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Elemis vs Allies of Skin

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Elemis and Allies of Skin are British skincare and targeted treatment brands known for nourishing serums, rich moisturizers, and gentle cleansers that weave together glycerin, shea, and niacinamide. Both brands suit dry skin and mature skin best, offering deeply restorative qualities and rich hydration. Elemis is celebrated for its curated formulations, while Allies of Skin is deeply loved for its thoughtful range built around potent ingredients.

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

Popular Elemis vs Allies of Skin products

People Say

ElemisAllies of Skin
  • Hydration and Moisture Mostly 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”
    • “nourished and hydrated — Allies of Skin Peptides & Omegas Firming Eye Cream”
    • “more like a spray serum — Allies of Skin Molecular Saviour Probiotics Treatment Mist”
  • Lightweight and Pleasant Texture Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “Absorbs almost immediately, and my skin feels well hydrated all day. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream”
    • “whipped silk feel — Elemis Superfood Midnight Facial”
    • “cloud-light gel formula — Elemis Pro-Collagen Eye Revive Mask”
    • “sinks easily into damp skin — Allies of Skin Tranexamic & Arbutin Advanced Brightening Serum”
  • Radiance and Brightening Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “healthy glow — Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Pads”
    • “instantly fresh glow — Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Wash”
    • “gives skin an instant dewy glow — Allies of Skin Tranexamic & Arbutin Advanced Brightening Serum”
    • “scars visibly lightened after I started using this — Allies of Skin Tranexamic & Arbutin Advanced Brightening Serum”
  • Skin Smoothing and Exfoliation Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “baby soft — Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Pads”
    • “no stinging or redness — Elemis Papaya Enzyme Peel”
    • “Woke up looking well-rested — Allies of Skin Retinal & Peptides Repair Night Cream”
    • “Pores appear to be tighter — Allies of Skin Copper Tripeptide & Ectoin Advanced Repair Serum”
  • Imperfection and Redness Reduction Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Redness is less noticeable — Allies of Skin Copper Tripeptide & Ectoin Advanced Repair Serum”
    • “Dramatic impact on acne — Allies of Skin Retinal & Peptides Repair Night Cream”
    • “reduces appearance of redness — Allies of Skin Molecular Saviour Probiotics Treatment Mist”
    • “faded dark spots — Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Pads”
  • Gentle Formula Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Best retinol for sensitive skin — Allies of Skin Retinal & Peptides Repair Night Cream”
    • “feels super soothing, doesn't trigger redness — Allies of Skin Tranexamic & Arbutin Advanced Brightening Serum”
    • “Feels incredibly gentle and instantly rebalances my skin's pH. — Elemis Balancing Lavender Toner”
  • High Price Point Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “Complete waste of money for me. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream”
    • “very expensive — Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm”
    • “Pricey — Allies of Skin Copper Tripeptide & Ectoin Advanced Repair Serum”
    • “price definitely hurts — Allies of Skin Tranexamic & Arbutin Advanced Brightening Serum”
  • Skin Irritation and Breakouts Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “blurry vision — Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm”
    • “tends to flake off — Elemis Pro-Collagen Eye Revive Mask”
    • “didn't like how sticky face feels — Allies of Skin Molecular Saviour Probiotics Treatment Mist”
    • “Slightly irritating... when I first started — Allies of Skin Copper Tripeptide & Ectoin Advanced Repair Serum”
  • Ineffectiveness and Product Limitations Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “didn't see a difference — Elemis Papaya Enzyme Peel”
    • “didn't see difference — Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Wash”
    • “still not impressed with the results — Allies of Skin Tranexamic & Arbutin Advanced Brightening Serum”
    • “Have not noticed improved skin quality yet — Allies of Skin Copper Tripeptide & Ectoin Advanced Repair Serum”

Elemis vs Allies of Skin routines for dry skin

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Elemis vs Allies of Skin routines for oily skin

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Elemis vs Allies of Skin routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

Elemis or Allies of Skin: which is better?

Allies of Skin is generally better for a gentle formula and reducing imperfections and redness, while Elemis offers a lighter and more pleasant texture in the products on this page. Lovi rates the routine fit for dry skin as High for Elemis and Superior for Allies of Skin.

What is the difference between Elemis and Allies of Skin?

Allies of Skin is a fragrance-free brand founded in 2016, whereas Elemis was founded in 1989 in the United Kingdom and features fragrance in most of the products on this page. Lovi rates Allies of Skin as a Superior fit for dry skin, while Elemis is rated High for dry skin.

Elemis or Allies of Skin for dry skin?

Allies of Skin fits dry skin better with a Superior routine rating compared to Elemis, which has a High routine fit level for this skin type.

Elemis or Allies of Skin: which moisturizer is better?

Allies of Skin is rated as a superior fit for moisturizers compared to Elemis, which has a high fit for its page moisturizers. Reviewers note that Allies of Skin offers gentle, effective moisturizers, while Elemis products are known for providing a radiant glow and luxurious texture.

Which is more affordable, Elemis or Allies of Skin?

Both Elemis and Allies of Skin share a high price point among the products on this page, as noted by reviewers for each brand.

Which brand has more fragrance-free products, Elemis or Allies of Skin?

Allies of Skin has more fragrance-free products, as every product on their page lists no fragrance. In comparison, only 4 of the 22 products on the Elemis page list no fragrance.

How do the founding years and locations of Elemis and Allies of Skin compare?

Elemis was founded in 1989 in the United Kingdom, while Allies of Skin was founded in 2016 in n/a.

What are the main key ingredients found across Elemis products versus Allies of Skin products?

Elemis features key ingredients like glycerin and shea butter across the products on this page, whereas Allies of Skin highlights niacinamide. Niacinamide helps in reducing cutaneous pigmentation and suppressing melanosome transfer.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002

Elemis or Allies of Skin for oily skin?

For oily skin, Lovi rates Allies of Skin as Superior and Elemis as High. Allies of Skin offers fragrance-free options and is generally noted for gentleness.

Elemis or Allies of Skin for sensitive skin?

Allies of Skin is the better choice for sensitive skin, as Lovi rates its routine fit as Superior while Elemis is High. Allies of Skin relies on gentle formulas with no fragrance listed across the products on this page.

Elemis or Allies of Skin for acne-prone skin?

Allies of Skin fits acne-prone skin better with a Superior routine rating compared to Elemis, which has a High routine fit on this page. Allies of Skin also does better on imperfection and redness reduction, while the products on this page list no 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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