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Dermalogica vs Clinique

Rated by Lovi · Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes · How the Fit score works

Dermalogica and Clinique are American skincare brands known for thoughtful formulations tailored to various needs. The former offers targeted serums, nourishing moisturizers, gentle cleansers, and purifying masks featuring hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and salicylic acid, suiting dry skin and oily acne-prone skin best. Meanwhile, the latter provides moisturizers, serums, makeup removers, and eye products incorporating hydrating hyaluronic acid, nourishing glycerin, and invigorating caffeine to comfort dry sensitive skin and oily skin. Ultimately, the two differ in their specific botanical and scientific profiles, with the first brand emphasizing acne and barrier care and the second brand focusing on sensitivity, UV protection, and fatigue reduction.

Dermalogica is an American skincare brand founded in 1986 and owned by Unilever since 2015.

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Clinique is an American skincare brand founded in 1968 and owned by The Estée Lauder Companies Inc..

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This page compares some of the most popular Dermalogica and Clinique products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.

Popular Dermalogica vs Clinique products

People Say

DermalogicaClinique
  • Hydration and Moisture Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “Saved my dry skin — Dermalogica Super Rich Repair”
    • “blends seamlessly — Dermalogica Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF 50”
    • “sinks in immediately — Clinique moisture surge”
    • “Keeps my dry patches at bay all day — Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion+”
  • Makeup Compatibility and Removal Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “Removes stubborn mascara — Dermalogica Precleanse”
    • “eyelids look firmer and lifted — Dermalogica Phyto Nature Lifting Eye Cream”
    • “Melts waterproof mascara — Clinique Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm”
    • “foundation glides on — Clinique moisture surge”
  • Soothing and Calming Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “doesn't strip skin — Dermalogica Special Cleansing Gel”
    • “helps calm and nourish my skin — Dermalogica Stabilizing Repair Cream”
    • “never irritated my eyes — Clinique All About Eyes”
    • “keeps the redness at bay — Clinique Redness Solutions Daily Relief Cream”
  • Skin Smoothing and Exfoliation Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “gentle enough for daily use — Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant”
    • “skin feels smooth as silk — Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant”
    • “skin feels silky smooth — Clinique Smart Clinical Repair Wrinkle Correcting Serum”
    • “gentle enough for everyday — Clinique 7 Day Scrub Cream Rinse-Off Formula”
  • High Price Point Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “jar is too small for the cost — Clinique moisture surge”
    • “quite pricey — Clinique Smart Clinical Repair Wrinkle Correcting Serum”
    • “Expensive for cleanser — Clinique Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm”
    • “hefty price tag — Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant”
  • Skin Breakouts and Reactions Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “Stings eyes — Dermalogica Precleanse”
    • “burns immediately — Dermalogica Multivitamin Power Recovery Masque”
    • “Woke up with whiteheads on my chin — Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion+”
    • “Face stung and became red — Clinique Clarifying Lotion 2”
  • Greasiness and Heavy Texture Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Too thick for day — Dermalogica Super Rich Repair”
    • “skin felt tight — Dermalogica Active Moist”
    • “felt a bit dry — Dermalogica Special Cleansing Gel”
    • “skin felt tight — Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Gel”

Dermalogica vs Clinique routines for dry skin

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Dermalogica vs Clinique routines for oily skin

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Dermalogica vs Clinique routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

Dermalogica or Clinique: which is better?

Dermalogica is a better fit than Clinique for dry, combination, sensitive, acne-prone skin, and skin with dark spots on the products on this page, while both brands offer equal routine fit for dry sensitive, oily, and mature skin. Both brands are equal in hydration, makeup removal, soothing, and exfoliation, but Dermalogica may cause less high price point concerns according to reviewers.

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What is the difference between Dermalogica and Clinique?

Dermalogica fits dry skin better with a superior routine level, while Clinique fits dry skin with an average level. For oily acne-prone skin, Dermalogica offers a superior routine level compared to Clinique's high level. Additionally, Clinique does better with the high price point theme.

Dermalogica or Clinique for dry skin?

Dermalogica is the better fit for dry skin, offering superior routine results compared to Clinique's average fit on this page. Topical hyaluronic acid helps provide intense hydration and improves skin quality.

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Dermalogica or Clinique: which cleanser is better?

Dermalogica offers better-rated cleansers on this page, with most options achieving a High fit level across various skin types. Clinique cleansers on the page tend to have lower fit levels, including warning and caution ratings for certain skin types.

Which is more affordable, Dermalogica or Clinique?

Clinique is more affordable, as the products on this page suffer less from a high price point compared to Dermalogica.

Dermalogica or Clinique: which brand has a better routine fit for oily acne-prone skin?

Dermalogica is the better fit for oily acne-prone skin on this page, as Lovi rates its routine fit as Superior while Clinique is rated High.

Dermalogica or Clinique for oily skin?

For oily skin, Dermalogica and Clinique are both a high fit on the products on this page, and reviewers for both brands mention oil-controlling and smoothing moisturizers.

Dermalogica or Clinique: which moisturizer is better?

Dermalogica is generally better for intense hydration and richer formulations, while Clinique offers lighter options that may help control oil. Lovi rates Dermalogica's routine fit for dry skin as Superior and Clinique's as Average.

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Dermalogica or Clinique for sensitive skin?

For sensitive skin, Dermalogica is a better option because Lovi rates its overall routine as High while Clinique's routine is rated as Average.

Dermalogica or Clinique for acne-prone skin?

Dermalogica is the better fit for acne-prone skin, as Lovi rates its routine as High compared to Clinique's Average. The products on this page help provide targeted solutions with key ingredients like salicylic acid while remaining fragrance-free.

Dermalogica or Clinique for dry sensitive skin?

For dry sensitive skin, Dermalogica is a superior choice compared to Clinique because the products on this page achieve a superior routine fit for this skin type. Topical hyaluronic acid, which is a key ingredient across the products, helps improve skin quality and signs of aging.

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Dermalogica or Clinique for mature skin?

Both Dermalogica and Clinique are well-suited for mature skin, as the products on this page for both brands feature high Lovi fit levels for this skin type. Dermalogica helps provide intensive hydration and smoothing serums, while Clinique helps deliver lightweight moisturizers and deep makeup removal.

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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