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Torriden vs Dermalogica

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Torriden and Dermalogica are a 2015-founded Korean skincare brand and a 1986-founded American skincare brand, respectively. Torriden is known for its moisturizers, masks, toners, and serums featuring hyaluronic acid, panthenol, and allantoin, while Dermalogica offers targeted serums, nourishing moisturizers, gentle cleansers, and purifying masks formulated with hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and salicylic acid. The first brand suits acne-prone skin and dry skin best, whereas the second brand suits oily skin and combination skin best. They differ primarily in their geographical origins, founding years, and the specific active ingredients they pair with hyaluronic acid to address different skin types.

Torriden is a Korean skincare brand founded in 2015 and owned by Torriden Co., Ltd..

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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 Torriden and Dermalogica products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.

Popular Torriden vs Dermalogica products

People Say

TorridenDermalogica
  • Texture, Absorption and Finish Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “Absorbs beautifully and spreads so smoothly — Torriden Cellmazing Low Molecular Collagen Firming Cream”
    • “Watery consistency — Torriden Dive In Serum”
    • “skin feels smooth as silk — Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant”
    • “blends seamlessly — Dermalogica Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF 50”
  • Deep Hydration and Moisture Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “Plumps skin — Torriden Dive In Serum”
    • “3-second serum — Torriden Dive In Serum”
    • “skin looks dewy — Torriden Cellmazing Firming Gel Mask”
    • “Saved my dry skin — Dermalogica Super Rich Repair”
  • Soothing, Calming and Gentle Formula Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “no irritation — Torriden Cellmazing Firming Eye Cream”
    • “perfect for super sensitive skin — Torriden CELLMAZING Brightening Ampoule”
    • “calming hero for irritated skin — Torriden Balanceful Cica Mask”
    • “doesn't strip skin — Dermalogica Special Cleansing Gel”
  • Brightening, Exfoliation and Special Benefits Sometimes NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “gentle enough for daily use — Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant”
    • “Removes stubborn mascara — Dermalogica Precleanse”
    • “immediately brighter looking — Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant”
    • “improves dark circles — Torriden Cellmazing Firming Eye Cream”
  • Packaging, Scent and Quantity Issues Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “price is steep — Torriden Cellmazing Firming Gel Mask”
    • “slides down — Torriden Cellmazing Firming Gel Mask”
    • “Caused breakouts — Torriden SOLID IN Ceramide Cream”
    • “hefty price tag — Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant”
  • Insufficient Moisture or Results Often MentionedRarely Noted
    • “skin felt tight — Dermalogica Active Moist”
    • “felt a bit dry — Dermalogica Special Cleansing Gel”
    • “Didn't clear most blackheads — Dermalogica Blackhead Clearing Fizz Mask”
    • “Feels like water — Torriden Dive In Serum”

Torriden vs Dermalogica routines for dry skin

Buy Torriden routine · £78.43 · 92% fitBuy Dermalogica routine · £244.49 · 87% fitSee multi-brand routine · 99% fit

Torriden vs Dermalogica routines for oily skin

Buy Dermalogica routine · £375.97 · 90% fitBuy Torriden routine · £165.89 · 89% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Torriden vs Dermalogica routines for combination skin

Buy Torriden routine · £133.31 · 91% fitBuy Dermalogica routine · £431.36 · 90% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Questions and answers

Torriden or Dermalogica: which is better?

Torriden is better for deep hydration and soothing sensitive or dry skin, while Dermalogica is better for brightening and exfoliation. For dry skin, Lovi routine fit is Superior for Torriden and High for Dermalogica.

Drug Delivery, 2017Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

What is the difference between Torriden and Dermalogica?

Torriden is better for deep hydration and soothing sensitive or dry skin, whereas Dermalogica is better for brightening and exfoliation. Torriden is a South Korean brand founded in 2015, while Dermalogica is an American brand founded in 1986.

Torriden or Dermalogica for dry skin?

Torriden is a better fit for dry skin, offering Superior routine fit compared to Dermalogica's High fit on the products on this page. Topical hyaluronic acid, a key ingredient in Torriden's dry skin routine, helps improve skin quality and signs of aging.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Torriden or Dermalogica: which moisturizer is better?

Torriden is better for deep hydration and soothing benefits, whereas Dermalogica offers stronger options for brightening, exfoliation, and specific skin concerns like acne or oil control. For overall routine fit, Torriden is Superior for dry skin, sensitive skin, and acne-prone skin, while Dermalogica is Superior for oily skin.

Drug Delivery, 2017Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Which is more affordable, Torriden or Dermalogica?

The products on this page do not list pricing information, but reviewers note that Dermalogica has a high price point.

Which brand performs better for soothing, calming, and gentle formulas?

Torriden performs better for soothing, calming, and gentle formulas. Reviewers frequently praise its gentle serums and soothing moisturizers.

Torriden or Dermalogica for oily skin?

Dermalogica is the better fit for oily skin, as Lovi rates its overall routine as Superior compared to Torriden's High level. Both brands offer products with solid oil-balancing capabilities, but Dermalogica features specialized cleansers and exfoliants like Daily Microfoliant that excel on oily skin.

Torriden or Dermalogica for sensitive skin?

Torriden is the better choice for sensitive skin, as Lovi rates its routine as Superior compared to Dermalogica's High. Reviewers note that Torriden's products help provide deep hydration and soothing benefits.

Drug Delivery, 2017Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Torriden or Dermalogica for acne-prone skin?

Torriden is better suited for acne-prone skin, as the products on this page offer a Superior routine fit compared to Dermalogica's High fit level. Additionally, topical hyaluronic acid helps improve skin quality and hydration without feeling greasy.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Torriden or Dermalogica for dry sensitive skin?

Torriden is better suited for dry sensitive skin, as Lovi rates its routine fit as Superior compared to Dermalogica's High level. Reviewers on the page frequently praise Torriden for deep hydration and gentle serums.

Drug Delivery, 2017Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Torriden or Dermalogica for oily acne-prone skin?

Torriden is superior for oily acne-prone skin, while Dermalogica fits at a high level. Torriden focuses on deep hydration and soothing gentle formulas, whereas Dermalogica excels in brightening and exfoliation.

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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