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Elemis skincare

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

elemis.comau.elemis.comen.wikipedia.org

Elemis is celebrated for its curated formulations spanning nourishing serums, rich moisturizers, gentle cleansers, and refining toners that weave together glycerin and shea. Its products suit dry skin and mature skin best thanks to their deeply restorative qualities. For specific skincare concerns, the brand offers standout solutions including 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. Within these preparations, glycerin significantly increases skin hydration and improves barrier function, while shea butter reduces inflammation and relieves skin pruritus.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022

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Elemis moisturizers

Elemis serums and treatments

People Say

★4.7Overall rating based on 82.8k+ reviews

Reviewers most often praise Elemis for intense hydration, lightweight formulas, and improved skin texture. The most common complaints are high price points and strong fragrances.

Highlights

  • Hydrating moisturizers Mostly Mentioned
    • “The cream really hydrates and my face looks amazing. — Pro-Collagen Night Cream”
    • “Quenches thirsty skin... immediate improvement. — Pro-Collagen Marine Cream”
    • “My face was a bit dry and dehydrated... my skin is glowing and no longer feeling tight. — Superfood Facial Oil”
  • Smoother skin texture Mostly Mentioned
    • “baby soft — Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Pads”
    • “skin feels baby soft — Papaya Enzyme Peel”
  • Lightweight & Absorbing eye products Mostly Mentioned
    • “weightless serum — Pro-Collagen Advanced Eye Treatment”
    • “texture is light — Peptide4 Eye Recovery Cream”
  • Radiant glow Often Mentioned
    • “Once I started using Elemis Superfood facial oil... my skin began to glow. — Superfood Facial Oil”
    • “Gives skin a healthy-looking appearance. — Superfood Glow Priming Moisturiser”
    • “morning glow — Superfood Midnight Facial”
  • Luxurious texture moisturizers Often Mentioned
    • “whipped silk feel — Superfood Midnight Facial”
    • “The texture is rich and creamy without feeling heavy or greasy. — Pro-Collagen Night Cream”
  • Lightweight moisturizers Often Mentioned
    • “Absorbs almost immediately, and my skin feels well hydrated all day. — Pro-Collagen Marine Cream”
    • “Has a lightweight feel on the skin. — Superfood Glow Priming Moisturiser”
  • High price point Mostly Mentioned
    • “Complete waste of money for me. — Pro-Collagen Marine Cream”
    • “very expensive — Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm”
    • “expensive — Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Pads”
  • Strong fragrance Sometimes Noted
    • “The smell is very strong... could not handle for long. — Pro-Collagen Marine Cream”
    • “smell is too strong — Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm”
    • “Only small negative is the smell is quite strong. — Superfood Facial Oil”
  • Skin irritation Sometimes Noted
    • “blurry vision — Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm”
    • “Developed milia and closed comedones. — Pro-Collagen Marine Cream”
    • “dryness — Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Pads”

Sources: lovi.care, sephora.co.uk, lookfantastic.com, ulta.com, influenster.com, johnlewis.com, and more

Other Elemis products

Questions and answers

Is Elemis good for oily skin?

Lovi rates the Elemis-focused routine Average for oily skin. Reviewers often mention that the brand's moisturizers have a luxurious texture, but the Elemis products on this page frequently include fragrance.

Is Elemis worth it?

Lovi rates Elemis High for dry skin, mature skin, and dry sensitive skin. Reviewers often mention the radiant glow and luxurious texture of the moisturizers, though some note a high price point and strong fragrance.

What are Elemis's best products?

Lovi rates Elemis's Pro-Collagen Night Cream, Pro-Collagen Marine Cream, and Papaya Enzyme Peel as some of the brand's best products for achieving smooth and radiant skin. Reviewers frequently mention these hydrating moisturizers and targeted treatments as top choices for dry and mature skin types.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Which Elemis moisturizer is best for dry skin?

Lovi rates the Pro-Collagen Night Cream as the best Elemis moisturizer for dry skin, followed by the Pro-Collagen Marine Cream and the Superfood Facial Oil.

Does Elemis cause breakouts?

Lovi rates Elemis fit levels for acne-prone skin as Average across most products on this page, and reviewers sometimes note skin irritation. The Elemis products on this page often include fragrances, which may occasionally trigger breakouts or sensitivity.

Is Elemis fragrance-free?

No, the Elemis products on this page are not fragrance-free, as most of them list a fragrance. Reviewers sometimes note a strong fragrance from the brand.

What are the key ingredients in Elemis products?

The key ingredients in the Elemis products on this page include glycerin and shea butter. Glycerin helps keep skin hydrated by drawing moisture in.

How do I build a Elemis skincare routine?

To build an Elemis routine for dry skin, start your morning with Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Wash, Calming Deep Moisture Toner, Pro-Collagen Night Cream, and Pro-Collagen Marine Cream with SPF. In the evening, use Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm, Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Wash, Pro-Collagen Glow Boost Exfoliator, and Pro-Collagen Night Cream. Once a week, add the Vita Essential Mask to this evening routine for extra nourishment.

Where can I buy Elemis, and how much does it cost?

Elemis is available to buy in Italy on this page, with prices ranging from €27.90 to €92.00 and most items falling between €37.10 and €71.60.

What are good alternatives to Elemis?

Lovi lists BYOMA, The INKEY List, Medik8, Simple, Pixi, and Charlotte Tilbury as similar brands to Elemis. For example, a BYOMA-focused routine rates Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin.

Elemis vs BYOMA: which is better?

Lovi rates the Elemis-focused routine High for dry, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin, and Average for oily skin, while BYOMA-focused routines are rated Superior across all those skin types. Reviewers often mention that Elemis offers hydrating moisturizers and smoother skin texture, but also note a high price point and occasional strong fragrance.

Who owns Elemis, and where is it from?

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

elemis.comau.elemis.comen.wikipedia.org

Is Elemis cruelty-free?

PETA, Leaping Bunny, and Cruelty Free International, the registries Lovi checks, do not list Elemis as cruelty-free.

Is Elemis good for dry skin?

Lovi rates Elemis High for dry skin, supported by reviewers who mostly mention hydrating moisturizers. Elemis-focused routines for dry skin also reach a High fit level.

Which Elemis cleanser is best for oily skin?

Lovi rates the Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Wash as the best cleanser on this page for oily skin, followed by the Superfood Glow Cleansing Butter and the Superfood Facial Wash, all achieving an Average fit. Elemis products on this page frequently feature added fragrance, which may sometimes cause skin irritation for certain users.

Is Elemis good for sensitive skin?

Lovi rates Elemis High for sensitive skin. Reviewers note that the Elemis products on this page sometimes have a strong fragrance and may cause skin irritation.

Is Elemis good for acne-prone skin?

Lovi rates Elemis High for acne-prone skin. Reviewers often note that some Elemis products have a strong fragrance, which may cause skin irritation.

Is Elemis good for skin with dark spots?

Lovi rates Elemis High for skin with dark spots, with multiple products on this page reaching that fit level. The Elemis products on this page feature key ingredients like glycerin and exfoliating elements that help improve skin texture and brightness.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002

Is Elemis good for mature skin?

Lovi rates Elemis High for mature skin because many of its moisturizers and treatments help smooth skin texture and hydrate dry areas. Reviewers frequently mention enjoying the luxurious and lightweight feel of these hydrating moisturizers, though some note a high price point.

Research behind Elemis's key ingredients

Behind these ratings

Lovi rates every product from its 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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