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Dermalogica vs Skintific

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Dermalogica and Skintific are popular skincare brands offering targeted serums, nourishing moisturizers, gentle cleansers, purifying masks, and sunscreens with effective formulas. The American brand launched in 1986 and owned by Unilever since 2015 relies on hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and salicylic acid, while both labels provide standalone favorites like the Daily Microfoliant, Precleanse, Phyto Nature Lifting Eye Cream, All Day Light Sunscreen Mist, 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel, and MUGWORT. The first brand suits oily skin and combination skin best to balance excess oil and moisture, whereas the second brand suits all skin types best. They differ because the first brand works beneath the surface with active formulations to reduce acne lesion counts and restore barrier function, while both brands address concerns from acne-prone skin to dark spots and mature skin.

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 Skintific products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.

Popular Dermalogica vs Skintific products

People Say

DermalogicaSkintific
  • Lightweight and Fast Absorption Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “blends seamlessly — Dermalogica Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF 50”
    • “Absorbs quickly... not greasy — Dermalogica Skin Smoothing Cream”
    • “absorbs instantly — Skintific 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel”
    • “super light and leaves a radiant glow — Skintific All Day Light Sunscreen Mist”
  • Soothing and Calming Sometimes NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “calm my acne instantly — Skintific MUGWORT”
    • “redness berkurang — Skintific 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel”
    • “healed my skin barrier — Skintific 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel”
    • “helps calm and nourish my skin — Dermalogica Stabilizing Repair Cream”
  • Deep Hydration and Moisture Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “Saved my dry skin — Dermalogica Super Rich Repair”
    • “super hydrating — Dermalogica Multivitamin Power Recovery Masque”
    • “skin feels hydrated — Dermalogica Intensive Moisture Balance”
  • Effective for Oily and Congested Skin Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “controls shine for 8 hours — Skintific MATE FIT”
    • “oil control is good — Skintific 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel”
    • “Brings out all the gunk — Dermalogica Blackhead Clearing Fizz Mask”
  • Sun Protection and Makeup Compatibility Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “invisible, no white cast — Skintific All Day Light Sunscreen Mist”
    • “maintain your makeup without any mess — Skintific All Day Light Sunscreen Mist”
    • “no white cast — Skintific MATE FIT”
    • “SPF 50 works — Dermalogica Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF 50”
  • Gentle Exfoliation and Texture Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “Kulit terasa lebih halus — Skintific AHA BHA PHA LHA Peeling Solution”
    • “gentle enough for daily use — Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant”
  • High Price Point Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “hefty price tag — Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant”
  • Unpleasant Scent and Fragrance Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “smells like puke — Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant”
    • “smells like medicine — Dermalogica Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF 50”
    • “scent is actually quite strong — Skintific All Day Light Sunscreen Mist”
    • “Bau jamu/rempah — Skintific AHA BHA PHA LHA Peeling Solution”
  • Pores, Blackheads and Tingle Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “A bit drying — Dermalogica Blackhead Clearing Fizz Mask”
    • “burns immediately — Dermalogica Multivitamin Power Recovery Masque”
    • “Prickle sensation — Dermalogica Blackhead Clearing Fizz Mask”
    • “Panas banget di kulit — Skintific AHA BHA PHA LHA Peeling Solution”
  • Skin Irritation and Breakouts Sometimes NotedRarely Noted
    • “broke me out so bad — Skintific 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel”
    • “caused tiny bumps — Skintific MUGWORT”
    • “caused severe peeling — Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant”

Questions and answers

Dermalogica or Skintific: which is better?

Dermalogica is better for deep hydration and intense moisture, whereas Skintific does better for soothing, calming, and effective care for oily and congested skin. Both brands list no fragrance in the ingredients of the products on this page.

What is the difference between Dermalogica and Skintific?

Dermalogica provides deeper hydration and moisture, whereas Skintific does better with soothing and calming, as well as being effective for oily and congested skin. Both brands list no fragrance in the ingredients of the products on this page.

Dermalogica or Skintific: which moisturizer is better?

Dermalogica offers a wider selection of moisturizers with specialized Lovi fit levels for different skin types, whereas Skintific features options like the 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel. Reviewers note that Dermalogica provides deep hydration and moisture, while Skintific is recognized for being soothing and calming. Topical hyaluronic acid, featured in Dermalogica products, helps improve skin quality and signs of skin aging.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Which is more affordable, Dermalogica or Skintific?

Reviewers note that Skintific has a high price point. Reviewers also mention a high price point for Dermalogica.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Dermalogica or Skintific?

Skin irritation and breakouts are sometimes noted as a side effect for Dermalogica, while Skintific does better regarding skin irritation and breakouts.

Dermalogica or Skintific: which brand offers better soothing and calming benefits according to review themes?

Skintific offers better soothing and calming benefits according to review themes.

When was Dermalogica founded compared to Skintific?

Dermalogica was founded in 1986 in the United States, whereas Skintific was founded more recently in 2021.

Which brand provides deeper hydration and moisture according to the review themes?

According to the review themes, Dermalogica provides deeper hydration and moisture compared to Skintific.

Dermalogica or Skintific: which sunscreen is better?

Both Dermalogica and Skintific offer sunscreens that rate High across all listed skin types on this page, including for sensitive skin. Dermalogica provides physical defense options, while Skintific offers convenient mist applications known for sun protection and makeup compatibility.

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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