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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 offers a much wider selection of products on this page that achieve High or Superior Lovi fit levels across skin types, whereas MAËLYS has mostly Low or Average fits. Reviewers of Dermalogica frequently highlight intense hydration and soothing moisturizers.

What is the difference between Dermalogica and MAËLYS?

Dermalogica offers a wide range of fragrance-free skincare products that fit oily, combination, and mature skin best, while MAËLYS features only a couple of body and face products that generally show lower fit levels on this page. Reviewers note that Dermalogica delivers intense hydration and soothing moisturizers, though some mention a high price point.

Which is more affordable, Dermalogica or MAËLYS?

The products on this page for Dermalogica have reviewers mentioning a high price point, while pricing details for MAËLYS are not provided on this page.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Dermalogica or MAËLYS?

Dermalogica is generally the better option for avoiding breakouts, as its products on this page show high to superior Lovi fit levels for acne-prone skin and reviewers often note its gentle, non-stripping cleansers. In contrast, MAËLYS products on this page show low fit levels for acne-prone skin.

When was Dermalogica founded compared to MAËLYS?

Dermalogica was founded in 1986 in the United States, whereas MAËLYS was founded later in 2017.

Which brand offers products containing fragrance, Dermalogica or MAËLYS?

MAËLYS offers products containing fragrance, as RE-LURE Tight & Tone Body Serum includes fragrance, whereas every product on the Dermalogica page lists no fragrance.

How do the skin types each brand fits best differ from one another?

Dermalogica fits best for oily skin, combination skin, and mature skin. In contrast, the products on this page for MAËLYS show no specific skin types that the brand fits best.

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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