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Elemis vs RoC

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Elemis and RoC are a British skincare brand founded in 1989 and a French skincare brand founded in 1957, respectively. Elemis is celebrated for its nourishing serums, rich moisturizers, gentle cleansers, and refining toners featuring glycerin and shea, while RoC is fondly loved for its expertly formulated serums, eye products, moisturizers, and cleansers enriched with glycerin and retinol. Both suit dry skin and mature skin best, though they differ through distinct targeted solutions and specialized active ingredients like collagen-boosting retinol and soothing shea.

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

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RoC is a French skincare brand founded in 1957 and owned by Bridgepoint Group plc since 2024.

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

Popular Elemis vs RoC products

People Say

ElemisRoC
  • Texture and Absorption Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “Absorbs almost immediately, and my skin feels well hydrated all day. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream”
    • “whipped silk feel — Elemis Superfood Midnight Facial”
    • “absorbs nicely — RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Night Cream”
    • “Absorbs easily and quickly — RoC Retinol Correxion Line Smoothing Eye Cream”
  • Hydration and Moisture Often 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”
    • “skin is no longer dry — RoC Retinol Correxion Line Smoothing Max Hydration Cream”
    • “instant luminosity — RoC Multi Correxion Revive + Glow Daily Serum”
  • Skin Texture and Smoothing Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “diminished my forehead lines — RoC Derm Correxion Fill + Treat Serum”
    • “face looked smoother — RoC Daily Resurfacing Disks”
    • “skin feels silky smooth — RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Night Cream”
    • “baby soft — Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Pads”
  • Wrinkle and Line Reduction Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “wrinkles look less deep — RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Night Cream”
    • “Fine lines definitely softer — RoC Retinol Correxion Line Smoothing Eye Cream”
    • “crow's feet are fading — RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Serum”
    • “less lines and ripples — Elemis Pro-Collagen Advanced Eye Treatment”
  • Makeup Compatibility and Application Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “melts waterproof mascara — Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm”
    • “Sits nicely under make up... perfect base. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream”
    • “pre-soaked — Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Pads”
    • “love the precision tip — RoC Derm Correxion Fill + Treat Serum”
  • Fragrance and Scent Often MentionedRarely Noted
    • “smells like a spa — Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm”
    • “smells like a holiday — Elemis Papaya Enzyme Peel”
    • “smells like a tropical cocktail — Elemis Superfood Midnight Facial”
    • “smells amazing — RoC Multi Correxion Revive + Glow Daily Serum”
  • Price and Value Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “Complete waste of money for me. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream”
  • Strong Scent and Fragrance Issues Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “smells like perfume — RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Night Cream”
    • “smell is too strong — RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Serum”
    • “perfume smell is too strong — RoC Retinol Correxion Line Smoothing Max Hydration Cream”
    • “The smell is very strong... could not handle for long. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream”
  • Miscellaneous Complaints Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Great product, a bit heavy. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Night Cream”
    • “slightly tacky to touch — Elemis Pro-Collagen Eye Revive Mask”
    • “Only wish it was not a spray. — Elemis Balancing Lavender Toner”
    • “don't expect Botox results — RoC Derm Correxion Fill + Treat Serum”

Elemis vs RoC routines for dry skin

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Elemis vs RoC routines for oily skin

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Elemis vs RoC routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

Elemis or RoC: which is better?

RoC outperforms Elemis for wrinkle and line reduction as well as skin smoothing, while Elemis performs better for fragrance and makeup compatibility. Both brands offer equal performance in texture, absorption, hydration, and moisture according to the products on this page.

What is the difference between Elemis and RoC?

Elemis is a UK-based brand founded in 1989 and owned by L'Occitane Group, while RoC was founded in 1957 in France and is owned by Bridgepoint Group plc. Elemis has better fragrance and scent options on this page, whereas RoC does better with wrinkle and line reduction and skin texture and smoothing. For dry skin and mature skin routines, Lovi rates RoC as Superior and Elemis as High.

Elemis or RoC for dry skin?

For dry skin, Elemis has a High routine fit while RoC has a Superior routine fit. Both brands feature hydrating moisturizers, and the products on this page help improve skin hydration.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Elemis or RoC: which cleanser is better?

For cleansers on this page, both Elemis and RoC offer options that have a High fit for dry and sensitive skin. Reviewers note that Elemis cleansers may have a stronger fragrance, while RoC provides a barrier-renewing gel-to-foam option.

Which is more affordable, Elemis or RoC?

RoC is more affordable than Elemis, as high price point is a mostly mentioned complaint for Elemis while RoC offers good value.

Between Elemis and RoC, which brand offers better results for wrinkle and fine line reduction?

RoC does better for wrinkle and fine line reduction than Elemis according to the reviewer feedback on this page. RoC features key ingredients like retinol, which helps stimulate collagen accumulation and improve the appearance of aging skin.

The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000Archives of Dermatology, 2007

Which skincare brand has more products formulated without fragrance, Elemis or RoC?

RoC has more products formulated without fragrance, as 10 of its 12 products on this page list no fragrance compared to only 4 of the 22 Elemis products.

Elemis or RoC: which brand performs better for skin texture and smoothing?

RoC performs better for skin texture and smoothing compared to Elemis. The products on this page help improve skin smoothness, and topical retinol helps stimulate collagen accumulation in naturally aged human skin.

Archives of Dermatology, 2007The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000

Elemis or RoC for oily skin?

For oily skin, both Elemis and RoC offer products on this page with a High fit level. Reviewers mention that RoC serums are non-greasy and lightweight, while Elemis provides balancing toners and cleansers well-suited for oil control.

Elemis or RoC: which moisturizer is better?

Both Elemis and RoC offer great options, with Elemis featuring hydrating moisturizers that help deliver a radiant glow and RoC providing popular choices like the Retinol Correxion Line Smoothing Max Hydration Cream. For dry skin routines, Lovi rates Elemis as High and RoC as Superior.

The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Elemis or RoC for sensitive skin?

For sensitive skin, Elemis has a High routine fit on this page. RoC also has a High routine fit for sensitive skin on this page.

Elemis or RoC for acne-prone skin?

For acne-prone skin, both brands offer products on this page that achieve a High routine fit level. Reviewers note that RoC helps with wrinkle and fine line reduction, while Elemis is noted for hydrating moisturizers and smoother skin texture.

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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