# Catrice vs ELIDEL

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Catrice and ELIDEL are a German line founded in 2004 by cosnova and a Swiss line established in 2001, owned by Viatris Inc. since 2016, respectively. The former is known for its refined eye products and advanced formulas, featuring the Under Eye Brightener, while the latter is known for its gentle moisturizers and soothing formulas, featuring [Pimecrolimus](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/pimecrolimus). The first suits combination, oily, and normal skin best, whereas the second suits sensitive and dry skin best. Both brands deliver reliable daily performance through thoughtful formulations, differing mainly in their targeted ingredients and ideal skin types.

Catrice is a German skincare brand founded in 2004 and owned by cosnova.

[catricecosmetics.com](https://www.catricecosmetics.com/pages/about)

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 Catrice and ELIDEL products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, [use the Lovi app](https://app.pora.ai/vqqJ/j1xj2b6o?af_sub2=compare&af_sub3=selection_note&af_sub4=pg94b2ee1e2e).

### Popular Catrice vs ELIDEL products

#### Catrice

- [Under Eye Brightener](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/p/catrice/under-eye-brightener/for/dry-skin) — High fit

#### ELIDEL

- [Pimecrolimus](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/p/elidel/pimecrolimus/for/dry-sensitive-skin) — Average fit

## Questions and answers

### Catrice or ELIDEL: which is better?

Catrice is better for dry and sensitive skin, where Lovi rates its fit as High, whereas ELIDEL products on this page only reach an Average fit for those skin types.

### What is the difference between Catrice and ELIDEL?

Catrice offers high fit for dry and sensitive skin with its Under Eye Brightener, whereas ELIDEL provides lower fits and cautions across those skin types for [Pimecrolimus](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/pimecrolimus). Every product on this page for both brands lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

### Which is more affordable, Catrice or ELIDEL?

This page does not compare prices, so it cannot tell you whether Catrice or ELIDEL is more affordable.

### Which causes fewer breakouts, Catrice or ELIDEL?

Catrice causes fewer breakouts because the products on this page have an Average Lovi fit for acne-prone skin, whereas ELIDEL has a Low fit or requires Caution.

### When were Catrice and ELIDEL founded and where are their parent companies based?

Catrice was founded in 2004 in Germany and is owned by cosnova, while ELIDEL was founded in 2001 in Switzerland and is owned by Viatris Inc.

### How does the Lovi fit level for dry skin compare between Catrice's Under Eye Brightener and ELIDEL's Pimecrolimus?

Catrice's Under Eye Brightener has a High Lovi fit level for dry skin, while ELIDEL's Pimecrolimus has an Average fit.

### Do any of the products listed for Catrice or ELIDEL contain fragrance in their ingredients?

Every product on this page for both Catrice and ELIDEL lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

## Research behind their key ingredients

- [Skin delivery of epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) and hyaluronic acid loaded nano-transfersomes for antioxidant and anti-aging effects in UV radiation induced skin damage](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28155509/) Sodium hyaluronate · Drug Delivery, 2017
- [Benefits of topical hyaluronic acid for skin quality and signs of skin aging: From literature review to clinical evidence](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36200921/) Sodium hyaluronate · Dermatologic Therapy, 2022
- [Effect of a topical antioxidant serum containing vitamin C, vitamin E, and ferulic acid after Q-switched 1064-nm Nd:YAG laser for treatment of environment-induced skin pigmentation](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32052907/) Tocopherol · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020
- [Whitening effect of alpha-bisabolol in Asian women subjects](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20642768/) Bisabolol · International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2010
- [Efficacy and safety of combination cream of stimu-tex AS™ (spent grain wax, Argania Spinosa Kernel oil, Butyrospermum Parkii (shea butter) extract), and saccharide isomerate after fractional CO2 laser procedure: split-face, double blinded, randomized controlled trial](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41134387/) Butyrospermum parkii butter shea butter · Lasers in Medical Science, 2025
- [Clinical Evaluation of a Soap-Free Cleansing Lotion Containing Sodium Cocoyl Apple Amino Acids for Effective Impurity Removal and Skin Barrier Preservation in Healthy Adults With Diverse Skin Types](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40978887/) Cetyl alcohol · Cureus, 2025

## The brands

- German skincare: [Catrice](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/brands/catrice)
- Swiss skincare: [ELIDEL](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/brands/elidel)

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## About the Lovi Fit

Lovi: Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes.

Lovi compares products by their fit scores, calculated from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules its 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. Levels from best to worst: Superior, High, Average, Low, Caution, Warning.

Behind this comparison: Nadia Kapleva, MS (Co-founder, Medical Director); Alexey Shagraev, PhD (Co-founder, CEO and CTO); Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc (Medical Board); Aishani Shah, MD (Medical Board); Asya Zubkova, MS (Medical Board); Hanna Kurets, MD (Medical Board, Medical Advisor); Elina Nazarenko, MD (Medical Board); Victoria Derkova, MS (Medical Board).

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