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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 distinct skincare brands offering targeted serums and advanced formulas. The American brand, founded in 1986 and owned by Unilever since 2015, is known for nourishing moisturizers, gentle cleansers, purifying masks, and more, using hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and salicylic acid, while the second brand is loved for targeted serums and advanced formulas. Both suit diverse needs, with the first brand suiting dry skin and oily skin best, and the second brand suiting all skin types best. They differ primarily in their formulation focus and scope, with the first brand utilizing specific key ingredients like hyaluronic acid to lengthen the effect of anti-wrinkle toxin, glycerin to improve hydration and restore barrier function, and salicylic acid to reduce acne lesion counts, alongside standout products such as the Daily Microfoliant for acne-prone skin, the Precleanse for skin with dark spots, and the Phyto Nature Lifting Eye Cream for mature skin, whereas the latter delivers thoughtful care through specialized solutions including the TOO-FINE for acne-prone skin and the RE-LURE Tight & Tone Body Serum for skin with dark spots.

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 is the better choice on this page, as its products generally fit dry, oily, and combination skin well, whereas MAËLYS products mostly show low fit levels. Reviewers mention that Dermalogica delivers intense hydration and soothing moisturizers.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

What is the difference between Dermalogica and MAËLYS?

Dermalogica features a broad range of products that fit dry, oily, and combination skin well, whereas the products on this page for MAËLYS generally show low fit levels across skin types. Dermalogica products list no fragrance, while some MAËLYS products contain fragrance.

Which is more affordable, Dermalogica or MAËLYS?

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

Which causes fewer breakouts, Dermalogica or MAËLYS?

Dermalogica is generally better for breakout-prone skin, as many of the products on this page achieve High or Superior fit levels for acne-prone skin, whereas MAËLYS products on this page fit poorly for acne-prone skin with Low fit levels.

Which brand has been around longer, Dermalogica or MAËLYS?

Dermalogica has been around longer, having been founded in the United States in 1986, while MAËLYS was founded in 2017.

Do any products from Dermalogica or MAËLYS contain fragrance?

Every product from Dermalogica on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients. For MAËLYS, one out of two products on this page lists no fragrance, while the RE-LURE Tight & Tone Body Serum includes fragrance.

Which brand offers more product options for sensitive skin?

Dermalogica offers many product options that fit sensitive skin at a High or Superior level, whereas MAËLYS offers none that fit sensitive skin well.

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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