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Elemis vs Sudocrem

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

Elemis and Sudocrem are distinct skincare choices, with the British brand established in 1989 and owned by L'Occitane Group since 2019 celebrated for nourishing serums, rich moisturizers, gentle cleansers, and refining toners, while the other is beloved for classic healing formulations and protective antiseptic creams. Both utilize time-tested ingredients to deliver gentle care and reliable relief, though the former suits dry skin and mature skin best with glycerin and shea butter, and the latter suits sensitive, dry, and irritated skin best. Specifically, the former offers the Pro-Collagen Advanced Eye Treatment for acne-prone skin, the Pro-Collagen Tri-Acid Peel for skin with dark spots, and the Pro-Collagen Marine Cream for mature skin, whereas the latter offers the Antiseptic Healing Cream as its ideal solution for acne-prone skin.

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

Popular Elemis vs Sudocrem products

Questions and answers

Elemis or Sudocrem: which is better?

Elemis is a better fit for most users on this page, as its products are rated high for dry and mature skin types. Glycerin is used across the products on this page to help retain moisture in the skin.

What is the difference between Elemis and Sudocrem?

Elemis is a UK brand founded in 1989 that offers many moisturizers and cleansers featuring glycerin and shea butter, while Sudocrem is an antiseptic healing cream owned by Teva Pharmaceutical Industries. Reviewers often mention Elemis products for hydrating moisturizers and smoother skin texture, whereas Lovi rates Sudocrem with low fit levels across major skin types. Glycerin, which is found across the Elemis products on this page, helps improve skin hydration.

Which is more affordable, Elemis or Sudocrem?

Sudocrem is more affordable, while reviewers note that Elemis has a high price point.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Elemis or Sudocrem?

When it comes to breakouts, Elemis has a mix of ratings across the products on this page, with some showing an average fit for acne-prone skin, while Sudocrem shows a caution fit level for acne-prone skin.

How does the founding year and parent company of Elemis compare to Sudocrem?

Elemis was founded in 1989 in the United Kingdom and has been owned by the L'Occitane Group since 2019, whereas Sudocrem was founded earlier in 1931 and is owned by Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.

Which Elemis products are completely free of fragrance according to the page?

According to the page, 4 of the 22 Elemis products list no fragrance in their ingredients, while the remaining products do include fragrance.

What are the main skin types that Elemis fits best based on its brand-focused routines?

Elemis fits dry skin, mature skin, and dry sensitive skin best based on its brand-focused routines.

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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