Dermalogica
Dermalogica is a Unilever-owned professional skincare brand selling exosome, peptide, and FDA-cleared microneedling products through DTC e-commerce, a trained skin therapist network, and Ulta/Sephora retail, serving consumers with skin health, anti-aging, and acne concerns.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1984
- HeadquartersCarson, United States
- Headcount1,001–5,000
- GTM typeB2B and B2C
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Dermalogica does
Dermalogica is a privately held professional skincare brand founded in 1984 by Jane Wurwand and headquartered in Los Angeles, California, wholly owned by Unilever. The company sells a comprehensive portfolio of professional-grade skincare products spanning the Daily Skin Health, Active Clearing, Biolumin-C, Clear Start, Dynamic Skin, Multivitamin Power, Phyto Nature, Powerbright, and Ultracalming franchises, with iconic hero SKUs including Daily Microfoliant (the #1 selling powder exfoliant in the US per NPD). In 2026 the company entered advanced aesthetics with its first FDA-cleared medical device, the PRO Pen Microneedling System, supported by parallel regulatory approvals in Canada and Australia and ISO 13485 certification.
The underlying technology centers on proprietary formulation platforms: regenerative plant-based exosome blends, peptide complexes with collagen amino acids and carnosine dipeptide, water-burst delivery systems, biohacking principles applied to topical skincare, and FDA-cleared microneedling hardware with an integrated post-treatment Exo Booster developed with Unilever R&D. Distribution operates through three channels: direct-to-consumer e-commerce on dermalogica.com featuring a 14-day Try Before You Buy program and subscription rewards, a professional channel via trained skin therapists and salons through the Dermalogica Pro program (contributing roughly one-third to one-half of revenue per CEO commentary), and prestige retail distribution through Ulta Beauty and Sephora. Professional education is delivered through the wholly-owned International Dermal Institute, which trains skin therapists globally and embeds Dermalogica protocols into professional practices.
Revenue is generated primarily through unit-priced product sales across all three channels, supplemented by professional treatment services performed at partner spas and salons. Product pricing ranges from entry-level exfoliants and cleansers ($17–$69) to premium serums and treatments ($76–$158). The company maintains flagship stores in Murray, Scottsdale, and West Hollywood, training headquarters in Leatherhead, UK, and active distribution partnerships with premium salon chains in India. Operational investment includes Corvus One autonomous drone inventory management at the Carson distribution center, Flex HSA/FSA payment integration, and an active awards profile spanning Allure, WWD, InStyle, Marie Claire, ShopTODAY, and Who What Wear.
Dermalogica firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Dermalogica
- Legal name
- Dermalogica
- Website
- https://dermalogica.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1984
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1,001–5,000 employees
- Short description
- Dermalogica is a Unilever-owned professional skincare brand selling exosome, peptide, and FDA-cleared microneedling products through DTC e-commerce, a trained skin therapist network, and Ulta/Sephora retail, serving consumers with skin health, anti-aging, and acne concerns.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Dermalogica industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Professional Skincare
- NAICS
- Cosmetics, Beauty Supplies, and Perfume Retailers (456120), Cosmetics, Beauty Supplies, and Perfume Retailers (45612), Soap and Cleaning Compound Manufacturing (32561), Beauty Salons (812112)
- SIC
- Perfumes, Cosmetics & Other Toilet Preparations (2844), Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841), Soap, Detergents, Cleang Preparations, Perfumes, Cosmetics (2840)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Professional Skincare & Facial Treatments (CRABALAF)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Dermocosmetics & Medical-Grade Skincare (CRABAAAF), Natural/Organic & Clean Skincare (CRABAAAH), Skincare Devices (Cleansing Brushes, Microcurrent, LED, Dermaplaning) (CRABAKAI)
Keywords
Where Dermalogica is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Carson
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices6 records
Markets served
Dermalogica business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B and B2C
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Professional Skincare Products: Direct product sales to professional skin therapists, spas, and salons through the Dermalogica Pro program. This professional channel generates roughly a third to half of total revenue.
- Direct-to-Consumer E-commerce: Product sales through dermalogica.com with Try Before You Buy program allowing customers to trial products for 14 days before paying. Subscription rewards program with 2x points on subscription orders.
- Retail Distribution: Products sold through authorized retail partners including Ulta Beauty and Sephora. FutureCode Booster available at Ulta retailers.
- Professional Treatment Services: Professional in-spa treatments including LuminFusion, Pro Skin Treatment, and other advanced treatments provided by trained skin therapists using Dermalogica products and protocols.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Entry-level exfoliants and cleansers |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Premium anti-aging treatments |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Professional treatments |
| Subscription | Monthly | Subscription/Rewards program |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels5 records
Marketing channels6 records
Dermalogica product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Dermalogica manufactures and sells professional-grade skincare products including cleansers, exfoliants, moisturizers, serums, eye treatments, masks, SPF, body care, and targeted treatments organized under franchises such as Daily Skin Health, Phyto Nature, Dynamic Skin, BioLumin-C, Clear Start, UltraCalming, Active Clearing, PowerBright, and Multivitamin Power. Products are sold direct-to-consumer via dermalogica.com, distributed to licensed skin therapists, spas and salons through the Dermalogica Pro program (with training from the International Dermal Institute), and carried by prestige retailers including Sephora and Ulta Beauty. The company has expanded into the advanced aesthetics market with the FDA-cleared PRO Pen Microneedling System and offers in-spa professional treatments such as LuminFusion.
Product overview
Dermalogica is a professional skincare brand headquartered in Los Angeles, offering a comprehensive portfolio of skincare products designed for use in professional spas, salons, and skin centers, as well as direct consumer purchase. The product portfolio spans multiple sub-brands and franchises including: Daily Microfoliant (award-winning powder exfoliant, #1 in US), Phyto Nature (exosome-based regenerative treatments including Phyto Nature E² and Pro-Collagen Banking line), Dynamic Skin (advanced treatments including Dynamic Skin Sculptor body serum and Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF50), BioLumin-C (vitamin C-focused brightening line), Clear Start (teen skincare), and Ultracalming (sensitive skin solutions). The company has expanded into medical aesthetics with the FDA-cleared PRO Pen Microneedling System and professional treatments like LuminFusion. Dermalogica products are available through authorized professionals, flagship stores, dermalogica.com, and retailers including Sephora and Ulta.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Clear Start: Professional skincare line targeting teen acne and skin concerns
- Dynamic Skin
- Biolumin-C
- Phyto Nature
- UltraCalming
- Active Clearing
- PowerBright
- Daily Skin Health
- Multivitamin Power
Products and services
- Daily Microfoliant Rice-based powder exfoliant that activates upon contact with water, releasing Papain, Salicylic Acid, and Rice Bran to polish skin. Includes a Skin Brightening Complex of Phytic Acid, White Tea, and Licorice and is gentle enough for daily use. Sold to consumers via dermalogica.com, Sephora, and Ulta Beauty, and through the Dermalogica Pro professional channel.
- Pro-Collagen Banking Water Cream Lightweight hydrating water cream that plumps and preserves collagen and elastin using Pro-Collagen Banking Technology with peptide complex, Collagen Amino Acids, Zinc Glycinate, Carnosine Dipeptide, extremophilic Red Algae, and biofermented Radish Root Extract. Clinically proven to boost collagen by 44% and elastin by 56% based on in vitro testing.
- Phyto Nature E² Regenerating Daily Exosome Leave-On Treatment Daily regenerating leave-on treatment combining next-gen plant-based exosomes with exfoliating pumpkin enzymes to improve natural skin regeneration by 86% versus untreated skin. Visibly diminishes fine lines and wrinkles within 2 weeks and features a botanical blend with phyto glycogen and prickly pear.
- FutureCode Booster Damage-Correcting Longevity Serum Biohacking serum applying biohacking principles to topical skin care, designed to visibly reduce DNA-related damage and support skin longevity. Contains Teprenone, Niacinamide, and Sunflower Sprout Extract. Clinical studies report 100% of participants saw lifted, replenished, and more even-toned skin after 8 weeks.
- PRO Pen Microneedling System FDA-cleared medical device for microneedling treatments, designed to improve the appearance of facial acne scars in adults aged 22 and older. Held to ISO 13485 medical device quality standards, intended for professional use and integrated with the post-treatment Exo Booster protocol.
- LuminFusion Professional Treatment Supercharged resurfacing professional spa treatment lasting 45 minutes that combines NanoInfusion, LED red light therapy, and a targeted Retinol Peel to improve skin smoothness and luminosity with no downtime. Delivered by trained Dermalogica skin therapists at spas and skin centers.
- Special Cleansing Gel Iconic gel-based cleanser that washes away impurities without stripping the skin's natural oils; available in multiple sizes including refill packaging.
- Precleanse Cleansing Oil Oil-based cleanser that melts away makeup and impurities as the first step of Dermalogica's double cleansing system.
- Ultracalming Cleanser Cleanser designed to calm and cool sensitized or reactive skin, part of the UltraCalming franchise for sensitive skin.
- Circular Hydration Serum with Hyaluronic Acid Full-circle hydrating serum utilizing enhanced Hyaluronic Acid, Algae Extract-infused moisturizing matrix, Polyglutamic Acid from fermented Soy, plant-derived sugars, amino acids, and a postbiotic blend of Lactobacillus Ferment and Avena Extract. Provides 10+ hours of hydration.
- Antioxidant Hydramist Refreshing antioxidant toner mist that hydrates and firms skin while creating an active antioxidant shield against free radical damage; helps prevent signs of aging caused by Advanced Glycation End-products (AGEs) and contains Pea Extract, Rose and Clove extracts.
- Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF50 Moisturizer with broad-spectrum SPF 50 that hydrates and combats skin aging while providing sun protection.
- Dynamic Skin Sculptor Body Serum Body serum designed to visibly firm and lift skin, tightening, toning, and sculpting as part of the Dynamic Skin line.
- Breakout Clearing Foaming Wash Foaming cleanser that fights breakouts and deep cleans pores, part of the Active Clearing franchise.
- PowerBright Dark Spot Serum Targeted treatment serum from the PowerBright franchise designed to address dark spots and hyperpigmentation.
- Clear Start Teen Skincare Line Sub-brand skincare line designed specifically for teenage skin, addressing teen acne and breakouts through targeted formulations within the Active Clearing franchise.
- BioLumin-C Vitamin C Franchise Sub-brand skincare franchise featuring serums, eye products, and moisturizers that brighten, firm, and exfoliate using stabilized vitamin C technology.
Quantifiable outcome
- 44% increase in collagen and 56% increase in elastin based on in vitro testing for Pro-Collagen Banking Water Cream
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use Dermalogica
Customer profileNamed customers5 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
Dermalogica technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration1 record
Feature5 records
Dermalogica partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Six partnerships are on record, tiered regional expansion, core, minor and operational improvement.
- TONI&GUY Indiaregional expansionPartnership with TONI&GUY India (110+ salons) for advanced consultation processes and treatments developed in partnership with Dermalogica, including Red Light Therapy for pigmentation, acne, and skin recovery.
- Unilever R&DcoreCollaboration with Unilever R&D on Exo Booster system integrated with the PRO Pen Microneedling System, supporting post-treatment protocols.
- StyleSpeak Hair & Beauty Show (HBS)minorBrand partner at the 8th edition of HBS 2026 in Mumbai, India. Event featured 369 contestants, 30+ speakers, and 13,500+ visitors from 28 states. Platform for India's professional beauty and salon industry.
- Corvus Roboticsoperational improvementDeployed Corvus One autonomous drone-based inventory management system at Dermalogica's global headquarters and distribution center in Carson, California. Enables fully autonomous aerial inventory scans 52 times per year, a 600% increase over manual processes. Saved approximately 120 labor hours per month for reallocation to higher-value work.
- Looks Salonregional expansionLooks Salon introduced Radiance Ritual by Dermalogica across select Mumbai locations, combining Red LED Light Therapy with Dermalogica's Light Energy Masque for collagen and elastin stimulation.
- FlexcorePartnership with Flex HSA/FSA payment platform enables customers to use pre-tax healthcare funds for Dermalogica skincare products, increasing accessibility to professional-grade treatments.
Scale indicators6 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights7 records
Dermalogica competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- SkinCeuticals: Professional skincare brand owned by L'Oréal, sold through dermatologists, spas, and med-spas with a clinically-led positioning. Directly comparable to Dermalogica as a prestige professional skincare brand with physician/spa distribution and an expanding aesthetics portfolio.
- Colorescience: Mineral-based skincare and SPF brand with both professional (physician/spa) and DTC distribution, positioned around healthy skin and sun protection. Comparable to Dermalogica in professional-channel positioning and broadening into medical-grade adjacencies.
- Obagi Medical: Medical-grade skincare brand distributed through physicians and skincare professionals, with a portfolio spanning anti-aging, pigmentation, and transformation systems. Directly comparable to Dermalogica in the professional channel with similar price points and clinician-recommended positioning.
- Jan Marini Skin Research: Professional skincare brand sold through licensed skincare professionals and physicians with a science-led, retinol- and acid-focused portfolio. Comparable to Dermalogica in professional-only distribution and clinical anti-aging positioning.
- PCA Skin: Professional skincare brand specializing in chemical peels and professional treatments, distributed through licensed estheticians, spas, and physicians. Highly comparable to Dermalogica's professional treatment portfolio, particularly the LuminFusion and PRO Pen offerings.
- EltaMD: Medical-grade skincare brand with a strong sun-care franchise, distributed through dermatologists, physicians, and increasingly through retail and professional channels. Comparable to Dermalogica's medical-skincare trajectory and physician-channel distribution.
- iS Clinical: Professional skincare brand distributed through medical spas, physicians, and skincare professionals with a focus on cancer-care skincare and clinical actives. Comparable to Dermalogica in the professional/medical spa channel and clinical substantiation approach.
- SkinMedica: Allergan Aesthetics/AbbVie-owned medical-grade skincare brand sold through physicians and med-spas with a clinical, growth-factor-led portfolio. Comparable to Dermalogica in the medical aesthetics positioning and professional-channel distribution.
- Murad: Skincare brand founded by a dermatologist with clinical, science-led positioning, sold through spa/professional channels, retail (Sephora), and DTC. Directly comparable to Dermalogica as a clinical professional brand with a multi-channel prestige distribution model.
Emerging players
- Drunk Elephant: Premium clinical skincare brand (acquired by Shiseido) with a strong DTC and Sephora/Ulta retail presence, focused on clean biocompatible formulations. Comparable to Dermalogica as a premium clinical brand overlapping in retail channels but distributed more through consumer/retail than professional.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat6 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Dermalogica social profiles
Digital presenceDermalogica compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance2 records
Dermalogica financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Dermalogica leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles5 records
Dermalogica subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries1 record
Dermalogica funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Dermalogica M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Dermalogica
What does Dermalogica do?
Dermalogica manufactures and sells professional-grade skincare products including cleansers, exfoliants, moisturizers, serums, eye treatments, masks, SPF, body care, and targeted treatments organized under franchises such as Daily Skin Health, Phyto Nature, Dynamic Skin, BioLumin-C, Clear Start, UltraCalming, Active Clearing, PowerBright, and Multivitamin Power. Products are sold direct-to-consumer via dermalogica.com, distributed to licensed skin therapists, spas and salons through the Dermalogica Pro program (with training from the International Dermal Institute), and carried by prestige retailers including Sephora and Ulta Beauty. The company has expanded into the advanced aesthetics market with the FDA-cleared PRO Pen Microneedling System and offers in-spa professional treatments such as LuminFusion.
Is Dermalogica a public or private company?
Dermalogica is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Dermalogica founded?
Dermalogica was founded in 1984. It employs 1,001 to 5,000 people.
Where is Dermalogica based?
Dermalogica is headquartered in Carson, United States, in the North America region.
How does Dermalogica make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Professional Skincare Products are the primary driver. The others are direct-to-Consumer E-commerce, retail Distribution and professional Treatment Services.
Who are Dermalogica's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are SkinCeuticals, Colorescience, Obagi Medical, Jan Marini Skin Research, PCA Skin, EltaMD, iS Clinical, SkinMedica and Murad. Drunk Elephant is listed as an emerging player.
Does Dermalogica have an API?
No public API is recorded for Dermalogica.
What industry is Dermalogica in?
Dermalogica's product category is Professional Skincare. Its primary akta.pro industry code is CRABALAF, Professional Skincare & Facial Treatments, with a secondary code of CRABAAAF, Dermocosmetics & Medical-Grade Skincare. Its NAICS code is 456120 and its SIC code is 2844.