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Elemis vs Sebamed

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

Elemis and Sebamed are distinct skincare options, with the British brand founded in 1989 and the German counterpart established in 1967. Elemis is known for its nourishing serums, rich moisturizers, gentle cleansers, and refreshing toners anchored by hydrating glycerin and softening shea, while Sebamed offers thoughtful moisturizers and gentle cleansers relying on scientifically balanced formulas. The former suits mature and dry skin best, whereas the latter suits sensitive, reactive, and problematic skin because of its skin-neutral pH. They differ primarily in their core ingredients and target complexions, as the British brand focuses on restoring suppleness with glycerin and shea butter, while the German brand maintains a steady focus on barrier health through reliable offerings.

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

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Sebamed is a German skincare brand founded in 1967 and owned by Sebapharma GmbH & Co. KG.

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

Popular Elemis vs Sebamed products

Questions and answers

Elemis or Sebamed: which is better?

Elemis is a better fit for mature and dry skin types, offering a wide range of hydrating moisturizers and targeted treatments. Sebamed provides fragrance-free options suitable for specific concerns, but with a much smaller product selection on this page.

What is the difference between Elemis and Sebamed?

Elemis is a UK brand that fits mature and dry skin best, whereas Sebamed is a German brand with entirely fragrance-free products on this page. Reviewers frequently note a high price point for Elemis, alongside its hydrating moisturizers.

Elemis or Sebamed: which cleanser is better?

Elemis offers multiple cleansers on this page, with the Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Wash showing a High Lovi fit for acne-prone, dry, mature, and sensitive skin. Sebamed provides the Facial Cleanser, which also displays a High Lovi fit for sensitive, acne-prone, and oily skin.

Which is more affordable, Elemis or Sebamed?

Reviews note that Elemis has a high price point, whereas Sebamed products on this page are typically more budget-friendly.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Elemis or Sebamed?

Sebamed's products on this page are completely free of added fragrance, whereas Elemis includes fragrance in most of its formulas which sometimes notes skin irritation. For acne-prone skin, Elemis features a wider variety of specialized treatments, though individual products across both brands vary in their Lovi fit levels.

Which brand has been around longer, Elemis or Sebamed?

Sebamed has been around longer, having been founded in Germany in 1967, whereas Elemis was founded in the United Kingdom in 1989.

Do all Sebamed products lack fragrance, whereas some Elemis products contain it?

Yes, every Sebamed product on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients, whereas some Elemis products contain it.

What are the main skin types that Elemis products fit best according to their routines?

According to their brand-focused routines, Elemis products fit mature skin, dry skin, and dry sensitive skin best.

Elemis or Sebamed: which moisturizer is better?

Elemis offers multiple moisturizers like the Pro-Collgan Marine Cream, which Lovi rates as having a Superior fit for mature skin, whereas Sebamed features options like the Clear Face Care Gel with a High fit for oily acne-prone 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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