# ELIDEL skincare Page: https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/brands/elidel The Lovi Fit is the same in every country; only the stores and prices differ, and the ones here are for the United Arab Emirates. ELIDEL is a Swiss skincare brand founded in 2001 and owned by Viatris Inc. since 2016. [myelidel.ca](https://myelidel.ca/en/) [en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Viatris) [investor.mylan.com](https://investor.mylan.com/news-releases/news-release-details/mylan-completes-acquisition-meda) [sec.gov](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1114448/000104746904022516/a2139722z6-k.htm) ELIDEL is beloved for its gentle moisturizers and soothing formulas. Its products suit sensitive, dry skin best due to their carefully balanced compositions. The standout products for particular concerns include the [Pimecrolimus](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/ingredients/pimecrolimus) for acne-prone skin. These thoughtfully crafted preparations offer a reliable daily option for skin maintenance. This page covers some of the most popular ELIDEL products; for the whole ELIDEL range, with a fit score for every product, [use the Lovi app](https://app.pora.ai/vqqJ/j1xj2b6o?af_sub2=brand&af_sub3=selection_note&af_sub4=pg9a63196756). ### ELIDEL moisturizers #### Moisturizers - [Pimecrolimus](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/p/elidel/pimecrolimus/for/dry-sensitive-skin) — Average fit ## Questions and answers ### Is ELIDEL worth it? ELIDEL is worth it because Lovi rates the ELIDEL-focused routine Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin. Every product on this page also lists no fragrance in its ingredients. ### What are ELIDEL's best products? ELIDEL features [Pimecrolimus](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/ingredients/pimecrolimus), which is a moisturizer. The ELIDEL products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients. ### Which ELIDEL moisturizer is best for dry skin? Pimecrolimus is the only moisturizer on this page, and Lovi rates it Average for dry skin. The ELIDEL products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients. ### Does ELIDEL cause breakouts? ELIDEL is unlikely to cause breakouts for most users, though Pimecrolimus rates Low for acne-prone skin and requires caution for oily, acne-prone skin. Lovi rates the ELIDEL-focused routine Superior for acne-prone skin. ### Is ELIDEL fragrance-free? Yes, every one of the ELIDEL products on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients, making them a gentle choice for your skin. Lovi rates the ELIDEL-focused routine Superior for sensitive skin, helping you keep your routine calm and simple. ### What are the key ingredients in ELIDEL products? Pimecrolimus is the key ingredient in the ELIDEL products on this page. Every product on this page also lists no fragrance in its ingredients. ### How do I build a ELIDEL skincare routine? To build an ELIDEL skincare routine, use the brand's products to support dry, oily, sensitive, combination, or acne-prone skin, where routines achieve Superior fit levels. Lovi rates the ELIDEL-focused routine Superior for sensitive skin and oily skin. ### What are good alternatives to ELIDEL? Good alternatives to ELIDEL include Galderma, Weleda, La Prairie, Bepantol, NEOCUTIS, and Valmont. These similar brands also have dedicated pages on Lovi for comparison. ### ELIDEL vs La Prairie: which is better? ELIDEL-focused routines rate Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin, while La Prairie-focused routines rate High or Superior for the same skin types. Every ELIDEL product on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients. ### Who owns ELIDEL, and where is it from? ELIDEL is a Swiss brand founded in 2001, owned by Viatris Inc. since 2016. [myelidel.ca](https://myelidel.ca/en/) [en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Viatris) [investor.mylan.com](https://investor.mylan.com/news-releases/news-release-details/mylan-completes-acquisition-meda) [sec.gov](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1114448/000104746904022516/a2139722z6-k.htm) ### Is ELIDEL cruelty-free? PETA, Leaping Bunny, and Cruelty Free International, the registries Lovi checks, do not list ELIDEL as cruelty-free. ## Research behind ELIDEL's key ingredients - [Clinical Evaluation of a Soap-Free Cleansing Lotion Containing Sodium Cocoyl Apple Amino Acids for Effective Impurity Removal and Skin Barrier Preservation in Healthy Adults With Diverse Skin Types](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40978887/) Cetyl alcohol · Cureus, 2025 ## Similar brands - Swiss skincare: [Galderma](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/brands/galderma) - Swiss skincare: [Weleda](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/brands/weleda) - Swiss skincare: [La Prairie](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/brands/la-prairie) - Swiss skincare: [Bepantol](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/brands/bepantol) - Swiss skincare: [NEOCUTIS](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/brands/neocutis) - Swiss skincare: [Valmont](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/brands/valmont) - Swiss skincare: [Bepanthol](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/brands/bepanthol) ## Compare ELIDEL - [SKIN1004 vs ELIDEL](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/compare/skin1004-vs-elidel) - [Anua vs ELIDEL](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/compare/anua-vs-elidel) - [Medicube vs ELIDEL](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/compare/medicube-vs-elidel) - [The Ordinary vs ELIDEL](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/compare/the-ordinary-vs-elidel) - [Beauty of Joseon vs ELIDEL](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/compare/beauty-of-joseon-vs-elidel) - [COSRX vs ELIDEL](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/compare/cosrx-vs-elidel) - [CeraVe vs ELIDEL](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/compare/cerave-vs-elidel) - [La Roche-Posay vs ELIDEL](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/compare/la-roche-posay-vs-elidel) - [Dr. Althea vs ELIDEL](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/compare/dr-althea-vs-elidel) - [Some By Mi vs ELIDEL](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/compare/some-by-mi-vs-elidel) - [Torriden vs ELIDEL](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/compare/torriden-vs-elidel) - [celimax vs ELIDEL](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/compare/celimax-vs-elidel) - [Purito vs ELIDEL](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/compare/purito-vs-elidel) - [Cetaphil vs ELIDEL](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/compare/cetaphil-vs-elidel) - [Paula's Choice vs ELIDEL](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/compare/paula-s-choice-vs-elidel) - [Neutrogena vs ELIDEL](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/compare/neutrogena-vs-elidel) - [Kiehl's vs ELIDEL](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/compare/kiehl-s-vs-elidel) - [Caudalie vs ELIDEL](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/compare/caudalie-vs-elidel) - [Dermalogica vs ELIDEL](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/compare/dermalogica-vs-elidel) - [Good Molecules vs ELIDEL](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/compare/good-molecules-vs-elidel) ## Popular brands - Korean skincare: [SKIN1004](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/brands/skin1004) - Korean skincare: [Anua](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/brands/anua) - Korean skincare: [Medicube](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/brands/medicube) - Canadian skincare: [The Ordinary](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/brands/the-ordinary) - Korean skincare: [Beauty of Joseon](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/brands/beauty-of-joseon) - Korean skincare: [COSRX](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/brands/cosrx) - American skincare: [CeraVe](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/brands/cerave) - French skincare: [La Roche-Posay](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/brands/la-roche-posay) - Korean skincare: [Dr. Althea](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/brands/dr-althea) - Korean skincare: [Some By Mi](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/brands/some-by-mi) - Korean skincare: [Torriden](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/brands/torriden) - Korean skincare: [celimax](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/brands/celimax) - Korean skincare: [Purito](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/brands/purito) - Korean skincare: [ROUND LAB](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/brands/round-lab) - American skincare: [Cetaphil](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/brands/cetaphil) - American skincare: [Paula's Choice](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/brands/paula-s-choice) - American skincare: [Neutrogena](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/brands/neutrogena) - Korean skincare: [AXIS-Y](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/brands/axis-y) - American skincare: [Kiehl's](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/brands/kiehl-s) - Korean skincare: [d'Alba](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/brands/d-alba) ## About the Lovi Fit Lovi: Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes. Lovi rates every product from its full ingredient list with brand-independent rules its 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. Levels from best to worst: Superior, High, Average, Low, Caution, Warning. Behind these ratings: Nadia Kapleva, MS (Co-founder, Medical Director); Alexey Shagraev, PhD (Co-founder, CEO and CTO); Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc (Medical Board); Aishani Shah, MD (Medical Board); Asya Zubkova, MS (Medical Board); Hanna Kurets, MD (Medical Board, Medical Advisor); Elina Nazarenko, MD (Medical Board); Victoria Derkova, MS (Medical Board). Page built Nov 8, 2026. More from Lovi: https://lovi.care/skincare/llms.txt ## This page in other countries - United States: https://lovi.care/skincare/brands/elidel - United Kingdom: https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/brands/elidel - Ireland: https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/brands/elidel - Germany: https://lovi.care/skincare/de/brands/elidel - France: https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/brands/elidel - Italy: https://lovi.care/skincare/it/brands/elidel - Netherlands: https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/elidel - Spain: https://lovi.care/skincare/es/brands/elidel - Canada: https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/elidel - Australia: https://lovi.care/skincare/au/brands/elidel - Singapore: https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/brands/elidel - Saudi Arabia: https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/brands/elidel - United Arab Emirates: https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/brands/elidel (this page)