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Avène vs ELIDEL

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

Avène and ELIDEL are two distinct skincare lines designed to address specific dermatological needs through specialized formulations. The French brand, founded in 1990, is universally loved for its versatile moisturizers, reliable sunscreens, targeted serums, and gentle cleansers, while the Swiss brand, founded in 2001, is beloved for its gentle moisturizers and soothing formulas. The former suits acne-prone skin and oily acne-prone skin best with nourishing glycerin that improves skin hydration and restores barrier function, whereas the latter suits sensitive, dry skin best due to its carefully balanced compositions. They differ fundamentally in their product ranges and target concerns, offering profound relief for different complexions.

Avène is a French skincare brand founded in 1990 and owned by Fondation Pierre Fabre.

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ELIDEL is a Swiss skincare brand founded in 2001 and owned by Viatris Inc. since 2016.

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

Popular Avène vs ELIDEL products

Questions and answers

Avène or ELIDEL: which is better?

Avène has a much broader product lineup and higher Lovi fit levels for most skin types compared to ELIDEL, which only offers one moisturizer on this page. Avène products on this page also include key hydrating ingredients like glycerin, which studies show helps maintain skin hydration.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

What is the difference between Avène and ELIDEL?

Avène offers a wide range of products with fit levels varying by skin type, whereas ELIDEL features a single moisturizer, Pimecrolimus, which has Average Lovi fit for dry sensitive and sensitive skin.

Avène or ELIDEL: which moisturizer is better?

For moisturizers, the products on this page for Avène range in fit from Superior to Low depending on your skin type, while ELIDEL offers pimecrolimus with an Average fit for dry sensitive skin. Avène features several fragrance-free options, whereas every product on this page for ELIDEL lists no fragrance.

Which is more affordable, Avène or ELIDEL?

The products on this page for Avène list price point as a negative mention, whereas ELIDEL has no price information provided.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Avène or ELIDEL?

Avène is better suited for acne-prone skin, with several products achieving High or Average Lovi fit levels, whereas ELIDEL offers a low fit for breakouts. Avène's options help provide effective oil control and gentle deep cleaning for blemish-prone users.

Which brand offers more fragrance-free product options, Avène or ELIDEL?

Avène offers more fragrance-free product options than ELIDEL, with 7 of its 15 products on this page listing no fragrance compared to ELIDEL having only 1 fragrance-free product.

How do the founding years and owning companies of Avène and ELIDEL compare?

Avène was founded in France in 1990 and is owned by Fondation Pierre Fabre, whereas ELIDEL was founded in Switzerland in 2001 and is owned by Viatris Inc.

Which Avène products achieve a Superior fit level for dry skin?

On this page, Avène achieves a Superior fit level for dry skin with Eau Thermale Thermal Spring Water.

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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