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Dermalogica vs Good Molecules

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Dermalogica and Good Molecules are professional-grade American skincare lines that offer thoughtful ranges of serums, moisturizers, and cleansers enriched with glycerin and hyaluronic acid. The former brand suits sensitive, dry, oily, and aging skin best through science-backed formulations like salicylic acid, while the latter brand is widely loved for balanced products that suit combination and oily acne-prone skin without heaviness. Ultimately, both differ primarily in their founding years, parent companies, and specific target audiences.

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

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Good Molecules is an American skincare brand founded in 2019 and owned by Beautylish, Inc..

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

Popular Dermalogica vs Good Molecules products

People Say

DermalogicaGood Molecules
  • Affordable Price and Great Value Rarely NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “best value for money — Good Molecules Hyaluronic Acid Serum”
    • “great value — Good Molecules Niacinamide Serum”
    • “little goes a long way — Dermalogica Special Cleansing Gel”
  • Deep and Intense Hydration Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “Saved my dry skin — Dermalogica Super Rich Repair”
    • “super hydrating — Dermalogica Multivitamin Power Recovery Masque”
    • “skin feels hydrated — Dermalogica Intensive Moisture Balance”
    • “skin appears smooth and supple — Good Molecules Hyaluronic Acid Serum”
  • Softness and Soothing Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “helps calm and nourish my skin — Dermalogica Stabilizing Repair Cream”
    • “Non-stripping finish — Dermalogica Precleanse”
    • “no skin purging — Good Molecules Gentle Retinol Cream”
    • “no irritation on sensitive skin — Good Molecules Hyaluronic Acid Serum”
  • Non-Greasy Absorption Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “blends seamlessly — Dermalogica Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF 50”
    • “feels like nothing — Dermalogica Active Moist”
    • “absorbs instantly into skin — Good Molecules Lightweight Daily Moisturizer”
    • “absorbs almost instantly — Good Molecules Hyaluronic Acid Serum”
  • Gentle Exfoliation and Texture Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “skin looks like brand new baby skin — Good Molecules Overnight Exfoliating Treatment”
    • “Non-abrasive, suitable for sensitive skin, no stinging — Good Molecules Pineapple Exfoliating Powder”
    • “Leaves skin "baby soft," "super smooth," "polished feel" — Good Molecules Pineapple Exfoliating Powder”
    • “gentle enough for daily use — Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant”
  • Brightening and Glow Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “scar on your chin doesn't look nearly as noticeable — Good Molecules Discoloration Correcting Serum”
    • “skin looks more radiant — Good Molecules Niacinamide Brightening Toner”
    • “wake up with glowing skin — Good Molecules Overnight Exfoliating Treatment”
    • “immediately brighter looking — Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant”
  • High Price Point Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “hefty price tag — Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant”
  • Skin Irritation and Reactions Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “Stings eyes — Dermalogica Precleanse”
    • “caused severe peeling — Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant”
    • “stings a lot — Good Molecules Overnight Exfoliating Treatment”
    • “not great for sensitive skin — Good Molecules Discoloration Correcting Serum”
  • Unpleasant Scent and Fragrance Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “No change in circles — Good Molecules Yerba Mate Wake Up Eye Gel”
    • “Strong bergamot smell — Good Molecules Super Peptide Serum”
    • “weird faint smell — Good Molecules Gentle Retinol Cream”
    • “smells like puke — Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant”

Dermalogica vs Good Molecules moisturizers

Dermalogica vs Good Molecules serums and treatments

Questions and answers

Dermalogica or Good Molecules: which is better?

Good Molecules does better for affordable price and value, gentle exfoliation and texture, and brightening and glow, while Dermalogica does better for deep and intense hydration. Both brands are equal when it comes to softness and soothing, non-greasy absorption, and skin irritation and reactions.

What is the difference between Dermalogica and Good Molecules?

Good Molecules tends to offer more affordable options and performs better for brightening and gentle exfoliation, while Dermalogica is often noted for deeper hydration. Both brands list no fragrance across the products on this page.

Dermalogica or Good Molecules: which cleanser is better?

Both brands offer well-rated cleansers, but reviewers note that Dermalogica focuses on gentle, non-stripping formulas with deep hydration, while Good Molecules provides affordable and hydrating options.

Which is more affordable, Dermalogica or Good Molecules?

Good Molecules is more affordable, offering budget-friendly serums and great overall value for shoppers.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Dermalogica or Good Molecules?

Both Dermalogica and Good Molecules sometimes cause breakouts, as noted by reviewers of the products on this page.

Dermalogica or Good Molecules: which brand offers better deep hydration?

Dermalogica does better for deep and intense hydration compared to Good Molecules. The products on this page from Dermalogica are frequently mentioned by reviewers for providing intense hydration, utilizing key ingredients like hyaluronic acid and glycerin.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Dermalogica or Good Molecules: which brand is better for gentle exfoliation and skin texture?

Good Molecules does better for gentle exfoliation and skin texture according to the review themes on this page.

Dermalogica or Good Molecules: which brand provides better brightening and glow results?

Good Molecules does better for brightening and glow among the products on this page. Niacinamide helps reduce cutaneous pigmentation and pigmentation suppression.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Antioxidants, 2021

Dermalogica or Good Molecules: which moisturizer is better?

Good Molecules offers better value and affordability for moisturizers on this page, while Dermalogica is noted for deeper and more intense hydration. Both brands provide non-greasy absorption across their moisturizer options.

Dermalogica or Good Molecules: which sunscreen is better?

Good Molecules offers better options for sunscreen, as its Sheer Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 achieves a Superior fit level for dry sensitive skin, dry skin, sensitive skin, skin with dark spots, and mature skin. Dermalogica also features a sunscreen on this page, but Good Molecules is rated higher across more skin types for its sunscreen product.

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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