Elave Skincare

Elave Skincare Iconic Irish Skincare
Since 1934
Made in Ireland
Beauty & Wellness
BCorp Certified Not many Irish companies can claim that legacy in Irish Pharmacy today.
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Gardiner Family Apothecary, the home of Ovelle and Elave skincare have been providing sensitive skincare solutions since 1934. We have dedicated ourselves to redefining safer sensitive skincare without harsh chemical ingredients that are linked to flare up in sensitive skin. This is especially important for those of us with extra sensitive, dry skin and those of us prone to eczema, dermatitis, ros

acea and psoriasis. We knew the body and especially the face can be extra sensitive to harsh foaming agents, preservatives and perfumes. Elave's multi-action formula hydrates, softens and calms the skin, however delicate, everyday. Recommended in Pharmacies nationwide, Ovelle skincare has quite literally been passed from generation to generation since 1934. Ovelle is well known for its expertise in dermatology and pharmaceutical manufacturing and has earned its place as one of Irelands most successful family businesses. Founded in Dundalk by Joseph Gardiner in 1934, Ovelle formulated a wide range of apothecary skincare such as Aqueous Cream, Emulsifying Ointment, Silcock's base, Calamine Cream and more. This expertise formed the foundations for Elave skincare, Ovelle's flagship brand for dry sensitive skin. Our formula's "free from" list is the most innovative in the sensitive care market making it a top recommendation for reactive, easily irritated dry, sensitive and eczema prone skin. Elave's entire range is free from parabens, sodium laurth sulfate (SLS), fragrance, soap, alcohol, peanut ingredients, colourants, phthalates, triclosan, formaldehyde and lanolin, ensuring gentle, irritation-free use. Elave skincare is safety tested and clinically trialled.

Give your skin what it needs, not what it doesn’t. 💙Gentle cleansing. Daily protection. Expertly formulated in Ireland f...
07/09/2026

Give your skin what it needs, not what it doesn’t. 💙
Gentle cleansing. Daily protection. Expertly formulated in Ireland for sensitive, reactive skin.

“Beauty is for sensitive skin.” A belief at the heart of Elave for generations. Iconic Irish Skincare, made in Ireland s...
04/09/2026

“Beauty is for sensitive skin.”
A belief at the heart of Elave for generations. Iconic Irish Skincare, made in Ireland since 1934.

01/09/2026

Iconic Irish Skincare. Made in Ireland since 1934.
Four generations of the Gardiner family have treated Irish skin especially those of us with sensitive reactive skin types.
Beauty is for sensitive skin.

Your daily defence, made with sensitive skin in mind. 🤍Daily Skin Defence SPF50 combines broad-spectrum protection with...
26/08/2026

Your daily defence, made with sensitive skin in mind. 🤍
Daily Skin Defence SPF50 combines broad-spectrum protection with restorative vitamins to help protect & support the skin barrier - all in a lightweight, oil-free formula.
Beauty is for sensitive skin. That’s our promise.

Sunny days, cloudy days and everything in between ☀️ Protect delicate little skin with our Paediatric SPF50+.
16/08/2026

Sunny days, cloudy days and everything in between ☀️ Protect delicate little skin with our Paediatric SPF50+.

Better business is always a work in progress. 🌍 Being a Certified B Corporation means measuring our impact, holding ours...
13/08/2026

Better business is always a work in progress. 🌍 Being a Certified B Corporation means measuring our impact, holding ourselves accountable and continually looking for ways to do better - for our people, our communities & our planet.

Tired eyes? Meet your morning essential 👀 Elave’s Eye Rescue Serum helps reduce the appearance of puffiness and dark cir...
10/08/2026

Tired eyes? Meet your morning essential 👀 Elave’s Eye Rescue Serum helps reduce the appearance of puffiness and dark circles for brighter, fresher-looking eyes. ✨

04/08/2026

ad If your sunscreen stings, burns, or breaks you out... it’s not your skin—it’s your sunscreen. A lot of sunscreens aren’t made for sensitive, reactive skin. Daily Skin Defence SPF 45 is different. It’s dermatologically developed specifically for sensitive skin.

It uses invisible zine for broad-spectrum protection—UVA, UVB, even blue light—without that heavy, chalky feel. Plus Vitamin B5 and E to support your skin barrier, and hydrating, oil-free ingredients that won’t clog pores.
And crucially no sulphates, no soap, no perfume, no alcohol.

Elave is an Irish, family company lead by dermatologists with decades of expertise. If you struggled to tolerate sunscreen— this is where I’d start.

31/07/2026

It's back 💛 Our bestselling Daily Skin Defence SPF45 is officially back in stock! The lightweight, everyday SPF trusted by so many for comfortable, broad-spectrum protection ☀️

Healthy sun habits start young ☀️Teaching children the importance of sun protection from an early age helps build habits...
29/07/2026

Healthy sun habits start young ☀️

Teaching children the importance of sun protection from an early age helps build habits that can last a lifetime.
✔️ Apply sunscreen before heading outdoors
✔️ Reapply every 2 hours
✔️ Seek shade during peak UV hours
✔️ Cover up with hats and protective clothing where possible

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Dundalk

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 4pm

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+353429332305

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