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Dermalogica vs Weleda

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

Dermalogica and Weleda are two distinct skincare lines with dedicated followers. Dermalogica is an American brand known for targeted serums, nourishing moisturizers, gentle cleansers, and purifying masks featuring hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and salicylic acid, while the Swiss brand Weleda is celebrated for its rich moisturizers and meticulously crafted formulas. The former suits oily and combination skin best with active formulations that balance excess oil and moisture, whereas the latter suits sensitive skin best because of its gentle botanical bases. Ultimately, both brands differ through their foundational approaches, offering specialized solutions for diverse complexions.

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

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Weleda is a Swiss skincare brand founded in 1921 and owned by Weleda AG.

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

Popular Dermalogica vs Weleda products

Dermalogica vs Weleda moisturizers

Questions and answers

Dermalogica or Weleda: which is better?

Dermalogica is generally better for a wider variety of skin types because the products on this page are fragrance-free and feature high Lovi fit levels for oily and combination skin, whereas Weleda offers only two fragranced moisturizers with limited fit. Topical hyaluronic acid helps provide intense hydration across Dermalogica's extensive skincare range.

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What is the difference between Dermalogica and Weleda?

Dermalogica offers a large range of fragrance-free skincare products that fit oily and combination skin best, whereas Weleda features only a couple of moisturizers containing fragrance. Topical hyaluronic acid in products on this page helps provide intense hydration and improves skin quality.

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Dermalogica or Weleda: which moisturizer is better?

Dermalogica offers a much wider range of moisturizers with high and superior Lovi fit levels for different skin types compared to Weleda. For example, Dermalogica Stabilizing Repair Cream has a superior fit for dry and sensitive skin.

Which is more affordable, Dermalogica or Weleda?

Reviewers note that Dermalogica has a high price point, whereas the page facts for Weleda do not mention affordability issues. Weleda was founded in Switzerland in 1921, while Dermalogica has been owned by Unilever since 2015.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Dermalogica or Weleda?

Dermalogica is generally better for breakout-prone skin, as the products on this page best fit oily acne-prone skin and include targeted options like Retinol Clearing Oil and Breakout Clearing Booster. In contrast, Weleda products on this page list lower fit levels for acne-prone skin.

Which brand offers products with no fragrance, Dermalogica or Weleda?

Dermalogica offers products with no fragrance, as every product on the Dermalogica page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

How do the founding years and countries of origin compare between Dermalogica and Weleda?

Dermalogica was founded in the United States in 1986, whereas Weleda was founded in Switzerland in 1921.

Which brand has more product options suited for oily and acne-prone skin types?

Dermalogica offers many more product options suited for oily and acne-prone skin, with numerous treatments reaching a Superior fit level for those skin types. In contrast, Weleda features only two products on this page, both of which are rated Caution for oily and acne-prone 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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