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Elemis vs Sebamed

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

Elemis and Sebamed are distinct skincare lines, with the British brand founded in 1989 and the German counterpart established in 1967. Elemis is celebrated for its nourishing serums, rich moisturizers, gentle cleansers, and refining toners that weave together glycerin and shea, while Sebamed is known for its thoughtful moisturizers and gentle cleansers relying on scientifically balanced formulas. The former suits dry and mature skin best, whereas the latter suits sensitive, reactive, and problematic skin because of its skin-neutral pH. They differ primarily in their focus, as the British line offers deeply restorative qualities through standout solutions like the Pro-Collagen Marine Cream, and the German line maintains a steady focus on barrier health through reliable offerings like the Clear Face Care Gel.

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

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Sebamed is a German skincare brand founded in 1967 and owned by Sebapharma GmbH & Co. KG.

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

Popular Elemis vs Sebamed products

Questions and answers

Elemis or Sebamed: which is better?

Elemis fits dry, mature, and dry sensitive skin best among the products on this page, while Sebamed offers fragrance-free options. Lovi rates Elemis products with high to superior fit levels for those dry and mature skin types.

What is the difference between Elemis and Sebamed?

Elemis is a UK-based brand founded in 1989 that offers many products with fragrance and fits dry and mature skin best, while Sebamed is a German brand founded in 1967 where every product on this page lists no fragrance.

Elemis or Sebamed: which cleanser is better?

Elemis offers multiple cleansers on this page, with Lovi fit levels ranging from High to Average across several skin types. Sebamed features a Facial Cleanser that achieves a High Lovi fit level for combination, oily acne-prone, oily, sensitive, and acne-prone skin.

Which is more affordable, Elemis or Sebamed?

Reviews note that Elemis has a high price point, whereas Sebamed is not mentioned for high pricing.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Elemis or Sebamed?

Sebamed is unlikely to cause breakouts as every product on this page lists no fragrance, whereas Elemis features many fragranced products.

Which brand offers a wider range of products on the page, Elemis or Sebamed?

Elemis offers a wider range of products on the page, featuring 22 items compared to Sebamed's 2 products.

Do Elemis and Sebamed products contain fragrance, and how do they differ in that regard?

Elemis includes fragrance in the majority of the products on this page, whereas every Sebamed product lists no fragrance. This means Elemis users may experience a strong fragrance or occasional skin irritation, while Sebamed offers entirely fragrance-free options.

Where and when were Elemis and Sebamed founded, and who owns them?

Elemis was founded in the United Kingdom in 1989 and is owned by the L'Occitane Group, while Sebamed was founded in Germany in 1967 and is owned by Sebapharma GmbH & Co. KG.

Elemis or Sebamed: which moisturizer is better?

Elemis offers multiple moisturizers with high fit levels for dry and mature skin, whereas Sebamed features options like Clear Face Care Gel with an average fit for dry skin. Reviewers often mention Elemis for its hydrating moisturizers and luxurious textures.

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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