Elemis vs Trilogy
Elemis and Trilogy are distinct skincare brands founded on nourishing serums, rich moisturizers, gentle cleansers, and refreshing toners. The former is a British brand established in 1989 and owned by L'Occitane Group since 2019, anchoring its formulations in hydrating glycerin and softening shea to best suit mature and dry skin. Meanwhile, the latter is deeply loved for building its high-performing formulas to suit dry, balanced, and sensitive skin types. While both offer targeted solutions, they differ in their specific ingredient benefits and specialized product ranges for various skin concerns.
Elemis is a British skincare brand founded in 1989 and owned by L'Occitane Group since 2019.
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This page compares some of the most popular Elemis and Trilogy products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.
Popular Elemis vs Trilogy products
People Say
Hydration and Moisture Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
- “Keeps skin moisturized — Trilogy Vitamin C Ceramide Night Cream”
- “Leaves skin thoroughly moisturised — Trilogy Line Smoothing Day Cream”
- “Feels moisturizing — Trilogy Rosehip Cream Cleanser”
- “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”
- “Silky cream consistency — Trilogy Rosehip Cream Cleanser”
- “Luxuriously rich — Trilogy Vitamin C Ceramide Night Cream”
Gentle Cleansing and Sensitivity Sometimes NotedMostly Mentioned
- “Doesn't irritate my sensitive skin — Trilogy Rosehip Cream Cleanser”
- “Supports regeneration of healthy skin barrier — Trilogy Vitamin C Ceramide Night Cream”
- “Nothing irritated my skin — Trilogy Line Smoothing Day Cream”
- “face feels super clean — Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Wash”
Brightness and Radiance Often MentionedOften Mentioned
- “healthy glow — Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Pads”
- “instantly fresh glow — Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Wash”
- “Wake to a glowing complexion — Trilogy Vitamin C Ceramide Night Cream”
Scents and Fragrance Often MentionedSometimes 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”
- “Gorgeous smelling — Trilogy Rosehip Cream Cleanser”
Anti-Aging and Firming Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
- “Noticeable difference — Trilogy Line Smoothing Day Cream”
- “My neck doesn't sag... plumps my skin to look more youthful. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Night Cream”
Price and Value Mostly MentionedRarely Noted
- “Price to be high relative to performance — Trilogy Rosehip Cream Cleanser”
- “Complete waste of money for me. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream”
Strong or Unpleasant Fragrance Often MentionedSometimes Noted
- “If you are sensitive to fragrances, you might find it irritating — Trilogy Rosehip Cream Cleanser”
- “Scent is awful — Trilogy Line Smoothing Day Cream”
- “The smell is very strong... could not handle for long. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream”
Questions and answers
Elemis or Trilogy: which is better?
Trilogy does better for hydration and moisture, gentle cleansing and sensitivity, anti-aging and firming, and price and value, while Elemis does better for scents and fragrance. Both brands are equal for texture and absorption and brightness and radiance.
What is the difference between Elemis and Trilogy?
Trilogy does better for hydration and moisture, gentle cleansing and sensitivity, and anti-aging and firming, whereas Elemis does better for scents and fragrance. Reviewers note that Elemis has a high price point while Trilogy faces product performance and formulation complaints.
Elemis or Trilogy: which cleanser is better?
Trilogy does better for gentle cleansing and sensitivity, offering options like the Rosehip Cream Cleanser, while Elemis provides a wider range of cleansers such as the Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Wash with high fit levels for mature and dry skin.
Which is more affordable, Elemis or Trilogy?
Trilogy is more affordable, as reviewers on this page frequently note Elemis for its high price point while Trilogy does better for price and value.
Which causes fewer breakouts, Elemis or Trilogy?
Neither brand has a dedicated breakout study or direct comparison for causing fewer breakouts, but Elemis features products like the Papaya Enzyme Peel with high acne-prone skin fit levels across the products on this page.
Which brand has more products containing fragrance, Elemis or Trilogy?
Elemis has more products containing fragrance on this page, with 18 fragranced items compared to Trilogy's 2.
Which skin types does Elemis fit best according to its brand-focused routines?
According to its brand-focused routines, Elemis fits mature skin, dry skin, and dry sensitive skin best.
How many products are listed for Elemis compared to Trilogy on this page?
Elemis features 22 products on this page, while Trilogy lists 3 products.
Elemis or Trilogy: which moisturizer is better?
Elemis offers a wider range of moisturizers with specialized formulas like the Pro-Collagen Marine Cream, which achieves a Superior fit for mature skin, compared to Trilogy's limited moisturizer selection.
Research behind their key ingredients
Bacterial cellulose membranes as drug delivery systems: an in vivo skin compatibility study
Microneedling by dermapen and glycolic acid peel for the treatment of acne scars: Comparative study
Topical beta-carotene protects against infra-red-light-induced free radicals
A Rose Extract Protects the Skin against Stress Mediators: A Potential Role of Olfactory Receptors
Comparative measurement of hydration effects of herbal moisturizers
Topical Almond Oil for Prevention of Pressure Injuries: A Single-Blinded Comparison Study
Skin recovery by Lavandula angustifolia leaf callus extract: Redox control of Nrf2 signaling
Formulation and evaluation of exotic fat based cosmeceuticals for skin repair
Nanocomplex of quaternized cyclodextrin grafted chitosan and hyaluronic acid for a skin delivery
Effects of fermented tea seed oil on the skin lipid barrier and microbiome of sensitive skin
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.
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Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc
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Elina Nazarenko, MD
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Victoria Derkova, MS
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