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Dermalogica vs Avène

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Dermalogica and Avène are respected skincare brands originating respectively in America and France. The American brand is known for targeted serums, nourishing moisturizers, gentle cleansers, and purifying masks featuring hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and salicylic acid, whereas the French brand is loved for gentle moisturizers, protective sunscreens, targeted serums, and soothing cleansers formulated with glycerin. The first suits sensitive, dry, oily, and aging skin best, while the second suits oily, acne-prone, and combination skin best. They differ in their core philosophies and geographical origins, relying either on a combination of science-backed active ingredients or exclusively on glycerin for hydration and barrier repair.

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

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Avène is a French skincare brand founded in 1990 and owned by Fondation Pierre Fabre.

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

Popular Dermalogica vs Avène products

People Say

DermalogicaAvène
  • Deep hydration and moisturization Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “Saved my dry skin — Dermalogica Super Rich Repair”
    • “blends seamlessly — Dermalogica Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF 50”
    • “Absorbs quickly... not greasy — Dermalogica Skin Smoothing Cream”
    • “Restores moisture barrier — Avène Cold Cream”
  • Gentle on skin and non-stripping Sometimes NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “leaves face clean but not dry — Avène Cleanance”
    • “Perfect cleanser for sensitive skin. — Avène Milk Cleanser”
    • “Squeaky clean but soft — Avène Cleanance Cleansing Gel”
    • “gentle enough for daily use — Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant”
  • Skin soothing and calming Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Calmed my angry red skin overnight — Avène Cicalfate+ Restorative Protective Cream”
    • “Nothing has ever worked to soothe or heal my skin like these before. — Avène Tolerance Control Soothing Skin Recovery Balm”
    • “Love that there is no scent at all! — Avène Tolerance Control Soothing Skin Recovery Balm”
    • “helps calm and nourish my skin — Dermalogica Stabilizing Repair Cream”
  • Improved texture and smoothness Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “skin feels smooth as silk — Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant”
    • “fine lines have visibly softened — Dermalogica Phyto Nature Lifting Eye Cream”
    • “creamy without being greasy — Dermalogica Intensive Moisture Balance”
    • “I've noticed a definite improvement in the fine lines around my eyes — Avène RetrinAL EYES”
  • Acne and oil control Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “Brings out all the gunk — Dermalogica Blackhead Clearing Fizz Mask”
    • “doesn't clog pores — Dermalogica Active Moist”
    • “Keeps me matte for hours — Avène Cleanance Cleansing Gel”
    • “keeps skin matte — Avène Cleanance”
  • High price point and value concerns Mostly MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “Its a bit pricey but so worth it!! — Avène Tolerance Control Soothing Skin Recovery Balm”
    • “a bit pricey — Avène Cleanance”
    • “Tiny tube for the money — Avène Cold Cream”
    • “hefty price tag — Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant”
  • Unpleasant or strong scent Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “smells like puke — Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant”
    • “smells like medicine — Dermalogica Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF 50”
    • “The fragrance is very present. — Avène Milk Cleanser”
    • “smell is too strong — Avène Cleanance”
  • Breakouts and skin reactions Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “caused severe peeling — Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant”
    • “Cystic acne flare-ups — Dermalogica Precleanse”
    • “Woke up with tiny whiteheads all over — Avène Cicalfate+ Restorative Protective Cream”
    • “Caused small bumps/texture — Avène Soothing Radiance Mask”
  • Greasy or heavy residue Sometimes NotedRarely Noted
    • “Leaves a greasy film — Avène Cold Cream”
    • “too shiny — Avène Hydrance+”
    • “Left unpleasant greasy film — Avène Soothing Radiance Mask”
    • “Too thick for day — Dermalogica Super Rich Repair”

Questions and answers

Dermalogica or Avène: which is better?

Dermalogica provides better deep hydration and moisturization, while Avène is better for gentle, non-stripping care and skin soothing. Lovi shows both brands offer effective options, but Dermalogica features fragrance-free products across its entire page compared to Avène.

What is the difference between Dermalogica and Avène?

Dermalogica delivers better deep hydration and smoother texture, whereas Avène excels at being gentle, non-stripping, and soothing on the skin. Every Dermalogica product on this page contains no fragrance, while about half of Avène's products list fragrance.

Dermalogica or Avène: which cleanser is better?

Dermalogica is better for gentle, non-stripping hydration, while Avène is better for a gentle deep clean. Reviewers report that Dermalogica cleansers help provide deep hydration, whereas Avène cleansers are noted for being gentle deep clean options.

Which is more affordable, Dermalogica or Avène?

Avène is more affordable than Dermalogica, as Dermalogica reviewers frequently mention its high price point while Avène price concerns are only sometimes noted.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Dermalogica or Avène?

Both Dermalogica and Avène are equal when it comes to breakouts and skin reactions.

Dermalogica or Avène: which brand has more fragrance-free products?

Dermalogica has more fragrance-free products, as every single product on its page lists no fragrance. In contrast, Avène includes fragrance in 7 of its 15 products on the page.

Dermalogica or Avène: which is better for deep hydration and moisturization?

Dermalogica is better for deep hydration and moisturization, as it is noted by reviewers for intense hydration. Topical hyaluronic acid helps improve skin quality and signs of skin aging.

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Dermalogica or Avène: which brand is better for skin soothing and calming?

Avène is better for skin soothing and calming because reviewers frequently note its ability to soothe irritation. The products on this page for both brands feature gentle ingredients like glycerin and thermal water to help calm the skin.

Dermalogica or Avène: which moisturizer is better?

Dermalogica is better for deep hydration and moisturization, whereas Avène is better for soothing skin and calming irritation.

Dermalogica or Avène: which sunscreen is better?

Dermalogica offers sunscreens with High Lovi fit levels across a wide range of skin types, such as Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF 50. Meanwhile, Avène provides sunscreens like Cleanance, which has a Superior fit for oily skin and High fits for oily acne-prone 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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