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Medik8 vs ELIDEL

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

Medik8 and ELIDEL are distinct skincare names originating from Britain and Switzerland, respectively. The British brand is known for serums, moisturizers, eye products, toners, and more, built around hyaluronic acid, while ELIDEL is beloved for its gentle moisturizers and soothing formulas. Both suit dry skin and dry sensitive skin best, though their specific compositions and target concerns differ. For instance, the former features Surface Radiance Cleanse for acne-prone skin, Oxy-R Peptides for dark spots, and Total Moisture Daily Facial Cream for mature skin, whereas the latter offers Pimecrolimus for acne-prone skin.

Medik8 is a British skincare brand founded in 2009 and owned by L'Oréal Groupe since 2025.

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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 Medik8 and ELIDEL products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.

Popular Medik8 vs ELIDEL products

Questions and answers

Medik8 or ELIDEL: which is better?

Medik8 stands out as the better brand on this page, offering a wide variety of serums and moisturizers with high Lovi fit levels for dry and sensitive skin types. ELIDEL provides only a single fragrance-free moisturizer with lower fit ratings across most skin types.

What is the difference between Medik8 and ELIDEL?

Medik8 offers a wide range of serums, moisturizers, and cleansers featuring key ingredients like hyaluronic acid, whereas ELIDEL offers a single pimecrolimus moisturizer. Medik8 achieves High and Superior Lovi fit levels across multiple skin types, while ELIDEL shows mostly Low and Caution fit levels.

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Medik8 or ELIDEL: which moisturizer is better?

Medik8 provides a much wider selection of moisturizers on this page, whereas ELIDEL offers only a single pimecrolimus moisturizer that achieves lower Lovi fit levels for most skin types. Medik8 moisturizers like Hydr8 B5 Intense feature key ingredients such as hyaluronic acid, which helps deliver deep hydration.

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Which is more affordable, Medik8 or ELIDEL?

Reviews for the products on this page often mention a high price point for Medik8, while pricing details are not highlighted for ELIDEL.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Medik8 or ELIDEL?

Medik8 provides products on this page with better fit levels for acne-prone skin, such as Surface Radiance Cleanse which has a Superior fit, whereas ELIDEL offers Pimecrolimus with a Low fit for acne-prone skin.

Between Medik8 and ELIDEL, which brand offers products containing fragrance?

Medik8 offers products containing fragrance, as Total Moisture Daily Facial Cream on this page includes fragrance, whereas ELIDEL lists no fragrance in every product on this page.

How do the founding years and corporate ownership of Medik8 and ELIDEL compare?

Medik8 was founded in the United Kingdom in 2009 and is owned by L'Oréal Groupe, whereas ELIDEL was founded in Switzerland in 2001 and is owned by Viatris Inc.

Which Medik8 products achieve a superior Lovi fit level for dry skin?

For dry skin, the products on this page by Medik8 that achieve a superior Lovi fit level are Bakuchiol Peptides, Hydr8 B5 Intense, and Press & Glow.

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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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