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Elemis vs BABOR

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

Elemis and BABOR are two esteemed skincare names offering curated formulations spanning rich moisturizers, gentle cleansers, refining toners, and exfoliants that weave together nourishing ingredients like glycerin and shea. Elemis suits dry and mature skin best with its deeply restorative qualities, while BABOR suits dry, normal, and combination skin best owing to its gentle yet effective nature. Both brands differ in their origins and specific targeted solutions, with the British line providing specialized treatments for acne-prone skin, dark spots, and aging, whereas the German line brings a sense of calm and balance to the complexion through thoughtful daily routines.

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

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BABOR is a German skincare brand founded in 1956 and owned by BABOR BEAUTY GROUP since 1962.

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

Popular Elemis vs BABOR products

Questions and answers

Elemis or BABOR: which is better?

Elemis fits dry skin and mature skin best, while BABOR Enzyme Cleanser achieves a Superior Lovi fit across every skin type. Glycerin helps hydrate the skin.

What is the difference between Elemis and BABOR?

Elemis is a UK-based brand founded in 1989 and owned by L'Occitane Group, while BABOR is a German brand founded in 1956 and owned by BABOR BEAUTY GROUP. The products on this page show that Elemis offers a wide variety of 22 skincare items with targeted fits for dry and mature skin, whereas BABOR features a smaller selection of 2 products on this page.

Elemis or BABOR: which moisturizer is better?

Elemis offers a wider selection of moisturizers on this page with High to Superior Lovi fit levels for dry and mature skin, while BABOR features Hydra Plus as a moisturizer with high to superior fit levels for similar skin types. Both brands help provide hydration, but Elemis products on this page frequently include fragrance.

Which is more affordable, Elemis or BABOR?

Reviewers note that Elemis has a high price point. The provided page facts do not contain pricing information for BABOR.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Elemis or BABOR?

BABOR helps acne-prone skin with a Superior Lovi fit across the products on this page, whereas Elemis ranges from Average to Low fit for acne-prone skin.

Which brand has been on the market longer, Elemis or BABOR?

BABOR has been on the market longer, having been founded in Germany in 1956, whereas Elemis was founded in the United Kingdom in 1989.

How many products from Elemis and BABOR contain fragrance according to the page?

According to the products on this page, 18 out of 22 Elemis products and 1 out of 2 BABOR products contain fragrance.

Which brand's products are best suited for dry and mature skin?

Elemis is best suited for dry and mature skin, as the products on this page show high to superior fit levels for these skin types. Glycerin is a key ingredient across the products that helps maintain skin hydration.

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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