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Elemis vs Sesderma

Rated by Lovi · Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes · How the Fit score works

Elemis and Sesderma are esteemed skincare brands founded in 1989 that offer thoughtfully formulated serums, moisturizers, cleansers, and toners. The British brand harnesses nourishing ingredients like glycerin and shea to suit mature and dry sensitive skin, while the Spanish brand relies on botanical extracts and active compounds for sensitive, hyperpigmented, and aging skin types. Standout solutions from the former include the Pro-Collagen Advanced Eye Treatment and Marine Cream, alongside the Azelac RU Serum from the latter. Ultimately, both differ as Elemis focuses on deeply conditioning components, whereas Sesderma emphasizes meticulously engineered formulas.

Elemis is a British skincare brand founded in 1989 and owned by L'Occitane Group since 2019.

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Sesderma is a Spanish skincare brand founded in 1989 and owned by Grupo Sesderma since 2026.

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This page compares some of the most popular Elemis and Sesderma products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.

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Questions and answers

Elemis or Sesderma: which is better?

Elemis offers a much broader range of products on this page than Sesderma, and Lovi gives Elemis a Superior fit for mature skin and dry sensitive skin. Reviewers often mention that Elemis has hydrating moisturizers, though some note a strong fragrance.

What is the difference between Elemis and Sesderma?

Elemis is a UK brand with a broad range of 22 skincare products, while Sesderma is a Spanish brand represented on this page by just one serum, the Azelac RU Serum. Reviewers frequently mention that Elemis offers hydrating moisturizers and smoother skin texture, though some note a high price point and strong fragrance.

Which is more affordable, Elemis or Sesderma?

Reviews on the Lovi page for Elemis note a high price point as a common drawback, while pricing information for Sesderma is not provided on this page.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Elemis or Sesderma?

Elemis is a better fit for acne-prone skin on this page, with several products rated High for that skin type compared to Sesderma's Azelac RU Serum which has an Average fit.

Where and when were Elemis and Sesderma founded, and who owns them?

Elemis was founded in 1989 in the United Kingdom and is owned by the L'Occitane Group, while Sesderma was founded in 1989 in Spain and is owned by Grupo Sesderma.

Which Elemis products are rated as having a Superior fit for mature skin or dry sensitive skin?

For mature skin, Elemis features the Pro-Collagen Marine Cream with a Superior Lovi fit level. For dry sensitive skin, the Pro-Collagen Night Cream is rated as having a Superior Lovi fit.

What are the main negative points mentioned by reviewers regarding Elemis products?

Reviewers note that Elemis products have a high price point. They also sometimes mention strong fragrance and skin irritation.

Research behind their key ingredients

Behind this comparison

Lovi compares products by their fit scores, calculated from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our 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.

  • Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Co-founder, Medical Director

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer

  • Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Co-founder, CEO and CTO

    PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex

  • Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Medical Board

    Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine

  • Aishani Shah, MD

    Aishani Shah, MD

    Medical Board

    Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD

  • Asya Zubkova, MS

    Asya Zubkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member

  • Hanna Kurets, MD

    Hanna Kurets, MD

    Medical Board, Medical Advisor

    Dermatology MD

  • Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Medical Board

    Dermatology and diagnostic consultant

  • Victoria Derkova, MS

    Victoria Derkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist

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