Derma E
Derma E was founded in 1984 in Southern California, making it one of the original clean beauty skincare brands decades before the movement had a name. The brand has always formulated without parabens, sulfates, mineral oil, phthalates, and petrolatum, and has been 100% vegan and cruelty-free since inception. Derma E was an early pioneer of putting vitamins (particularly vitamin E, hence the name) and antioxidants into topical skincare at a time when most drugstore products focused on basic moisturization. With 5 products across 4 categories averaging 76/100 at the drugstore tier, Derma E delivers affordable clean beauty with genuine heritage.
Brand Philosophy
Derma E believes effective skincare can be both clean and affordable. The brand has maintained strict ingredient standards for 40 years, proving that avoiding harmful ingredients does not require premium pricing. Vitamin-rich, plant-based formulations for real results at drugstore accessibility.
Budget-conscious clean beauty consumers who want proven-clean formulations with four decades of heritage behind them.
- 40+ year clean beauty heritage
- Vitamin C and E formulations
- Affordable clean skincare
- 100% vegan since inception
- Anti-aging and brightening at drugstore prices
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin E
- Hyaluronic Acid
- Green Tea
- Probiotics
Derma E at a Glance
Strongest Categories
Derma E performs best in: Serum (1 product, avg 82/100); Brightening Treatment (1 product, avg 81/100); Moisturizer (1 product, avg 76/100).
Best Conditions Served
Across all products, Derma E scores highest for: Dull/Uneven Texture (avg 84/100); Combination Skin (avg 84/100); Acne-Prone Skin (avg 83/100). If your primary concern is one of these conditions, Derma E products are particularly worth considering.
Certifications
Common certifications include Paraben-Free, Gluten-Free, Cruelty-Free, GMO-Free, Vegan, Sulfate-Free.
Best Derma E by Skin Condition
The highest-scoring Derma E product for each condition we evaluate.