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Elemis vs Weleda

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

Elemis and Weleda are established European skincare brands founded in 1989 and 1921, respectively. The British brand is known for its thoughtfully formulated serums, moisturizers, cleansers, and toners harnessing glycerin and shea, while the Swiss brand is widely loved for its rich moisturizers and meticulously crafted botanical formulas. Elemis suits mature and dry sensitive skin best, whereas the latter suits sensitive skin best. Both brands differ in their specific offerings, as the British line provides targeted solutions like the Pro-Collagen Marine Cream for mature skin, and the Swiss line offers products like Skin Food Light for acne-prone skin.

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

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Weleda is a Swiss skincare brand founded in 1921 and owned by Weleda AG.

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

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Elemis vs Weleda moisturizers

Questions and answers

Elemis or Weleda: which is better?

Elemis is a better fit than Weleda for most users on this page because Lovi rates its extensive range with higher average fit levels across mature, dry, and sensitive skin types.

What is the difference between Elemis and Weleda?

Elemis is a UK-founded brand owned by L'Occitane Group with 22 products on this page, while Weleda is a Swiss-founded brand owned by Weleda AG with only two products.

Elemis or Weleda: which moisturizer is better?

Elemis offers a wide selection of moisturizers with varying Lovi fit levels depending on your skin type, such as the Pro-Collagen Marine Cream which has a Superior fit for mature skin. Weleda features options like Skin Food, which has a High fit for dry skin and dry sensitive skin.

Which is more affordable, Elemis or Weleda?

Weleda is more affordable, whereas reviewers note that Elemis has a high price point.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Elemis or Weleda?

Elemis is unlikely to cause as many breakouts as Weleda because the products on this page for Elemis have better fit levels for acne-prone skin than Weleda, which has lower fit ratings and cautions for acne.

How does the founding year and origin country compare between Elemis and Weleda?

Elemis was founded in 1989 in the United Kingdom, whereas Weleda was founded earlier in 1921 in Switzerland.

Which brand offers more products on this page, Elemis or Weleda?

Elemis offers more products on this page, with twenty-two options compared to Weleda's two.

Do both Elemis and Weleda products contain fragrance?

Yes, both Elemis and Weleda products on this page contain fragrance, as 18 of the 22 Elemis products and both Weleda products list fragrance.

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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