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DHC vs Minimalist

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

DHC and Minimalist are a Japanese heritage line and a science-forward newcomer that offer reliable daily care for a balanced complexion. The former is beloved for its effective makeup removers and nourishing formulas, while the latter's offerings on this page cover sunscreens, moisturizers, and cleansers. DHC suits dry, normal, combination, and oily skin best, whereas the 2020 brand fits combination skin and acne-prone skin best. Ultimately, both differ primarily in their formulation philosophies, ranging from iconic oil cleansers to targeted active ingredients like salicylic acid, vitamin B5, and SPF.

DHC is a Japanese skincare brand founded in 1980 and owned by ORIX Corporation since 2023.

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Minimalist is an Indian skincare brand founded in 2020 and owned by Unilever PLC since 2025.

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

Popular DHC vs Minimalist products

Questions and answers

What is the difference between DHC and Minimalist?

DHC was founded in Japan in 1980 and offers fragrance-free cleansers like Deep Cleansing Oil, whereas Minimalist was founded in India in 2020 and provides a broader range of fragrance-free products including sunscreens, moisturizers, and cleansers.

Which is more affordable, DHC or Minimalist?

Neither DHC nor Minimalist is more affordable in a clear-cut way, because the products on this page do not list prices.

Which brand has products that are completely fragrance-free, DHC or Minimalist?

Both DHC and Minimalist have products on this page that list no fragrance in their ingredients.

Which company is older, DHC or Minimalist?

DHC is older than Minimalist, having been founded in Japan in 1980, while Minimalist was founded in India in 2020.

Which brand's SPF 50 Sunscreen has a high Lovi fit level for dry skin?

Minimalist's SPF 50 Sunscreen has a High Lovi fit level for dry skin. Every product on this page from both brands lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

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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