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Dermalogica vs Aēsop

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Dermalogica and Aēsop are two distinct skincare lines offering targeted serums, nourishing moisturizers, gentle cleansers, and purifying masks. The American brand, founded in 1986 and owned by Unilever since 2015, relies on star ingredients like hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and salicylic acid to suit dry skin and oily acne-prone skin best. Conversely, the Australian-founded counterpart is driven by botanical and scientifically validated ingredients to suit balanced, combination, and sensitive skin best. While both deliver thoughtfully formulated solutions for overall skin health, they differ in their core ingredient philosophies and ideal skin types.

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

Popular Dermalogica vs Aēsop products

People Say

DermalogicaAēsop
  • Hydration and Moisture Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “Saved my dry skin — Dermalogica Super Rich Repair”
    • “blends seamlessly — Dermalogica Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF 50”
    • “woke up with baby-soft skin — Aēsop Damascan Rose Facial Treatment”
    • “Savior of my winter-fueled dry skin. — Aēsop B Triple C Facial Balancing Gel”
  • Other Product Benefits Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “eyelids look firmer and lifted — Dermalogica Phyto Nature Lifting Eye Cream”
    • “SPF 50 works — Dermalogica Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF 50”
    • “smells divine — Aēsop Damascan Rose Facial Treatment”
    • “saved my skin — Aēsop Damascan Rose Facial Treatment”
  • Skin Texture and Smoothing Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “skin feels smooth as silk — Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant”
    • “fine lines have visibly softened — Dermalogica Phyto Nature Lifting Eye Cream”
    • “Intensely hydrating yet mattifying effect. — Aēsop B Triple C Facial Balancing Gel”
    • “absorbs well into the skin — Aēsop Damascan Rose Facial Treatment”
  • Skin Cleansing and Exfoliation Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “gentle enough for daily use — Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant”
    • “Removes stubborn mascara — Dermalogica Precleanse”
    • “doesn't strip skin — Dermalogica Special Cleansing Gel”
    • “Leaves my face feeling soft after cleansing. — Aēsop Parsley Seed Facial Cleanser”
  • Soothing and Calming Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “helps calm and nourish my skin — Dermalogica Stabilizing Repair Cream”
    • “The redness is better — Dermalogica Stabilizing Repair Cream”
    • “Reduces inflammation overnight. — Aēsop B Triple C Facial Balancing Gel”
    • “my small blemishes noticeably diminished — Aēsop Parsley Seed Anti-Oxidant Intense Serum”
  • Complexion Brightening and Radiance Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “immediately brighter looking — Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant”
    • “skin looks amazing — Dermalogica Multivitamin Power Recovery Masque”
    • “Skin appears to be brighter, more radiant. — Aēsop B Triple C Facial Balancing Gel”
  • High Price Point Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “hefty price tag — Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant”
    • “Expensive for cleanser — Dermalogica Precleanse”
    • “quantity is too small — Aēsop Damascan Rose Facial Treatment”
    • “The price is quite steep. — Aēsop B Triple C Facial Balancing Gel”
  • Texture and Application Difficulties Not notedMostly Mentioned
    • “Thick, almost honey-like, and needs a moment to melt in. — Aēsop B Triple C Facial Balancing Gel”
  • Scent Dislikes and Strong Fragrances Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “smells like puke — Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant”
    • “smells like medicine — Dermalogica Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF 50”
    • “smells like carrots — Aēsop Damascan Rose Facial Treatment”
    • “Nasty smell... would not buy again. — Aēsop Parsley Seed Facial Cleanser”
  • Packaging and Pump Issues Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “Leaky pump — Dermalogica Precleanse”
    • “pump dispenses too much — Dermalogica Special Cleansing Gel”
    • “powder drops too quickly — Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant”
    • “The downside is the pump. — Aēsop Parsley Seed Facial Cleanser”
  • Breakouts and Skin Reactions Sometimes NotedRarely Noted
    • “caused breakouts — Aēsop Damascan Rose Facial Treatment”
    • “caused severe peeling — Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant”

Questions and answers

Dermalogica or Aēsop: which is better?

Dermalogica is better suited for specialized skin cleansing and exfoliation among the products on this page, while Aēsop tends to have fewer breakouts and skin reactions. Both brands share a high price point.

What is the difference between Dermalogica and Aēsop?

Dermalogica offers a larger selection of products on this page compared to Aēsop, while both brands feature items with high price points. Reviewers note that the products on this page help provide deep hydration for dry skin.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Dermalogica or Aēsop: which cleanser is better?

Dermalogica does better for skin cleansing and exfoliation compared to Aēsop. The products on this page help provide gentle, non-stripping cleansers that fit a wide range of skin types.

Which is more affordable, Dermalogica or Aēsop?

Both Dermalogica and Aēsop have a high price point, so neither stands out as more affordable on the products on this page.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Dermalogica or Aēsop?

Aēsop does better than Dermalogica when it comes to avoiding breakouts and skin reactions. The products on this page for both brands contain no fragrance.

Dermalogica or Aesop: which brand has been around longer?

Dermalogica has been around longer, having been founded in 1986 compared to Aāsop which was founded in 1987.

Which brand has faced a change in ownership, Dermalogica or Aesop?

Dermalogica is owned by Unilever since 2015, whereas Aesop is owned by L'Oréal Groupe since 2023.

Which brand offers more products listed on the page?

Dermalogica offers many more products on this page than Aăsop.

Dermalogica or Aēsop: which moisturizer is better?

For moisturizers, Dermalogica has a wider variety with products like Stabilizing Repair Cream achieving a Superior fit for dry skin, while Aēsop offers options like B Triple C Facial Balancing Gel with a High fit for combination skin. Reviewers often mention deep hydration for both brands, though Dermalogica is noted for non-greasy and soothing moisturizers.

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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