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Elemis skincare

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

elemis.comau.elemis.comen.wikipedia.org

Elemis is celebrated for its thoughtful curation of nourishing serums, rich moisturizers, gentle cleansers, refreshing toners, and more, all anchored by hydrating glycerin and softening shea. Its products suit mature skin and dry skin best, supported by formulas designed to restore suppleness. For particular concerns, the standout products include 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. Together, the brand's key ingredients deliver proven benefits, as glycerin significantly increases skin hydration and improves barrier function while shea butter reduces inflammation and relieves skin pruritus.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022

This page covers some of the most popular Elemis products; for the whole Elemis range, with a fit score for every product, use the Lovi app.

Elemis moisturizers

Elemis serums and treatments

People Say

★4.7Overall rating based on 82.8k+ reviews

Reviewers most often praise Elemis for intense hydration, lightweight formulas, and improved skin texture. The most common complaints are high price points and strong fragrances.

Highlights

  • Hydrating moisturizers Mostly Mentioned
    • “The cream really hydrates and my face looks amazing. — Pro-Collagen Night Cream”
    • “Quenches thirsty skin... immediate improvement. — Pro-Collagen Marine Cream”
    • “My face was a bit dry and dehydrated... my skin is glowing and no longer feeling tight. — Superfood Facial Oil”
  • Smoother skin texture Mostly Mentioned
    • “baby soft — Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Pads”
    • “skin feels baby soft — Papaya Enzyme Peel”
  • Lightweight & Absorbing eye products Mostly Mentioned
    • “weightless serum — Pro-Collagen Advanced Eye Treatment”
    • “texture is light — Peptide4 Eye Recovery Cream”
  • Radiant glow Often Mentioned
    • “Once I started using Elemis Superfood facial oil... my skin began to glow. — Superfood Facial Oil”
    • “Gives skin a healthy-looking appearance. — Superfood Glow Priming Moisturiser”
    • “morning glow — Superfood Midnight Facial”
  • Luxurious texture moisturizers Often Mentioned
    • “whipped silk feel — Superfood Midnight Facial”
    • “The texture is rich and creamy without feeling heavy or greasy. — Pro-Collagen Night Cream”
  • Lightweight moisturizers Often Mentioned
    • “Absorbs almost immediately, and my skin feels well hydrated all day. — Pro-Collagen Marine Cream”
    • “Has a lightweight feel on the skin. — Superfood Glow Priming Moisturiser”
  • High price point Mostly Mentioned
    • “Complete waste of money for me. — Pro-Collagen Marine Cream”
    • “very expensive — Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm”
    • “expensive — Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Pads”
  • Strong fragrance Sometimes Noted
    • “The smell is very strong... could not handle for long. — Pro-Collagen Marine Cream”
    • “smell is too strong — Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm”
    • “Only small negative is the smell is quite strong. — Superfood Facial Oil”
  • Skin irritation Sometimes Noted
    • “blurry vision — Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm”
    • “Developed milia and closed comedones. — Pro-Collagen Marine Cream”
    • “dryness — Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Pads”

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Other Elemis products

Questions and answers

Is Elemis good for oily skin?

Lovi rates Elemis Average for oily skin. Reviewers sometimes note that some Elemis products may feel heavy or leave a glowing finish, while key items like the Balancing Lavender Toner help manage excess shine.

Is Elemis worth it?

Elemis is worth considering for dry and mature skin, for which Lovi rates the brand-focused routines High. Reviewers frequently mention that the products provide a radiant glow and luxurious moisturizers, although some note a high price point and strong fragrance. Among the Elemis products on this page, only four list no fragrance.

What are Elemis's best products?

Lovi rates Elemis's Pro-Collagen Night Cream as Superior for dry sensitive skin, and the Pro-Collagen Marine Cream as Superior for mature skin. Reviewers most often mention these hydrating moisturizers for leaving the skin soft and smooth.

Which Elemis moisturizer is best for dry skin?

Lovi rates the Pro-Collagen Night Cream highest for dry skin, followed by the Pro-Collagen Marine Cream and the Superfood Facial Oil. Glycerin helps these moisturizers keep dry skin soft and smooth.

Does Elemis cause breakouts?

Elemis is unlikely to cause breakouts, as Lovi rates acne-prone skin as High fit for the brand-focused routine and reviewers frequently mention smoother skin texture. However, individual reactions vary since some Elemis products on this page list strong fragrance or can occasionally lead to skin irritation.

Is Elemis fragrance-free?

No, the Elemis products on this page are not fragrance-free, as 18 of the 22 items list a fragrance in their ingredients.

What are the key ingredients in Elemis products?

Glycerin and shea butter are the key ingredients found across the Elemis products on this page. Glycerin helps provide lasting moisture to keep the skin soft and smooth.

How do I build a Elemis skincare routine?

To build a Elemis skincare routine for dry skin, start your morning with the Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Wash, follow with the Pro-Collagen Night Cream, and finish with the Pro-Collagen Marine Cream for SPF. In the evening, use the Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm as a pre-cleanser, wash with the Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Wash, apply the Pro-Collagen Glow Boost Exfoliator, and moisturize with the Pro-Collagen Night Cream. Once a week, you may also add a nourishing mask into your evening steps before exfoliating and moisturizing.

Where can I buy Elemis, and how much does it cost?

Elemis is available from Canadian stores on the page, with prices ranging from CA$26.00 to CA$186.00 and most falling between CA$66.49 and CA$154.00.

What are good alternatives to Elemis?

Good alternatives to Elemis with pages on Lovi include BYOMA, The INKEY List, Medik8, Simple, Pixi, and Charlotte Tilbury.

Elemis vs BYOMA: which is better?

Lovi rates the BYOMA-focused routine as better than the Elemis-focused routine across multiple skin types, including dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin. For instance, Lovi rates dry skin fit as High for Elemis and Superior for BYOMA.

Who owns Elemis, and where is it from?

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

elemis.comau.elemis.comen.wikipedia.org

Is Elemis cruelty-free?

PETA, Leaping Bunny, and Cruelty Free International, the registries Lovi checks, do not list Elemis as cruelty-free.

Is Elemis good for dry skin?

Lovi rates Elemis High for dry skin, which is supported by reviewers frequently mentioning its hydrating moisturizers. Glycerin is a key ingredient across the products that helps maintain moisture in dry skin.

Which Elemis cleanser is best for oily skin?

The best Elemis cleanser for oily skin on this page is the Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Wash, which has an Average fit, followed by the Superfood Glow Cleansing Butter and the Superfood Facial Wash, both also rating Average.

Is Elemis good for sensitive skin?

Lovi rates Elemis High for sensitive skin. Reviewers sometimes note skin irritation and strong fragrance from the Elemis products on this page, which helps explain why some formulas may not suit everyone.

Is Elemis good for acne-prone skin?

Yes, Elemis is good for acne-prone skin, as Lovi rates the Elemis-focused routine High for acne-prone skin. Reviewers often mention smoother skin texture and hydrating moisturizers, though some note a strong fragrance and occasional skin irritation.

Is Elemis good for skin with dark spots?

Elemis is a good option for skin with dark spots, as Lovi rates several of its products, such as the Papaya Enzyme Peel and Balancing Lavender Toner, High for this skin concern. Reviewers frequently note a radiant glow from using the products, and ingredients like glycerin help maintain moisture.

Is Elemis good for mature skin?

Yes, Elemis fits mature skin well, as Lovi rates many of its moisturizers and treatments High for this skin type. Reviewers frequently mention achieving a radiant glow and smoother skin texture with these products.

Research behind Elemis's key ingredients

Behind these ratings

Lovi rates every product from its 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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