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Elemis vs RoC

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Elemis and RoC are a British skincare brand founded in 1989 and a French skincare brand founded in 1957, respectively. Elemis is celebrated for its nourishing serums, rich moisturizers, gentle cleansers, and refining toners featuring glycerin and shea, while RoC is fondly loved for its expertly formulated serums, eye products, moisturizers, and cleansers enriched with glycerin and retinol. Both suit dry skin and mature skin best, though they differ through distinct targeted solutions and specialized active ingredients like collagen-boosting retinol and soothing shea.

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

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RoC is a French skincare brand founded in 1957 and owned by Bridgepoint Group plc since 2024.

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

Popular Elemis vs RoC products

People Say

ElemisRoC
  • 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”
    • “absorbs nicely — RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Night Cream”
    • “Absorbs easily and quickly — RoC Retinol Correxion Line Smoothing Eye 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 is no longer dry — RoC Retinol Correxion Line Smoothing Max Hydration Cream”
    • “instant luminosity — RoC Multi Correxion Revive + Glow Daily Serum”
  • Skin Texture and Smoothing Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “diminished my forehead lines — RoC Derm Correxion Fill + Treat Serum”
    • “face looked smoother — RoC Daily Resurfacing Disks”
    • “skin feels silky smooth — RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Night Cream”
    • “baby soft — Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Pads”
  • Wrinkle and Line Reduction Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “wrinkles look less deep — RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Night Cream”
    • “Fine lines definitely softer — RoC Retinol Correxion Line Smoothing Eye Cream”
    • “crow's feet are fading — RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Serum”
    • “less lines and ripples — Elemis Pro-Collagen Advanced Eye Treatment”
  • Makeup Compatibility and Application Often MentionedSometimes 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”
    • “love the precision tip — RoC Derm Correxion Fill + Treat Serum”
  • Fragrance and Scent Often MentionedRarely 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”
    • “smells amazing — RoC Multi Correxion Revive + Glow Daily Serum”
  • Price and Value Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “Complete waste of money for me. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream”
  • Strong Scent and Fragrance Issues Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “smells like perfume — RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Night Cream”
    • “smell is too strong — RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Serum”
    • “perfume smell is too strong — RoC Retinol Correxion Line Smoothing Max Hydration Cream”
    • “The smell is very strong... could not handle for long. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream”
  • Miscellaneous Complaints Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Great product, a bit heavy. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Night Cream”
    • “slightly tacky to touch — Elemis Pro-Collagen Eye Revive Mask”
    • “Only wish it was not a spray. — Elemis Balancing Lavender Toner”
    • “don't expect Botox results — RoC Derm Correxion Fill + Treat Serum”

Elemis vs RoC routines for dry skin

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Elemis vs RoC routines for oily skin

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Elemis vs RoC routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

Elemis or RoC: which is better?

RoC may be better for targeting wrinkles and fine lines, as the products on this page frequently use retinol. Elemis is often preferred for fragrance and scent, with fewer products on this page containing added fragrance compared to RoC.

The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000Archives of Dermatology, 2007

What is the difference between Elemis and RoC?

RoC focuses on anti-aging and smoothing with ingredients like retinol, whereas Elemis emphasizes hydration and texture using botanicals. RoC is often noted for skin irritation, while Elemis products on this page frequently feature strong fragrances.

The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000Archives of Dermatology, 2007

Elemis or RoC for dry skin?

For dry skin, Elemis is well-liked for its hydrating moisturizers, while RoC offers a superior routine fit on this page. Reviewers often mention Elemis for luxurious textures, whereas RoC features key ingredients like hyaluronic acid that help maintain moisture.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Elemis or RoC: which cleanser is better?

RoC has a stronger cleanser option on this page, the BARRIER RENEW GEL-TO-FOAM CLEANSER, which achieves a High Lovi fit level across all listed skin types including dry sensitive and oily skin. Elemis cleansers on the page show mixed fit levels, with several formulas dropping to Average ratings for combination and oily skin types.

Which is more affordable, Elemis or RoC?

RoC is more affordable than Elemis, as high price point is a mostly mentioned complaint for Elemis while RoC offers good value.

Which brand has less fragrance, Elemis or RoC?

RoC has less fragrance than Elemis, as only two products on the RoC page list fragrance compared to eighteen products on the Elemis page.

Elemis or RoC for oily skin?

Both Elemis and RoC are a High fit for oily skin. Reviewers mention that Elemis offers products with a luxurious texture and a radiant glow, while RoC provides non-greasy and lightweight serums.

Elemis or RoC: which moisturizer is better?

When choosing between the two brands, RoC is better for smoothing wrinkles with retinol, whereas Elemis products on this page often feature luxurious textures and hydrating formulas that shoppers love. Retinol helps reduce signs of aging as supported by clinical studies.

The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000Archives of Dermatology, 2007

Elemis or RoC for sensitive skin?

Both Elemis and RoC offer a High routine fit for sensitive skin among the products on this page. Elemis is unlikely to cause irritation for most users as it features fragrance-free options in only 4 of 22 products, whereas RoC features fragrance-free formulas in 10 of 12 products on this page.

Elemis or RoC for acne-prone skin?

RoC fits acne-prone skin with a Superior level, while Elemis has a High level on this page. RoC may help target this skin type better through its specialized formulations.

The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000Archives of Dermatology, 2007

Elemis or RoC for mature skin?

RoC fits mature skin better than Elemis, achieving a Superior routine fit compared to Elemis's High level. The products on this page from RoC frequently feature retinol, which helps stimulate collagen accumulation to improve the appearance of naturally aged human skin.

The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000Archives of Dermatology, 2007

Elemis or RoC for skin with dark spots?

RoC fits skin with dark spots better, as RoC achieves a Superior routine fit compared to the High fit of Elemis. Both brands feature products with High Lovi fit levels for this concern, but RoC targets it with key ingredients like retinol and vitamin C.

The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 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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