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Elemis vs Aēsop

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Elemis and Aēsop are distinguished skincare brands known for their nourishing serums, rich moisturizers, and gentle cleansers. The British brand relies on hydrating glycerin and softening shea to best suit mature and dry skin, whereas the other utilizes botanical and scientifically validated ingredients to best suit balanced, combination, and sensitive skin. While both offer thoughtful formulations designed to support overall skin health and resilience, they differ in their primary compositions and ideal skin types.

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

Popular Elemis vs Aēsop products

People Say

ElemisAēsop
  • Hydration and Softening Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “skin feels baby soft — Elemis Papaya Enzyme Peel”
    • “The cream really hydrates and my face looks amazing. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Night Cream”
    • “woke up with baby-soft skin — Aēsop Damascan Rose Facial Treatment”
    • “Savior of my winter-fueled dry skin. — Aēsop B Triple C Facial Balancing Gel”
  • Specific Skin Benefits and Solutions Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “Intensely hydrating yet mattifying effect. — Aēsop B Triple C Facial Balancing Gel”
    • “Leaves my face feeling soft after cleansing. — Aēsop Parsley Seed Facial Cleanser”
    • “Will not remove makeup—which is exactly what you want for a gentle morning wash. — Aēsop Parsley Seed Facial Cleanser”
    • “no stinging or redness — Elemis Papaya Enzyme Peel”
  • Textures and Absorption Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “Absorbs almost immediately, and my skin feels well hydrated all day. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream”
    • “whipped silk feel — Elemis Superfood Midnight Facial”
    • “cloud-light gel formula — Elemis Pro-Collagen Eye Revive Mask”
    • “absorbs well into the skin — Aēsop Damascan Rose Facial Treatment”
  • Fragrance and Scent Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “smells like a spa — Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm”
    • “smells like a holiday — Elemis Papaya Enzyme Peel”
    • “smells divine — Aēsop Damascan Rose Facial Treatment”
    • “Soft herbal scent that feels fresh and floral. — Aēsop Parsley Seed Facial Cleanser”
  • Skin Exfoliation and Texture Improvement Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “baby soft — Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Pads”
    • “non-stripping formula — Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Wash”
    • “healthy glow — Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Pads”
    • “Skin appears to be brighter, more radiant. — Aēsop B Triple C Facial Balancing Gel”
  • High Price Point Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “Complete waste of money for me. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream”
    • “very expensive — Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm”
    • “quantity is too small — Aēsop Damascan Rose Facial Treatment”
    • “The price is quite steep. — Aēsop B Triple C Facial Balancing Gel”
  • Skin Irritation and Breakouts Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “blurry vision — Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm”
    • “It peels horribly no matter how I apply it. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream”
    • “Developed milia and closed comedones. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream”
    • “Thick, almost honey-like, and needs a moment to melt in. — Aēsop B Triple C Facial Balancing Gel”
  • Strong or Unpleasant Scent Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “smells like carrots — Aēsop Damascan Rose Facial Treatment”
    • “Nasty smell... would not buy again. — Aēsop Parsley Seed Facial Cleanser”
    • “The smell is very strong... could not handle for long. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream”
  • Packaging Issues Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “jar looks half empty — Elemis Superfood Midnight Facial”
    • “tube feels half empty — Elemis Papaya Enzyme Peel”
    • “pump broke quickly — Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Wash”
    • “The downside is the pump. — Aēsop Parsley Seed Facial Cleanser”

Questions and answers

Elemis or Aēsop: which is better?

Both Elemis and Aēsop excel in different areas, with Elemis performing better for skin exfoliation and texture improvement, while Aēsop performs better for specific skin benefits and solutions. Reviewers frequently mention Elemis for its hydrating moisturizers and smoother skin texture, whereas Aēsop is praised for its non-greasy, balancing moisturizers and deep hydration.

What is the difference between Elemis and Aēsop?

Elemis is a UK brand founded in 1989 that focuses best on mature, dry, and dry sensitive skin, offering products on this page that frequently feature fragrance and are noted for hydrating moisturizers and smoother skin texture. In contrast, Aēsop was founded in 1987, features fragrance-free formulations for the products on this page, and does better at providing specific skin benefits and solutions.

Elemis or Aēsop: which cleanser is better?

Elemis offers a wider variety of cleansers on this page with varying fit levels, such as the Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Wash which has a High fit for oily acne-prone skin, whereas Aēsop features only the Parsley Seed Facial Cleanser which has an Average fit for acne-prone skin.

Which is more affordable, Elemis or Aēsop?

Both Elemis and Aēsop are noted by reviewers for having a high price point, so neither brand is more affordable.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Elemis or Aēsop?

Aesop does better regarding skin irritation and breakouts compared to Elemis, which sometimes notes skin irritation and breakouts among reviewers. The products on this page for both brands feature various fit levels.

Between Elemis and Aēsop, which brand has better fragrance options for sensitive skin?

Both Elemis and Aēsop are rated as Equal for fragrance and scent. Aēsop features no fragrance across the products on this page, whereas Elemis includes fragrance in the majority of its products on this page.

How do the founding years and corporate ownerships of Elemis and Aēsop compare?

Elemis was founded in 1989 in the United Kingdom and has been owned by L'Occitane Group since 2019, while Aēsop was founded in 1987 and has been owned by L'Oréal Groupe since 2023.

Which brand offers better skin exfoliation and texture improvement according to review themes?

According to the review themes on this page, Elemis does better for skin exfoliation and texture improvement.

Elemis or Aēsop: which moisturizer is better?

Elemis and Aēsop both offer moisturizers with varying fit levels depending on your skin type. Elemis features hydrating and luxurious moisturizers like the Pro-Collagen Marine Cream which has a Superior fit for mature skin, while Aēsop provides balancing options such as the B Triple C Facial Balancing Gel which has a High fit for combination and acne-prone skin.

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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