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Elemis vs Allies of Skin

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Elemis and Allies of Skin are British skincare and targeted treatment brands known for nourishing serums, rich moisturizers, and gentle cleansers that weave together glycerin, shea, and niacinamide. Both brands suit dry skin and mature skin best, offering deeply restorative qualities and rich hydration. Elemis is celebrated for its curated formulations, while Allies of Skin is deeply loved for its thoughtful range built around potent ingredients.

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

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

Popular Elemis vs Allies of Skin products

People Say

ElemisAllies of Skin
  • Hydration and Moisture Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “The cream really hydrates and my face looks amazing. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Night Cream”
    • “Quenches thirsty skin... immediate improvement. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream”
    • “nourished and hydrated — Allies of Skin Peptides & Omegas Firming Eye Cream”
    • “more like a spray serum — Allies of Skin Molecular Saviour Probiotics Treatment Mist”
  • Lightweight and Pleasant Texture Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “Absorbs almost immediately, and my skin feels well hydrated all day. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream”
    • “whipped silk feel — Elemis Superfood Midnight Facial”
    • “cloud-light gel formula — Elemis Pro-Collagen Eye Revive Mask”
    • “sinks easily into damp skin — Allies of Skin Tranexamic & Arbutin Advanced Brightening Serum”
  • Radiance and Brightening Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “healthy glow — Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Pads”
    • “instantly fresh glow — Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Wash”
    • “gives skin an instant dewy glow — Allies of Skin Tranexamic & Arbutin Advanced Brightening Serum”
    • “scars visibly lightened after I started using this — Allies of Skin Tranexamic & Arbutin Advanced Brightening Serum”
  • Skin Smoothing and Exfoliation Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “baby soft — Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Pads”
    • “no stinging or redness — Elemis Papaya Enzyme Peel”
    • “Woke up looking well-rested — Allies of Skin Retinal & Peptides Repair Night Cream”
    • “Pores appear to be tighter — Allies of Skin Copper Tripeptide & Ectoin Advanced Repair Serum”
  • Imperfection and Redness Reduction Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Redness is less noticeable — Allies of Skin Copper Tripeptide & Ectoin Advanced Repair Serum”
    • “Dramatic impact on acne — Allies of Skin Retinal & Peptides Repair Night Cream”
    • “reduces appearance of redness — Allies of Skin Molecular Saviour Probiotics Treatment Mist”
    • “faded dark spots — Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Pads”
  • Gentle Formula Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Best retinol for sensitive skin — Allies of Skin Retinal & Peptides Repair Night Cream”
    • “feels super soothing, doesn't trigger redness — Allies of Skin Tranexamic & Arbutin Advanced Brightening Serum”
    • “Feels incredibly gentle and instantly rebalances my skin's pH. — Elemis Balancing Lavender Toner”
  • High Price Point Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “Complete waste of money for me. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream”
    • “very expensive — Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm”
    • “Pricey — Allies of Skin Copper Tripeptide & Ectoin Advanced Repair Serum”
    • “price definitely hurts — Allies of Skin Tranexamic & Arbutin Advanced Brightening Serum”
  • Skin Irritation and Breakouts Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “blurry vision — Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm”
    • “tends to flake off — Elemis Pro-Collagen Eye Revive Mask”
    • “didn't like how sticky face feels — Allies of Skin Molecular Saviour Probiotics Treatment Mist”
    • “Slightly irritating... when I first started — Allies of Skin Copper Tripeptide & Ectoin Advanced Repair Serum”
  • Ineffectiveness and Product Limitations Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “didn't see a difference — Elemis Papaya Enzyme Peel”
    • “didn't see difference — Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Wash”
    • “still not impressed with the results — Allies of Skin Tranexamic & Arbutin Advanced Brightening Serum”
    • “Have not noticed improved skin quality yet — Allies of Skin Copper Tripeptide & Ectoin Advanced Repair Serum”

Elemis vs Allies of Skin routines for dry skin

Buy Allies of Skin routine · A$380.63 · 98% fitBuy Elemis routine · A$549.28 · 91% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Elemis vs Allies of Skin routines for oily skin

Buy Allies of Skin routine · A$598.00 · 94% fitBuy Elemis routine · A$653.08 · 80% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Elemis vs Allies of Skin routines for combination skin

Buy Allies of Skin routine · A$541.48 · 94% fitBuy Elemis routine · A$720.04 · 82% fitSee multi-brand routine · 95% fit

Questions and answers

Elemis or Allies of Skin: which is better?

Both brands are great, but Allies of Skin is a better fit for oily, combination, sensitive, acne-prone, and dark-spot-prone skin types because Lovi rates its routines as Superior across these categories compared to Elemis's High ratings. Additionally, Allies of Skin's products on this page list no fragrance, whereas most Elemis products contain fragrance.

What is the difference between Elemis and Allies of Skin?

Elemis offers a lighter and more pleasant texture in its products on this page, whereas Allies of Skin delivers a gentler formula and better reduction of imperfections and redness. Both brands share an equal routine fit for dry and mature skin.

Elemis or Allies of Skin for dry skin?

Both Elemis and Allies of Skin are a Superior fit for dry skin. Reviewers note that both brands offer hydrating moisturizers, though Elemis products on this page frequently contain fragrance while Allies of Skin products list no fragrance.

Elemis or Allies of Skin: which moisturizer is better?

Both Elemis and Allies of Skin offer moisturizers with a high or superior fit for dry and mature skin, making them great choices depending on your fragrance preference. Elemis moisturizers often feature a luxurious texture with added fragrance, while Allies of Skin provides fragrance-free formulas that may help soothe sensitive skin.

Which is more affordable, Elemis or Allies of Skin?

Both Elemis and Allies of Skin share a high price point as a common drawback noted by reviewers, so neither brand is more affordable.

How do the fragrance levels compare between Elemis and Allies of Skin products?

Elemis includes fragrance in the majority of the products on this page, whereas every product from Allies of Skin lists no fragrance. This means Allies of Skin may be gentler for shoppers who prefer a fragrance-free routine.

Which brand is better suited for mature skin, Elemis or Allies of Skin?

Both Elemis and Allies of Skin are well suited for mature skin, with Elemis achieving a Superior fit and Allies of Skin achieving a Superior fit as well. The products on this page from Elemis provide hydrating moisturizers and smoother skin texture, while Allies of Skin offers effective anti-aging and brightening serums.

What key ingredients can be found across Elemis products versus Allies of Skin products?

Elemis features glycerin and shea butter across the products on this page, whereas Allies of Skin highlights niacinamide as a key ingredient.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002

Elemis or Allies of Skin for oily skin?

Allies of Skin is better for oily skin, where Lovi rates its routine as Superior compared to Elemis at High. Niacinamide helps regulate sebum production, supporting clearer skin.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002

Elemis or Allies of Skin for sensitive skin?

Both brands offer High Lovi fit for sensitive skin, but Allies of Skin does better for gentle formulas because the products on this page list no fragrance. Elemis provides a lightweight and pleasant texture, though its products frequently contain fragrance.

Elemis or Allies of Skin for acne-prone skin?

Allies of Skin has a Superior routine fit for acne-prone skin, whereas Elemis has a High fit. Reviewers note that Allies of Skin provides gentler formulas and calming serums, while the products on this page for Elemis frequently list fragrance which may sometimes cause 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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