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Medik8 vs ELIDEL

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

Medik8 and ELIDEL are distinct skincare names originating from Britain and Switzerland, respectively. The British brand is known for serums, moisturizers, eye products, toners, and more, built around hyaluronic acid, while ELIDEL is beloved for its gentle moisturizers and soothing formulas. Both suit dry skin and dry sensitive skin best, though their specific compositions and target concerns differ. For instance, the former features Surface Radiance Cleanse for acne-prone skin, Oxy-R Peptides for dark spots, and Total Moisture Daily Facial Cream for mature skin, whereas the latter offers Pimecrolimus for acne-prone skin.

Medik8 is a British skincare brand founded in 2009 and owned by L'Oréal Groupe since 2025.

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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 Medik8 and ELIDEL products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.

Popular Medik8 vs ELIDEL products

Questions and answers

Medik8 or ELIDEL: which is better?

Medik8 is generally better for a wide variety of skin concerns, offering numerous fragrance-free serums and moisturizers containing key ingredients like hyaluronic acid that help improve skin texture and hydration. ELIDEL offers only a single fragrance-free moisturizer on this page, which is generally not well-suited for most skin types.

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What is the difference between Medik8 and ELIDEL?

Medik8 provides a wide range of products that suit skin types like dry skin and combination skin, whereas ELIDEL features just one moisturizer with lower fit levels across most skin types. Medik8 serums help deliver deep hydration with key ingredients like hyaluronic acid, which studies show improves skin quality and signs of aging.

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Medik8 or ELIDEL: which moisturizer is better?

For moisturizers, Medik8 offers strong choices like Hydr8 B5 Intense, which has a High to Superior Lovi fit across many skin types including dry and sensitive skin. In contrast, ELIDEL features Pimecrolimus, which has an Average or Low Lovi fit for those same skin types. Hyaluronic acid helps provide deep hydration across the Medik8 range.

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Which is more affordable, Medik8 or ELIDEL?

ELIDEL features only one product on this page, while Medik8 offers a wide range of products that reviewers frequently note have a high price point.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Medik8 or ELIDEL?

Medik8 causes fewer breakouts than ELIDEL, as the products on this page for Medik8 include multiple serums and cleansers rated High or Superior for acne-prone skin, whereas ELIDEL's single product holds a Low fit level for acne-prone skin.

When was Medik8 founded compared to ELIDEL, and who owns each brand?

Medik8 was founded in 2009 in the United Kingdom and is owned by L'Oréal Groupe. ELIDEL was founded in 2001 in Switzerland and is owned by Viatris Inc.

How many Medik8 products contain fragrance compared to ELIDEL products?

Medik8 has 1 product on this page with fragrance, which is Total Moisture Daily Facial Cream, while ELIDEL has no products containing fragrance. Hyaluronic acid helps provide deep hydration across the products on this page.

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Which Medik8 products achieve a Superior Lovi fit level for dry skin?

For dry skin, the products on this page by Medik8 that achieve a Superior Lovi fit level are Bakuchiol Peptides, Hydr8 B5 Intense, and Press & Glow.

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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