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Elemis vs Galderma

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Elemis and Galderma are established European skincare brands, featuring British and Swiss origins respectively. The former offers nourishing serums, rich moisturizers, gentle cleansers, and refining toners utilizing glycerin and shea, whereas the latter provides specialized serums. Both labels suit different complexions, with Elemis favoring dry skin and mature skin, and its counterpart fitting oily skin and acne-prone skin best. Ultimately, they differ in their primary ingredients, formulation types, and ideal skin types.

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

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Galderma is a Swiss skincare brand founded in 1981 and owned by Galderma Group AG.

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

Popular Elemis vs Galderma products

People Say

ElemisGalderma
  • Texture and Absorption Mostly MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “Absorbs almost immediately, and my skin feels well hydrated all day. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream”
    • “baby soft — Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Pads”
    • “skin feels baby soft — Elemis Papaya Enzyme Peel”
    • “skin feels smooth — Galderma Epiduo Gel”
  • Acne Clearing and Prevention Rarely NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “cleared up my skin — Galderma Benzac AC Mild Strength 2.5% Acne Gel”
    • “cystic acne gone — Galderma Epiduo Gel”
    • “stops new pimples — Galderma Epiduo Gel”
    • “faded dark spots — Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Pads”
  • Hydration and Moisture Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “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”
  • Scent and Fragrance Often MentionedNot noted
    • “smells like a spa — Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm”
    • “smells like a holiday — Elemis Papaya Enzyme Peel”
    • “smells like a tropical cocktail — Elemis Superfood Midnight Facial”
  • Makeup Compatibility and Application Often MentionedNot noted
    • “melts waterproof mascara — Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm”
    • “Sits nicely under make up... perfect base. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream”
    • “pre-soaked — Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Pads”
  • Exfoliation and Skin Renewal Often MentionedNot noted
    • “non-stripping formula — Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Wash”
    • “healthy glow — Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Pads”
    • “non-irritating — Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Pads”
  • Skin Irritation and Sensitivity Sometimes NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “blurry vision — Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm”
    • “Developed milia and closed comedones. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream”
    • “dryness — Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Pads”
    • “face on fire — Galderma Epiduo Gel”
  • Packaging and Product Issues Sometimes NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “jar looks half empty — Elemis Superfood Midnight Facial”
    • “tends to flake off — Elemis Pro-Collagen Eye Revive Mask”
    • “tube feels half empty — Elemis Papaya Enzyme Peel”
    • “bleached my towel — Galderma Benzac AC 5”
  • Price and Value Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “Complete waste of money for me. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream”
  • Breakouts and Purging Rarely NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “It peels horribly no matter how I apply it. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream”
    • “caused cystic acne — Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm”
    • “terrible spots — Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Pads”
    • “got worse first — Galderma Epiduo Gel”
  • Strong or Unpleasant Fragrance Often MentionedNot noted
    • “The smell is very strong... could not handle for long. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream”

Elemis vs Galderma routines for dry skin

Buy Galderma routine · $153.64 · 90% fitBuy Elemis routine · $557.99 · 88% fitSee multi-brand routine · 99% fit

Elemis vs Galderma routines for oily skin

Buy Galderma routine · $326.92 · 96% fitBuy Elemis routine · $535.50 · 77% fitSee multi-brand routine · 98% fit

Elemis vs Galderma routines for combination skin

Buy Galderma routine · $318.51 · 94% fitBuy Elemis routine · $524.50 · 79% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Questions and answers

Elemis or Galderma: which is better?

Elemis is better for hydration and texture, offering luxurious moisturizers and smoothing treatments, while Galderma is better for acne-clearing serums with fragrance-free formulas. Reviewers often mention Elemis for its radiant glow and hydrating properties, whereas Galderma is noted for effective acne treatment despite potential skin dryness.

The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2020

What is the difference between Elemis and Galderma?

Elemis is a UK-based brand known for luxurious, fragrant formulas featuring key ingredients like glycerin and shea butter that focus on dry, mature, and sensitive skin. In contrast, Galderma is a Swiss brand offering fragrance-free products like Epiduo Gel and Benzac AC that target oily and acne-prone skin.

Elemis or Galderma for dry skin?

Both Elemis and Galderma fit dry skin well, with Lovi rating Elemis High and Galderma Superior. Reviewers note that Elemis offers hydrating moisturizers, while Galderma products may cause severe dryness and peeling.

Which is more affordable, Elemis or Galderma?

Galderma is more affordable, whereas reviewers note a high price point for Elemis.

Which brand has more products containing fragrance, Elemis or Galderma?

Elemis has more products containing fragrance, with 18 of its 22 products listing fragrance, whereas every Galderma product on this page lists no fragrance.

Which brand was founded earlier and in what country, Elemis or Galderma?

Galderma was founded earlier in 1981 in Switzerland, whereas Elemis was founded in 1989 in the United Kingdom.

How does the fit level of the Pro-Collagen Marine Cream compare for dry skin versus oily skin?

Lovi shows that the Pro-Collagen Marine Cream has a high fit level for dry skin, but only a low fit level for oily skin. Reviewers often mention its hydrating moisturizers as a benefit.

Elemis or Galderma for oily skin?

For oily skin, Lovi rates Elemis as High and Galderma as Superior. Reviewers note that Galderma does better for acne clearing and prevention.

The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2020

Elemis or Galderma for sensitive skin?

Both Elemis and Galderma fit sensitive skin with a High Lovi level. Reviewers mention that Elemis has a high price point and sometimes notes skin irritation, while Galderma reviewers note severe dryness, peeling, and irritation.

Elemis or Galderma for acne-prone skin?

Galderma is the better choice for acne-prone skin, as the products on this page are designed for effective acne clearing and have a Superior fit level for this skin type, whereas Elemis has an Average fit level. Galderma serums may cause severe dryness, peeling, and irritation.

The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2020

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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