Alo skincare

Rated by Lovi · Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes · How the Fit score works

Alo is an American skincare brand founded in 2007 and owned by Color Image Apparel, Inc..

Alo is loved for its gentle cleansers and soothing formulas. Its products suit balanced, dry, and combination skin best. The standout products for particular concerns include the Enzyme Facial Cleanser for acne-prone skin. These thoughtful preparations bring quiet balance to the daily routine.

This page covers some of the most popular Alo products; for the whole Alo range, with a fit score for every product, use the Lovi app.

Alo cleansers

Enzyme Facial Cleanser

Questions and answers

Is Alo worth it?

Yes, Alo is worth it, as Lovi rates the Alo-focused routine Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin. Every product from the Alo selection on this page also contains no fragrance.

What are Alo's best products?

Alo does not feature a single best product because Lovi rates the Enzyme Facial Cleanser High for dry, sensitive, mature, and combination skin.

Which Alo cleanser is best for oily skin?

Enzyme Facial Cleanser is the best choice among the cleansers on this page for oily skin, with Lovi rating it Average for oily skin.

Does Alo cause breakouts?

Alo is unlikely to cause breakouts, as Enzyme Facial Cleanser receives an average fit for acne-prone skin and the Alo products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients.

Is Alo fragrance-free?

Yes, every product on the Alo page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

What are the key ingredients in Alo products?

Alo products feature key ingredients like Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, glycerin, avocado oil, and Phyllanthus emblica fruit extract. Glycerin helps maintain skin hydration, while aloe vera and amla extract may protect the skin barrier and soothe irritation.

Clinical Pharmacology, 2018

How do I build a Alo skincare routine?

To build an Alo skincare routine, start by cleansing the face with the Enzyme Facial Cleanser. Lovi rates the Alo-focused routines Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin.

What are good alternatives to Alo?

Good alternatives to Alo include CeraVe, Cetaphil, Paula's Choice, Neutrogena, Kiehl's, and Dermalogica. These similar skincare brands also have dedicated pages on Lovi for comparison.

Alo vs CeraVe: which is better?

Alo is better for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin, as Lovi rates the Alo-focused routines higher than the CeraVe-focused routines across all these skin types. Lovi rates the Alo-focused routine Superior for dry skin compared to High for CeraVe, and Superior for the other four skin types.

Who owns Alo, and where is it from?

Alo is an American brand founded in 2007, owned by Color Image Apparel, Inc..

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Is Alo cruelty-free?

PETA, Leaping Bunny, and Cruelty Free International, the registries Lovi checks, do not list Alo as cruelty-free.

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Research behind Alo's key ingredients

Treatment of acne with a combination of propolis, tea tree oil, and Aloe vera compared to erythromycin cream: two double-blind investigations
Aloe barbadensis leaf extract · Clinical Pharmacology, 2018
The 24-hour skin hydration and barrier function effects of a hyaluronic 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract moisturizing fluid: an intra-subject, randomized, assessor-blinded study
Glycerin · Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
Phyllanthus emblica L. (amla) branch: A safe and effective ingredient against skin aging
Phyllanthus emblica fruit extract · Journal of Traditional and Complementary Medicine, 2021
Preparation and evaluation of anti-wrinkle cream containing saffron extract and avocado oil
Persea gratissima oil avocado oil · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020
Protective effect and mechanism research of Phyllanthus emblica Linn. fruit extract on UV-induced photodamage in keratinocytes
Phyllanthus emblica fruit extract · Photochemical & Photobiological Sciences, 2023

1 more study

PVP/CS/Phyllanthus emblica Nanofiber Membranes for Dry Facial Masks: Manufacturing Process and Evaluations
Phyllanthus emblica fruit extract · Polymers, 2022

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Behind these ratings

Lovi rates every product from its 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

Co-founder, Medical Director

Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer
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

Medical Board

Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine
Aishani Shah, MD

Medical Board

Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD
Asya Zubkova, MS

Medical Board

Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member
Hanna Kurets, MD

Medical Board, Medical Advisor

Dermatology MD
Elina Nazarenko, MD

Medical Board

Dermatology and diagnostic consultant
Victoria Derkova, MS

Medical Board

Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist