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Elemis skincare

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

elemis.comau.elemis.comen.wikipedia.org

Elemis is celebrated for its thoughtful curation of nourishing serums, rich moisturizers, gentle cleansers, refreshing toners, and more, all anchored by hydrating glycerin and softening shea. Its products suit mature skin and dry skin best, supported by formulas designed to restore suppleness. For particular concerns, the standout products include the Pro-Collagen Advanced Eye Treatment for acne-prone skin, the Pro-Collagen Tri-Acid Peel for skin with dark spots, and the Pro-Collagen Marine Cream for mature skin. Together, the brand's key ingredients deliver proven benefits, as glycerin significantly increases skin hydration and improves barrier function while shea butter reduces inflammation and relieves skin pruritus.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022

This page covers some of the most popular Elemis products; for the whole Elemis range, with a fit score for every product, use the Lovi app.

Elemis moisturizers

Elemis serums and treatments

People Say

★4.7Overall rating based on 82.8k+ reviews

Reviewers most often praise Elemis for intense hydration, lightweight formulas, and improved skin texture. The most common complaints are high price points and strong fragrances.

Highlights

  • Hydrating moisturizers Mostly Mentioned
    • “The cream really hydrates and my face looks amazing. — Pro-Collagen Night Cream”
    • “Quenches thirsty skin... immediate improvement. — Pro-Collagen Marine Cream”
    • “My face was a bit dry and dehydrated... my skin is glowing and no longer feeling tight. — Superfood Facial Oil”
  • Smoother skin texture Mostly Mentioned
    • “baby soft — Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Pads”
    • “skin feels baby soft — Papaya Enzyme Peel”
  • Lightweight & Absorbing eye products Mostly Mentioned
    • “weightless serum — Pro-Collagen Advanced Eye Treatment”
    • “texture is light — Peptide4 Eye Recovery Cream”
  • Radiant glow Often Mentioned
    • “Once I started using Elemis Superfood facial oil... my skin began to glow. — Superfood Facial Oil”
    • “Gives skin a healthy-looking appearance. — Superfood Glow Priming Moisturiser”
    • “morning glow — Superfood Midnight Facial”
  • Luxurious texture moisturizers Often Mentioned
    • “whipped silk feel — Superfood Midnight Facial”
    • “The texture is rich and creamy without feeling heavy or greasy. — Pro-Collagen Night Cream”
  • Lightweight moisturizers Often Mentioned
    • “Absorbs almost immediately, and my skin feels well hydrated all day. — Pro-Collagen Marine Cream”
    • “Has a lightweight feel on the skin. — Superfood Glow Priming Moisturiser”
  • High price point Mostly Mentioned
    • “Complete waste of money for me. — Pro-Collagen Marine Cream”
    • “very expensive — Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm”
    • “expensive — Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Pads”
  • Strong fragrance Sometimes Noted
    • “The smell is very strong... could not handle for long. — Pro-Collagen Marine Cream”
    • “smell is too strong — Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm”
    • “Only small negative is the smell is quite strong. — Superfood Facial Oil”
  • Skin irritation Sometimes Noted
    • “blurry vision — Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm”
    • “Developed milia and closed comedones. — Pro-Collagen Marine Cream”
    • “dryness — Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Pads”

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Other Elemis products

Questions and answers

Is Elemis good for oily skin?

Lovi rates the Elemis-focused routine High for oily skin. Reviewers often mention that the Elemis products on this page help keep skin soft and smooth, though strong fragrance is sometimes noted.

Is Elemis worth it?

Elemis may be worth it for shoppers looking for hydrating moisturizers and smoother skin texture, though some experience skin irritation and a high price point. Lovi rates the brand-focused routines High for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin.

What are Elemis's best products?

Elemis fits mature skin, dry skin, and dry sensitive skin best, with products like the Pro-Collagen Marine Cream, Papaya Enzyme Peel, and Pro-Collagen Night Cream rated High or Superior for these skin types. Reviewers often mention that the brand helps keep skin hydrated and smooth, though some users note strong fragrances or skin irritation.

Which Elemis moisturizer is best for dry skin?

The Pro-Collagen Night Cream is the best Elemis moisturizer for dry skin, followed by the Pro-Collagen Marine Cream and the Superfood Facial Oil.

Does Elemis cause breakouts?

Elemis is unlikely to cause breakouts for most people, as reviewers frequently mention its hydrating moisturizers and smoother skin texture. Lovi rates the acne-prone skin fit for the Elemis-focused routine as High.

Is Elemis fragrance-free?

No, the Elemis products on this page are not fragrance-free, as only 4 out of 22 products list no fragrance and shoppers sometimes note a strong scent.

What are the key ingredients in Elemis products?

The key ingredients in the Elemis products on this page include glycerin and shea butter. Glycerin helps provide hydration to keep skin soft and smooth.

How do I build a Elemis skincare routine?

To build an Elemis routine for dry skin in the morning, use Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Wash, Advanced Replenishing Toner, Pro-Collagen Night Cream, and Pro-Collagen Marine Cream for SPF. In the evening, use Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm, Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Wash, Pro-Collagen Glow Boost Exfoliator, and Pro-Collagen Night Cream. Once a week, add Rice Probiotics Overnight Mask into this routine after exfoliating.

Where can I buy Elemis, and how much does it cost?

Elemis is available from stores in Spain on this page. The prices range from €26.90 to €120.00, with most products falling between €35.90 and €58.90.

What are good alternatives to Elemis?

Good alternatives to Elemis include similar brands with pages on Lovi such as BYOMA, The INKEY List, Medik8, Simple, Pixi, and Charlotte Tilbury.

Elemis vs BYOMA: which is better?

Lovi rates BYOMA as superior to Elemis across dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin types.

Who owns Elemis, and where is it from?

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

elemis.comau.elemis.comen.wikipedia.org

Is Elemis cruelty-free?

PETA, Leaping Bunny, and Cruelty Free International, the registries Lovi checks, do not list Elemis as cruelty-free.

Is Elemis good for dry skin?

Lovi rates Elemis High for dry skin. Reviewers frequently mention that the brand offers hydrating moisturizers that help keep dry skin soft and smooth.

Which Elemis cleanser is best for oily skin?

The Elemis cleanser on this page for oily skin is Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Wash, which Lovi rates Average, followed by Superfood Glow Cleansing Butter and Superfood Facial Wash.

Is Elemis good for sensitive skin?

Lovi rates Elemis High for sensitive skin. Reviewers sometimes note skin irritation and strong fragrance from the brand, although key items like the Superfood Glow Priming Moisturiser and Pro-Collagen Advanced Eye Treatment still reach High fit levels.

Is Elemis good for acne-prone skin?

Lovi rates Elemis High for acne-prone skin. Reviewers often mention that Elemis products help leave skin feeling soft and smooth, though some users note potential skin irritation.

Is Elemis good for skin with dark spots?

Elemis rates High for skin with dark spots with several products, including the Papaya Enzyme Peel and the Pro-Collagen Marine Cream. Glycerin, which is found across the Elemis products on this page, helps support the skin barrier, while topical treatments may help reduce uneven pigmentation.

Is Elemis good for mature skin?

Elemis is a good choice for mature skin, as the brand-focused routine rates High for this skin type. Reviewers frequently note that Elemis helps leave skin smooth and hydrated, and key ingredients like glycerin assist in supporting dry skin.

Research behind Elemis's key ingredients

Behind these ratings

Lovi rates every product from its 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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