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Minimalist vs ILIA Beauty

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

Minimalist and ILIA Beauty are distinct skin-care labels originating from India and Canada, respectively. The former offers targeted sunscreens, moisturizers, and cleansers featuring active ingredients like salicylic acid, LHA, and vitamin B5, suiting combination and acne-prone skin best. Conversely, the latter is known for thoughtful moisturizers and nourishing, hydrating compositions that generally favor dry, normal, and combination skin types. While both brands refine daily routines, they differ in their foundational approach and regional origins.

Minimalist is an Indian skincare brand founded in 2020 and owned by Unilever PLC since 2025.

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ILIA Beauty is a Canadian skincare brand founded in 2011 and owned by Famille C since 2022.

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

Popular Minimalist vs ILIA Beauty products

Questions and answers

Minimalist or ILIA Beauty: which is better?

Minimalist offers a wider variety of products on this page, with the products on this page rated High or Superior for skin types like combination and acne-prone skin, whereas ILIA Beauty features only one moisturizer with an Average fit across all skin types.

What is the difference between Minimalist and ILIA Beauty?

Minimalist offers a wider range of targeted skincare products on this page, including a sunscreen, cleanser, and moisturizer, while ILIA Beauty features only The Base Face Milk moisturizer. Lovi rates the products on this page as having High to Superior fits for specific skin types under Minimalist, compared to Average fits across the board for ILIA Beauty.

Which is more affordable, Minimalist or ILIA Beauty?

The page facts do not provide pricing information for either Minimalist or ILIA Beauty, so it is not possible to determine which brand is more affordable.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Minimalist or ILIA Beauty?

Minimalist helps prevent breakouts better than ILIA Beauty because Lovi rates the products on this page for acne-prone skin as High and Superior, whereas ILIA Beauty only achieves an Average fit for those skin types.

How do the founding countries and years of Minimalist and ILIA Beauty compare?

Minimalist was founded in India in 2020, while ILIA Beauty was founded in Canada in 2011.

Do any products from Minimalist or ILIA Beauty contain fragrance in their ingredients?

Every product on this page from both Minimalist and ILIA Beauty lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

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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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