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Elemis vs BABOR

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

Elemis and BABOR are two established European skincare houses offering thoughtful formulas to elevate daily routines. The British brand is known for expertly formulated serums, moisturizers, cleansers, and toners enriched with glycerin and shea, while the German brand is deeply loved for refined exfoliants and rich moisturizers. Both suit dry skin best, though the former also fits balanced and sensitive skin with its gentle, deeply hydrating formulations, and the latter suits normal and combination skin. They differ primarily in their heritage and specific product selections, as the former features standout solutions like the Pro-Collagen Marine Cream and Tri-Acid Peel, while the latter brings a sense of calm and balance through offerings like the Enzyme Cleanser and Hydra Plus.

Elemis is a British skincare brand founded in 1989 and owned by L'Occitane Group since 2019.

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BABOR is a German skincare brand founded in 1956 and owned by BABOR BEAUTY GROUP since 1962.

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

Popular Elemis vs BABOR products

Questions and answers

Elemis or BABOR: which is better?

Comparing the products on this page, BABOR offers superior Lovi fit levels across skin types with its Enzyme Cleanser, whereas Elemis features a much larger variety of items but with more mixed fit ratings. Reviewers of Elemis often mention hydrating moisturizers alongside a high price point.

What is the difference between Elemis and BABOR?

Elemis is a UK brand founded in 1989 with a large range of 22 products featuring key ingredients like glycerin and shea butter, while BABOR is a German brand founded in 1956 with just 2 products on this page. Lovi rates BABOR's Enzyme Cleanser as a Superior fit across all skin types, whereas Elemis offers specialized products like the Pro-Collagen Marine Cream which achieves a Superior fit specifically for mature skin.

Elemis or BABOR: which moisturizer is better?

BABOR's Hydra Plus achieves a Superior Lovi fit on dry sensitive skin and a High fit on dry skin. Meanwhile, Elemis features several moisturizers like the Pro-Collagen Marine Cream that also attain High or Superior fits for dry and mature skin types. Glycerin is a key ingredient across the products on this page, which helps support the skin barrier.

Which is more affordable, Elemis or BABOR?

Reviewers frequently note that Elemis has a high price point.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Elemis or BABOR?

BABOR fits acne-prone skin at a Superior level with its Enzyme Cleanser, whereas the acne-prone fit for the Elemis products on this page ranges from Average to High.

Which brand has been around longer, Elemis or BABOR?

BABOR has been around longer, having been founded in Germany in 1956, while Elemis was founded in the United Kingdom in 1989.

How do the origins and ownership of Elemis and BABOR compare?

Elemis was founded in the United Kingdom in 1989 and has been owned by the L'Occitane Group since 2019. In contrast, BABOR was founded in Germany in 1956 and has been owned by the BABOR BEAUTY GROUP since 1962.

Do Elemis and BABOR products contain fragrance?

Yes, both Elemis and BABOR products contain fragrance. Most products on this page for both brands include added fragrance ingredients in their formulas.

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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