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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 beauty lines offering thoughtful care through specialized solutions. The American skincare brand founded in 1986 is known for targeted serums, nourishing moisturizers, gentle cleansers, and purifying masks formulated with hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and salicylic acid, while the latter is loved for targeted serums and advanced formulas. Both suit all skin types best, though the Unilever-owned line focuses particularly on dry and oily acne-prone skin thanks to balancing, moisture-rich formulations. They differ primarily in their scope and heritage, with one providing clinical-grade active ingredients and the other offering specialized body and facial care.

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 generally better than MAËLYS, as the products on this page offer superior and high Lovi fit levels across multiple skin types, whereas MAËLYS products largely show low or average fits. Reviewers also frequently note intense hydration and gentle, non-stripping cleansers for Dermalogica.

What is the difference between Dermalogica and MAËLYS?

Dermalogica offers a wide range of fragrance-free skincare products that fit dry, oily acne-prone, and combination skin best, whereas MAËLYS features very few products on this page and tends to have low fit levels for most skin types. Reviewers frequently note that Dermalogica provides intense hydration and soothing moisturizers, though some users mention skin irritation or a high price point.

Which is more affordable, Dermalogica or MAËLYS?

Reviewers note that Dermalogica has a high price point, but the page does not provide pricing information to compare the affordability of Dermalogica and MAËLYS.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Dermalogica or MAËLYS?

Dermalogica is more likely to cause fewer breakouts because the products on this page fit acne-prone skin up to a Superior level and reviewers note gentle, non-stripping cleansers, whereas MAËLYS products fit acne-prone skin at a Low level.

Which brand has been around longer, Dermalogica or MAËLYS?

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

Do any MAËLYS products contain fragrance compared to Dermalogica products?

Yes, 1 of 2 products on the MAËLYS page contains fragrance, whereas all products on the Dermalogica page list no fragrance in their ingredients.

Which skin types are Dermalogica's brand-focused routines best suited for?

Dermalogica's brand-focused routines are best suited for dry skin, oily acne-prone skin, and combination skin.

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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