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Elemis vs Charlotte Tilbury

Elemis and Charlotte Tilbury are British skincare brands offering specialized products for various complexions. The former is celebrated for its nourishing serums, rich moisturizers, gentle cleansers, and refining toners featuring glycerin and shea, while the latter covers targeted moisturizers and eye products. Both brands suit dry skin and mature skin best, yet they differ in their specific formulations and targeted treatments, with the older brand known for restorative qualities and the younger brand known for unique high-performance creams and oils.

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

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Charlotte Tilbury is a British skincare brand founded in 2013 and owned by Puig since 2020.

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

People Say

ElemisCharlotte Tilbury
  • Hydration and Moisture Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “extremely emollient and rich — Charlotte Tilbury Magic Eye Rescue”
    • “floods skin with moisture — Charlotte Tilbury Charlotte's Magic Cream”
    • “super hydrated — Charlotte Tilbury Collagen Superfusion Facial Oil”
    • “The cream really hydrates and my face looks amazing. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Night Cream”
  • Texture and Absorption Mostly 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”
    • “rich and nourishing — Charlotte Tilbury Charlotte's Magic Cream”
    • “sinks in well — Charlotte Tilbury Collagen Superfusion Facial Oil”
  • Radiance and Glow Sometimes NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “radiant skin filter — Charlotte Tilbury Collagen Superfusion Facial Oil”
    • “lit-from-within glow — Charlotte Tilbury Charlotte's Magic Cream”
    • “healthy glow — Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Pads”
  • Makeup Compatibility and Base Sometimes NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “perfect canvas for base — Charlotte Tilbury Charlotte's Magic Cream”
    • “foundation looks flawless — Charlotte Tilbury Collagen Superfusion Facial Oil”
    • “melts waterproof mascara — Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm”
  • Aromatherapy and Scent Experience Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “smells like a spa — Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm”
    • “smells like a holiday — Elemis Papaya Enzyme Peel”
    • “smells like spa — Charlotte Tilbury Collagen Superfusion Facial Oil”
  • Skin Texture and Smoothing Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “baby soft — Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Pads”
    • “skin feels baby soft — Elemis Papaya Enzyme Peel”
    • “skin feels baby-soft — Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Wash”
    • “instantly smoothed out lines — Charlotte Tilbury Magic Eye Rescue”
  • High Price and Value Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “Complete waste of money for me. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream”
    • “very expensive — Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm”
    • “extremely overpriced — Charlotte Tilbury Charlotte's Magic Cream”
    • “not worth the splurge — Charlotte Tilbury Magic Eye Rescue”
  • Fragrance and Scent Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “The smell is very strong... could not handle for long. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream”
    • “smell is too strong — Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm”
    • “grandma perfume smell — Charlotte Tilbury Charlotte's Magic Cream”
    • “scent too strong — Charlotte Tilbury Collagen Superfusion Facial Oil”
  • Breakouts and Purging Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “caused cystic acne — Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm”
    • “terrible spots — Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Pads”
    • “clogged my pores — Elemis Papaya Enzyme Peel”
    • “gave me acne — Charlotte Tilbury Collagen Superfusion Facial Oil”

Questions and answers

Elemis or Charlotte Tilbury: which is better?

Elemis and Charlotte Tilbury both offer hydrating moisturizers, but Charlotte Tilbury performs better for hydration and moisture, radiance and glow, and makeup compatibility. Elemis features a wider range of products on this page and does better for skin texture and smoothing, though reviewers sometimes note strong fragrance and skin irritation.

What is the difference between Elemis and Charlotte Tilbury?

Elemis and Charlotte Tilbury are both UK-based beauty brands founded decades apart, but Elemis offers a much broader lineup of skincare products on this page while Charlotte Tilbury features only a few. Reviewers note that Charlotte Tilbury does better for hydration and radiance, whereas Elemis excels at smoothing skin texture.

Elemis or Charlotte Tilbury: which moisturizer is better?

Elemis offers a wider range of moisturizers with specialized Lovi fit levels for different skin types, while Charlotte Tilbury features options like Charlotte's Magic Cream with a Superior Lovi fit for mature skin. Reviewers note that Elemis focuses on hydrating moisturizers and luxurious textures, though 18 of its 22 page products contain fragrance.

Which is more affordable, Elemis or Charlotte Tilbury?

Both Elemis and Charlotte Tilbury are considered equal when it comes to high price point and value, as high price point is mostly mentioned by reviewers for the products on this page for both brands.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Elemis or Charlotte Tilbury?

Elemis does better for breakouts and purging according to the review themes on the page.

Which brand has a larger selection of products listed on the page, Elemis or Charlotte Tilbury?

Elemis features a larger selection of products on this page with 22 items, compared to Charlotte Tilbury which lists 3 products.

Do Elemis products contain fragrance, and how does that compare to Charlotte Tilbury?

Most Elemis products on this page include fragrance, with only 4 of the 22 items listing no fragrance. In comparison, every Charlotte Tilbury product on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

Which brand offers better results for skin texture and smoothing according to the review themes?

Elemis does better for skin texture and smoothing. The products on this page help improve skin texture and smoothing.

Research behind their key ingredients

Behind this comparison

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