Elemis vs Trilogy
Elemis and Trilogy are respected skincare lines offering gentle cleansers, nourishing moisturizers, and targeted treatments designed for dry, balanced, and sensitive skin. Elemis is a British brand founded in 1989 and owned by L'Occitane Group since 2019, celebrated for expertly formulated serums, toners, and creams enriched with glycerin and shea. Trilogy is built on high-performing, thoughtful formulas, while the British brand distinguishes itself through advanced options like the Pro-Collagen Marine Cream for mature skin alongside specific solutions utilizing glycerin to increase hydration and shea butter to reduce inflammation.
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 Trilogy products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.
Popular Elemis vs Trilogy products
People Say
Hydration and Moisture Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
- “Keeps skin moisturized — Trilogy Vitamin C Ceramide Night Cream”
- “Leaves skin thoroughly moisturised — Trilogy Line Smoothing Day Cream”
- “Feels moisturizing — Trilogy Rosehip Cream Cleanser”
- “The cream really hydrates and my face looks amazing. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Night Cream”
Texture and Absorption Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
- “Absorbs almost immediately, and my skin feels well hydrated all day. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream”
- “whipped silk feel — Elemis Superfood Midnight Facial”
- “Silky cream consistency — Trilogy Rosehip Cream Cleanser”
- “Luxuriously rich — Trilogy Vitamin C Ceramide Night Cream”
Gentle Cleansing and Sensitivity Sometimes NotedMostly Mentioned
- “Doesn't irritate my sensitive skin — Trilogy Rosehip Cream Cleanser”
- “Supports regeneration of healthy skin barrier — Trilogy Vitamin C Ceramide Night Cream”
- “Nothing irritated my skin — Trilogy Line Smoothing Day Cream”
- “face feels super clean — Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Wash”
Brightness and Radiance Often MentionedOften Mentioned
- “healthy glow — Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Pads”
- “instantly fresh glow — Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Wash”
- “Wake to a glowing complexion — Trilogy Vitamin C Ceramide Night Cream”
Scents and Fragrance Often MentionedSometimes Noted
- “smells like a spa — Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm”
- “smells like a holiday — Elemis Papaya Enzyme Peel”
- “smells like a tropical cocktail — Elemis Superfood Midnight Facial”
- “Gorgeous smelling — Trilogy Rosehip Cream Cleanser”
Anti-Aging and Firming Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
- “Noticeable difference — Trilogy Line Smoothing Day Cream”
- “My neck doesn't sag... plumps my skin to look more youthful. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Night Cream”
Price and Value Mostly MentionedRarely Noted
- “Price to be high relative to performance — Trilogy Rosehip Cream Cleanser”
- “Complete waste of money for me. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream”
Strong or Unpleasant Fragrance Often MentionedSometimes Noted
- “If you are sensitive to fragrances, you might find it irritating — Trilogy Rosehip Cream Cleanser”
- “Scent is awful — Trilogy Line Smoothing Day Cream”
- “The smell is very strong... could not handle for long. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream”
Questions and answers
What is the difference between Elemis and Trilogy?
Trilogy offers better hydration and gentle cleansing on the products on this page, whereas Elemis provides a wider range featuring luxurious textures and various fragrance options.
Elemis or Trilogy: which cleanser is better?
Trilogy does better for gentle cleansing and sensitivity among the products on this page. Reviewers mostly mention hydration and brightening for Trilogy, while Elemis cleansers like the Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Wash show High Lovi fit levels for several skin types including mature and dry skin.
Which is more affordable, Elemis or Trilogy?
Trilogy does better for price and value compared to Elemis, which reviewers note has a high price point.
Which causes fewer breakouts, Elemis or Trilogy?
Neither brand can be named as causing fewer breakouts because the products on this page lack direct comparative data on acne prevention. Glycerin, which is used across the products on this page, helps support the moisture barrier as shown in study.
Between Elemis and Trilogy, which brand offers better options for anti-aging and firming?
Trilogy does better than Elemis for anti-aging and firming according to the review themes on this page.
How do the founding years and corporate ownership of Elemis and Trilogy compare?
Elemis was founded in the United Kingdom in 1989 and has been owned by the L'Occitane Group since 2019. In comparison, Trilogy was founded in 2002 and has been owned by CITIC Capital Holdings Limited since 2018.
Which brand has more customer complaints regarding product performance and formulation?
Trilogy has more customer complaints regarding product performance and formulation, as this is mostly mentioned for the products on this page.
Elemis or Trilogy: which moisturizer is better?
Both Elemis and Trilogy offer well-liked moisturizers on this page, but Trilogy performs better for hydration and moisture according to reviewer themes. The products on this page help improve skin hydration, with glycerin helping to support the skin barrier.
Research behind their key ingredients
Bacterial cellulose membranes as drug delivery systems: an in vivo skin compatibility study
Microneedling by dermapen and glycolic acid peel for the treatment of acne scars: Comparative study
Topical beta-carotene protects against infra-red-light-induced free radicals
A Rose Extract Protects the Skin against Stress Mediators: A Potential Role of Olfactory Receptors
Comparative measurement of hydration effects of herbal moisturizers
Topical Almond Oil for Prevention of Pressure Injuries: A Single-Blinded Comparison Study
Skin recovery by Lavandula angustifolia leaf callus extract: Redox control of Nrf2 signaling
Formulation and evaluation of exotic fat based cosmeceuticals for skin repair
Nanocomplex of quaternized cyclodextrin grafted chitosan and hyaluronic acid for a skin delivery
Effects of fermented tea seed oil on the skin lipid barrier and microbiome of sensitive skin
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.
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