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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 offering specialized care for diverse complexions. Elemis is a British brand founded in 1989 and owned by L'Occitane Group since 2019, celebrated for thoughtfully formulated serums, moisturizers, cleansers, and toners harnessing nourishing ingredients like glycerin and shea butter that best suit mature skin and dry sensitive skin. Conversely, the second brand is loved for targeted serums and advanced formulas that suit all skin types best. While both brands deliver thoughtful care through specialized solutions, their primary difference lies in their formulations, as the first brand deeply conditions through ingredients that significantly increase skin hydration and reduce inflammation, whereas the other offers standout treatments like the TOO-FINE and the RE-LURE Tight & Tone Body Serum.

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 generally the better choice on this page, as Lovi rates its products with High to Superior fit levels for mature skin, dry sensitive skin, and skin with dark spots, whereas MAËLYS products mostly show Low or Average fit levels. Reviewers note that Elemis offers hydrating moisturizers and smoother skin texture, though some mention a high price point.

What is the difference between Elemis and MAËLYS?

Elemis offers a wide range of skincare products with High to Superior Lovi fit levels for mature and dry sensitive skin, whereas MAËLYS features only a couple of body and facial serums that generally have Low fit levels.

Which is more affordable, Elemis or MAËLYS?

MAËLYS offers a smaller selection, but Elemis reviewers note a high price point as a common downside.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Elemis or MAËLYS?

Elemis is unlikely to cause breakouts for most skin types, as Lovi rates many of its products, such as the Papaya Enzyme Peel and Pro-Collagen Night Cream, as High for acne-prone skin. In contrast, MAËLYS products on this page receive Low fit levels for acne-prone skin.

How does the founding year and parent company of Elemis compare to MAËLYS?

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 fit dry skin best according to the Lovi fit levels?

Elemis offers more products on this page that fit dry skin best, with several moisturizers and treatments rated High. MAËLYS features only two products on this page, both of which are rated Average or lower for dry skin.

What are the main negative points mentioned by reviewers regarding Elemis skincare products?

Reviewers often mention a high price point as a main negative of Elemis products. They sometimes note strong fragrance and skin irritation as well.

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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