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Elemis vs Aēsop

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Elemis and Aēsop are distinguished skincare brands offering curated nourishing serums, rich moisturizers, gentle cleansers, and refining toners. The British brand founded in 1989 and owned by L'Occitane Group since 2019 weaves together glycerin and shea, suiting dry skin and mature skin best. Meanwhile, the second brand relies on botanical and scientifically validated ingredients to suit balanced, combination, and sensitive skin best. While both support overall skin health and resilience through targeted solutions for acne-prone skin, dark spots, and mature skin, they differ in their foundational ingredients and specific target skin types.

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

Popular Elemis vs Aēsop products

People Say

ElemisAēsop
  • Hydration and Softening Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “skin feels baby soft — Elemis Papaya Enzyme Peel”
    • “The cream really hydrates and my face looks amazing. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Night Cream”
    • “woke up with baby-soft skin — Aēsop Damascan Rose Facial Treatment”
    • “Savior of my winter-fueled dry skin. — Aēsop B Triple C Facial Balancing Gel”
  • Specific Skin Benefits and Solutions Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “Intensely hydrating yet mattifying effect. — Aēsop B Triple C Facial Balancing Gel”
    • “Leaves my face feeling soft after cleansing. — Aēsop Parsley Seed Facial Cleanser”
    • “Will not remove makeup—which is exactly what you want for a gentle morning wash. — Aēsop Parsley Seed Facial Cleanser”
    • “no stinging or redness — Elemis Papaya Enzyme Peel”
  • Textures and Absorption Mostly MentionedOften 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”
    • “absorbs well into the skin — Aēsop Damascan Rose Facial Treatment”
  • Fragrance and Scent Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “smells like a spa — Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm”
    • “smells like a holiday — Elemis Papaya Enzyme Peel”
    • “smells divine — Aēsop Damascan Rose Facial Treatment”
    • “Soft herbal scent that feels fresh and floral. — Aēsop Parsley Seed Facial Cleanser”
  • Skin Exfoliation and Texture Improvement Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “baby soft — Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Pads”
    • “non-stripping formula — Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Wash”
    • “healthy glow — Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Pads”
    • “Skin appears to be brighter, more radiant. — Aēsop B Triple C Facial Balancing Gel”
  • High Price Point Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “Complete waste of money for me. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream”
    • “very expensive — Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm”
    • “quantity is too small — Aēsop Damascan Rose Facial Treatment”
    • “The price is quite steep. — Aēsop B Triple C Facial Balancing Gel”
  • Skin Irritation and Breakouts Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “blurry vision — Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm”
    • “It peels horribly no matter how I apply it. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream”
    • “Developed milia and closed comedones. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream”
    • “Thick, almost honey-like, and needs a moment to melt in. — Aēsop B Triple C Facial Balancing Gel”
  • Strong or Unpleasant Scent Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “smells like carrots — Aēsop Damascan Rose Facial Treatment”
    • “Nasty smell... would not buy again. — Aēsop Parsley Seed Facial Cleanser”
    • “The smell is very strong... could not handle for long. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream”
  • Packaging Issues Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “jar looks half empty — Elemis Superfood Midnight Facial”
    • “tube feels half empty — Elemis Papaya Enzyme Peel”
    • “pump broke quickly — Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Wash”
    • “The downside is the pump. — Aēsop Parsley Seed Facial Cleanser”

Questions and answers

Elemis or Aēsop: which is better?

Elemis and Aēsop both have strengths, with Elemis standing out for its textures and absorption while Aēsop does better for specific skin benefits and solutions. Reviewers note that Elemis is strong on hydrating moisturizers and smoother skin texture, whereas Aēsop offers non-greasy, balancing moisturizers and deep hydration.

What is the difference between Elemis and Aēsop?

Elemis fits best for dry skin, mature skin, and dry sensitive skin, while Aēsop does better with specific skin benefits and solutions. Reviewers note that Elemis has stronger fragrance and skin irritation issues sometimes, whereas Aēsop has high prices and sometimes unpleasant scents.

Elemis or Aēsop: which cleanser is better?

Elemis offers a wider selection of cleansers on this page, whereas Aēsop features only one cleanser.

Which is more affordable, Elemis or Aēsop?

Both Elemis and Aēsop are equally matched with a high price point as a commonly noted drawback by reviewers. Therefore, neither brand stands out as more affordable on the products on this page.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Elemis or Aēsop?

Aesop causes fewer breakouts, whereas reviewers sometimes note skin irritation and breakouts with Elemis.

How do Elemis and Aēsop compare in terms of fragrance and scent according to reviewers?

According to reviewers, both Elemis and Aēsop are rated equal in fragrance and scent. Elemis reviewers sometimes noted a strong fragrance, while Aēsop reviewers sometimes noted unpleasant scents alongside its otherwise refreshing aromas.

Which brand has more products listed without fragrance, Elemis or Aēsop?

Aesop has more products listed without fragrance because every product on this page for Aesop lists no fragrance in its ingredients, whereas only 4 of 22 products on this page list no fragrance for Elemis.

What are the main skin types that Elemis focuses its brand routines on?

Elemis focuses its brand-focused routines best on dry skin, mature skin, and dry sensitive skin.

Elemis or Aēsop: which moisturizer is better?

Elemis is a better fit for dry skin, as its moisturizers like the Pro-Collagen Night Cream are rated High or Superior for that skin type. Aēsop also offers effective options, with products like the Parsley Seed Anti-Oxidant Intense Serum providing strong hydration.

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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