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Elemis vs MAËLYS

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

Elemis and MAËLYS are distinct skincare names with unique approaches to daily care. Elemis is a British brand celebrated for its nourishing serums, rich moisturizers, gentle cleansers, and refreshing toners anchored by hydrating glycerin and softening shea, making it best suited for mature skin and dry skin. MAËLYS is loved for its targeted serums and advanced formulas that suit all skin types best. They differ primarily in their core focuses, as the first brand emphasizes restoring suppleness through restorative ingredients while the second delivers thoughtful care through specialized solutions.

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 MAËLYS products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.

Popular Elemis vs MAËLYS products

Elemis vs MAËLYS serums and treatments

Questions and answers

Elemis or MAËLYS: which is better?

Elemis is generally the better choice, as the products on this page offer significantly broader skin type compatibility and feature higher Lovi fit levels than MAËLYS.

What is the difference between Elemis and MAËLYS?

Elemis offers a wide range of skincare products that achieve High or Superior Lovi fit levels for mature and dry skin types, whereas MAËLYS features only a couple of body and face products that mostly show Low or Average fit levels. Reviewers frequently mention Elemis for its hydrating moisturizers and smoother skin texture, though some note a high price point or strong fragrance.

Which is more affordable, Elemis or MAËLYS?

Reviews for Elemis note a high price point as a common drawback, while the products on this page for MAËLYS do not provide pricing feedback to compare directly.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Elemis or MAËLYS?

Elemis is a better choice for acne-prone skin, as the products on this page achieve Average fit levels for acne-prone skin compared to MAËLYS, which is rated Low.

Which brand has been established longer, Elemis or MAËLYS?

Elemis has been established longer, having been founded in 1989 in the United Kingdom, whereas MAËLYS was founded in 2017.

How many Elemis products on the page list no fragrance compared to MAËLYS?

Elemis has 4 products on this page that list no fragrance, while MAËLYS has 1.

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.

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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