# ELIDEL vs OPTASE

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ELIDEL and OPTASE are established skincare lines offering gentle, carefully balanced formulas designed to support calm and comfortable daily routines. ELIDEL is a Swiss brand founded in 2001 and owned by Viatris Inc. since 2016, beloved for its soothing moisturizers, while the other is deeply loved for its gentle makeup removers. Both suit sensitive and dry skin best, though the Swiss brand's products also suit irritated skin and feature standout preparations like [Pimecrolimus](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/ingredients/pimecrolimus) for acne-prone skin, while the other offers standout solutions such as the LIFE SENSITIVE EYE MAKEUP REMOVER. These thoughtfully crafted preparations differ as the former offers a reliable daily option for skin maintenance, whereas the latter consistently supports restorative care.

ELIDEL is a Swiss skincare brand founded in 2001 and owned by Viatris Inc. since 2016.

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This page compares some of the most popular ELIDEL and OPTASE products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, [use the Lovi app](https://app.pora.ai/vqqJ/j1xj2b6o?af_sub2=compare&af_sub3=selection_note&af_sub4=pga2abcdd3cd).

### Popular ELIDEL vs OPTASE products

#### OPTASE

- [LIFE SENSITIVE EYE MAKEUP REMOVER](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/p/optase/life-sensitive-eye-makeup-remover/for/sensitive-skin) — High fit

#### ELIDEL

- [Pimecrolimus](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/p/elidel/pimecrolimus/for/dry-sensitive-skin) — Average fit

## Questions and answers

### ELIDEL or OPTASE: which is better?

OPTASE is better for sensitive skin since Lovi rates its makeup remover as High, while ELIDEL earns only Average for dry sensitive skin and sensitive skin. Both brands leave out fragrance in the products on this page.

### What is the difference between ELIDEL and OPTASE?

ELIDEL is owned by Viatris Inc. and features products like [Pimecrolimus](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/ingredients/pimecrolimus) with Average Lovi fit for dry sensitive skin, while OPTASE is owned by Scope Health Group and includes products like LIFE SENSITIVE EYE MAKEUP REMOVER with High Lovi fit for sensitive skin. Every product on this page for both brands lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

### Which is more affordable, ELIDEL or OPTASE?

Neither ELIDEL nor OPTASE lists pricing information for the products on this page, so affordability cannot be compared.

### Which causes fewer breakouts, ELIDEL or OPTASE?

OPTASE has an Average fit for acne-prone skin with LIFE SENSITIVE EYE MAKEUP REMOVER, whereas ELIDEL has a Low fit with Pimecrolimus. Both brands list no fragrance in the products on this page.

### How do the founding years and parent companies of ELIDEL and OPTASE compare?

ELIDEL was founded earlier in 2001 in Switzerland and has been owned by Viatris Inc. since 2016, whereas OPTASE was founded more recently in 2016 and is owned by Scope Health Group.

### Do any of the products from ELIDEL or OPTASE contain fragrance?

Every product on this page from both ELIDEL and OPTASE lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

### Which brand offers a better Lovi fit level for dry sensitive skin, ELIDEL or OPTASE?

OPTASE offers a better Lovi fit level for dry sensitive skin with an Average fit, compared to ELIDEL which also has an Average fit.

## Research behind their key ingredients

- [Benefits of topical hyaluronic acid for skin quality and signs of skin aging: From literature review to clinical evidence](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36200921/) Hyaluronic acid · Dermatologic Therapy, 2022
- [Topical use of dexpanthenol in skin disorders](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12113650/) Vitamin b5 · American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002
- [A new topical panthenol-containing emollient: Results from two randomized controlled studies assessing its skin moisturization and barrier restoration potential, and the effect on skin microflora](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27425824/) Vitamin b5 · The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017
- [Evaluation of the Efficacy and Safety of a Panthenol-Enriched Mask for Skin Barrier Recovery After Facial Laser Treatment: Results of a Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40613435/) Vitamin b5 · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025
- [Investigating the Effects of a Manuka Honey, Royal Jelly, and Bee Venom-Derived Face Serum on Skin Health and Signs of Aging](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40291268/) Manuka honey · Cureus, 2025
- [Clinical Evaluation of a Soap-Free Cleansing Lotion Containing Sodium Cocoyl Apple Amino Acids for Effective Impurity Removal and Skin Barrier Preservation in Healthy Adults With Diverse Skin Types](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40978887/) Cetyl alcohol · Cureus, 2025

## The brands

- Swiss skincare: [ELIDEL](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/brands/elidel)
- Skincare: [OPTASE](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/brands/optase)

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## About the Lovi Fit

Lovi: Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes.

Lovi compares products by their fit scores, calculated from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules its 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. Levels from best to worst: Superior, High, Average, Low, Caution, Warning.

Behind this comparison: Nadia Kapleva, MS (Co-founder, Medical Director); Alexey Shagraev, PhD (Co-founder, CEO and CTO); Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc (Medical Board); Aishani Shah, MD (Medical Board); Asya Zubkova, MS (Medical Board); Hanna Kurets, MD (Medical Board, Medical Advisor); Elina Nazarenko, MD (Medical Board); Victoria Derkova, MS (Medical Board).

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