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Elemis vs BABOR

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

Elemis and BABOR are two esteemed skincare names offering curated formulations spanning rich moisturizers, gentle cleansers, refining toners, and exfoliants that weave together nourishing ingredients like glycerin and shea. Elemis suits dry and mature skin best with its deeply restorative qualities, while BABOR suits dry, normal, and combination skin best owing to its gentle yet effective nature. Both brands differ in their origins and specific targeted solutions, with the British line providing specialized treatments for acne-prone skin, dark spots, and aging, whereas the German line brings a sense of calm and balance to the complexion through thoughtful daily routines.

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

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

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

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Questions and answers

Elemis or BABOR: which is better?

Elemis is a better fit for dry and mature skin types according to the products on this page, whereas BABOR works well across all skin types. Glycerin is found in Elemis products to help hydrate the skin.

What is the difference between Elemis and BABOR?

Elemis is a UK-founded brand owned by L'Occitane Group since 2019 that focuses heavily on dry, mature, and dry sensitive skin with a wide range of products, while BABOR is a German brand founded in 1956 and owned by BABOR BEAUTY GROUP since 1962 that offers fewer products on this page like the Superior-fitting Enzyme Cleanser across all skin types.

Elemis or BABOR: which moisturizer is better?

For moisturizers, Elemis has a wide variety with high fits for dry and mature skin, while BABOR offers options like Hydra Plus with a Superior fit for dry sensitive skin. Glycerin is found across the products on this page and helps hydrate the skin.

Which is more affordable, Elemis or BABOR?

Reviewers on this page frequently mention Elemis for its high price point, whereas BABOR is not noted for high pricing.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Elemis or BABOR?

BABOR fits acne-prone skin with a Superior Lovi fit across the products on this page, whereas Elemis products on this page mostly show Average or lower fits for acne-prone skin.

How does the founding year and country of origin compare between Elemis and BABOR?

Elemis was founded in 1989 in the United Kingdom, whereas BABOR was founded earlier in 1956 in Germany.

Which brand has more products listed on the page that contain fragrance, Elemis or BABOR?

Elemis has more products listed on the page that contain fragrance, with 18 fragranced items compared to BABOR's 1.

What skin types do Elemis brand-focused routines fit best?

According to Lovi, Elemis brand-focused routines fit dry skin, mature skin, and dry sensitive skin best.

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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