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Skintific vs Elemis

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Skintific and Elemis are two respected lines offering targeted moisturizers, potent serums, protective sunscreens, cleansers, and toners. Skintific is known for formulations featuring ceramides and mugwort, suiting dry skin and dry sensitive skin best with products like the All Day Light Sunscreen Mist, the 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel, and the MUGWORT. Meanwhile, Elemis is a British brand founded in 1989 that harnesses nourishing glycerin and shea, suiting mature skin and dry sensitive skin best through standouts like the Pro-Collagen Advanced Eye Treatment, the Pro-Collagen Tri-Acid Peel, and the Pro-Collagen Marine Cream. While both brands care for dry sensitive skin, the first focuses on barrier and acne support, whereas the latter emphasizes deeply conditioning, age-defying results.

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

Popular Skintific vs Elemis products

People Say

SkintificElemis
  • Lightweight and non-greasy texture Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “absorbs instantly — Skintific 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel”
    • “super light and leaves a radiant glow — Skintific All Day Light Sunscreen Mist”
    • “light as air — Skintific MATE FIT”
    • “Absorbs almost immediately, and my skin feels well hydrated all day. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream”
  • Smoother skin texture and radiance Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “baby soft — Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Pads”
    • “skin feels baby soft — Elemis Papaya Enzyme Peel”
    • “healthy glow — Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Pads”
    • “Kulit terasa lebih halus — Skintific AHA BHA PHA LHA Peeling Solution”
  • Calming and soothing properties Mostly MentionedRarely Noted
    • “calm my acne instantly — Skintific MUGWORT”
    • “redness berkurang — Skintific 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel”
    • “healed my skin barrier — Skintific 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel”
    • “no stinging or redness — Elemis Papaya Enzyme Peel”
  • Instant hydration and softening Not notedMostly Mentioned
    • “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”
  • Sun protection and makeup compatibility Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “invisible, no white cast — Skintific All Day Light Sunscreen Mist”
    • “maintain your makeup without any mess — Skintific All Day Light Sunscreen Mist”
    • “no white cast — Skintific MATE FIT”
    • “melts waterproof mascara — Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm”
  • Oil control and pore reduction Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “controls shine for 8 hours — Skintific MATE FIT”
    • “Pori tampak lebih bersih — Skintific AHA BHA PHA LHA Peeling Solution”
    • “oil control is good — Skintific 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel”
  • High price point Not notedMostly Mentioned
    • “Complete waste of money for me. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream”
  • Scent and fragrance dislike Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “scent is actually quite strong — Skintific All Day Light Sunscreen Mist”
    • “Bau jamu/rempah — Skintific AHA BHA PHA LHA Peeling Solution”
    • “The smell is very strong... could not handle for long. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream”
    • “smell is too strong — Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm”
  • Skin dryness and lack of hydration Often MentionedRarely Noted
    • “Some users with dry skin said their skin became dryer with use. — Elemis Balancing Lavender Toner”
    • “need more moisture — Elemis Peptide4 Eye Recovery Cream”
    • “kurang lembab — Skintific 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel”

Skintific vs Elemis routines for dry skin

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Skintific vs Elemis routines for oily skin

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Skintific vs Elemis routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

Skintific or Elemis: which is better?

Skintific is better suited for most users on this page, achieving a Superior routine fit across all skin types compared to Elemis. The products on this page help deliver lightweight textures and calming benefits, though Elemis may provide stronger results for mature skin and radiance.

What is the difference between Skintific and Elemis?

Skintific is a newer brand founded in 2021, whereas Elemis was established much earlier in 1989. The products on this page show that Skintific avoids added fragrance entirely, while most Elemis items include it. Additionally, Elemis specializes in luxury textures and mature skin care, whereas Skintific focuses on budget-friendly barrier support.

Skintific or Elemis for dry skin?

For dry skin, Skintific has a Superior routine fit on this page, whereas Elemis has a High routine fit.

Skintific or Elemis: which moisturizer is better?

When comparing moisturizers, Elemis is often favored for its luxurious textures and specialized formulations, while Skintific provides effective everyday hydration with no added fragrance across the products on this page.

Which is more affordable, Skintific or Elemis?

Elemis has a high price point while Skintific does not, making Skintific the more affordable option.

Skintific or Elemis: which brand has fragrance-free products?

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

Which brand performs better for smoother skin texture and radiance?

Elemis performs better for smoother skin texture and radiance based on reviewer themes.

Skintific or Elemis for oily skin?

Skintific is a Superior fit for oily skin compared to Elemis, which is a High fit, based on the products on this page.

Skintific or Elemis for sensitive skin?

For sensitive skin, Skintific offers superior routine fit compared to Elemis. Furthermore, every Skintific product on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients, whereas most Elemis products contain fragrance.

Skintific or Elemis for acne-prone skin?

For acne-prone skin, Skintific is a better fit because the products on this page achieve a Superior routine fit compared to Elemis. Reviewers note that Skintific offers better oil control and pore reduction.

Skintific or Elemis for mature skin?

For mature skin, Skintific offers superior routine fit across the products on this page. Elemis also fits mature skin well, featuring items like the Pro-Collagen Marine Cream with superior fit and several products containing fragrance.

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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