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Elemis vs MAËLYS

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

Elemis and MAËLYS are distinct skincare names with unique approaches to daily care. Elemis is a British brand celebrated for its nourishing serums, rich moisturizers, gentle cleansers, and refreshing toners anchored by hydrating glycerin and softening shea, making it best suited for mature skin and dry skin. MAËLYS is loved for its targeted serums and advanced formulas that suit all skin types best. They differ primarily in their core focuses, as the first brand emphasizes restoring suppleness through restorative ingredients while the second delivers thoughtful care through specialized solutions.

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

Popular Elemis vs MAËLYS products

Elemis vs MAËLYS serums and treatments

Questions and answers

Elemis or MAËLYS: which is better?

Elemis is generally the better choice for skincare, as the products on this page achieve High to Superior Lovi fit levels for mature and dry skin types, whereas MAËLYS mostly shows Low or Caution fit levels.

What is the difference between Elemis and MAËLYS?

Elemis offers a wide selection of skincare products on this page with High to Superior Lovi fit levels for mature and dry skin types, while MAËLYS provides only two products with mostly Low fit ratings across similar skin types.

Which is more affordable, Elemis or MAËLYS?

Elemis is a higher-priced brand, and the products on this page frequently have a high price point.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Elemis or MAËLYS?

Elemis fits acne-prone skin at an Average level across many of the products on this page, whereas MAËLYS rates Low for acne-prone skin.

How does the founding year and parent company of Elemis compare to MAËLYS?

Elemis was founded in 1989 in the United Kingdom and has been owned by the L'Occitane Group since 2019, whereas MAËLYS was founded in 2017 and is owned by the Barinboim Group.

Which brand offers a wider range of products, and what are their Lovi fit levels for dry skin?

Elemis offers a much wider range of products on this page, with Lovi fit levels for dry skin ranging from High for items like the Pro-Collagen Marine Cream and Papaya Enzyme Peel to Average for the Superfood Midnight Facial and Warning for the Soothing Apricot Toner. MAËLYS features only two products on this page, both showing an Average Lovi fit level for dry skin.

What are some of the key ingredients and fragrance details found across Elemis products?

Elemis products on this page feature key ingredients like glycerin and shea butter, and most of them contain fragrance with only 4 out of 22 products listing none.

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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