# Jole vs ELIDEL

Page: https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/compare/jole-vs-elidel

The Lovi Fit is the same in every country; only the stores and prices differ, and the ones here are for France.

Jole and ELIDEL are targeted skincare lines, with the former known for [serums](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/ingredients/serum) featuring [Azelaic Acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/ingredients/azelaic-acid) 10 percent and the Swiss brand offering gentle moisturizers and soothing formulas with [Pimecrolimus](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/ingredients/pimecrolimus). The latter preparations suit sensitive, dry skin best due to their carefully balanced compositions, whereas the Azelaic Acid 10 percent serum rates highest for acne-prone skin. Both brands differ in their product types and targeted skin needs, offering thoughtful daily options for skin maintenance.

ELIDEL is a Swiss skincare brand founded in 2001 and owned by Viatris Inc. since 2016.

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This page compares some of the most popular Jole and ELIDEL products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, [use the Lovi app](https://app.pora.ai/vqqJ/j1xj2b6o?af_sub2=compare&af_sub3=selection_note&af_sub4=pg5a9f045926).

### Popular Jole vs ELIDEL products

#### Jole

- [Azelaic Acid 10% Serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/p/jole/azelaic-acid-10-serum/for/combination-skin) — High fit

#### ELIDEL

- [Pimecrolimus](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/p/elidel/pimecrolimus/for/dry-sensitive-skin) — Average fit

## Questions and answers

### Jole or ELIDEL: which is better?

Jole is the better choice on this page because its products achieve High Lovi fit levels for several skin types like oily and acne-prone skin, whereas ELIDEL products mostly score Low or Caution. [Azelaic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/ingredients/azelaic-acid) helps manage acne vulgaris.

[Pharmaceutics, 2021](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33923739/)

### What is the difference between Jole and ELIDEL?

Jole achieves a High Lovi fit for oily and acne-prone skin with its azelaic acid [serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/ingredients/serum), whereas ELIDEL mostly scores Low or Caution for those skin types. Both brands offer fragrance-free products on this page.

[Pharmaceutics, 2021](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33923739/)

### Which is more affordable, Jole or ELIDEL?

Neither Jole nor ELIDEL lists pricing details for the products on this page, so affordability cannot be compared here.

### Which causes fewer breakouts, Jole or ELIDEL?

Jole causes fewer breakouts because the products on this page have a High Lovi fit for acne-prone skin, whereas ELIDEL has a Low fit. Azelaic acid helps manage acne vulgaris.

[Pharmaceutics, 2021](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33923739/)

### Which brand is older, Jole or ELIDEL?

ELIDEL is the older brand, having been founded in Switzerland in 2001, whereas Jole was founded in 2019. Both brands offer products on this page that list no fragrance in their ingredients.

### How does the Lovi fit level for sensitive skin compare between Jole's serum and ELIDEL's moisturizer?

Jole's serum achieves a High Lovi fit level for sensitive skin, whereas ELIDEL's moisturizer only reaches an Average fit level for that skin type.

### Do any products from Jole or ELIDEL contain fragrance?

Every product on this page from Jole and ELIDEL lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

## Research behind their key ingredients

- [The effect of niacinamide on reducing cutaneous pigmentation and suppression of melanosome transfer](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12100180/) Niacinamide · The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002
- [Effects of glyceryl glucoside on AQP3 expression, barrier function and hydration of human skin](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22584263/) Glyceryl glucoside · Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2012
- [Efficacy and Safety of Azelaic Acid Nanocrystal-Loaded In Situ Hydrogel in the Treatment of Acne Vulgaris](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33923739/) Azelaic acid · Pharmaceutics, 2021
- [Treatment of xerosis with a topical formulation containing glyceryl glucoside, natural moisturizing factors, and ceramide](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22916312/) Glyceryl glucoside · The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, 2012
- [Effects of 15% Azelaic Acid Gel in the Management of Post-Inflammatory Erythema and Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation in Acne Vulgaris](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38734843/) Azelaic acid · Dermatology and Therapy, 2024
- [The usefulness of a dermocosmetic containing Myrtus communis extract and azelaic acid for maintenance phase of adult female acne: Results from a randomized exploratory investigator-blinded comparative study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36729399/) Azelaic acid · Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, 2023
- [Clinical Evaluation of a Soap-Free Cleansing Lotion Containing Sodium Cocoyl Apple Amino Acids for Effective Impurity Removal and Skin Barrier Preservation in Healthy Adults With Diverse Skin Types](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40978887/) Cetyl alcohol · Cureus, 2025

## The brands

- Skincare: [Jole](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/brands/jole)
- Swiss skincare: [ELIDEL](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/brands/elidel)

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## About the Lovi Fit

Lovi: Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes.

Lovi compares products by their fit scores, calculated from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules its 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. Levels from best to worst: Superior, High, Average, Low, Caution, Warning.

Behind this comparison: Nadia Kapleva, MS (Co-founder, Medical Director); Alexey Shagraev, PhD (Co-founder, CEO and CTO); Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc (Medical Board); Aishani Shah, MD (Medical Board); Asya Zubkova, MS (Medical Board); Hanna Kurets, MD (Medical Board, Medical Advisor); Elina Nazarenko, MD (Medical Board); Victoria Derkova, MS (Medical Board).

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