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Elemis vs Sebamed

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

Elemis and Sebamed are a British luxury line founded in 1989 and a German therapeutic range established in 1967, respectively. The British brand is known for its expertly formulated serums, moisturizers, cleansers, and toners enriched with glycerin and shea butter, while the German brand offers thoughtful moisturizers and gentle cleansers relying on scientifically balanced formulas. Elemis suits dry, balanced, and sensitive skin best, whereas Sebamed is tailored for sensitive, reactive, and problematic skin. They differ significantly in their heritage and pH approach, as the former relies on deeply hydrating botanical infusions and the latter maintains a strictly skin-neutral pH for barrier health.

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

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Sebamed is a German skincare brand founded in 1967 and owned by Sebapharma GmbH & Co. KG.

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

Popular Elemis vs Sebamed products

Questions and answers

Elemis or Sebamed: which is better?

Neither brand is universally better, as Elemis offers a large lineup with options like the Pro-Collagen Marine Cream while Sebamed features a smaller selection of fragrance-free products on this page. Reviewers note that Elemis delivers hydrating moisturizers alongside a high price point, whereas Sebamed focuses on gentle formulations.

What is the difference between Elemis and Sebamed?

Elemis was founded in 1989 in the United Kingdom and offers a large range of 22 products on this page, whereas Sebamed was founded in 1967 in Germany and features only 2 products on this page.

Elemis or Sebamed: which cleanser is better?

When comparing cleansers, the products on this page for Elemis achieve high Lovi fit levels for mature, dark spot, and oily acne-prone skin, whereas Sebamed's Facial Cleanser attains a high fit for combination, oily, and sensitive skin types.

Which is more affordable, Elemis or Sebamed?

Reviewers note that Elemis has a high price point, whereas Sebamed offers simpler products on this page that tend to be more budget-friendly. Elemis products on this page frequently feature added fragrance, while every Sebamed product lists no fragrance.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Elemis or Sebamed?

Sebamed is unlikely to cause breakouts as every product on its page is fragrance-free, whereas Elemis has heavy fragrance across most of its line which sometimes causes skin irritation.

How does the country of origin and founding year compare between Elemis and Sebamed?

Elemis was founded in the United Kingdom in 1989, whereas Sebamed was founded in Germany in 1967.

Which Elemis and Sebamed products are completely free of fragrance according to the facts?

For Sebamed, every product on this page lists no fragrance. For Elemis, 4 of the 22 products on this page list no fragrance.

How do the Lovi fit levels for dry skin compare between Elemis's Pro-Collagen Marine Cream and Sebamed's Clear Face Care Gel?

Elemis's Pro-Collagen Marine Cream has a High Lovi fit level for dry skin, whereas Sebamed's Clear Face Care Gel has an Average Lovi fit level for dry skin.

Elemis or Sebamed: which moisturizer is better?

When comparing moisturizers, Elemis offers products on this page with High to Superior Lovi fit levels for dry and mature skin, while Sebamed has options like Clear Face Care Gel with High fit for oily acne-prone skin. Reviewers most frequently mention Elemis for hydrating moisturizers, though the products on this page often include fragrance.

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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