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Dermalogica Skin Smoothing Cream scores 8.0/9.8 and OLAY Retinol 24 Night Moisturizer scores 8.1/9.8 — a near-tie where your skin type decides the winner.
These two are neck and neck — just 0.1 points apart.
Scores last verified: April 2026
35 unique
11 in common
12 unique
These two moisturisers take different paths to a similar destination. Both formulas include solid hydrating ingredients, and the overall scores reflect that — the gap here is genuinely slim.
Hydration Efficacy is another area of separation. Dermalogica Skin Smoothing Cream scores 9.8 here versus 7.3 for OLAY Retinol 24 Night Moisturizer. That difference comes down to how each formula is built — the ingredient list tells the story.
OLAY Retinol 24 Night Moisturizer brings Niacinamide, Retinol, and Allantoin as actives, while dermalogica Skin Smoothing Cream relies on Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Flower Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, and Allantoin. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.
Dermalogica Skin Smoothing Cream is better if you have
OLAY Retinol 24 Night Moisturizer is better if you have
At premium pricing with a score of 8.0, Dermalogica Skin Smoothing Cream is a decent pick. OLAY Retinol 24 Night Moisturizer sits at the budget level with a 8.1 score — the higher investment pays off in formulation quality.
It's a close call — both products score within 0.3 points of each other. Your choice depends on your specific skin concerns.
Based on ingredient analysis, OLAY Retinol 24 Night Moisturizer scores higher overall. See the full score breakdown above for details on each attribute.
Yes, they share common ingredients. Check the ingredient face-off section above for a detailed comparison.
The key differences are in their active ingredients and formulation approach. Check the attribute battle above for a detailed breakdown.
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