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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 is better for oily, combination, and oily acne-prone skin with a Superior fit, whereas Elemis has a High fit for those skin types. Both brands offer a High fit for dry, sensitive, acne-prone, mature, and dark spot skin.

What is the difference between Dermalogica and Elemis?

Dermalogica fits oily, combination, and oily acne-prone skin with a Superior Lovi fit level, whereas Elemis fits mature, dry, and dry sensitive skin best. Every product on the Dermalogica page lists no fragrance, while many Elemis products contain fragrance.

Dermalogica or Elemis for dry skin?

Both Dermalogica and Elemis work well for dry skin, giving a high routine fit. The products on this page for both brands help provide intense hydration.

Dermalogica or Elemis: which cleanser is better?

Both Dermalogica and Elemis offer effective cleansers, with Dermalogica featuring gentle, non-stripping cleansers while Elemis products provide a pleasant spa scent. For cleansing routines on this page, Dermalogica achieves a Superior fit level for oily, combination, and oily acne-prone skin types.

Which is more affordable, Dermalogica or Elemis?

Both Dermalogica and Elemis feature a high price point as a commonly noted drawback by reviewers on the products on this page.

Which brand has more fragrance-free products?

Dermalogica has more fragrance-free products, as every product on its page lists no fragrance in its ingredients, whereas only four products on the Elemis page do so.

Dermalogica or Elemis for oily skin?

Dermalogica is the better fit for oily skin, as the products on this page achieve a Superior Lovi fit level for this skin type compared to Elemis, which achieves a High fit. Both brands offer hydrating moisturizers and effective cleansers, but Dermalogica provides targeted options like Retinol Clearing Oil and Daily Glycolic Cleanser that help manage oiliness.

Dermalogica or Elemis: which moisturizer is better?

Both Dermalogica and Elemis offer moisturizers that fit dry skin at a High level. Reviewers most mention intense hydration and soothing moisturizers for Dermalogica, and hydrating moisturizers with a luxurious texture for Elemis.

Dermalogica or Elemis for sensitive skin?

Both Dermalogica and Elemis offer a High fit for sensitive skin on the products on this page. Dermalogica features fragrance-free options across all its products, while Elemis provides a pleasant spa scent for those who enjoy scented skincare.

Dermalogica or Elemis for acne-prone skin?

Dermalogica fits acne-prone skin better, achieving a Superior routine level compared to Elemis at High. Reviewers note that the products on this page for Dermalogica help provide gentle, non-stripping cleansers and effective serums.

Dermalogica or Elemis for mature skin?

Both Dermalogica and Elemis are a High fit for mature skin. Reviewers mention that both brands offer hydrating moisturizers and effective anti-aging benefits.

Dermalogica or Elemis for oily acne-prone skin?

Dermalogica is the better fit for oily acne-prone skin, as the products on this page achieve a superior fit level for this skin type compared to Elemis.

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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