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Elemis vs Sesderma

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

Elemis and Sesderma are esteemed European skincare brands founded in the same year, 1989. Elemis is a British label celebrated for nourishing serums, rich moisturizers, gentle cleansers, and refining toners featuring glycerin and shea, which suit dry and mature skin best. Conversely, the Spanish brand is beloved for advanced serums and meticulously engineered formulas that cater to sensitive, hyperpigmented, and aging complexions. Ultimately, both offer targeted solutions like the Pro-Collagen Advanced Eye Treatment and the Azelac RU Serum, yet they differ through their distinct heritage and specialized active ingredients.

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

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Sesderma is a Spanish skincare brand founded in 1989 and owned by Grupo Sesderma since 2026.

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

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Elemis vs Sesderma serums and treatments

Questions and answers

Elemis or Sesderma: which is better?

Elemis fits dry skin and mature skin best, offering a wide range of products with High to Superior Lovi fit levels for those skin types. Sesderma is represented on this page by just one product, Azelac RU Serum, which has a High Lovi fit for acne-prone skin and skin with dark spots.

What is the difference between Elemis and Sesderma?

Elemis is a UK brand founded in 1989 that offers an extensive range of products fitting dry, mature, and dry sensitive skin best, whereas Sesderma is a Spanish brand also founded in 1989 that features only a single serum listed on this page.

Which is more affordable, Elemis or Sesderma?

Reviewers note that Elemis has a high price point, while information on Sesderma pricing is not mentioned on this page.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Elemis or Sesderma?

Elemis has a High fit level for acne-prone skin with products like the Papaya Enzyme Peel and Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Wash, while Sesderma's Azelac RU Serum also rates High for acne-prone skin, so both brands may help depending on the specific product chosen.

Which brand has more products that contain fragrance, Elemis or Sesderma?

Elemis has more products with fragrance than Sesderma, as 18 of the 22 Elemis products on this page list fragrance while only 1 Sesderma product does.

When were Elemis and Sesderma founded, and in which countries?

Elemis was founded in 1989 in the United Kingdom, and Sesderma was also founded in 1989, in Spain.

How many products from Elemis achieve a Superior fit level for dry sensitive skin?

Two products from Elemis achieve a Superior fit level for dry sensitive skin on this page, which are the Pro-Collagen Marine Cream and the Pro-Collagen Night Cream.

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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