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Elemis vs BABOR

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

Elemis and BABOR are two esteemed skincare names offering curated formulations spanning rich moisturizers, gentle cleansers, refining toners, and exfoliants that weave together nourishing ingredients like glycerin and shea. Elemis suits dry and mature skin best with its deeply restorative qualities, while BABOR suits dry, normal, and combination skin best owing to its gentle yet effective nature. Both brands differ in their origins and specific targeted solutions, with the British line providing specialized treatments for acne-prone skin, dark spots, and aging, whereas the German line brings a sense of calm and balance to the complexion through thoughtful daily routines.

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

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BABOR is a German skincare brand founded in 1956 and owned by BABOR BEAUTY GROUP since 1962.

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

Popular Elemis vs BABOR products

Questions and answers

Elemis or BABOR: which is better?

Elemis fits dry skin and mature skin best, while the products on this page for BABOR achieve a Superior fit across all skin types.

What is the difference between Elemis and BABOR?

Elemis is a UK-founded brand owned by L'Occitane Group since 2019, featuring an extensive range of products on this page with a Lovi fit level that is best for dry, mature, and dry sensitive skin. In contrast, BABOR is a German-founded brand owned by BABOR BEAUTY GROUP since 1962, with products on this page achieving a Superior Lovi fit level across all skin types.

Elemis or BABOR: which moisturizer is better?

Elemis offers multiple moisturizers like the Pro-Collagen Marine Cream, which has a Superior fit on Lovi for mature skin and High for dry skin. BABOR offers the Hydra Plus moisturizer, which has a Superior fit on Lovi for dry sensitive skin and High for dry skin.

Which is more affordable, Elemis or BABOR?

Reviewers note that Elemis has a high price point, while information on BABOR's pricing is not featured on this page.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Elemis or BABOR?

BABOR products on this page have a superior Lovi fit for acne-prone skin, whereas Elemis products generally show average or low fits for acne-prone skin.

Between Elemis and BABOR, which brand offers a wider range of products listed on this page?

Elemis offers a wider range of products on this page, featuring twenty-two different items compared to BABOR which lists only two.

How do the founding years and countries of origin compare between Elemis and BABOR?

Elemis was founded in 1989 in the United Kingdom, whereas BABOR was founded earlier in 1956 in Germany.

Which brand has more products that list no fragrance in their ingredients?

Elemis has more products that list no fragrance on this page, with 4 fragrance-free products compared to BABOR's 1.

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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