# ELIDEL vs Environ

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ELIDEL and Environ are two distinct lines of skin treatments designed to support overall skin health. ELIDEL is a Swiss skincare brand founded in 2001 and owned by Viatris Inc. since 2016, beloved for its gentle moisturizers and soothing formulas, while the second brand is widely loved for its luxurious masks and advanced formulas. The Swiss preparations suit sensitive, dry skin best due to their carefully balanced compositions, whereas its counterpart suits sensitive, dry, and mature skin best. For acne-prone skin, the standout product from the Swiss brand is [Pimecrolimus](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/pimecrolimus), and the standout product from the other is the Tri BioBotanical Revival Masque, with these thoughtfully crafted preparations offering a reliable daily option for skin maintenance and gentle support.

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 ELIDEL and Environ 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=pgef261d5d70).

### Popular ELIDEL vs Environ products

#### ELIDEL

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

#### Environ

- [Tri BioBotanical Revival Masque](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/p/environ/tri-biobotanical-revival-masque/for/dark-spots) — Average fit

## Questions and answers

### ELIDEL or Environ: which is better?

ELIDEL and Environ both achieve an Average Lovi fit for specific skin types, so the better choice depends entirely on your skin type and concerns. For instance, ELIDEL is an Average fit for dry sensitive skin while Environ's Tri BioBotanical Revival Masque is an Average fit for oily skin. Additionally, every product on this page for both brands lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

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

ELIDEL is owned by Viatris Inc. and features [Pimecrolimus](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/pimecrolimus) with average fits for dry and sensitive skin types, while Environ is independently owned and features the Tri BioBotanical Revival Masque with average fits for oily skin and skin with dark spots. Both brands offer products that list no fragrance in their ingredients.

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

Neither ELIDEL nor Environ provides pricing or affordability information for the products on this page.

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

Environ's Tri BioBotanical Revival Masque has an Average Lovi fit for acne-prone skin, whereas ELIDEL's Pimecrolimus has a Low fit for acne-prone skin and a Caution fit for oily acne-prone skin, meaning Environ helps cause fewer breakouts.

### How does the Lovi fit level for dry sensitive skin compare between ELIDEL and Environ products?

For dry sensitive skin, ELIDEL products achieve an Average Lovi fit level, whereas Environ products reach a Low fit level. Every product on this page for both brands lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

### Which brand has products that list no fragrance in their ingredients, ELIDEL or Environ?

Both ELIDEL and Environ have products on this page that list no fragrance in their ingredients.

### When were the parent companies of ELIDEL and Environ founded?

ELIDEL has been owned by Viatris Inc. since 2016, and its parent company was founded in Switzerland in 2001. Environ is owned by an independent company that was founded in 1990.

## Research behind their key ingredients

- [Comparative study of efficacy and safety of 45% mandelic acid versus 30% salicylic acid peels in mild-to-moderate acne vulgaris](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31553119/) Mandelic acid · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020
- [Chemical peels for acne vulgaris: a systematic review of randomised controlled trials](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29705755/) Mandelic acid · BMJ Open, 2018
- [Development of solid lipid microparticles (SLMs) containing asiatic acid for topical treatment of acne: Characterization, stability, in vitro and in vivo anti-acne assessment](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38460769/) Asiatic acid · International Journal of Pharmaceutics, 2024
- [Randomized prospective study of low-dose isotretinoin alone and combination with salicylic acid and mandelic peel against acne tarda](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35388606/) Mandelic acid · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022
- [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

- Swiss skincare: [ELIDEL](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/brands/elidel)
- Skincare: [Environ](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/brands/environ)

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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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