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Avène vs Elemis

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Avène and Elemis are two established European skincare lines offering distinct botanical and scientific approaches to complexion care. The French house features gentle moisturizers, protective sunscreens, targeted serums, and soothing cleansers formulated with glycerin that suit oily, acne-prone, and combination skin best. Conversely, the British house is celebrated for nourishing serums, rich moisturizers, gentle cleansers, and refining toners that weave together glycerin and shea to serve dry and mature skin best. While both brands harness glycerin to improve hydration and restore barrier function, Elemis additionally relies on shea butter to reduce inflammation and relieve skin pruritus.

Avène is a French skincare brand founded in 1990 and owned by Fondation Pierre Fabre.

pierre-fabre.comavene.co.ukaveneusa.com

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

elemis.comau.elemis.comen.wikipedia.org

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

Popular Avène vs Elemis products

People Say

AvèneElemis
  • Texture and Absorption Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “Absorbs almost immediately, and my skin feels well hydrated all day. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream”
    • “whipped silk feel — Elemis Superfood Midnight Facial”
    • “cloud-light gel formula — Elemis Pro-Collagen Eye Revive Mask”
    • “Thick but absorbs well eventually — Avène Cicalfate+ Restorative Protective Cream”
  • Hydration and Moisture Often MentionedMostly 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”
    • “Restores moisture barrier — Avène Cold Cream”
  • Gentle Formulation Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “leaves face clean but not dry — Avène Cleanance”
    • “Perfect cleanser for sensitive skin. — Avène Milk Cleanser”
    • “no irritation at all — Avène Hydrance+”
    • “no stinging or redness — Elemis Papaya Enzyme Peel”
  • Anti-Aging and Skin Smoothing Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “baby soft — Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Pads”
    • “skin feels baby soft — Elemis Papaya Enzyme Peel”
    • “non-irritating — Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Pads”
    • “skin instantly felt firmer — Avène Hyaluron Activ B3 Concentrated Plumping Serum”
  • Cleansing and Makeup Removal Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “Keeps me matte for hours — Avène Cleanance Cleansing Gel”
    • “keeps skin matte — Avène Cleanance”
    • “melts waterproof mascara — Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm”
    • “face feels super clean — Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Wash”
  • Skin Soothing and Redness Reduction Often MentionedNot noted
    • “Calmed my angry red skin overnight — Avène Cicalfate+ Restorative Protective Cream”
    • “Nothing has ever worked to soothe or heal my skin like these before. — Avène Tolerance Control Soothing Skin Recovery Balm”
    • “Calms angry, red skin — Avène Soothing Radiance Mask”
  • Price and Value Rarely NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “Its a bit pricey but so worth it!! — Avène Tolerance Control Soothing Skin Recovery Balm”
    • “a bit pricey — Avène Cleanance”
    • “Tiny tube for the money — Avène Cold Cream”
    • “Complete waste of money for me. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream”
  • Fragrance and Scent Complaints Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “The fragrance is very present. — Avène Milk Cleanser”
    • “smell is too strong — Avène Cleanance”
    • “The smell is very strong... could not handle for long. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream”
    • “smell is too strong — Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm”
  • Dryness and Irritation Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “Left my face tight — Avène Cleanance Cleansing Gel”
    • “dried out my skin — Avène Cleanance”
    • “Developed milia and closed comedones. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream”
    • “dryness — Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Pads”

Avène vs Elemis routines for dry skin

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Avène vs Elemis routines for oily skin

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Avène vs Elemis routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

Avène or Elemis: which is better?

Avène and Elemis fit skin types equally well on this page, but they shine for different reasons. Avène is noted for gentle formulation and soothing irritation, while Elemis stands out for hydration, texture, and anti-aging benefits.

What is the difference between Avène and Elemis?

Avène and Elemis both offer effective routines for most skin types, but Elemis is rated High for dry sensitive skin while Avène is rated Average. Reviewers note that Elemis stands out for texture, absorption, and hydration, whereas Avène excels in gentle formulation and skin soothing.

Avène or Elemis for dry skin?

Both Avène and Elemis have a High routine fit for dry skin based on the products on this page. Elemis is better for hydration and moisture, while Avène is better for gentle formulation and soothing irritation.

Avène or Elemis: which cleanser is better?

For cleansing, reviewers mention that Avène cleansers are known for a gentle deep clean and Elemis cleansers provide equally good results. Lovi rates the cleansers on this page with varying fit levels depending on your skin type, such as High for Avène Cleanance Cleansing Gel and Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Wash on oily acne-prone skin.

Which is more affordable, Avène or Elemis?

Avène is more affordable than Elemis, as high price points are noted as a negative review theme for Elemis while Avène is recognized as better for price and value.

Which brand has a higher percentage of fragrance-free products, Avène or Elemis?

Avène has a higher percentage of fragrance-free products, as 7 of its 15 products on this page list no fragrance compared to only 4 of the 22 Elemis products.

Avène or Elemis for anti-aging and skin smoothing?

Elemis is better for anti-aging and skin smoothing as it excels in texture, absorption, and anti-aging results compared to Avène.

Avène or Elemis for oily skin?

Both Avène and Elemis fit oily skin at a High level on this page. Reviewers note that Avène helps with effective oil control, while Elemis provides hydrating moisturizers.

Avène or Elemis: which moisturizer is better?

When comparing moisturizers, Elemis is noted for providing a radiant glow and luxurious textures, while Avène offers products that help soothe irritation and are well-suited for sensitive skin. Both brands offer moisturizers that fit dry skin at a High level.

Avène or Elemis for sensitive skin?

Both Avène and Elemis have a High routine fit for sensitive skin. However, reviewers highlight Avène for gentle formulation and soothing irritation, while Elemis products more often feature strong fragrance.

Avène or Elemis for acne-prone skin?

Both Avène and Elemis match acne-prone skin well, as Lovi rates routine fit for acne-prone skin as High for each brand. Avène focuses its routines on oily acne-prone skin, combination skin, and acne-prone skin, while Elemis products on this page help provide smoother skin texture and a radiant glow.

Avène or Elemis for dry sensitive skin?

Elemis is a better fit for dry sensitive skin, offering a High routine fit compared to Avène's Average level.

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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