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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 prominent skincare brands offering targeted serums and advanced formulas. The American skincare brand founded in 1986 and owned by Unilever since 2015 is known for its nourishing moisturizers, gentle cleansers, and purifying masks formulated with hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and salicylic acid, whereas the second brand is loved for its specialized solutions delivering thoughtful care. The former suits oily skin and combination skin best to balance excess oil and moisture, while the latter suits all skin types best. They differ because Dermalogica relies on powerful ingredients for specific concerns like acne-prone skin, dark spots, and mature skin, while MAËLYS provides options such as the TOO-FINE and the RE-LURE Tight & Tone Body Serum.

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 generally fits everyday skin routines better than MAËLYS, as the products on this page achieve mostly Superior or High fit ratings across various skin types while MAËLYS products largely score Low or Average. Furthermore, Dermalogica offers fragrance-free options across its entire range.

What is the difference between Dermalogica and MAËLYS?

Dermalogica offers a wide range of products that achieve superior or high Lovi fit levels for multiple skin types, whereas MAËLYS has products that are mostly rated low or average in Lovi fit levels. Furthermore, the products on this page for Dermalogica list no fragrance, while some MAËLYS products contain fragrance.

Which is more affordable, Dermalogica or MAËLYS?

Reviewers note that Dermalogica has a high price point, while the page for MAËLYS does not provide sufficient pricing information to determine affordability.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Dermalogica or MAËLYS?

Dermalogica is the better choice for avoiding breakouts, as the products on this page are well suited for acne-prone skin with many options reaching high fit levels, whereas MAËLYS products generally have low fit levels for acne-prone skin.

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 the 2 MAËLYS products on this page contains fragrance, whereas every Dermalogica product on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

Which skin types are best suited for Dermalogica according to its brand-focused routines?

According to its brand-focused routines, Dermalogica fits oily skin, combination skin, and oily acne-prone skin best.

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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