned by the L'Occitane Group. For routine fit, Dermalogica reaches a Superior level for oily and combination skin, whereas Elemis achieves a High level for those skin types.

Dermalogica or Elemis for dry skin?

Both Dermalogica and Elemis have a High routine fit for dry skin. The products on this page provide intense hydration.

Dermalogica or Elemis: which cleanser is better?

Both Dermalogica and Elemis offer effective cleansers, with Dermalogica having a Lovi fit level of High for dry, combination, oily, and sensitive skin types. Reviewers note that Dermalogica cleansers are gentle and non-stripping, while Elemis provides products such as the Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Wash with a High fit level for mature, dry, and sensitive skin.

Which is more affordable, Dermalogica or Elemis?

Both Dermalogica and Elemis have a high price point, so neither brand is more affordable on this page.

Which brand has more fragrance-free products, Dermalogica or Elemis?

Dermalogica has more fragrance-free products, as every product on its page lists no fragrance in its ingredients, whereas only 4 of the 22 products on the Elemis page are fragrance-free.

Dermalogica or Elemis for oily skin?

Dermalogica is the better fit for oily skin, as Lovi rates its overall routine fit as Superior while Elemis is High.

Dermalogica or Elemis: which moisturizer is better?

Both Dermalogica and Elemis offer well-regarded moisturizers, with Dermalogica showing a Superior Lovi fit for oily and combination skin, while Elemis has a High fit. Reviewers note that both brands provide intense, hydrating, and soothing moisturizers, though Elemis is sometimes noted for a strong fragrance and Dermalogica lists no fragrance across the products on this page.

Dermalogica or Elemis for sensitive skin?

Both Dermalogica and Elemis fit sensitive skin at a High level. Every Dermalogica product on this page lists no fragrance, while most Elemis products on this page contain fragrance.

Dermalogica or Elemis for acne-prone skin?

Both Dermalogica and Elemis fit acne-prone skin at a High level. Reviewers note that both brands share similar high price points and potential for skin irritation.

Dermalogica or Elemis for mature skin?

Both Dermalogica and Elemis fit mature skin well, offering high routine fit levels for this skin type. Dermalogica products on this page list no fragrance, whereas most Elemis products contain fragrance.

Dermalogica or Elemis for skin with dark spots?

Both Dermalogica and Elemis fit skin with dark spots well, offering a High routine fit on this page. Dermalogica has a wider range of fragrance-free options across the products on this page, whereas Elemis offers a pleasant spa scent for those who enjoy scented skincare.

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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