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Medik8 vs ELIDEL

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

Medik8 and ELIDEL are distinct skincare names originating from Britain and Switzerland, respectively. The British brand is known for serums, moisturizers, eye products, toners, and more, built around hyaluronic acid, while ELIDEL is beloved for its gentle moisturizers and soothing formulas. Both suit dry skin and dry sensitive skin best, though their specific compositions and target concerns differ. For instance, the former features Surface Radiance Cleanse for acne-prone skin, Oxy-R Peptides for dark spots, and Total Moisture Daily Facial Cream for mature skin, whereas the latter offers Pimecrolimus for acne-prone skin.

Medik8 is a British skincare brand founded in 2009 and owned by L'Oréal Groupe since 2025.

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ELIDEL is a Swiss skincare brand founded in 2001 and owned by Viatris Inc. since 2016.

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This page compares some of the most popular Medik8 and ELIDEL products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.

Popular Medik8 vs ELIDEL products

Questions and answers

Medik8 or ELIDEL: which is better?

Medik8 is the better choice for most shoppers on this page, as its wide range of serums and moisturizers offers high or superior Lovi fit levels across multiple skin types. ELIDEL only features a single moisturizer with average to low fit levels. Furthermore, Medik8 helps deliver deep hydration and improves skin texture.

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What is the difference between Medik8 and ELIDEL?

Medik8 offers a wide range of serums, creams, and cleansers that help with anti-aging, hydration, and brightening, whereas ELIDEL provides a single moisturizer, Pimecrolimus, suited mostly for sensitive skin. Lovi rates Medik8 as a Superior fit for dry skin and dry sensitive skin, while ELIDEL is rated Average for those same skin types.

Medik8 or ELIDEL: which moisturizer is better?

Medik8 provides a better moisturizer fit for dry skin and dry sensitive skin, where options like Total Moisture Daily Facial Cream and Hydr8 B5 Intense achieve a High or Superior Lovi fit. ELIDEL offers only an Average Lovi fit for dry and sensitive skin with its Pimecrolimus moisturizer, and lower ratings for other skin types.

Which is more affordable, Medik8 or ELIDEL?

Medik8 features a high price point according to reviewers, while pricing details for ELIDEL are not provided on this page.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Medik8 or ELIDEL?

Medik8 provides products like Surface Radiance Cleanse that achieve a Superior fit for acne-prone skin, whereas ELIDEL products on this page generally have a Low fit for that skin type.

When was Medik8 founded compared to ELIDEL, and who owns each brand?

Medik8 was founded in 2009 in the United Kingdom and is owned by L'Oréal Groupe, while ELIDEL was founded in 2001 in Switzerland and is owned by Viatris Inc.

How many Medik8 products contain fragrance, and does ELIDEL use any fragrance?

On the Medik8 page, 11 of the 12 products list no fragrance, while Total Moisture Daily Facial Cream contains fragrance. ELIDEL uses no fragrance in the ingredients of its products on this page.

Which Medik8 products achieve a Superior fit level for dry skin?

For dry skin, Bakuchiol Peptides, Hydr8 B5 Intense, and Press & Glow are the Medik8 products on this page that achieve a Superior fit level according to Lovi.

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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