# Elixir skincare Page: https://lovi.care/skincare/au/brands/elixir The Lovi Fit is the same in every country; only the stores and prices differ, and the ones here are for Australia. Elixir is a Japanese skincare brand founded in 1983 and owned by Shiseido Company, Limited. [corp.shiseido.com](https://corp.shiseido.com/en/brands/) Elixir is loved for its thoughtful sunscreens and delicate formulas. Its products suit combination and oily skin best because of their balancing qualities. For acne-prone skin, the standout product is the Day Care Revolution. The brand continues to offer reliable daily care for everyday routines. This page covers some of the most popular Elixir products; for the whole Elixir 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=pge6a190a630). ### Elixir sunscreens #### Sunscreens - [Day Care Revolution](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/p/elixir/day-care-revolution/for/mature-skin) — High fit — [A$99.99 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B07NC17PL9?tag=lovi-care-web-product-22&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1) ## Questions and answers ### Is Elixir worth it? Elixir may be worth it for shoppers seeking a dedicated routine, as Lovi rates the Elixir-focused routine Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin. The Day Care Revolution sunscreen on this page contains fragrance and is priced at A$99.99. ### What are Elixir's best products? Elixir features the sunscreen Day Care Revolution on this page, which Lovi rates High for mature skin, skin with dark spots, combination skin, and acne-prone skin. ### Which Elixir sunscreen is best for sensitive skin? Day Care Revolution is the sunscreen on this page for sensitive skin, and Lovi rates it Average for sensitive skin. This sunscreen contains fragrance. ### Does Elixir cause breakouts? Elixir is unlikely to cause breakouts, and Lovi rates Day Care Revolution High for acne-prone skin. The Elixir-focused routine for acne-prone skin is rated Superior. ### Is Elixir fragrance-free? No, the Elixir products on this page include fragrance. ### What are the key ingredients in Elixir products? Elixir products include Day Care Revolution, which features ingredients such as [Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/ingredients/octinoxate) for sun protection. [International Journal of Nanomedicine, 2013](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24376350/) ### How do I build a Elixir skincare routine? To build an Elixir skincare routine, apply the Day Care Revolution sunscreen as the main daytime step. Lovi rates the Elixir-focused routines Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin. ### Where can I buy Elixir, and how much does it cost? Elixir products on this page are available from stores in Australia. Prices range from A$99.99 to A$99.99. ### What are good alternatives to Elixir? Good alternatives to Elixir include Biore, Hada Labo, Shiseido, SK-II, Shiseido Senka, and DHC. ### Elixir vs Biore: which is better? Elixir and Biore both have great options, but Lovi rates the Elixir-focused routine Superior for dry skin, oily skin, sensitive skin, combination skin, and acne-prone skin, while the Biore-focused routine is also rated Superior for those same skin types. ### Who owns Elixir, and where is it from? Elixir is a Japanese brand founded in 1983, owned by Shiseido Company, Limited. [corp.shiseido.com](https://corp.shiseido.com/en/brands/) ### Is Elixir cruelty-free? PETA, Leaping Bunny, and Cruelty Free International, the registries Lovi checks, do not list Elixir as cruelty-free. ## Research behind Elixir's key ingredients - [Anti-aging and brightening effects of a topical treatment containing vitamin C, vitamin E, and raspberry leaf cell culture extract: A split-face, randomized controlled trial](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31975502/) Tocopherol · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020 - [Effect of a topical antioxidant serum containing vitamin C, vitamin E, and ferulic acid after Q-switched 1064-nm Nd:YAG laser for treatment of environment-induced skin pigmentation](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32052907/) Tocopherol · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020 - [The 24-hour skin hydration and barrier function effects of a hyaluronic 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract moisturizing fluid: an intra-subject, randomized, assessor-blinded study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28860834/) Glycerin · Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017 - [High molecular compounds (polysaccharides and proanthocyanidins) from Hamamelis virginiana bark: influence on human skin keratinocyte proliferation and differentiation and influence on irritated skin](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11684194/) Witch hazel leaf extract · Phytochemistry, 2001 - [Biomimetic hyaluronic acid-stabilized zinc oxide nanoparticles in acne treatment: A preclinical and clinical approach](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40254135/) Zinc oxide · Journal of Controlled Release, 2025 - [In vivo and in vitro evaluation of octyl methoxycinnamate liposomes](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24376350/) Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate · International Journal of Nanomedicine, 2013 - [Clinical Development and Evaluation of a Multi-Component Dissolving Microneedle Patch for Skin Pigmentation Disorders](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37571190/) 2-o-ethyl ascorbic acid · Polymers, 2023 - [Topical Zinc Oxide Nanoparticle Formulations for Acne Vulgaris: A Systematic Review of Pre-Clinical and Early-Phase Clinical Evidence](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41007718/) Zinc oxide · Biomedicines, 2025 - [Thermostable hyaluronic acid-based dissolving microneedles with high-loading capacity: design, optimization, and transdermal delivery of anti-aging ingredients](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41628877/) 2-o-ethyl ascorbic acid · International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2026 - [Facial disbiosis and UV filters](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39499337/) Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate · Archives of Dermatological Research, 2024 ## Similar brands - Japanese skincare: [Biore](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/brands/biore) - Japanese skincare: [Hada Labo](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/brands/hada-labo) - Japanese skincare: [Shiseido](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/brands/shiseido) - Japanese skincare: [SK-II](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/brands/sk-ii) - Japanese skincare: [Shiseido Senka](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/brands/shiseido-senka) - Japanese skincare: [DHC](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/brands/dhc) - Japanese skincare: [Pair](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/brands/pair) - Japanese skincare: [Anessa](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/brands/anessa) - 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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. 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