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Skintific vs Elemis

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Skintific and Elemis are distinct skincare lines that cater to different complexion needs. Skintific focuses on thoughtfully formulated moisturizers, serums, and sunscreens that suit oily acne-prone skin and oily skin best, featuring standout items like the All Day Light Sunscreen Mist for acne-prone skin, the 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel for skin with dark spots, and the MUGWORT for mature skin. Conversely, the British brand Elemis is celebrated for its curated formulations spanning nourishing serums, rich moisturizers, gentle cleansers, and refining toners that weave together glycerin and shea, suiting dry skin and mature skin best through its deeply restorative qualities. The latter brand offers solutions such as the Pro-Collagen Advanced Eye Treatment for acne-prone skin, the Pro-Collagen Tri-Acid Peel for skin with dark spots, and the Pro-Collagen Marine Cream for mature skin, differing primarily through its inclusion of hydrating glycerin and anti-inflammatory shea butter.

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

Popular Skintific vs Elemis products

People Say

SkintificElemis
  • Lightweight and non-greasy texture Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “absorbs instantly — Skintific 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel”
    • “super light and leaves a radiant glow — Skintific All Day Light Sunscreen Mist”
    • “light as air — Skintific MATE FIT”
    • “Absorbs almost immediately, and my skin feels well hydrated all day. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream”
  • Smoother skin texture and radiance Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “baby soft — Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Pads”
    • “skin feels baby soft — Elemis Papaya Enzyme Peel”
    • “healthy glow — Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Pads”
    • “Kulit terasa lebih halus — Skintific AHA BHA PHA LHA Peeling Solution”
  • Calming and soothing properties Mostly MentionedRarely Noted
    • “calm my acne instantly — Skintific MUGWORT”
    • “redness berkurang — Skintific 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel”
    • “healed my skin barrier — Skintific 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel”
    • “no stinging or redness — Elemis Papaya Enzyme Peel”
  • Instant hydration and softening Not notedMostly Mentioned
    • “The cream really hydrates and my face looks amazing. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Night Cream”
    • “Quenches thirsty skin... immediate improvement. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream”
    • “skin feels baby soft — Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm”
  • Sun protection and makeup compatibility Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “invisible, no white cast — Skintific All Day Light Sunscreen Mist”
    • “maintain your makeup without any mess — Skintific All Day Light Sunscreen Mist”
    • “no white cast — Skintific MATE FIT”
    • “melts waterproof mascara — Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm”
  • Oil control and pore reduction Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “controls shine for 8 hours — Skintific MATE FIT”
    • “Pori tampak lebih bersih — Skintific AHA BHA PHA LHA Peeling Solution”
    • “oil control is good — Skintific 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel”
  • High price point Not notedMostly Mentioned
    • “Complete waste of money for me. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream”
  • Scent and fragrance dislike Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “scent is actually quite strong — Skintific All Day Light Sunscreen Mist”
    • “Bau jamu/rempah — Skintific AHA BHA PHA LHA Peeling Solution”
    • “The smell is very strong... could not handle for long. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream”
    • “smell is too strong — Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm”
  • Skin dryness and lack of hydration Often MentionedRarely Noted
    • “Some users with dry skin said their skin became dryer with use. — Elemis Balancing Lavender Toner”
    • “need more moisture — Elemis Peptide4 Eye Recovery Cream”
    • “kurang lembab — Skintific 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel”

Skintific vs Elemis routines for dry skin

Buy Elemis routine · A$549.28 · 91% fitBuy Skintific routine · A$206.20 · 87% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Skintific vs Elemis routines for oily skin

Buy Skintific routine · A$426.67 · 91% fitBuy Elemis routine · A$653.08 · 80% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Skintific vs Elemis routines for combination skin

Buy Skintific routine · A$370.15 · 89% fitBuy Elemis routine · A$720.04 · 82% fitSee multi-brand routine · 95% fit

Questions and answers

Skintific or Elemis: which is better?

Both brands offer strong options depending on your skin type, with Skintific delivering superior oil control and Elemis providing a superior routine for dry and mature skin.

What is the difference between Skintific and Elemis?

Skintific is best suited for oily, acne-prone, and combination skin types, while Elemis excels in providing luxurious anti-aging and hydrating care for dry and mature skin.

Skintific or Elemis for dry skin?

For dry skin, Elemis fits better with a superior routine level compared to Skintific's high routine level on this page. Reviewers mostly mention Elemis for its hydrating moisturizers, which helps deliver instant hydration and softening.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Skintific or Elemis: which moisturizer is better?

Elemis is a better fit for dry skin with a Superior routine fit for moisturizers like the Pro-Collagen Marine Cream, whereas Skintific offers High fit levels for its moisturizers on dry skin. Elemis moisturizers provide luxurious textures and hydration, while Skintific provides lightweight and non-greasy options with no added fragrance across its products.

Which is more affordable, Skintific or Elemis?

Elemis is noted for having a high price point among the products on this page, whereas Skintific is comparatively more affordable.

Which brand has more fragrance-free products, Skintific or Elemis?

Skintific has more fragrance-free products, as every product on the Skintific page lists no fragrance in its ingredients, whereas only 4 of the 22 Elemis products on this page do so.

Skintific or Elemis for oily skin?

For oily skin, Skintific has a Superior routine fit on this page, while Elemis has a High routine fit. The products on this page for Skintific help control oil and reduce pores.

Skintific or Elemis for sensitive skin?

Both Skintific and Elemis fit sensitive skin well, as the products on this page for both brands achieve a High routine fit level for this skin type. Skintific lists no fragrance in the ingredients of its products on this page, whereas most Elemis products contain fragrance and reviewers sometimes note skin irritation.

Skintific or Elemis for acne-prone skin?

Skintific is a better fit for acne-prone skin, as the routine fit for this skin type is High for Skintific and High for Elemis.

Skintific or Elemis for mature skin?

For mature skin, Elemis fits best with a Superior routine level, offering hydrating moisturizers and smoother skin texture. Skintific also has a High routine fit level for mature skin, with every product on this page listing no fragrance.

Skintific or Elemis for dry sensitive skin?

For dry sensitive skin, Elemis is superior for routines, while the products on this page show that Skintific has High fit levels and Elemis has High fit levels. Glycerin helps provide hydration, and shea butter helps soften the skin.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

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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