Avène vs ELIDEL
Avène and ELIDEL are two distinct skincare lines designed to address specific dermatological needs through specialized formulations. The French brand, founded in 1990, is universally loved for its versatile moisturizers, reliable sunscreens, targeted serums, and gentle cleansers, while the Swiss brand, founded in 2001, is beloved for its gentle moisturizers and soothing formulas. The former suits acne-prone skin and oily acne-prone skin best with nourishing glycerin that improves skin hydration and restores barrier function, whereas the latter suits sensitive, dry skin best due to its carefully balanced compositions. They differ fundamentally in their product ranges and target concerns, offering profound relief for different complexions.
Avène is a French skincare brand founded in 1990 and owned by Fondation Pierre Fabre.
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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 Avène and ELIDEL products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.
Questions and answers
Avène or ELIDEL: which is better?
Avène is better suited for a wide range of skin types with products on this page rated up to Superior, whereas ELIDEL offers only a single moisturizer with fit levels no higher than Average.
What is the difference between Avène and ELIDEL?
Avène offers a wide range of fifteen products featuring key ingredients like thermal water and glycerin with varying Lovi fit levels across skin types, whereas ELIDEL features just one fragrance-free moisturizer with average to caution fit levels for most skin types.
Which is more affordable, Avène or ELIDEL?
Avène and ELIDEL are comparable on this front as price point is sometimes noted as a concern for Avène while ELIDEL has no specific pricing advantage mentioned on this page.
Which causes fewer breakouts, Avène or ELIDEL?
Avène is a better option for blemish-prone skin, as the products on this page fit acne-prone and oily acne-prone skin up to a High level. In contrast, ELIDEL rates as Low or Caution for acne-prone skin.
How many products from Avène are formulated without fragrance compared to ELIDEL?
Avène has 7 products on this page formulated without fragrance, whereas every product from ELIDEL lists no fragrance in its ingredients.
Which brand offers a higher Lovi fit level for dry skin, Avène or ELIDEL?
Avène offers higher Lovi fit levels for dry skin than ELIDEL, with several products achieving Superior or High fit ratings. In comparison, ELIDEL achieves only an Average fit level for dry skin.
What year and in which country was Avène founded compared to ELIDEL?
Avène was founded in 1990 in France, whereas ELIDEL was founded in 2001 in Switzerland.
Research behind their key ingredients
Molecular basis of retinol anti-ageing properties in naturally aged human skin in vivo
An oil-soluble extract of Rubus idaeus cells enhances hydration and water homeostasis in skin cells
Comparative benefit of two thermal spring waters after photodynamic therapy procedure
Comparison of methods for assessing photoprotection against ultraviolet A in vivo
Treatment with Ascorbyl Glucoside-Arginine Complex Ameliorates Solar Lentigos
Retrospective Review of Dermal Safety Studies of Organic Sunscreens
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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Co-founder, Medical Director
Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer
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PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex
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Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc
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Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine
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Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD
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Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member
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Dermatology MD
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Elina Nazarenko, MD
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Dermatology and diagnostic consultant
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Victoria Derkova, MS
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Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist
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