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Elemis vs Weleda

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

Elemis and Weleda are established European skincare houses that offer distinct paths to daily radiance. Elemis is celebrated for nourishing serums, rich moisturizers, gentle cleansers, and refining toners featuring glycerin and shea, while the Swiss brand is widely loved for its rich moisturizers and meticulously crafted formulas. The British preparations suit dry skin and mature skin best, whereas the latter suits sensitive skin best because of gentle botanical bases. They differ fundamentally in their origins, ingredient focuses, and targeted skin types, with the former deploying glycerin and shea for restorative care and the latter relying on botanical bases for delicate complexions.

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

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Weleda is a Swiss skincare brand founded in 1921 and owned by Weleda AG.

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

Popular Elemis vs Weleda products

Elemis vs Weleda moisturizers

Questions and answers

Elemis or Weleda: which is better?

Elemis fits dry skin and mature skin with High to Superior levels on Lovi, whereas Weleda has fewer options on this page.

What is the difference between Elemis and Weleda?

Elemis features a larger selection of 22 products on this page and fits dry, mature, and dry sensitive skin best, while Weleda offers only 2 moisturizers.

Elemis or Weleda: which moisturizer is better?

Elemis offers a wider range of moisturizers with varying Lovi fit levels for different skin types compared to Weleda. Reviewers frequently mention Elemis moisturizers for their hydrating and luxurious textures.

Which is more affordable, Elemis or Weleda?

Weleda is more affordable, whereas reviewers mostly mention a high price point for the products on this page by Elemis.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Elemis or Weleda?

Elemis has a wider range of products on this page with better Lovi fit levels for acne-prone skin than Weleda, whose Skin Food and Skin Food Light may cause breakouts for acne-prone skin due to a Caution fit level. Elemis reviewers sometimes note skin irritation, but the products on this page generally offer higher acne-related fit ratings than Weleda's limited offerings.

Between Elemis and Weleda, which brand offers a wider product range for different skincare needs?

Elemis offers a wider product range for different skincare needs, featuring numerous options across multiple categories, whereas Weleda includes only two products on this page.

How do the founding years and countries of origin compare between Elemis and Weleda?

Elemis was founded in 1989 in the United Kingdom, whereas Weleda was founded earlier in 1921 in Switzerland.

Which brand has more products that include fragrance, Elemis or Weleda?

Elemis has more products with fragrance than Weleda, as 18 of its 22 products on this page list fragrance while Weleda has fragrance in all 2 of its products.

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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