Elemis vs Eminence
Elemis and Eminence are esteemed skincare brands cherished for their deeply nourishing moisturizers, serums, cleansers, toners, and botanical potency. Both brands suit dry and sensitive skin types best, while Elemis also favors mature skin and Eminence accommodates combination skin. The British brand harnesses conditioning components like glycerin and shea, whereas the botanical line delivers visible renewal with a gentle, soothing touch.
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 Eminence products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.
Popular Elemis vs Eminence products
People Say
Texture and Absorption Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
- “Absorbs almost immediately, and my skin feels well hydrated all day. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream”
- “skin feels baby soft — Elemis Papaya Enzyme Peel”
- “doesn't feel heavy — Eminence Clear Skin Probiotic Moisturizer”
- “buttery and great — Eminence Calm Skin Chamomile Moisturizer”
Hydration and Moisture Mostly MentionedMostly 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 — Eminence Calm Skin Chamomile Moisturizer”
- “Not too thick — Eminence Arctic Berry Peptide Radiance Cream”
Soothing and Gentle Application Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
- “calms my irritation — Eminence Calm Skin Chamomile Moisturizer”
- “cleared up my acne — Eminence Clear Skin Probiotic Moisturizer”
- “cooling effect — Eminence Clear Skin Probiotic Moisturizer”
- “no stinging or redness — Elemis Papaya Enzyme Peel”
Skin Smoothing and Exfoliation Often MentionedSometimes Noted
- “baby soft — Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Pads”
- “non-stripping formula — Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Wash”
- “healthy glow — Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Pads”
- “Skin appears firmed — Eminence Arctic Berry Peptide Radiance Cream”
Scent and Fragrance Often MentionedSometimes 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”
- “Smells like heaven — Eminence Arctic Berry Peptide Radiance Cream”
High Price Point Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
- “pricey but worth it — Eminence Calm Skin Chamomile Moisturizer”
- “spent a lot of money — Eminence Clear Skin Probiotic Moisturizer”
- “Not worth money — Eminence Arctic Berry Peptide Radiance Cream”
- “Complete waste of money for me. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream”
Strong or Unpleasant Fragrance Often MentionedOften Mentioned
- “The smell is very strong... could not handle for long. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream”
- “smell is too strong — Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm”
- “fragrance is terrible — Eminence Calm Skin Chamomile Moisturizer”
- “strong tea tree smell — Eminence Clear Skin Probiotic Moisturizer”
Lack of Results or Moisture Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
- “didn't see a difference — Elemis Papaya Enzyme Peel”
- “didn't see difference — Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Wash”
- “not hydrating enough for winter — Elemis Superfood Midnight Facial”
- “feels quite dry when applied — Eminence Calm Skin Chamomile Moisturizer”
Elemis vs Eminence moisturizers
Questions and answers
Elemis or Eminence: which is better?
Elemis is better for skin smoothing and exfoliation as well as scent and fragrance among the products on this page, while Eminence does better for soothing and gentle application. Lovi fit levels show that Elemis best fits mature skin, dry sensitive skin, and skin with dark spots.
What is the difference between Elemis and Eminence?
Elemis was founded in 1989 in the United Kingdom and is owned by the L'Occitane Group, whereas Eminence was founded in 1985 and is independently owned. Reviewers note that Elemis does better for skin smoothing and exfoliation, while Eminence is better for soothing and gentle application. Lovi shows that Elemis best fits mature skin, dry sensitive skin, and skin with dark spots, while Eminence's brand-focused routines do not single out specific best-fit skin types.
Elemis or Eminence: which moisturizer is better?
When it comes to moisturizers, Elemis fits mature skin and dry sensitive skin best on this page, while Eminence is noted for offering more soothing and cooling applications. Reviewers frequently mention that the products on this page for both brands provide great hydration and absorption.
Which is more affordable, Elemis or Eminence?
Both Elemis and Eminence have a high price point as a common drawback according to reviewers, but neither brand page provides direct pricing to show which is more affordable.
Which causes fewer breakouts, Elemis or Eminence?
Eminence does better for soothing and gentle application, while the products on this page for Elemis have varying acne-prone fit levels ranging from average to low, with some items like the Superfood Facial Oil showing a low fit for acne-prone skin.
Which brand has more products containing added fragrance, Elemis or Eminence?
Elemis has more products containing added fragrance, with 18 out of the 22 products on this page listing fragrance, while every product on the Eminence page lists no fragrance.
Which brand fits mature skin better according to their brand-focused routines, Elemis or Eminence?
Elemis fits mature skin better than Eminence, as mature skin is one of the skin types Elemis fits best according to its brand-focused routines, while Eminence has no specified best-fit skin types on its page.
How do the founding years and corporate ownerships of Elemis and Eminence compare?
Elemis was founded in 1989 in the United Kingdom and has been owned by the L'Occitane Group since 2019, whereas Eminence was founded earlier in 1958 with its location not available and is independently owned.
Research behind their key ingredients
Bacterial cellulose membranes as drug delivery systems: an in vivo skin compatibility study
Topical palmitoyl pentapeptide provides improvement in photoaged human facial skin
Apigenin inhibits UVA-induced cytotoxicity in vitro and prevents signs of skin aging in vivo
Microneedling by dermapen and glycolic acid peel for the treatment of acne scars: Comparative study
Topical beta-carotene protects against infra-red-light-induced free radicals
A Rose Extract Protects the Skin against Stress Mediators: A Potential Role of Olfactory Receptors
Comparative measurement of hydration effects of herbal moisturizers
Topical Almond Oil for Prevention of Pressure Injuries: A Single-Blinded Comparison Study
Skin recovery by Lavandula angustifolia leaf callus extract: Redox control of Nrf2 signaling
Formulation and evaluation of exotic fat based cosmeceuticals for skin repair
Nanocomplex of quaternized cyclodextrin grafted chitosan and hyaluronic acid for a skin delivery
Effects of fermented tea seed oil on the skin lipid barrier and microbiome of sensitive skin
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.
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Co-founder, Medical Director
Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer
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Co-founder, CEO and CTO
PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex
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Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc
Medical Board
Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine
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Medical Board
Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD
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Medical Board
Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member
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Medical Board, Medical Advisor
Dermatology MD
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Elina Nazarenko, MD
Medical Board
Dermatology and diagnostic consultant
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Victoria Derkova, MS
Medical Board
Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist
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