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Elemis vs Principia

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

Elemis and Principia are two distinct skincare lines known for their careful formulation and targeted care. Elemis offers nourishing serums, rich moisturizers, gentle cleansers, and refreshing toners anchored by hydrating glycerin and softening shea, suiting mature and dry skin best. Conversely, the second brand provides thoughtful cleansers and precise formulas that suit balanced to oily skin best. While both help maintain a healthy complexion, they differ primarily in their core ingredients and the specific skin types they address.

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

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Questions and answers

Elemis or Principia: which is better?

Elemis is a better fit for shoppers seeking a wide range of options, as the products on this page achieve High or Superior Lovi fit levels for mature and dry skin types.

What is the difference between Elemis and Principia?

Elemis is a brand founded in 1989 in the United Kingdom and owned by L'Occitane Group since 2019, while Principia was founded in 2020 and is owned by Viziera Participacoes Ltda. On Lovi, the products on this page for Elemis fit mature and dry skin best, whereas the products on this page for Principia are fragrance-free.

Elemis or Principia: which cleanser is better?

Elemis offers a wider range of cleansers with varying Lovi fit levels, such as the Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Wash which has a High fit for sensitive skin, whereas Principia features only one cleanser on this page, the Gel de Limpeza GL-01, which has an Average fit for oily skin.

Which is more affordable, Elemis or Principia?

Reviewers note that Elemis has a high price point, whereas the products on this page for Principia are not reviewed for price.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Elemis or Principia?

Comparing acne-prone skin fit levels across the products on this page, neither brand stands out as a clear winner for preventing breakouts, as most Elemis products rate Average while Principia offers only a single cleanser that rates Low.

How does the founding year and location of Elemis compare to Principia?

Elemis was founded in 1989 in the United Kingdom, whereas Principia was founded in 2020 with its location not specified.

Which brand offers products with no fragrance, Elemis or Principia?

Principia offers products with no fragrance, as every product on its page lists no fragrance in its ingredients. In contrast, most Elemis products on this page contain fragrance.

What are the main skin types that Elemis products fit best?

The products on this page for Elemis fit mature skin, dry skin, and dry sensitive skin best. Reviewers mostly mention that hydrating moisturizers are a key benefit for these skin types.

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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