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Elemis vs MAËLYS

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

Elemis and MAËLYS are distinct skincare collections tailored to different daily routines. The British brand founded in 1989 is celebrated for its expertly formulated serums, moisturizers, cleansers, toners, and more enriched with nourishing glycerin and shea, suiting dry, balanced, and sensitive skin best through gentle and deeply hydrating formulations. Meanwhile, the second label is loved for targeted serums and advanced formulas that suit all skin types best with specialized solutions. Ultimately, both options differ in their specific product compositions and target concerns, offering distinct paths to thoughtful care.

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

Elemis vs MAËLYS serums and treatments

Questions and answers

Elemis or MAËLYS: which is better?

Elemis is generally the better choice, as the products on this page offer mostly High and Average fit levels across a wide variety of skin types, while MAËLYS mostly shows Low fits.

What is the difference between Elemis and MAËLYS?

Elemis offers a wide selection of products with generally higher Lovi fit levels across skin types, whereas MAËLYS has a very limited range on this page that largely shows low fit levels.

Which is more affordable, Elemis or MAËLYS?

The products on this page do not list prices, so affordability cannot be directly compared.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Elemis or MAËLYS?

Elemis is a better choice for shoppers prone to breakouts, as the products on this page generally offer higher fit levels for acne-prone skin than MAËLYS. Reviewers note that Elemis offers hydrating moisturizers that help maintain skin balance.

How does the founding year and parent company of Elemis compare to MAËLYS?

Elemis was founded in 1989 in the United Kingdom and has been owned by the L'Occitane Group since 2019, whereas MAËLYS was founded in 2017 and is owned by the Barinboim Group.

Which brand has more products listed with a High or Superior fit level for dry skin?

Elemis has many products listed with a High or Superior fit level for dry skin, whereas MAËLYS has none.

What are the main drawbacks or negative feedback reported by reviewers for Elemis products?

Reviewers note that Elemis products have a high price point. They also sometimes mention strong fragrance and skin irritation.

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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