# the purest vs ELIDEL

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ELIDEL is a Swiss skincare brand founded in 2001 and owned by Viatris Inc. since 2016.

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This page compares some of the most popular the purest and ELIDEL products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, [use the Lovi app](https://app.pora.ai/vqqJ/j1xj2b6o?af_sub2=compare&af_sub3=selection_note&af_sub4=pg232bcdea08).

### Popular the purest vs ELIDEL products

#### the purest

- [solutions](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/p/the-purest/solutions/for/sensitive-skin) — High fit

#### ELIDEL

- [Pimecrolimus](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/p/elidel/pimecrolimus/for/dry-sensitive-skin) — Average fit

### the purest vs ELIDEL moisturizers

#### the purest

- [solutions](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/p/the-purest/solutions/for/sensitive-skin) — High fit

#### ELIDEL

- [Pimecrolimus](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/p/elidel/pimecrolimus/for/dry-sensitive-skin) — Average fit

## Questions and answers

### the purest or ELIDEL: which is better?

For sensitive skin, the products on this page by the purest achieve a High Lovi fit, while ELIDEL achieves an Average fit. The purest contains fragrance, whereas ELIDEL lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

### What is the difference between the purest and ELIDEL?

For sensitive skin, the purest has a High Lovi fit level while ELIDEL has an Average fit level. The products on this page by the purest include fragrance, whereas ELIDEL lists no fragrance.

### the purest or ELIDEL: which moisturizer is better?

For sensitive skin, the purest has a High Lovi fit level, whereas ELIDEL has an Average fit level. The solutions moisturizer by the purest contains fragrance, while [Pimecrolimus](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/ingredients/pimecrolimus) by ELIDEL lists no fragrance.

### Which is more affordable, the purest or ELIDEL?

The provided page facts do not contain pricing information to determine whether the purest or ELIDEL is more affordable.

### Which causes fewer breakouts, the purest or ELIDEL?

For acne-prone skin, Lovi rates solutions as Low, while ELIDEL rates Pimecrolimus as Low.

### Which brand is older, the purest or ELIDEL?

ELIDEL is older than the purest, as ELIDEL was founded in 2001 in Switzerland while the purest was founded in 2020.

### Do the products from the purest contain fragrance compared to ELIDEL?

The products on this page from the purest list fragrance, whereas every product on this page from ELIDEL lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

### Which company owns ELIDEL and when was it founded?

ELIDEL is owned by Viatris Inc. and was founded in Switzerland in 2001.

## Research behind their key ingredients

- [Benefits of topical hyaluronic acid for skin quality and signs of skin aging: From literature review to clinical evidence](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36200921/) Hyaluronic acid · Dermatologic Therapy, 2022
- [Topical use of dexpanthenol in skin disorders](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12113650/) Panthenol · American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002
- [Moisturizing and Antiinflammatory Properties of Cosmetic Formulations Containing Centella asiatica Extract](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27168678/) Centella asiatica · Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016
- [A new topical panthenol-containing emollient: Results from two randomized controlled studies assessing its skin moisturization and barrier restoration potential, and the effect on skin microflora](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27425824/) Panthenol · The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017
- [High molecular compounds (polysaccharides and proanthocyanidins) from Hamamelis virginiana bark: influence on human skin keratinocyte proliferation and differentiation and influence on irritated skin](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11684194/) Witch hazel · Phytochemistry, 2001
- [Systematic Study of Paeonol/Madecassoside Co-Delivery Nanoemulsion Transdermal Delivery System for Enhancing Barrier Repair and Anti-Inflammatory Efficacy](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37446936/) Centella asiatica · Molecules, 2023
- [Antiaging, Brightening, and Antioxidant Efficacy of Fermented Bilberry Extract (Vaccinium myrtillus): A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39064646/) Vaccinium myrtillus · Nutrients, 2024
- [Evaluation of the Efficacy and Safety of a Panthenol-Enriched Mask for Skin Barrier Recovery After Facial Laser Treatment: Results of a Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40613435/) Panthenol · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025
- [Efficacy and safety of combination cream of stimu-tex AS™ (spent grain wax, Argania Spinosa Kernel oil, Butyrospermum Parkii (shea butter) extract), and saccharide isomerate after fractional CO2 laser procedure: split-face, double blinded, randomized controlled trial](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41134387/) Shea butter · Lasers in Medical Science, 2025
- [Clinical Evaluation of a Soap-Free Cleansing Lotion Containing Sodium Cocoyl Apple Amino Acids for Effective Impurity Removal and Skin Barrier Preservation in Healthy Adults With Diverse Skin Types](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40978887/) Cetyl alcohol · Cureus, 2025

## The brands

- Skincare: [the purest](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/brands/the-purest)
- Swiss skincare: [ELIDEL](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/brands/elidel)

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## About the Lovi Fit

Lovi: Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes.

Lovi compares products by their fit scores, calculated from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules its 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. Levels from best to worst: Superior, High, Average, Low, Caution, Warning.

Behind this comparison: Nadia Kapleva, MS (Co-founder, Medical Director); Alexey Shagraev, PhD (Co-founder, CEO and CTO); Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc (Medical Board); Aishani Shah, MD (Medical Board); Asya Zubkova, MS (Medical Board); Hanna Kurets, MD (Medical Board, Medical Advisor); Elina Nazarenko, MD (Medical Board); Victoria Derkova, MS (Medical Board).

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