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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 lines, with the former celebrated for its nourishing serums, rich moisturizers, gentle cleansers, and refining toners that weave together glycerin and shea, and the latter loved for targeted serums and advanced formulas. Elemis suits dry skin and mature skin best thanks to its deeply restorative qualities, while MAËLYS suits all skin types best. Both offer standout solutions for particular concerns, such as the Pro-Collagen Advanced Eye Treatment and TOO-FINE for acne-prone skin, alongside the Pro-Collagen Tri-Acid Peel and RE-LURE Tight & Tone Body Serum for skin with dark spots. They differ primarily in their core ingredient profiles and specific skin-type specialties, with the British brand emphasizing deep hydration and barrier repair.

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 a better choice than MAËLYS, as Lovi shows Elemis has many products with High or Superior fit levels for dry, mature, and sensitive skin types. In contrast, the products on this page from MAËLYS generally receive Low or Caution fit ratings across various skin types.

What is the difference between Elemis and MAËLYS?

Elemis offers a wide selection of skincare products with High to Superior Lovi fit levels for dry and mature skin types, whereas the products on this page for MAËLYS generally show Low or Caution fit levels across most skin types.

Which is more affordable, Elemis or MAËLYS?

Reviewers on this page frequently mention Elemis as having a high price point, while the page contains no pricing feedback for MAËLYS.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Elemis or MAËLYS?

Elemis is generally a better fit for acne-prone skin, with several products achieving High fit levels, whereas MAËLYS products on this page show Low fit levels for acne-prone skin.

Which brand has been established longer, Elemis or MAËLYS?

Elemis has been established longer, having been founded in 1989 in the United Kingdom, whereas MAËLYS was founded in 2017.

How many products from Elemis and MAËLYS contain fragrance based on the data?

Elemis has 18 products on this page with fragrance out of 22 total, while MAËLYS has 1 product with fragrance out of 2 total.

Which Elemis products are rated with a Superior fit for dry sensitive skin?

On Lovi, the Pro-Collagen Night Cream has a Superior fit for dry sensitive skin among the products on this page.

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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