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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

Skincare enthusiasts love Elemis for its thoughtfully formulated serums, moisturizers, cleansers, toners, and more, which harness nourishing ingredients like glycerin and shea. Its products suit mature skin and dry sensitive skin best, thanks to these deeply conditioning components. For targeted 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. Ultimately, its key ingredients actively support skin health, as 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 High for oily skin. The selection includes options like Balancing Lavender Toner, which rates High for oily skin, though most Elemis products on this page have an Average fit for this skin type.

Is Elemis worth it?

Elemis may be worth it for shoppers seeking hydrating moisturizers and smoother skin texture, though some reviewers note a high price point and strong fragrance. Lovi rates the brand-focused routines High for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin.

What are Elemis's best products?

Lovi rates Elemis best for mature skin, dry sensitive skin, and skin with dark spots, with top options like the Pro-Collagen Marine Cream and Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm. Reviewers frequently mention that these hydrating moisturizers help create a radiant glow and smoother skin texture. Elemis products on this page help retain moisture with key ingredients like glycerin and shea butter.

Which Elemis moisturizer is best for dry skin?

Lovi rates Pro-Collagen Night Cream as the best moisturizer for dry skin among the Elemis products on this page, followed by Pro-Collagen Marine Cream and Superfood Facial Oil. These hydrating moisturizers help keep dry skin feeling soft and smooth.

Does Elemis cause breakouts?

Lovi rates Elemis as having a High fit for acne-prone skin. Reviewers sometimes note skin irritation, but the Elemis products on this page help keep skin soft and smooth.

Is Elemis fragrance-free?

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

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 moisturize dry and scaly skin.

How do I build a Elemis skincare routine?

To build an Elemis routine for dry skin, start your morning with the Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Wash, followed by the Pro-Collagen Night Cream, and finish with the Pro-Collagen Marine Cream for SPF protection. In the evening, use the Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm as a pre-cleanser, wash with the Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Wash, apply the Balancing Lavender Toner, treat with the Pro-Collagen Glow Boost Exfoliator, and moisturize with the Pro-Collagen Night Cream. Once a week, add the facial washing powder, a nourishing mask, and repeat your evening steps.

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

Shoppers can buy Elemis at stores in Saudi Arabia. Prices on the Elemis products on this page range from SAR 188.68 to SAR 1,247.00, with most products falling between SAR 338.00 and SAR 563.68.

What are good alternatives to Elemis?

Good alternatives to Elemis include BYOMA, The INKEY List, Medik8, Simple, Pixi, and Charlotte Tilbury.

Elemis vs BYOMA: which is better?

Lovi rates the Elemis-focused routine High for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin, while the BYOMA-focused routine is rated Superior for dry and sensitive skin and High for the other types. Reviewers often mention strong fragrance and skin irritation as drawbacks for Elemis, alongside a high price point. Shoppers looking for gentler or more targeted daily steps may find BYOMA a more suitable option.

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?

Yes, Elemis is good for dry skin, as Lovi rates the Elemis-focused routine High for dry skin. Reviewers often mention that Elemis offers hydrating moisturizers that help leave skin soft.

Which Elemis cleanser is best for oily skin?

For oily skin, the Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Wash is best among the cleansers on this page, while the Superfood Glow Cleansing Butter and Superfood Facial Wash are also options. Lovi rates the fit for oily skin as Average for all three of these Elemis cleansers.

Is Elemis good for sensitive skin?

Yes, Elemis is good for sensitive skin, and Lovi rates the Elemis-focused routine High for sensitive skin. Reviewers often mention that the Elemis products on this page help leave skin soft and smooth, though strong fragrance is sometimes noted.

Is Elemis good for acne-prone skin?

Lovi rates Elemis High for acne-prone skin. Reviewers often mention that the products help create a radiant glow, though some note a strong fragrance or occasional skin irritation.

Is Elemis good for skin with dark spots?

Lovi rates Elemis High for skin with dark spots. Reviewers often mention that the brand helps create a radiant glow, and key ingredients like glycerin help support overall skin hydration.

Is Elemis good for mature skin?

Lovi rates Elemis High for mature skin, which benefits from the brand's hydrating moisturizers and smoother skin texture. Reviewers often mention a radiant glow, though some note a strong fragrance and occasional skin irritation.

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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