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Elemis vs DHC

Rated by Lovi · Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes · How the Fit score works

Elemis and DHC are established skincare houses originating in Britain and Japan, respectively. The British brand is celebrated for nourishing serums, rich moisturizers, gentle cleansers, and refreshing toners anchored by hydrating glycerin and softening shea, while the Japanese brand is beloved for effective makeup removers and nourishing formulas. Elemis suits mature and dry skin best, whereas DHC suits dry, normal, combination, and oily skin. They differ primarily in their specialized formulations and regional heritages, offering distinct paths to a balanced complexion.

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

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DHC is a Japanese skincare brand founded in 1980 and owned by ORIX Corporation since 2023.

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

Popular Elemis vs DHC products

Questions and answers

Elemis or DHC: which is better?

Elemis fits mature, dry, and dry sensitive skin best according to Lovi, while DHC offers fragrance-free options like Pore Cleansing Oil which has a superior fit for sensitive skin on this page. Reviewers mostly mention Elemis for hydrating moisturizers and smoother skin texture, though it also has a high price point.

What is the difference between Elemis and DHC?

Elemis is a UK brand founded in 1989 that fits mature, dry, and dry sensitive skin best, whereas DHC is a Japanese brand founded in 1980 with no fragrance listed across the products on this page.

Which is more affordable, Elemis or DHC?

Reviewers on the Elemis page note a high price point as a common drawback, whereas the products on this page for DHC do not list pricing information.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Elemis or DHC?

DHC causes fewer breakouts on the products on this page because every item lists no fragrance, which helps reduce skin irritation, whereas Elemis has many products with strong fragrance that may cause breakouts.

How does the country of origin and founding year compare between Elemis and DHC?

Elemis was founded in the United Kingdom in 1989, while DHC was founded in Japan in 1980.

Which brand has more products that are completely free of added fragrance?

Elemis has 4 products on this page that list no fragrance, while DHC has every product on this page free of added fragrance.

How do the Lovi fit levels for dry skin compare between Elemis's Pro-Collagen Marine Cream and DHC's Deep Cleansing Oil?

Lovi finds that Elemis's Pro-Collagen Marine Cream has a High fit level for dry skin, whereas DHC's Deep Cleansing Oil also has a High fit level for dry skin.

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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