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Dermalogica vs MAËLYS

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

Dermalogica and MAËLYS are prominent skincare brands offering targeted serums and advanced formulas. The American skincare brand founded in 1986 and owned by Unilever since 2015 is known for its nourishing moisturizers, gentle cleansers, and purifying masks formulated with hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and salicylic acid, whereas the second brand is loved for its specialized solutions delivering thoughtful care. The former suits oily skin and combination skin best to balance excess oil and moisture, while the latter suits all skin types best. They differ because Dermalogica relies on powerful ingredients for specific concerns like acne-prone skin, dark spots, and mature skin, while MAËLYS provides options such as the TOO-FINE and the RE-LURE Tight & Tone Body Serum.

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

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

Popular Dermalogica vs MAËLYS products

Dermalogica vs MAËLYS serums and treatments

Questions and answers

Dermalogica or MAËLYS: which is better?

Dermalogica provides a much wider selection of skincare products with favorable Lovi fit levels across skin types, whereas the products on this page for MAËLYS generally show low or average fit ratings. Reviewers frequently note that Dermalogica delivers intense hydration and soothing moisturizers without added fragrance.

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What is the difference between Dermalogica and MAËLYS?

Dermalogica offers a wide range of skincare products across multiple categories with high Lovi fit levels for oily, combination, and dry skin, whereas MAËLYS features only two body-focused products with mostly low or average fit levels on this page.

Which is more affordable, Dermalogica or MAËLYS?

Reviewers note that Dermalogica products on this page have a high price point. The page facts do not mention pricing information for MAËLYS.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Dermalogica or MAËLYS?

Dermalogica features many products with high fit levels for acne-prone skin, whereas the products on this page for MAËLYS show low or caution ratings for acne-prone skin. Reviewers sometimes note breakouts with Dermalogica.

Which brand has been on the market longer, Dermalogica or MAËLYS?

Dermalogica has been on the market longer, having been founded in 1986, while MAËLYS was founded in 2017.

Do Dermalogica products contain fragrance, and how does that compare to MAËLYS?

Every product from Dermalogica on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients. In comparison, MAËLYS includes fragrance in at least one of its products on this page.

Which skin types are best suited for Dermalogica based on its routines?

Based on its brand-focused routines, Dermalogica fits oily skin, combination skin, and dry skin best. Reviewers often note that the products on this page help provide intense hydration and non-greasy moisture.

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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