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Elemis skincare

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

elemis.comau.elemis.comen.wikipedia.org

Elemis is celebrated for its thoughtful curation of nourishing serums, rich moisturizers, gentle cleansers, refreshing toners, and more, all anchored by hydrating glycerin and softening shea. Its products suit mature skin and dry skin best, supported by formulas designed to restore suppleness. For particular concerns, the standout products include the Pro-Collagen Advanced Eye Treatment for acne-prone skin, the Pro-Collagen Tri-Acid Peel for skin with dark spots, and the Pro-Collagen Marine Cream for mature skin. Together, the brand's key ingredients deliver proven benefits, as glycerin significantly increases skin hydration and improves barrier function while shea butter reduces inflammation and relieves skin pruritus.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022

This page covers some of the most popular Elemis products; for the whole Elemis range, with a fit score for every product, use the Lovi app.

Elemis moisturizers

Elemis serums and treatments

People Say

★4.7Overall rating based on 82.8k+ reviews

Reviewers most often praise Elemis for intense hydration, lightweight formulas, and improved skin texture. The most common complaints are high price points and strong fragrances.

Highlights

  • Hydrating moisturizers Mostly Mentioned
    • “The cream really hydrates and my face looks amazing. — Pro-Collagen Night Cream”
    • “Quenches thirsty skin... immediate improvement. — Pro-Collagen Marine Cream”
    • “My face was a bit dry and dehydrated... my skin is glowing and no longer feeling tight. — Superfood Facial Oil”
  • Smoother skin texture Mostly Mentioned
    • “baby soft — Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Pads”
    • “skin feels baby soft — Papaya Enzyme Peel”
  • Lightweight & Absorbing eye products Mostly Mentioned
    • “weightless serum — Pro-Collagen Advanced Eye Treatment”
    • “texture is light — Peptide4 Eye Recovery Cream”
  • Radiant glow Often Mentioned
    • “Once I started using Elemis Superfood facial oil... my skin began to glow. — Superfood Facial Oil”
    • “Gives skin a healthy-looking appearance. — Superfood Glow Priming Moisturiser”
    • “morning glow — Superfood Midnight Facial”
  • Luxurious texture moisturizers Often Mentioned
    • “whipped silk feel — Superfood Midnight Facial”
    • “The texture is rich and creamy without feeling heavy or greasy. — Pro-Collagen Night Cream”
  • Lightweight moisturizers Often Mentioned
    • “Absorbs almost immediately, and my skin feels well hydrated all day. — Pro-Collagen Marine Cream”
    • “Has a lightweight feel on the skin. — Superfood Glow Priming Moisturiser”
  • High price point Mostly Mentioned
    • “Complete waste of money for me. — Pro-Collagen Marine Cream”
    • “very expensive — Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm”
    • “expensive — Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Pads”
  • Strong fragrance Sometimes Noted
    • “The smell is very strong... could not handle for long. — Pro-Collagen Marine Cream”
    • “smell is too strong — Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm”
    • “Only small negative is the smell is quite strong. — Superfood Facial Oil”
  • Skin irritation Sometimes Noted
    • “blurry vision — Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm”
    • “Developed milia and closed comedones. — Pro-Collagen Marine Cream”
    • “dryness — Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Pads”

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Other Elemis products

Questions and answers

Is Elemis good for oily skin?

Lovi rates the Elemis-focused routine High for oily skin. Reviewers commonly note that some Elemis products may feel heavy or have a high price point, though certain items like the Balancing Lavender Toner rate High for this skin type.

Is Elemis worth it?

Elemis is worth it for shoppers seeking luxurious and hydrating moisturizers, though some may find the high price point and strong fragrance challenging. Lovi rates the Elemis-focused routine High for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin types.

What are Elemis's best products?

Lovi rates Elemis best for mature skin, dry skin, and dry sensitive skin, with standout items like the Pro-Collagen Marine Cream and Pro-Collagen Night Cream helping to leave skin feeling soft and smooth.

Which Elemis moisturizer is best for dry skin?

Pro-Collagen Night Cream is the best choice, followed by Pro-Collagen Marine Cream and Superfood Facial Oil, as Lovi rates all three High for dry skin.

Does Elemis cause breakouts?

Elemis is unlikely to cause breakouts for most skin types, as Lovi rates the brand's products with average to high fit levels for acne-prone skin, though reviewers sometimes note skin irritation. Glycerin, a key ingredient in the Elemis products on this page, helps support the skin barrier without clogging pores.

Is Elemis fragrance-free?

No, the Elemis products on this page are not fragrance-free, as most of them list added fragrance. Reviewers sometimes note that some Elemis products have a strong fragrance.

What are the key ingredients in Elemis products?

Glycerin and shea butter are key ingredients found across the Elemis products on this page. Glycerin helps support skin hydration by drawing moisture to the outer layer of the skin.

How do I build a Elemis skincare routine?

Lovi rates the Elemis-focused routine High for dry skin. For a morning routine, use the Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Wash, Propolis Synergy Toner, Pro-Collagen Night Cream, and Pro-Collagen Marine Cream. For the evening, apply the Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm, Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Wash, Pro-Collagen Glow Boost Exfoliator, and Pro-Collagen Night Cream.

Where can I buy Elemis, and how much does it cost?

Elemis products on this page are sold in stores in France, with prices ranging from €26.68 to €97.95 and most falling between €45.45 and €69.95.

What are good alternatives to Elemis?

Good alternatives to Elemis on Lovi include BYOMA, The INKEY List, Medik8, Simple, Pixi, and Charlotte Tilbury. Lovi rates these similar brands as strong matches for various skin types.

Elemis vs BYOMA: which is better?

Lovi rates the Elemis-focused routine High for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin, while the BYOMA-focused routine is rated Superior for most of those skin types and High for sensitive skin.

Who owns Elemis, and where is it from?

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

elemis.comau.elemis.comen.wikipedia.org

Is Elemis cruelty-free?

PETA, Leaping Bunny, and Cruelty Free International, the registries Lovi checks, do not list Elemis as cruelty-free.

Is Elemis good for dry skin?

Yes, Elemis is well suited for dry skin, and Lovi rates the Elemis-focused routine High for dry skin. Reviewers often mention that the hydrating moisturizers help leave skin feeling soft and smooth.

Which Elemis cleanser is best for oily skin?

The Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Wash is best for oily skin, followed by the Superfood Glow Cleansing Butter and Superfood Facial Wash, and Lovi rates all three of these cleansers as Average for oily skin.

Is Elemis good for sensitive skin?

Lovi rates Elemis High for sensitive skin. Reviewers sometimes note skin irritation and strong fragrance from the brand, although four of the Elemis products on this page list no fragrance. Glycerin, a key ingredient across the products, helps support skin hydration.

Is Elemis good for acne-prone skin?

Elemis rates High for acne-prone skin with several products on this page, such as the Papaya Enzyme Peel and Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Wash. Reviewers often mention smoother skin texture, though skin irritation is sometimes noted.

Is Elemis good for skin with dark spots?

Yes, Elemis is good for skin with dark spots, as Lovi rates products like the Papaya Enzyme Peel and Balancing Lavender Toner High for this skin type. Reviewers often mention a radiant glow from using the products.

Is Elemis good for mature skin?

Yes, Elemis is good for mature skin, which the brand fits best along with dry and dry sensitive skin. Reviewers mostly mention smoother skin texture and hydrating moisturizers, while Lovi rates mature skin fit as High for products like the Pro-Collagen Marine Cream and Pro-Collagen Night Cream.

Research behind Elemis's key ingredients

Behind these ratings

Lovi rates every product from its 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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