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Skintific vs Elemis

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Skintific and Elemis are two distinctive skincare options known for their carefully crafted product lines. Skintific features targeted moisturizers, potent serums, and protective sunscreens anchored by reliable components, while the British brand Elemis offers nourishing serums, rich moisturizers, gentle cleansers, refreshing toners, and more, all supported by hydrating glycerin and softening shea. The former brand suits dry skin and dry sensitive skin best, while the latter suits mature skin and dry skin best by restoring suppleness. They differ primarily in their formulation philosophies, with the first focusing on daily care and the second utilizing specialized active ingredients to deliver proven benefits.

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

Popular Skintific vs Elemis products

People Say

SkintificElemis
  • Lightweight and non-greasy texture Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “absorbs instantly — Skintific 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel”
    • “super light and leaves a radiant glow — Skintific All Day Light Sunscreen Mist”
    • “light as air — Skintific MATE FIT”
    • “Absorbs almost immediately, and my skin feels well hydrated all day. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream”
  • Smoother skin texture and radiance Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “baby soft — Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Pads”
    • “skin feels baby soft — Elemis Papaya Enzyme Peel”
    • “healthy glow — Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Pads”
    • “Kulit terasa lebih halus — Skintific AHA BHA PHA LHA Peeling Solution”
  • Calming and soothing properties Mostly MentionedRarely Noted
    • “calm my acne instantly — Skintific MUGWORT”
    • “redness berkurang — Skintific 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel”
    • “healed my skin barrier — Skintific 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel”
    • “no stinging or redness — Elemis Papaya Enzyme Peel”
  • Instant hydration and softening Not notedMostly Mentioned
    • “The cream really hydrates and my face looks amazing. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Night Cream”
    • “Quenches thirsty skin... immediate improvement. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream”
    • “skin feels baby soft — Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm”
  • Sun protection and makeup compatibility Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “invisible, no white cast — Skintific All Day Light Sunscreen Mist”
    • “maintain your makeup without any mess — Skintific All Day Light Sunscreen Mist”
    • “no white cast — Skintific MATE FIT”
    • “melts waterproof mascara — Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm”
  • Oil control and pore reduction Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “controls shine for 8 hours — Skintific MATE FIT”
    • “Pori tampak lebih bersih — Skintific AHA BHA PHA LHA Peeling Solution”
    • “oil control is good — Skintific 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel”
  • High price point Not notedMostly Mentioned
    • “Complete waste of money for me. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream”
  • Scent and fragrance dislike Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “scent is actually quite strong — Skintific All Day Light Sunscreen Mist”
    • “Bau jamu/rempah — Skintific AHA BHA PHA LHA Peeling Solution”
    • “The smell is very strong... could not handle for long. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream”
    • “smell is too strong — Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm”
  • Skin dryness and lack of hydration Often MentionedRarely Noted
    • “Some users with dry skin said their skin became dryer with use. — Elemis Balancing Lavender Toner”
    • “need more moisture — Elemis Peptide4 Eye Recovery Cream”
    • “kurang lembab — Skintific 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel”

Skintific vs Elemis routines for dry skin

Buy Skintific routine · CA$174.48 · 95% fitBuy Elemis routine · CA$278.47 · 88% fitSee multi-brand routine · 99% fit

Skintific vs Elemis routines for oily skin

Buy Skintific routine · CA$296.73 · 91% fitBuy Elemis routine · CA$411.49 · 74% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Skintific vs Elemis routines for combination skin

Buy Skintific routine · CA$263.82 · 92% fitBuy Elemis routine · CA$369.58 · 77% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Questions and answers

Skintific or Elemis: which is better?

Skintific is better across most skin types and routine fits on this page, offering Superior fit levels for dry, oily, combination, sensitive, acne-prone, and dry sensitive skin. Elemis matches Skintific with a Superior fit level only for mature skin and equal levels for dark spots, but carries a higher price point and includes fragrance in most of its products.

What is the difference between Skintific and Elemis?

Skintific and Elemis differ mainly in their formulation focus, with Skintific offering fragrance-free products on the products on this page that achieve a Superior routine fit across nearly all skin types, while Elemis incorporates fragrance in many of its luxury items and tends to excel in mature and dry skin care.

Skintific or Elemis for dry skin?

For dry skin, Skintific has a Superior routine fit, while Elemis has a High routine fit on this page.

Skintific or Elemis: which moisturizer is better?

When comparing moisturizers, Skintific offers a lightweight texture, while Elemis is noted for luxurious textures and instant hydration. For dry skin, the products on this page show that Skintific has a High Lovi fit level for its 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel, whereas Elemis features products like the Pro-Collagen Marine Cream with a High Lovi fit level.

Which is more affordable, Skintific or Elemis?

Elemis has a high price point while Skintific does not, making Skintific the more affordable option.

Between Skintific and Elemis, which brand offers fragrance-free products?

Every product on the Skintific page lists no fragrance in its ingredients, whereas only a few products on the Elemis page are fragrance-free.

Skintific or Elemis: which brand is better suited for mature skin?

Both Skintific and Elemis are well suited for mature skin, with Lovi giving Skintific a Superior routine fit and Elemis a Superior routine fit as well.

Which brand performs better for oil control and pore reduction according to review themes?

Skintific performs better for oil control and pore reduction according to the review themes on this page.

Skintific or Elemis for oily skin?

Skintific is a better fit for oily skin, offering a Superior routine fit compared to Elemis, which has an Average fit.

Skintific or Elemis for sensitive skin?

For sensitive skin, Lovi rates Skintific as Superior and Elemis as High. Every Skintific product on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients, whereas most Elemis products on this page contain fragrance.

Skintific or Elemis for acne-prone skin?

Skintific is a better fit for acne-prone skin, achieving a Superior routine fit compared to Elemis's High fit level. Furthermore, the products on this page by Skintific list no fragrance.

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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