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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 mature skin, while Skintific is better for soothing and for oily or congested skin. For skin aging, topical hyaluronic acid helps improve skin quality.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

What is the difference between Dermalogica and Skintific?

Dermalogica features a wide selection of products with fit levels ranging up to Superior for dry and mature skin types, whereas Skintific offers a smaller range where products like the 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel reach a High fit for dry sensitive skin. Reviewers note that Dermalogica provides deep hydration and moisture, while Skintific is recognized for being effective for oily and congested skin.

Dermalogica or Skintific: which moisturizer is better?

Dermalogica provides superior and high fit levels for dry and sensitive skin with moisturizers like Stabilizing Repair Cream, whereas Skintific offers options like 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel rated as high for dry skin. Reviewers note that Dermalogica delivers deep hydration and moisture, while Skintific excels in soothing and calming.

Which is more affordable, Dermalogica or Skintific?

Skintific is more affordable, as reviewers mostly note a high price point for Dermalogica, while Skintific faces this review theme less often.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Dermalogica or Skintific?

Dermalogica is unlikely to cause breakouts as review themes note that skin irritation and breakouts occur more frequently with Skintific.

Dermalogica or Skintific: which brand offers better soothing and calming properties?

Skintific offers better soothing and calming properties compared to Dermalogica.

Which brand is better for deep hydration and moisture according to reviewers?

Dermalogica does better for deep hydration and moisture according to reviewers. The products on this page help deliver intense hydration and soothing moisturizers.

When comparing exfoliation and texture, which brand is considered more effective?

When comparing exfoliation and texture, Skintific is considered more effective than Dermalogica based on reviewer feedback on the products on this page.

Dermalogica or Skintific: which sunscreen is better?

Both Dermalogica and Skintific offer sunscreens that fit mature, dry, oily, sensitive, and acne-prone skin at a High level. Reviewers note that Skintific does better 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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