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Dermalogica vs DHC

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

Dermalogica and DHC are renowned skincare brands offering targeted serums, nourishing moisturizers, gentle cleansers, and effective makeup removers. The American brand suits sensitive, dry, oily, and aging skin best through scientific formulations enriched with hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and salicylic acid, while the Japanese counterpart suits dry, normal, combination, and oily skin best with reliable daily care. Both brands provide standout products for acne-prone skin and dark spots, yet they differ in their heritage, specific ingredients, and overall approach to achieving a balanced complexion.

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

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

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

Popular Dermalogica vs DHC products

Questions and answers

Dermalogica or DHC: which is better?

Dermalogica offers a much larger selection of products on this page compared to DHC, featuring specialized items like exfoliants and moisturizers that contain key ingredients such as hyaluronic acid and salicylic acid.

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What is the difference between Dermalogica and DHC?

Dermalogica offers a broad range of 34 skincare products on this page covering various skin types and concerns, whereas DHC features only two cleansing oil products. Both brands list no fragrance in their ingredients across the products on this page.

Which is more affordable, Dermalogica or DHC?

Dermalogica reviewers mostly mention a high price point, while affordability is not discussed for DHC on this page.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Dermalogica or DHC?

DHC's cleansing oils on this page show moderate ratings for acne-prone skin, while Dermalogica offers many products that may cause breakouts or reactions as noted by reviewers. However, Dermalogica also includes specialized options like the Daily Microfoliant, which achieves a Superior Lovi fit for acne-prone skin.

Which brand has been around longer and where were they founded, Dermalogica or DHC?

DHC has been around slightly longer, having been founded in Japan in 1980, whereas Dermalogica was founded in the United States in 1986.

Do any products from either Dermalogica or DHC contain fragrance in their ingredients?

Every product on the Dermalogica and DHC pages lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

How does the Lovi fit level for dry skin compare between Dermalogica's Precleanse and DHC's Deep Cleansing Oil?

For dry skin, Dermalogica's Precleanse has a High Lovi fit level, whereas DHC's Deep Cleansing Oil also has a High Lovi fit level.

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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