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Elemis vs RoC

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Elemis and RoC are established skincare houses offering thoughtful selections of serums, moisturizers, cleansers, and eye products. The British brand, founded in 1989, features hydrating glycerin and softening shea to nourish mature and dry skin. Conversely, the French brand, established in 1957, utilizes glycerin and retinol to care for mature complexions and skin with dark spots. Ultimately, both cater well to aging skin, yet they differ in their foundational ingredients and specific target concerns.

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

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RoC is a French skincare brand founded in 1957 and owned by Bridgepoint Group plc since 2024.

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

Popular Elemis vs RoC products

People Say

ElemisRoC
  • Texture and Absorption Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “Absorbs almost immediately, and my skin feels well hydrated all day. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream”
    • “whipped silk feel — Elemis Superfood Midnight Facial”
    • “absorbs nicely — RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Night Cream”
    • “Absorbs easily and quickly — RoC Retinol Correxion Line Smoothing Eye Cream”
  • Hydration and Moisture Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “The cream really hydrates and my face looks amazing. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Night Cream”
    • “Quenches thirsty skin... immediate improvement. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream”
    • “skin is no longer dry — RoC Retinol Correxion Line Smoothing Max Hydration Cream”
    • “instant luminosity — RoC Multi Correxion Revive + Glow Daily Serum”
  • Skin Texture and Smoothing Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “diminished my forehead lines — RoC Derm Correxion Fill + Treat Serum”
    • “face looked smoother — RoC Daily Resurfacing Disks”
    • “skin feels silky smooth — RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Night Cream”
    • “baby soft — Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Pads”
  • Wrinkle and Line Reduction Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “wrinkles look less deep — RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Night Cream”
    • “Fine lines definitely softer — RoC Retinol Correxion Line Smoothing Eye Cream”
    • “crow's feet are fading — RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Serum”
    • “less lines and ripples — Elemis Pro-Collagen Advanced Eye Treatment”
  • Makeup Compatibility and Application Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “melts waterproof mascara — Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm”
    • “Sits nicely under make up... perfect base. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream”
    • “pre-soaked — Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Pads”
    • “love the precision tip — RoC Derm Correxion Fill + Treat Serum”
  • Fragrance and Scent Often MentionedRarely Noted
    • “smells like a spa — Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm”
    • “smells like a holiday — Elemis Papaya Enzyme Peel”
    • “smells like a tropical cocktail — Elemis Superfood Midnight Facial”
    • “smells amazing — RoC Multi Correxion Revive + Glow Daily Serum”
  • Price and Value Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “Complete waste of money for me. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream”
  • Strong Scent and Fragrance Issues Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “smells like perfume — RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Night Cream”
    • “smell is too strong — RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Serum”
    • “perfume smell is too strong — RoC Retinol Correxion Line Smoothing Max Hydration Cream”
    • “The smell is very strong... could not handle for long. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream”
  • Miscellaneous Complaints Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Great product, a bit heavy. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Night Cream”
    • “slightly tacky to touch — Elemis Pro-Collagen Eye Revive Mask”
    • “Only wish it was not a spray. — Elemis Balancing Lavender Toner”
    • “don't expect Botox results — RoC Derm Correxion Fill + Treat Serum”

Elemis vs RoC routines for dry skin

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Elemis vs RoC routines for oily skin

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Elemis vs RoC routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

Elemis or RoC: which is better?

RoC helps better with wrinkles and fine lines, while Elemis stands out more for fragrance and makeup compatibility. Retinol helps reduce signs of aging in skin,.

The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000Archives of Dermatology, 2007

What is the difference between Elemis and RoC?

Elemis is a UK brand founded in 1989 and owned by L'Occitane Group since 2019, while RoC was founded in 1957 in France and is owned by Bridgepoint Group plc since 2024. For the products on this page, Elemis fits best for mature skin, dry skin, and dry sensitive skin, whereas RoC fits best for mature skin, skin with dark spots, and acne-prone skin.

Elemis or RoC for dry skin?

For dry skin, Elemis has a High routine fit on this page, while RoC has a Superior routine fit. Reviewers mention that Elemis is strong in hydration and moisture, whereas RoC is noted for wrinkle and line reduction.

Elemis or RoC: which cleanser is better?

Both Elemis and RoC offer cleansers on this page that may help with various skin types, but neither brand emerges as a clear overall winner for cleansers alone. Reviewers note that Elemis has an advantage for fragrance and scent, while the products on this page for both brands feature key ingredients like glycerin.

Which is more affordable, Elemis or RoC?

RoC is more affordable than Elemis, as high price point is a mostly mentioned complaint for Elemis while RoC offers good value.

Which brand has fewer products with fragrance, Elemis or RoC?

RoC has fewer products with fragrance on the products on this page, as only 2 of its 12 products list fragrance compared to 18 of 22 for Elemis.

Elemis or RoC for oily skin?

For oily skin, Lovi finds that Elemis has High routine fit, while RoC has Superior fit. Both brands offer products suitable for this skin type, but RoC achieves a higher overall routine fit rating.

Elemis or RoC: which moisturizer is better?

RoC achieves a Superior routine fit for dry skin, compared to Elemis having a High routine fit on the products on this page.

Elemis or RoC for sensitive skin?

Elemis and RoC both offer a High routine fit for sensitive skin. Elemis has fragrance in 18 of its 22 products on this page, whereas RoC includes fragrance in only 2 of its 12 products on this page.

Elemis or RoC for acne-prone skin?

For acne-prone skin, RoC has a Superior routine fit on this page, while Elemis has a High routine fit. Retinol helps reduce signs of acne by improving skin renewal.

American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2019The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000

Elemis or RoC for mature skin?

For mature skin, Elemis has a high fit for the products on this page and RoC has a superior fit. Both brands are noted by reviewers for helping with wrinkles and fine lines, while Elemis is also known for its hydrating moisturizers.

The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000Archives of Dermatology, 2007

Elemis or RoC for skin with dark spots?

For skin with dark spots, RoC is a better choice because Lovi rates its routine as Superior, compared to High for Elemis. Additionally, RoC uses key ingredients like retinol, which helps address signs of aging and pigmentation.

The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000Archives of Dermatology, 2007

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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