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Elemis vs La Prairie

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Elemis and La Prairie are luxury skincare houses that offer nourishing moisturizers, targeted serums, refreshing toners, and specialized eye products. The British brand uses glycerin and shea butter in formulations that suit dry skin and mature skin best. Meanwhile, the Swiss brand relies on sophisticated formulas that similarly cater to dry skin and mature skin. They differ primarily in their heritage and specific ingredient profiles, while both deliver deeply restorative care.

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

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La Prairie is a Swiss skincare brand founded in 1978 and owned by maxingvest GmbH & Co. KGaA since 2003.

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

Popular Elemis vs La Prairie products

People Say

ElemisLa Prairie
  • Hydration and Softening Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “skin feels baby soft — Elemis Papaya Enzyme Peel”
    • “The cream really hydrates and my face looks amazing. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Night Cream”
    • “gentle yet effective moisturizing — La Prairie Cellular Softening and Balancing Lotion”
    • “softens skin noticeably — La Prairie Cellular Softening and Balancing Lotion”
  • Lightweight and Quick Absorption Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “Absorbs almost immediately, and my skin feels well hydrated all day. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream”
    • “whipped silk feel — Elemis Superfood Midnight Facial”
    • “absorbs instantly — La Prairie Skin Caviar Liquid Lift”
    • “absorbs instantly — La Prairie Skin Caviar Eye Lift”
  • Anti-Aging, Firming and Radiance Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “gave my face a soft glow — La Prairie Skin Caviar Luxe Cream”
    • “felt skin tighten immediately — La Prairie Skin Caviar Liquid Lift”
    • “opened my eyes — La Prairie Skin Caviar Eye Lift”
    • “healthy glow — Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Pads”
  • Pleasant Scent Often MentionedNot noted
    • “smells like a spa — Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm”
    • “smells like a holiday — Elemis Papaya Enzyme Peel”
    • “smells like a tropical cocktail — Elemis Superfood Midnight Facial”
  • Cleansing, Purity and Gentleness Often MentionedNot noted
    • “no stinging or redness — Elemis Papaya Enzyme Peel”
    • “face feels super clean — Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Wash”
    • “Feels incredibly gentle and instantly rebalances my skin's pH. — Elemis Balancing Lavender Toner”
  • High Price and Value Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “Complete waste of money for me. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream”
    • “very expensive — Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm”
    • “expensive — Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Pads”
    • “eye-wateringly expensive — La Prairie Skin Caviar Luxe Cream”
  • Scent and Fragrance Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “The smell is very strong... could not handle for long. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream”
    • “smell is too strong — Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm”
    • “Only small negative is the smell is quite strong. — Elemis Superfood Facial Oil”
    • “smells like a rich grandma — La Prairie Skin Caviar Luxe Cream”
  • Other Minor Complaints Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “didn't see a difference — Elemis Papaya Enzyme Peel”
    • “It peels horribly no matter how I apply it. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream”
    • “didn't see difference — Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Wash”
    • “just a good moisturizer — La Prairie Skin Caviar Luxe Cream”
  • Packaging Issues Rarely NotedSometimes Noted
    • “jar looks half empty — Elemis Superfood Midnight Facial”
    • “tube feels half empty — Elemis Papaya Enzyme Peel”
    • “pump broke quickly — Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Wash”
    • “one side stopped — La Prairie Skin Caviar Eye Lift”
  • Skin Irritation and Breakouts Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “blurry vision — Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm”
    • “Developed milia and closed comedones. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream”
    • “caused congestion — La Prairie Skin Caviar Luxe Cream”
    • “caused breakouts — La Prairie Skin Caviar Liquid Lift”

Elemis vs La Prairie routines for dry skin

Buy La Prairie routine · A$1,411.96 · 96% fitBuy Elemis routine · A$549.28 · 91% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Elemis vs La Prairie routines for oily skin

Buy La Prairie routine · A$1,632.43 · 89% fitBuy Elemis routine · A$653.08 · 80% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Elemis vs La Prairie routines for combination skin

Buy La Prairie routine · A$1,575.91 · 90% fitBuy Elemis routine · A$720.04 · 82% fitSee multi-brand routine · 95% fit

Questions and answers

Elemis or La Prairie: which is better?

Both Elemis and La Prairie fit dry and mature skin with a Superior Lovi fit level, while La Prairie generally shows a higher Lovi fit level across several other skin types.

What is the difference between Elemis and La Prairie?

Elemis and La Prairie both fit dry and mature skin well, but La Prairie stands out for its anti-aging and lifting effects while Elemis is often chosen for its cleansing and gentleness. Reviewers note that Elemis tends to offer better value, whereas La Prairie products come at exorbitant prices.

Elemis or La Prairie for dry skin?

Both Elemis and La Prairie fit dry skin equally well, as Lovi rates the routine fit for both brands as Superior. Reviewers note that the products on this page for both brands help provide deep hydration and smoothing.

Elemis or La Prairie: which moisturizer is better?

Both Elemis and La Prairie offer moisturizers with a high or superior Lovi fit level for dry and mature skin, with Elemis featuring hydrating moisturizers and La Prairie providing lifting and firming effects.

Which is more affordable, Elemis or La Prairie?

Elemis is more affordable than La Prairie, as La Prairie products have exorbitant prices and reviewers frequently note high price points for Elemis as well.

Between Elemis and La Prairie, which brand does better for anti-aging, firming, and radiance?

La Prairie does better for anti-aging, firming, and radiance. Reviewers mostly mention lifting and firming effects for La Prairie.

How do the founding years and corporate ownerships of Elemis and La Prairie compare?

Elemis was founded in 1989 in the United Kingdom and has been owned by the L'Occitane Group since 2019, whereas La Prairie was founded in 1978 in Switzerland and has been owned by maxingvest GmbH & Co. KGaA since 2003.

Which brand performs better for cleansing, purity, and gentleness?

Elemis performs better for cleansing, purity, and gentleness compared to La Prairie. Reviewers on the page note that Elemis offers a pleasant scent and excels in cleansing, purity, and gentleness.

Elemis or La Prairie for oily skin?

For oily skin, Elemis has a High Lovi fit level and La Prairie also has a High Lovi fit level, meaning both brands fit this skin type equally well according to the products on this page.

Elemis or La Prairie for sensitive skin?

La Prairie is the better choice for sensitive skin as it has a Superior routine fit, compared to Elemis which has a High fit. Reviewers note that both brands may cause potential skin irritation.

Elemis or La Prairie for acne-prone skin?

Elemis is a better choice for acne-prone skin because the products on this page achieve a High fit level for this skin type, compared to La Prairie which has a Superior routine fit level but higher overall costs and strong fragrance concerns. Reviewers note that Elemis offers better cleansing and gentleness.

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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