# DHC vs MAËLYS

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DHC and MAËLYS are distinct skincare lines, with the former recognized as a Japanese brand founded in 1980 and owned by ORIX Corporation since 2023, while both offer effective and targeted solutions. DHC is beloved for its effective makeup removers and nourishing formulas, including the Pore Cleansing Oil for acne-prone skin and the Deep Cleansing Oil for skin with dark spots, suiting dry, normal, combination, and oily skin best. Conversely, MAËLYS is loved for targeted [serums](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/serum) and advanced formulas, featuring the TOO-FINE for acne-prone skin and the RE-LURE Tight & Tone Body Serum for skin with dark spots, and suiting all skin types best. Ultimately, the brands differ through the Japanese company offering reliable daily care for a balanced complexion, while the latter delivers thoughtful care through specialized solutions.

DHC is a Japanese skincare brand founded in 1980 and owned by ORIX Corporation since 2023.

[dhc-corporate.co.jp](https://dhc-corporate.co.jp/en/company/message/) [en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DHC_Corporation)

This page compares some of the most popular DHC and MAËLYS products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, [use the Lovi app](https://app.pora.ai/vqqJ/j1xj2b6o?af_sub2=compare&af_sub3=selection_note&af_sub4=pg3107a68802).

### Popular DHC vs MAËLYS products

#### DHC

- [Deep Cleansing Oil](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/p/dhc/deep-cleansing-oil/for/dry-skin) — High fit — [€29.32 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.nl/dp/B001UE60E0?tag=lovi-care-web-product085-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [Pore Cleansing Oil](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/p/dhc/pore-cleansing-oil/for/sensitive-skin) — Superior fit

#### MAËLYS

- [TOO-FINE](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/p/maelys/too-fine/for/sensitive-skin) — Low fit
- [RE-LURE Tight & Tone Body Serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/p/maelys/re-lure-tight-and-tone-body-serum/for/dry-sensitive-skin) — Average fit

## Questions and answers

### DHC or MAËLYS: which is better?

DHC is the better choice because the products on this page have higher Lovi fit levels across multiple skin types and are entirely fragrance-free. In contrast, MAËLYS offers lower fit levels and includes fragrance in one of its two products.

### What is the difference between DHC and MAËLYS?

DHC wins for fit levels across the products on this page, earning High to Superior ratings, while MAËLYS ranges from Low to Caution. Furthermore, every DHC product on this page lists no fragrance, whereas half of the products on this page for MAËLYS contain fragrance.

### Which is more affordable, DHC or MAËLYS?

I cannot determine which brand is more affordable because the provided page facts do not include pricing information for DHC or MAËLYS.

### Which causes fewer breakouts, DHC or MAËLYS?

DHC products on this page generally achieve higher fit levels for acne-prone skin than MAËLYS products, which score low for acne-prone skin. Every product on the DHC page lists no fragrance, while some MAËLYS products contain fragrance.

### Which brand has been in business longer, DHC or MAËLYS?

DHC has been in business much longer, having been founded in Japan in 1980, whereas MAËLYS was founded in 2017.

### Do all DHC and MAËLYS products on this page avoid fragrance?

Every DHC product on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients, whereas MAËLYS includes fragrance in RE-LURE Tight & Tone Body [Serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/serum).

### Which brand offers a product with a Superior Lovi fit level for sensitive skin?

DHC offers a product with a Superior Lovi fit level for sensitive skin. Specifically, its Pore Cleansing Oil achieves this top rating for sensitive skin.

## Research behind their key ingredients

- [Regulatory effects of Lactobacillus plantarum-GMNL6 on human skin health by improving skin microbiome](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33526970/) Lactobacillus · International Journal of Medical Sciences, 2021
- [Anti-aging and brightening effects of a topical treatment containing vitamin C, vitamin E, and raspberry leaf cell culture extract: A split-face, randomized controlled trial](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31975502/) Tocopherol · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020
- [Treatment of acne with a combination of propolis, tea tree oil, and Aloe vera compared to erythromycin cream: two double-blind investigations](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30588129/) Aloe barbadensis leaf juice · Clinical Pharmacology, 2018
- [Efficacy of probiotic-derived lotion from Lactobacillus paracasei MSMC 39-1 in mild to moderate acne vulgaris, randomized controlled trial](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35384257/) Lactobacillus · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022
- [The 24-hour skin hydration and barrier function effects of a hyaluronic 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract moisturizing fluid: an intra-subject, randomized, assessor-blinded study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28860834/) Glycerin · Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
- [Efficacy and Tolerability of Topical Nicotinamide Plus Antibacterial Adhesive Agents and Zinc-Pyrrolidone Carboxylic Acid Versus Placebo as an Adjuvant Treatment for Moderate Acne Vulgaris in Indonesia: A Multicenter, Double-blind, Randomized, Controlled Trial](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32983333/) Zinc pca · The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, 2020
- [Botulinum toxin injection as a single or combined treatment with non-cross-linked high molecular weight and low molecular weight hyaluronic acid gel for neck rejuvenation: A randomized clinical trial](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35775872/) Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid · Dermatologic Therapy, 2022
- [Formulation strategies to modulate the topical delivery of anti-inflammatory compounds](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24139433/) Stearyl glycyrrhetinate · Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2013
- [Clinical Development and Evaluation of a Multi-Component Dissolving Microneedle Patch for Skin Pigmentation Disorders](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37571190/) 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid · Polymers, 2023
- [Efficacy and Tolerability of Stable Hybrid Cooperative Complexes of High- and Low-Molecular Weight Hyaluronic Acid in Asian Patients: An Open-Label Study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40921777/) Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid · Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, 2026
- [Effect of an Emollient Emulsion Containing 15.0% of Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride on the Urocanic Acid of the Stratum Corneum](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37109405/) Caprylic capric triglyceride · Life, 2023
- [Evaluation of a retinol containing topical treatment to improve signs of neck aging](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37461826/) Glaucine · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2023
- [Nanocomplex of quaternized cyclodextrin grafted chitosan and hyaluronic acid for a skin delivery](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36279763/) Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid · Colloids and Surfaces. B, Biointerfaces, 2022
- [Clinical and histologic findings after use of a novel combined retinol, tripeptide, and glaucine containing cream in the treatment of photo-aged skin](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37584260/) Glaucine · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2023
- [Efficacy of a Topical Formulation on Skin Hydration and Barrier Function in Individuals With Xerosis: A 28-Day Randomized, Split-Leg, Untreated-Controlled Trial](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42108609/) Dipotassium glycyrrhizate · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2026

## The brands

- Japanese skincare: [DHC](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/dhc)
- Skincare: [MAËLYS](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/maelys)

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## About the Lovi Fit

Lovi: Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes.

Lovi compares products by their fit scores, calculated from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules its 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. Levels from best to worst: Superior, High, Average, Low, Caution, Warning.

Behind this comparison: Nadia Kapleva, MS (Co-founder, Medical Director); Alexey Shagraev, PhD (Co-founder, CEO and CTO); Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc (Medical Board); Aishani Shah, MD (Medical Board); Asya Zubkova, MS (Medical Board); Hanna Kurets, MD (Medical Board, Medical Advisor); Elina Nazarenko, MD (Medical Board); Victoria Derkova, MS (Medical Board).

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