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BABOR vs ELIDEL

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

BABOR and ELIDEL are distinct European skincare houses that offer tailored daily care for varying complexions. The German brand, established in 1956, is renowned for refined exfoliants and rich moisturizers containing ingredients like enzymes and hyaluronic acid, suiting dry, normal, and combination skin best. Conversely, the Swiss brand, founded in 2001, is celebrated for gentle moisturizers and soothing formulas featuring pimecrolimus, which cater ideally to sensitive and dry skin types. While both provide thoughtful options for maintenance, they differ in their core heritage, targeted skin profiles, and specific formulations.

BABOR is a German skincare brand founded in 1956 and owned by BABOR BEAUTY GROUP since 1962.

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

Popular BABOR vs ELIDEL products

Questions and answers

BABOR or ELIDEL: which is better?

BABOR is the better choice on this page, as its products on this page achieve a Superior Lovi fit for many skin types, while ELIDEL only reaches an Average fit at best. BABOR offers versatile options like Enzyme Cleanser and Hydra Plus, though shoppers should note that Hydra Plus contains fragrance.

What is the difference between BABOR and ELIDEL?

BABOR products on this page offer a Superior fit for sensitive and dry skin, whereas Elidel products provide an Average fit. Additionally, every Elidel product lists no fragrance, while the BABOR range includes a fragranced moisturizer.

BABOR or ELIDEL: which moisturizer is better?

BABOR Hydra Plus is the better moisturizer for most people, as Lovi rates it High to Superior for dry and sensitive skin while Elidel Pimecrolimus is only Average for those skin types. Glycerin in Hydra Plus helps maintain skin hydration.

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Which is more affordable, BABOR or ELIDEL?

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Which causes fewer breakouts, BABOR or ELIDEL?

BABOR products on this page generally achieve a Superior fit for acne-prone skin, whereas ELIDEL reaches only a Low fit and thus may cause more breakouts.

How do the founding years and home countries of BABOR and ELIDEL compare?

BABOR was founded in 1956 in Germany, while ELIDEL started later in 2001 in Switzerland.

Which brand has a fragrance-free moisturizer between BABOR and ELIDEL?

ELIDEL offers a fragrance-free moisturizer with Pimecrolimus, whereas BABOR includes fragrance in its Hydra Plus moisturizer.

How does the Lovi fit level for dry sensitive skin differ between BABOR's Hydra Plus and ELIDEL's Pimecrolimus?

For dry sensitive skin, BABOR's Hydra Plus has a Superior Lovi fit level, while ELIDEL's Pimecrolimus has an Average Lovi fit level.

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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