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Elemis vs Galderma

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Elemis and Galderma are established skincare houses originating in Britain and Switzerland, respectively. The British brand offers thoughtfully formulated serums, moisturizers, cleansers, and toners harnessing nourishing glycerin and shea, whereas the Swiss brand's products on this page cover serums. The former suits mature skin and dry sensitive skin best through its deeply conditioning components, while standout solutions address acne-prone skin, skin with dark spots, and mature skin across both lines. Ultimately, the two differ as the first utilizes barrier-supporting and anti-inflammatory ingredients, while the second features targeted acne gels.

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

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Galderma is a Swiss skincare brand founded in 1981 and owned by Galderma Group AG.

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

Popular Elemis vs Galderma products

People Say

ElemisGalderma
  • Texture and Absorption Mostly MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “Absorbs almost immediately, and my skin feels well hydrated all day. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream”
    • “baby soft — Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Pads”
    • “skin feels baby soft — Elemis Papaya Enzyme Peel”
    • “skin feels smooth — Galderma Epiduo Gel”
  • Acne Clearing and Prevention Rarely NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “cleared up my skin — Galderma Benzac AC Mild Strength 2.5% Acne Gel”
    • “cystic acne gone — Galderma Epiduo Gel”
    • “stops new pimples — Galderma Epiduo Gel”
    • “faded dark spots — Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Pads”
  • Hydration and Moisture Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “The cream really hydrates and my face looks amazing. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Night Cream”
    • “Quenches thirsty skin... immediate improvement. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream”
    • “skin feels baby soft — Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm”
  • Scent and Fragrance Often MentionedNot noted
    • “smells like a spa — Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm”
    • “smells like a holiday — Elemis Papaya Enzyme Peel”
    • “smells like a tropical cocktail — Elemis Superfood Midnight Facial”
  • Makeup Compatibility and Application Often MentionedNot noted
    • “melts waterproof mascara — Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm”
    • “Sits nicely under make up... perfect base. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream”
    • “pre-soaked — Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Pads”
  • Exfoliation and Skin Renewal Often MentionedNot noted
    • “non-stripping formula — Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Wash”
    • “healthy glow — Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Pads”
    • “non-irritating — Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Pads”
  • Skin Irritation and Sensitivity Sometimes NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “blurry vision — Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm”
    • “Developed milia and closed comedones. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream”
    • “dryness — Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Pads”
    • “face on fire — Galderma Epiduo Gel”
  • Packaging and Product Issues Sometimes NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “jar looks half empty — Elemis Superfood Midnight Facial”
    • “tends to flake off — Elemis Pro-Collagen Eye Revive Mask”
    • “tube feels half empty — Elemis Papaya Enzyme Peel”
    • “bleached my towel — Galderma Benzac AC 5”
  • Price and Value Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “Complete waste of money for me. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream”
  • Breakouts and Purging Rarely NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “It peels horribly no matter how I apply it. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream”
    • “caused cystic acne — Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm”
    • “terrible spots — Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Pads”
    • “got worse first — Galderma Epiduo Gel”
  • Strong or Unpleasant Fragrance Often MentionedNot noted
    • “The smell is very strong... could not handle for long. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream”

Elemis vs Galderma serums and treatments

Questions and answers

Elemis or Galderma: which is better?

Elemis is better for hydration and texture, offering luxurious moisturizers and smoothing products that suit mature and dry sensitive skin, whereas Galderma is better for acne clearing with effective fragrance-free serums.

What is the difference between Elemis and Galderma?

Elemis focuses on hydrating and anti-aging care with ingredients like glycerin, while Galderma focuses on effective acne-clearing serums that may cause severe dryness and peeling.

The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2020

Which is more affordable, Elemis or Galderma?

Galderma is more affordable, whereas Elemis has a high price point among the products on this page.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Elemis or Galderma?

Galderma does better at acne clearing and prevention, while reviewers sometimes note breakouts and purging as a downside for the products on this page by Elemis. Topical benzoyl peroxide helps treat acne as shown in clinical studies.

The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2020

Which brand has products specifically formulated for mature skin and dry sensitive skin, Elemis or Galderma?

Elemis is the brand with products on this page that fit mature skin and dry sensitive skin best, while Galderma products are rated caution or low for those skin types.

How do the fragrance profiles compare between Elemis and Galderma skincare products?

Elemis includes fragrance in the majority of the products on this page, whereas every Galderma product on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

What are the most common negative reviews regarding side effects for Elemis versus Galderma?

Reviewers of Elemis note negative experiences like strong fragrance and skin irritation, whereas Galderma reviewers frequently mention severe dryness, peeling, and irritation.

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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