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Elemis vs Carotone

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

Elemis and Carotone are distinct skincare lines created to support a balanced complexion through varied formulations. Elemis is a British brand founded in 1989 and owned by L'Occitane Group since 2019, celebrated for its nourishing serums, rich moisturizers, gentle cleansers, and refining toners that weave together glycerin and shea. Meanwhile, Carotone is loved for its targeted serums and carefully crafted formulas. The former suits dry skin and mature skin best, while the latter suits dry, normal, and combination skin best.

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 Carotone products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.

Popular Elemis vs Carotone products

Elemis vs Carotone serums and treatments

Questions and answers

Elemis or Carotone: which is better?

Elemis is generally a better fit than Carotone, as Lovi rates Elemis as a Superior fit for dry skin and mature skin while offering a wide range of hydrating moisturizers. Reviewers note that Elemis products often provide a radiant glow, though they can have a high price point.

What is the difference between Elemis and Carotone?

Elemis is a UK brand founded in 1989 that focuses on dry and mature skin with an extensive range of products, while Carotone is a newer brand founded in 2009 with only a single brightening cream listed on this page. Reviewers often mention that Elemis offers hydrating moisturizers and a radiant glow, though some note a high price point and strong fragrance.

Which is more affordable, Elemis or Carotone?

Elemis is a higher priced brand, as high price point is mostly mentioned for the products on this page. Carotone is not noted for a high price point in the available page facts.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Elemis or Carotone?

Elemis and Carotone both feature products on this page with average fit levels for acne-prone skin. The products on this page from Elemis also include options with high fit levels for acne-prone skin, such as the Papaya Enzyme Peel.

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

Elemis was founded in 1989 in the United Kingdom, while Carotone was founded in 2009 with an unspecified country of origin.

Which brand offers a wider range of products on the page, and what are their Lovi fit levels for dry skin?

Elemis offers a wider range of products on the page, with Lovi fit levels for dry skin spanning from Superior for the Pro-Collagen Night Cream, High for items like the Pro-Collagen Marine Cream, to Average for the Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Pads and Superfood Midnight Facial, and a Warning for the Soothing Apricot Toner.

How do the fragrance profiles differ between Elemis and Carotone products?

Elemis features fragrance in the majority of the products on this page, whereas Carotone lists no fragrance in every product on this page. Reviewers of Elemis sometimes note a strong fragrance, while Carotone products are entirely fragrance-free.

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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