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Elemis vs MAËLYS

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

Elemis and MAËLYS are distinct skincare lines, with the former celebrated for its nourishing serums, rich moisturizers, gentle cleansers, and refining toners that weave together glycerin and shea, and the latter loved for targeted serums and advanced formulas. Elemis suits dry skin and mature skin best thanks to its deeply restorative qualities, while MAËLYS suits all skin types best. Both offer standout solutions for particular concerns, such as the Pro-Collagen Advanced Eye Treatment and TOO-FINE for acne-prone skin, alongside the Pro-Collagen Tri-Acid Peel and RE-LURE Tight & Tone Body Serum for skin with dark spots. They differ primarily in their core ingredient profiles and specific skin-type specialties, with the British brand emphasizing deep hydration and barrier repair.

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

Popular Elemis vs MAËLYS products

Elemis vs MAËLYS serums and treatments

Questions and answers

Elemis or MAËLYS: which is better?

Elemis is the better choice for most skincare needs, as the products on this page offer a High to Superior Lovi fit for dry and mature skin types. In contrast, MAËLYS shows mostly Low or Caution fit levels across the board on this page.

What is the difference between Elemis and MAËLYS?

Elemis fits dry, mature, and dry sensitive skin best, whereas MAËLYS has a much more limited selection of products on this page that generally show low or average Lovi fit levels.

Which is more affordable, Elemis or MAËLYS?

Reviewers note that Elemis has a high price point, while pricing details for MAËLYS are not highlighted on this page.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Elemis or MAËLYS?

Elemis is a better fit for acne-prone skin, with several products achieving an Average fit level, whereas MAËLYS products like TOO-FINE are rated Low for acne-prone skin.

How do the founding years and corporate ownership of Elemis and MAËLYS compare?

Elemis was founded in 1989 in the United Kingdom and has been owned by the L'Occitane Group since 2019, whereas MAËLYS was founded in 2017 and is owned by the Barinboim Group.

Which brand offers more products that are fragrance-free, Elemis or MAËLYS?

Elemis offers significantly more products that are fragrance-free than MAËLYS on this page. Specifically, Elemis has 4 out of 22 products listed without fragrance, whereas MAËLYS has only 1 out of 2 products without fragrance.

What are the main skin types that Elemis products fit best according to its brand-focused routines?

According to its brand-focused routines, Elemis fits dry skin, mature skin, and dry sensitive skin best.

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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