Elemis vs MAËLYS
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
Questions and answers
Elemis or MAËLYS: which is better?
Elemis is generally the better option because the products on this page achieve mostly High and Superior Lovi fit levels across multiple skin types, unlike MAËLYS which mostly shows Low or Average fit levels. Reviewers also frequently mention Elemis for hydrating moisturizers and smoother skin texture, though some note a strong fragrance.
What is the difference between Elemis and MAËLYS?
Elemis offers a wide selection of products with high Lovi fit levels for mature and dry sensitive skin, whereas MAËLYS features far fewer products on this page with lower fit levels across most skin types.
Which is more affordable, Elemis or MAËLYS?
Reviewers of Elemis note that it has a high price point, while the page does not provide pricing information for MAËLYS to compare affordability.
Which causes fewer breakouts, Elemis or MAËLYS?
Elemis is a better fit for acne-prone skin than MAËLYS, as the products on this page for MAËLYS generally show low fit levels for acne-prone skin while Elemis offers several options with higher ratings. Reviewers occasionally note skin irritation with Elemis, which may be something to watch out for if you are prone to breakouts.
Which Elemis moisturizers are best suited for dry skin according to their Lovi fit levels?
According to Lovi fit levels, the Elemis moisturizers best suited for dry skin include the Pro-Collagen Night Cream, Pro-Collagen Marine Cream, Superfood Facial Oil, and Superfood Glow Priming Moisturiser, which all show a High fit level.
How many products from Elemis and MAËLYS contain fragrance based on the provided page data?
Based on the products on this page, 18 of Elemis's 22 products and 1 of MAËLYS's 2 products contain fragrance.
What are some of the commonly mentioned negative aspects of Elemis products according to reviewers?
Reviewers commonly mention a high price point for Elemis products. They also sometimes note a strong fragrance and skin irritation.
Research behind their key ingredients
Bacterial cellulose membranes as drug delivery systems: an in vivo skin compatibility study
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
Evaluation of a retinol containing topical treatment to improve signs of neck aging
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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Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc
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Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD
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Elina Nazarenko, MD
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Victoria Derkova, MS
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