Skintific vs Elemis
Skintific and Elemis are distinct skincare lines offering targeted solutions for diverse complexions. The former is loved for its moisturizers, serums, and sunscreens featuring effective formulas that suit all skin types best, with standout items like the All Day Light Sunscreen Mist for acne-prone skin, the 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel for skin with dark spots, and the MUGWORT for mature skin. Meanwhile, the British brand celebrated since 1989 for its nourishing serums, rich moisturizers, gentle cleansers, and refreshing toners suits mature skin and dry skin best through formulations anchored by hydrating glycerin and softening shea. Ultimately, the two differ as the former accommodates all complexions with barrier and spot care, while the latter focuses on restoring suppleness to drier or more mature skin using glycerin and shea.
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 Skintific and Elemis products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.
Popular Skintific vs Elemis products
People Say
Lightweight and non-greasy texture Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
- “absorbs instantly — Skintific 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel”
- “super light and leaves a radiant glow — Skintific All Day Light Sunscreen Mist”
- “light as air — Skintific MATE FIT”
- “Absorbs almost immediately, and my skin feels well hydrated all day. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream”
Smoother skin texture and radiance Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
- “baby soft — Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Pads”
- “skin feels baby soft — Elemis Papaya Enzyme Peel”
- “healthy glow — Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Pads”
- “Kulit terasa lebih halus — Skintific AHA BHA PHA LHA Peeling Solution”
Calming and soothing properties Mostly MentionedRarely Noted
- “calm my acne instantly — Skintific MUGWORT”
- “redness berkurang — Skintific 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel”
- “healed my skin barrier — Skintific 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel”
- “no stinging or redness — Elemis Papaya Enzyme Peel”
Instant hydration and softening Not notedMostly 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 feels baby soft — Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm”
Sun protection and makeup compatibility Often MentionedSometimes Noted
- “invisible, no white cast — Skintific All Day Light Sunscreen Mist”
- “maintain your makeup without any mess — Skintific All Day Light Sunscreen Mist”
- “no white cast — Skintific MATE FIT”
- “melts waterproof mascara — Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm”
Oil control and pore reduction Mostly MentionedNot noted
- “controls shine for 8 hours — Skintific MATE FIT”
- “Pori tampak lebih bersih — Skintific AHA BHA PHA LHA Peeling Solution”
- “oil control is good — Skintific 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel”
High price point Not notedMostly Mentioned
- “Complete waste of money for me. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream”
Scent and fragrance dislike Often MentionedOften Mentioned
- “scent is actually quite strong — Skintific All Day Light Sunscreen Mist”
- “Bau jamu/rempah — Skintific AHA BHA PHA LHA Peeling Solution”
- “The smell is very strong... could not handle for long. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream”
- “smell is too strong — Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm”
Skin dryness and lack of hydration Often MentionedRarely Noted
- “Some users with dry skin said their skin became dryer with use. — Elemis Balancing Lavender Toner”
- “need more moisture — Elemis Peptide4 Eye Recovery Cream”
- “kurang lembab — Skintific 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel”
Questions and answers
Skintific or Elemis: which is better?
Both brands offer distinct advantages depending on your preferences, as Elemis focuses on mature, dry, and dry sensitive skin with luxurious textures, while the products on this page by Skintific better provide lightweight, non-greasy textures and calming properties.
What is the difference between Skintific and Elemis?
Skintific is a newer brand founded in 2021 by Guangzhou Feimei Network Technology Co., Ltd. with fragrance-free products on this page, whereas Elemis was founded in 1989 in the United Kingdom and is owned by L'Occitane Group, offering many products containing fragrance.
Skintific or Elemis: which moisturizer is better?
Elemis is a better fit for rich, hydrating moisturizers, whereas Skintific offers lighter and more non-greasy textures. Lovi rates the Elemis Pro-Collagen Night Cream as High for dry skin and Superior for dry sensitive skin, while Skintific's 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel is rated High for dry skin.
Which is more affordable, Skintific or Elemis?
Skintific is more affordable, whereas Elemis has a high price point among the products on this page.
Which causes fewer breakouts, Skintific or Elemis?
Skintific is a better fit for acne-prone skin, as the products on this page help provide oil control and pore reduction. Elemis reviewers sometimes note skin irritation and breakouts from rich formulas, so it is less ideal for oily skin.
Between Skintific and Elemis, which brand offers better options for fragrance-free skincare products?
Skintific offers better options for fragrance-free skincare products because every product on its page lists no fragrance in its ingredients, whereas most Elemis products contain added fragrance.
How do the founding years and corporate ownerships of Skintific and Elemis compare?
Skintific was founded in 2021 and is owned by Guangzhou Feimei Network Technology Co., Ltd., while Elemis was founded in 1989 in the United Kingdom and has been owned by L'Occitane Group since 2019.
Which brand is better suited for mature and dry sensitive skin according to their brand-focused routines?
Elemis is better suited for mature and dry sensitive skin, as these are the skin types the brand fits best by its brand-focused routines. Skintific does not list routines for these specific skin types on this page.
Research behind their key ingredients
Bacterial cellulose membranes as drug delivery systems: an in vivo skin compatibility study
Microneedling by dermapen and glycolic acid peel for the treatment of acne scars: Comparative study
Topical beta-carotene protects against infra-red-light-induced free radicals
A Rose Extract Protects the Skin against Stress Mediators: A Potential Role of Olfactory Receptors
In vivo and in vitro evaluation of octyl methoxycinnamate liposomes
Comparative measurement of hydration effects of herbal moisturizers
Topical Almond Oil for Prevention of Pressure Injuries: A Single-Blinded Comparison Study
Skin recovery by Lavandula angustifolia leaf callus extract: Redox control of Nrf2 signaling
Formulation and evaluation of exotic fat based cosmeceuticals for skin repair
Nanocomplex of quaternized cyclodextrin grafted chitosan and hyaluronic acid for a skin delivery
Effects of fermented tea seed oil on the skin lipid barrier and microbiome of sensitive skin
Retrospective Review of Dermal Safety Studies of Organic Sunscreens
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.
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Co-founder, Medical Director
Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer
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Co-founder, CEO and CTO
PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex
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Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc
Medical Board
Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine
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Medical Board
Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD
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Medical Board
Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member
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Medical Board, Medical Advisor
Dermatology MD
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Elina Nazarenko, MD
Medical Board
Dermatology and diagnostic consultant
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Victoria Derkova, MS
Medical Board
Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist
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