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Elemis vs ELIDEL

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

Elemis and ELIDEL are distinct skincare brands designed to address various dermatological needs through specialized formulations. The British brand is known for expertly formulated serums, moisturizers, cleansers, and toners enriched with glycerin and shea butter, whereas the Swiss brand is beloved for gentle moisturizers and soothing formulas. Both brands suit dry and sensitive skin best, with the former also accommodating balanced skin through deep hydration and anti-inflammatory properties, while they differ primarily in their founding years, parent companies, and specific targeted product lineups.

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

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

Popular Elemis vs ELIDEL products

Elemis vs ELIDEL moisturizers

Questions and answers

Elemis or ELIDEL: which is better?

Elemis offers a wide range of products with High to Superior Lovi fit levels for various skin types and concerns, whereas ELIDEL features only a single pimecrolimus moisturizer with Average to Caution fit levels across skin types. Reviewers frequently note that Elemis delivers hydrating moisturizers and smoother skin texture, though some products contain fragrance and may cause skin irritation.

What is the difference between Elemis and ELIDEL?

Elemis is a UK brand founded in 1989 that offers a wide range of heavily fragranced products featuring ingredients like glycerin and shea butter, whereas ELIDEL is a Swiss brand founded in 2001 that features a single fragrance-free moisturizer called Pimecrolimus. The products on this page for Elemis achieve high Lovi fit levels for various skin types, while ELIDEL mostly shows low to caution fit levels across skin types.

Elemis or ELIDEL: which moisturizer is better?

Elemis offers a wide selection of moisturizers with High to Superior Lovi fit levels for dry, mature, and sensitive skin, whereas ELIDEL features only the pimecrolimus moisturizer, which has an Average Lovi fit for sensitive and dry skin types.

Which is more affordable, Elemis or ELIDEL?

Reviews for Elemis note a high price point as a common drawback, whereas ELIDEL does not have pricing feedback mentioned on this page.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Elemis or ELIDEL?

ELIDEL lists no acne-prone skin fit levels above low, whereas Elemis products on this page have mixed fit levels for acne-prone skin, ranging from average to high depending on the specific item.

Between Elemis and ELIDEL, which brand offers fragrance-free products?

ELIDEL offers fragrance-free products since every product on its page lists no fragrance, whereas only 4 of the 22 products on the Elemis page list no fragrance.

How do the founding years and corporate ownership of Elemis and ELIDEL compare?

Elemis was founded in the United Kingdom in 1989 and has been owned by the L'Occitane Group since 2019, whereas ELIDEL was founded in Switzerland in 2001 and has been owned by Viatris Inc. since 2016.

What are the main skin concerns and positive effects reviewers most frequently mention for Elemis products?

Reviewers most frequently mention hydrating moisturizers and smoother skin texture as the main positive effects of the products on this page for Elemis. They also often note a radiant glow and luxurious texture.

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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