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Elemis vs Sebamed

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

Elemis and Sebamed are distinct skincare options, with the British brand founded in 1989 and the German counterpart established in 1967. Elemis is known for its nourishing serums, rich moisturizers, gentle cleansers, and refreshing toners anchored by hydrating glycerin and softening shea, while Sebamed offers thoughtful moisturizers and gentle cleansers relying on scientifically balanced formulas. The former suits mature and dry skin best, whereas the latter suits sensitive, reactive, and problematic skin because of its skin-neutral pH. They differ primarily in their core ingredients and target complexions, as the British brand focuses on restoring suppleness with glycerin and shea butter, while the German brand maintains a steady focus on barrier health through reliable offerings.

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

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Sebamed is a German skincare brand founded in 1967 and owned by Sebapharma GmbH & Co. KG.

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

Popular Elemis vs Sebamed products

Questions and answers

Elemis or Sebamed: which is better?

Elemis is a better fit for mature and dry skin types, whereas Sebamed features fragrance-free formulas across the products on this page.

What is the difference between Elemis and Sebamed?

Elemis is a UK brand founded in 1989 that offers a large variety of fragranced products with a High fit for dry and mature skin, while Sebamed is a German brand founded in 1967 featuring only two unfragranced products on this page. Reviewers frequently note Elemis products for a radiant glow, though some mention strong fragrance and skin irritation.

Elemis or Sebamed: 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 dry and sensitive skin, whereas Sebamed features the Facial Cleanser which achieves a High fit for combination, oily, and sensitive skin.

Which is more affordable, Elemis or Sebamed?

Sebamed is more affordable, whereas Elemis has a high price point. Reviewers mostly mention Elemis for its high price point.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Elemis or Sebamed?

Sebamed is more likely to cause fewer breakouts because every product on this page lists no fragrance, whereas Elemis has products that sometimes note skin irritation and strong fragrance. Furthermore, Lovi rates Sebamed's Facial Cleanser with a High fit for acne-prone skin.

How do the founding years and countries of origin compare between Elemis and Sebamed?

Elemis was founded in the United Kingdom in 1989, whereas Sebamed was founded in Germany in 1967. This means Sebamed is the older of the two brands by over two decades.

Which Elemis products contain no fragrance compared to Sebamed where every product has no fragrance?

Elemis has 4 of 22 products on this page that list no fragrance, whereas Sebamed has no fragrance in every product on this page. Key ingredients across the Elemis products include glycerin and shea butter.

What are the main skin types that Elemis products 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.

Elemis or Sebamed: which moisturizer is better?

Elemis is a better fit for dry skin, as Lovi rates products like the Pro-Collagen Marine Cream as High for dry skin, while Sebamed's Clear Face Care Gel has an Average fit. Elemis moisturizers help provide hydration, but the products on this page often feature strong fragrance.

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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