# ILIA Beauty vs the purest

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ILIA Beauty and the purest are two celebrated skincare lines known for their thoughtful moisturizers and nourishing, gentle formulas. ILIA Beauty suits dry, normal, and combination skin best with its hydrating compositions, featuring The Base Face Milk as the standout option for acne-prone skin. Meanwhile, the purest suits sensitive, dry, and combination skin best while offering reliable daily support for acne-prone skin. Both brands differ in their specific heritage and individual approaches, yet both continue to refine daily routines through consistent, understated performance.

ILIA Beauty is a Canadian skincare brand founded in 2011 and owned by Famille C since 2022.

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This page compares some of the most popular ILIA Beauty and the purest products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, [use the Lovi app](https://app.pora.ai/vqqJ/j1xj2b6o?af_sub2=compare&af_sub3=selection_note&af_sub4=pg883e53b650).

### Popular ILIA Beauty vs the purest products

#### the purest

- [solutions](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/p/the-purest/solutions/for/sensitive-skin) — High fit

#### ILIA Beauty

- [The Base Face Milk](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/p/ilia-beauty/the-base-face-milk/for/dark-spots) — Average fit

### ILIA Beauty vs the purest moisturizers

#### the purest

- [solutions](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/p/the-purest/solutions/for/sensitive-skin) — High fit

#### ILIA Beauty

- [The Base Face Milk](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/p/ilia-beauty/the-base-face-milk/for/dark-spots) — Average fit

## Questions and answers

### ILIA Beauty or the purest: which is better?

Neither brand is universally better, as ILIA Beauty achieves an Average Lovi fit across all listed skin types while the purest earns a High Lovi fit specifically for sensitive skin. Additionally, every product on the ILIA Beauty page lists no fragrance, whereas the products on the purest page include fragrance.

### What is the difference between ILIA Beauty and the purest?

ILIA Beauty stands out because every product on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients, whereas the purest includes fragrance in its solutions moisturizer. For sensitive skin, Lovi rates the purest as High and ILIA Beauty as Average.

### ILIA Beauty or the purest: which moisturizer is better?

For sensitive skin, the purest solutions moisturizer has a High fit according to Lovi, whereas ILIA Beauty The Base Face Milk has an Average fit. Additionally, every product on the ILIA Beauty page lists no fragrance, while the purest solutions moisturizer contains fragrance.

### Which is more affordable, ILIA Beauty or the purest?

Neither ILIA Beauty nor the purest can be compared for affordability here because the products on this page do not list prices.

### Which causes fewer breakouts, ILIA Beauty or the purest?

ILIA Beauty achieves an Average Lovi fit for acne-prone skin and oily acne-prone skin, whereas the purest products on this page receive a Low fit for both skin types.

### Which brand offers fragrance-free moisturizers, ILIA Beauty or the purest?

ILIA Beauty offers fragrance-free options among the products on this page, whereas the purest includes fragrance in its moisturizer.

### When was the company behind ILIA Beauty founded compared to the purest?

ILIA Beauty is backed by a company founded in 2011, whereas the company behind the purest was founded more recently in 2020.

### Which skincare brand is owned by Famille C, ILIA Beauty or the purest?

ILIA Beauty is owned by Famille C since 2022, whereas the purest is owned by Evly Pharma Cosmetics.

## Research behind their key ingredients

- [Benefits of topical hyaluronic acid for skin quality and signs of skin aging: From literature review to clinical evidence](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36200921/) Hyaluronic acid · Dermatologic Therapy, 2022
- [Topical use of dexpanthenol in skin disorders](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12113650/) Panthenol · American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002
- [Moisturizing and Antiinflammatory Properties of Cosmetic Formulations Containing Centella asiatica Extract](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27168678/) Centella asiatica · Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016
- [Design, characterization, and clinical evaluation of argan oil nanostructured lipid carriers to improve skin hydration](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25143733/) Argania spinosa kernel oil · International Journal of Nanomedicine, 2014
- [The 24-hour skin hydration and barrier function effects of a hyaluronic 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract moisturizing fluid: an intra-subject, randomized, assessor-blinded study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28860834/) Glycerin · Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
- [A new topical panthenol-containing emollient: Results from two randomized controlled studies assessing its skin moisturization and barrier restoration potential, and the effect on skin microflora](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27425824/) Panthenol · The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017
- [Efficacy of a topical gel containing chitosan, chlorhexidine, allantoin and dexpanthenol for pain and inflammation control after third molar surgery: A randomized and placebo-controlled clinical trial](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32683390/) Allantoin · Medicina Oral, Patologia Oral Y Cirugia Bucal, 2020
- [High molecular compounds (polysaccharides and proanthocyanidins) from Hamamelis virginiana bark: influence on human skin keratinocyte proliferation and differentiation and influence on irritated skin](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11684194/) Witch hazel · Phytochemistry, 2001
- [Systematic Study of Paeonol/Madecassoside Co-Delivery Nanoemulsion Transdermal Delivery System for Enhancing Barrier Repair and Anti-Inflammatory Efficacy](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37446936/) Centella asiatica · Molecules, 2023
- [Botulinum toxin injection as a single or combined treatment with non-cross-linked high molecular weight and low molecular weight hyaluronic acid gel for neck rejuvenation: A randomized clinical trial](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35775872/) Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid · Dermatologic Therapy, 2022
- [Antiaging, Brightening, and Antioxidant Efficacy of Fermented Bilberry Extract (Vaccinium myrtillus): A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39064646/) Vaccinium myrtillus · Nutrients, 2024
- [Efficacy and Tolerability of Stable Hybrid Cooperative Complexes of High- and Low-Molecular Weight Hyaluronic Acid in Asian Patients: An Open-Label Study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40921777/) Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid · Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, 2026
- [Evaluation of the Efficacy and Safety of a Panthenol-Enriched Mask for Skin Barrier Recovery After Facial Laser Treatment: Results of a Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40613435/) Panthenol · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025
- [Efficacy and safety of combination cream of stimu-tex AS™ (spent grain wax, Argania Spinosa Kernel oil, Butyrospermum Parkii (shea butter) extract), and saccharide isomerate after fractional CO2 laser procedure: split-face, double blinded, randomized controlled trial](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41134387/) Shea butter · Lasers in Medical Science, 2025

## The brands

- Canadian skincare: [ILIA Beauty](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/brands/ilia-beauty)
- Skincare: [the purest](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/brands/the-purest)

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## About the Lovi Fit

Lovi: Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes.

Lovi compares products by their fit scores, calculated from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules its 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. Levels from best to worst: Superior, High, Average, Low, Caution, Warning.

Behind this comparison: Nadia Kapleva, MS (Co-founder, Medical Director); Alexey Shagraev, PhD (Co-founder, CEO and CTO); Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc (Medical Board); Aishani Shah, MD (Medical Board); Asya Zubkova, MS (Medical Board); Hanna Kurets, MD (Medical Board, Medical Advisor); Elina Nazarenko, MD (Medical Board); Victoria Derkova, MS (Medical Board).

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