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Elemis vs Sesderma

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

Elemis and Sesderma are esteemed European skincare houses founded in the same year, with the former celebrated for its nourishing serums, rich moisturizers, gentle cleansers, and refreshing toners anchored by hydrating glycerin and softening shea, while the latter is beloved for its advanced serums and meticulously engineered formulas. The British brand suits mature and dry skin best through formulas designed to restore suppleness, whereas the Spanish brand suits sensitive, hyperpigmented, and aging skin types best. Both offer standout options for particular concerns, such as the former's Pro-Collagen Advanced Eye Treatment and Pro-Collagen Marine Cream alongside the latter's Azelac RU Serum for acne-prone skin. They ultimately differ in their botanical and active approaches, as the first relies on glycerin and shea butter to increase hydration and reduce inflammation, while the second utilizes botanical extracts and active compounds to refine skin texture and promote radiance.

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

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Sesderma is a Spanish skincare brand founded in 1989 and owned by Grupo Sesderma since 2026.

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This page compares some of the most popular Elemis and Sesderma products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.

Popular Elemis vs Sesderma products

Elemis vs Sesderma serums and treatments

Questions and answers

Elemis or Sesderma: which is better?

Elemis is a better fit for a wider range of skin types, particularly for mature, dry, and dry sensitive skin. Sesderma's products on this page have more limited options.

What is the difference between Elemis and Sesderma?

Elemis offers a wide range of products including moisturizers and cleansers that fit mature, dry, and dry sensitive skin best, whereas Sesderma is represented on this page by just one serum.

Which is more affordable, Elemis or Sesderma?

Reviewers note that Elemis has a high price point, whereas no pricing details are available for Sesderma on this page.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Elemis or Sesderma?

Elemis has a wider range of products on this page for acne-prone skin, such as the Papaya Enzyme Peel which has a High Lovi fit level, whereas Sesderma is represented by the Azelac RU Serum which also has a High Lovi fit level for acne-prone skin.

Which brand has been around longer and in which countries were Elemis and Sesderma founded?

Both Elemis and Sesderma were founded in the same year, 1989. Elemis was founded in the United Kingdom, while Sesderma was founded in Spain.

How many products from Elemis list no fragrance compared to Sesderma?

Elemis has 4 products on this page that list no fragrance, while Sesderma has none.

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

Glycerin and shea butter are some of the key ingredients found across Elemis products on this page.

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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