Derma E skincare
Derma E is an American skincare brand founded in 1984 and owned by New Mountain Capital since 2018.
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Derma E is widely loved for its thoughtful range of moisturizers, cleansers, and serums, each formulated with effective key ingredients like retinol. Its products suit sensitive, dry, oily, and combination skin types best due to their balanced formulations. The brand offers standout products for particular concerns, such as the Retinol Concentrated Serum for acne-prone skin, the Vitamin C Concentrated Serum for skin with dark spots, and the Vitamin C Intense Night Cream for mature skin. Through these targeted offerings, its key ingredients do important work for the skin, as retinol decreases wrinkles and increases collagen production.
The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000
RetinolThis page covers some of the most popular Derma E products; for the whole Derma E range, with a fit score for every product, use the Lovi app.
People Say
★4.4Overall rating based on 21.2k+ reviewsReviewers most often praise Derma E for brightening dull complexions, providing lightweight hydration, and being gentle for sensitive skin. The most common complaints are irritation and redness.
Highlights
Brightening and glowing moisturizers Mostly Mentioned
- “Helps keep skin bright — Vitamin C Glow Face Oil”
- “Wake up to radiant skin — Vitamin C Intense Night Cream”
- “Gorgeous ethereal luminizing glow — Vitamin C Glow Face Oil”
Gentle, non-irritating serums Mostly Mentioned
- “I'm usually very sensitive to retinol but... so far no irritation. — Retinol Concentrated Serum”
- “didn't cause breakouts — Vitamin C Concentrated Serum”
Citrus and pleasant scent moisturizers Mostly Mentioned
- “Smells like Fruit Loops — Vitamin C Intense Night Cream”
- “Light citrusy aroma — Vitamin C Glow Face Oil”
- “Subtle citrusy scent — Vitamin C Renewing Moisturizer”
Gentle, non-stripping cleansers Mostly Mentioned
- “Not harsh — Anti-Wrinkle Cleanser”
- “Does not tighten skin — Anti-Wrinkle Cleanser”
- “Love it for my super sensitive skin. — Pure Biome Balancing Cleanser”
Lightweight, absorbing serums Mostly Mentioned
- “non-greasy — Vitamin C Concentrated Serum”
- “It sinks in nicely. — Retinol Concentrated Serum”
Lack of visible or slow results Sometimes Noted
- “didn't do anything to fine wrinkles — Vitamin C Concentrated Serum”
- “Not a miracle — Vitamin C Glow Face Oil”
- “I haven't seen visible wrinkle reduction yet. — Retinol Concentrated Serum”
Packaging and dropper design issues Sometimes Noted
- “Horrible dispenser... very little product came out. — Retinol Concentrated Serum”
- “pump squirting everywhere — Vitamin C Concentrated Serum”
- “Difficult to separate — Vitamin C Glow Face Oil”
Sticky finish or texture Sometimes Noted
- “tacky residue — Vitamin C Concentrated Serum”
- “Too thick/heavy — Vitamin C Intense Night Cream”
- “It's a bit sticky and very thick. — Retinol Concentrated Serum”
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Questions and answers
Is Derma E worth it?
Yes, Derma E is worth it because Lovi rates the brand-focused routines Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin. The Derma E products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients.
What are Derma E's best products?
Derma E offers several top-rated products that fit specific skin types well. For mature skin, the Vitamin C Concentrated Serum and Retinol Concentrated Serum stand out with a Superior fit. For dry or acne-prone skin, the Pure Biome Balancing Cleanser, Hydrating Gentle Cleanser, and Vitamin C Concentrated Serum also achieve a Superior fit.
The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000Archives of Dermatology, 2007
Which Derma E moisturizer is best for dry skin?
The Vitamin C Glow Face Oil is the best moisturizer on this page for dry skin, though Lovi rates it and the Vitamin C Intense Night Cream and Vitamin C Renewing Moisturizer as Average for that skin type.
Does Derma E cause breakouts?
Derma E is unlikely to cause breakouts, and Lovi rates the brand-focused routine Superior for acne-prone skin. Reviewers note that the serums are lightweight and absorb well, though some mention a sticky finish.
Is Derma E fragrance-free?
Yes, every one of the Derma E products on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients. Reviewers often mention that the moisturizers feature a pleasant citrus scent instead of added fragrance.
What are the key ingredients in Derma E products?
Retinol is a key ingredient featured across the Derma E products on this page. Retinol helps stimulate collagen accumulation and improves the appearance of aged skin.
The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000Archives of Dermatology, 2007
How do I build a Derma E skincare routine?
To build a Derma E skincare routine, start by washing with a gentle cleanser like Pure Biome Balancing Cleanser, apply a lightweight serum such as Vitamin C Concentrated Serum, and finish with a moisturizer. Lovi rates the Derma E-focused routine Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin.
What are good alternatives to Derma E?
CeraVe, Cetaphil, Paula's Choice, Neutrogena, Kiehl's, and Dermalogica are good alternatives to Derma E. Lovi rates the Derma E-focused routines Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin.
Derma E vs CeraVe: which is better?
Derma E and CeraVe both work well, as Lovi rates the Derma E-focused routine Superior and the CeraVe-focused routine High for dry skin, and both routines Superior for oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin.
Who owns Derma E, and where is it from?
Derma E is an American brand founded in 1984, owned by New Mountain Capital since 2018.
Is Derma E cruelty-free?
Yes: Leaping Bunny lists Derma E as cruelty-free.
Which Derma E cleanser is best for oily skin?
The Pure Biome Balancing Cleanser is the best choice, as Lovi rates it High for oily skin. The Hydrating Gentle Cleanser and Anti-Wrinkle Cleanser are also available on this page, and Lovi rates both of them Average for oily skin.
Research behind Derma E's key ingredients
The Effect of Aloe Vera Clinical Trials on Prevention and Healing of Skin Wound: A Systematic Review
Cutaneous photoprotection from ultraviolet injury by green tea polyphenols
Molecular basis of retinol anti-ageing properties in naturally aged human skin in vivo
Apigenin inhibits UVA-induced cytotoxicity in vitro and prevents signs of skin aging in vivo
Clinical efficacy comparison of anti-wrinkle cosmetics containing herbal flavonoids
Encapsulation and controlled release of retinol from silicone particles for topical delivery
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.
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Co-founder, Medical Director
Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer
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Co-founder, CEO and CTO
PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex
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Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc
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Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine
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Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD
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Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member
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Medical Board, Medical Advisor
Dermatology MD
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Elina Nazarenko, MD
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Dermatology and diagnostic consultant
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Victoria Derkova, MS
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Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist
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