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Minimalist vs ILIA Beauty

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

Minimalist and ILIA Beauty are distinct skin-care labels, with the Indian brand founded in 2020 and owned by Unilever PLC since 2025, and the Canadian label established in 2011 and acquired by Famille C in 2022. The former offers sunscreens, moisturizers, and cleansers geared toward oily and combination skin, featuring targeted formulas like a salicylic acid cleanser for acne, an SPF 50 sunscreen for dark spots, and a vitamin B5 moisturizer for mature skin. Conversely, the latter is widely loved for its thoughtful moisturizers and nourishing compositions that suit dry, normal, and combination skin best, highlighted by products such as The Base Face Milk for acne-prone complexions. While both brands refine daily routines, they differ in their core formulations, ingredient approaches, and ideal skin types.

Minimalist is an Indian skincare brand founded in 2020 and owned by Unilever PLC since 2025.

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ILIA Beauty is a Canadian skincare brand founded in 2011 and owned by Famille C since 2022.

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

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Questions and answers

Minimalist or ILIA Beauty: which is better?

Minimalist is the better choice for oily, combination, and acne-prone skin because the products on this page achieve High to Superior fit levels for those skin types, while ILIA Beauty offers only Average fits across the board. Furthermore, Panthenol helps retain moisture and supports skin barrier repair.

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What is the difference between Minimalist and ILIA Beauty?

Minimalist offers a wider range of products on this page with High to Superior Lovi fit levels for oily and acne-prone skin, whereas ILIA Beauty features just one moisturizer with an Average fit across all skin types.

Which is more affordable, Minimalist or ILIA Beauty?

This page does not contain pricing information, so it is not possible to compare the affordability of Minimalist and ILIA Beauty.

When were Minimalist and ILIA Beauty founded and who currently owns them?

Minimalist was founded in India in 2020 and is owned by Unilever PLC since 2025. ILIA Beauty was founded in Canada in 2011 and has been owned by Famille C since 2022.

Do Minimalist and ILIA Beauty products contain fragrance?

Minimalist and ILIA Beauty products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients.

Which skin types does Minimalist fit best according to its brand-focused routines?

According to its brand-focused routines, Minimalist fits oily skin, combination skin, and oily acne-prone skin best.

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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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