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Dermalogica Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF 50 scores 8.5/9.8 vs EltaMD UV Physical Broad-Spectrum SPF 41 at 6.2/9.8. Dermalogica Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF 50 wins for hydration.
Dermalogica Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF 50 takes this one, winning 4 of 5 attributes.
Scores last verified: April 2026
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Where Dermalogica Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF 50 really shines is hydration efficacy, scoring 9.8 compared to EltaMD UV Physical Broad-Spectrum SPF 41's 4.0. With Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, and Sodium Hyaluronate in its top ingredients, Dermalogica Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF 50 delivers stronger moisture-binding capability.
Active Ingredient Strength is another area of separation. Dermalogica Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF 50 scores 4.9 here versus 2.0 for EltaMD UV Physical Broad-Spectrum SPF 41. That difference comes down to how each formula is built — the ingredient list tells the story.
Dermalogica Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF 50 brings Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Extract, Citrus Medica Limonum Peel Extract, and Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract as actives, giving it an edge in targeted skincare benefits.
Dermalogica Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF 50 is better if you have
EltaMD UV Physical Broad-Spectrum SPF 41 is better if you have
At premium pricing with a score of 8.5, Dermalogica Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF 50 delivers strong value. EltaMD UV Physical Broad-Spectrum SPF 41 sits at the mid-range level with a 6.2 score — the extra cost doesn't translate to better scores here.
Dermalogica Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF 50 wins this comparison with a meaningfully stronger ingredient profile and overall score.
Based on ingredient analysis, Dermalogica Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF 50 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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