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Face Reality skincare

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

Face Reality is an American skincare brand founded in 2005 and owned by Norwest Venture Partners since 2022.

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Face Reality is loved for its thoughtful toners and moisturizers, which feature carefully crafted formulas. Its products suit blemish-prone and aging skin best. The standout products for particular concerns include the Moisture Balance Toner for acne-prone skin, the hydraBalance gel for skin with dark spots, and the sal-C toner for mature skin. These preparations work gently to nurture the complexion.

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

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★4.8Overall rating based on 1000+ reviews

Reviewers most often praise Face Reality for lightweight formulas, deep hydration, and acne management. The most common complaints are a slightly sticky residue and mild irritation.

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Questions and answers

Is Face Reality worth it?

Face Reality is worth it for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin, as Lovi rates Face Reality-focused routines Superior for all these skin types. The Face Reality products on this page are completely fragrance-free.

What are Face Reality's best products?

Face Reality has no single best product, but its routines perform best on oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin, where Lovi rates the brand Superior. For specific items, Moisture Balance Toner rates Superior for acne-prone and oily skin, while hydraBalance gel rates High for oily acne-prone skin.

Which Face Reality moisturizer is best for dry skin?

hydraBalance gel is the Face Reality moisturizer for dry skin on this page, and Lovi rates it Average for dry skin. Every product from Face Reality on this page is fragrance-free.

Does Face Reality cause breakouts?

Face Reality is unlikely to cause breakouts, as the Face Reality products on this page are well suited for acne-prone skin with top picks like Moisture Balance Toner rating Superior for it. Additionally, products containing salicylic acid help prevent breakouts.

BioMed Research International, 2020Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024

Is Face Reality fragrance-free?

Yes, every one of the Face Reality products on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

What are the key ingredients in Face Reality products?

Face Reality products on this page feature key ingredients like hyaluronic acid, panthenol, glycerin, and salicylic acid that help keep skin moisturized and clear. Lovi rates the Face Reality-focused routine Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002

How do I build a Face Reality skincare routine?

To build a Face Reality routine, start with a toner like Moisture Balance Toner or sal-C toner, then apply the hydraBalance gel moisturizer. Lovi rates Face Reality routines Superior for acne-prone, sensitive, and combination skin, helping keep your skin calm and smooth.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

What are good alternatives to Face Reality?

Good alternatives to Face Reality include CeraVe, Cetaphil, Paula's Choice, Neutrogena, Kiehl's, and Dermalogica. Lovi rates the Face Reality-focused routine Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin, while the CeraVe-focused routine is rated High for dry skin and Superior for the others.

Face Reality vs CeraVe: which is better?

Face Reality is better for oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin, where Lovi rates the brand-focused routine Superior compared to CeraVe's High or Superior ratings. For dry skin, Face Reality also rates Superior, while the CeraVe routine rates High.

Who owns Face Reality, and where is it from?

Face Reality is an American brand founded in 2005, owned by Norwest Venture Partners since 2022.

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Is Face Reality cruelty-free?

Yes: PETA lists Face Reality as cruelty-free.

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Research behind Face Reality's key ingredients

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

    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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