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Minimalist skincare

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

Minimalist is an Indian skincare brand founded in 2020 and owned by Unilever PLC since 2025.

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Minimalist's products on this page cover sunscreens, moisturizers, and cleansers. Minimalist products fit acne-prone skin and oily skin best. For acne-prone skin, Lovi rates the Salicylic Acid + LHA 2% Face Cleanser highest; for skin with dark spots, the SPF 50 Sunscreen; and for mature skin, the Vitamin B5 10% Moisturizer.

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

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People Say

★4.3Overall rating based on 380.0k+ reviews

Reviewers most often praise Minimalist for lightweight hydration, suitability for oily skin, and improved skin texture. The most common complaints are a greasy or sticky finish and pilling or stinging.

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Questions and answers

Is Minimalist worth it?

Minimalist is worth it for shoppers looking for effective, fragrance-free skincare on a budget, with prices mostly between AED 28.50 and AED 36.00. Lovi rates the brand High for acne-prone, oily, and combination skin.

Which Minimalist sunscreen is best for sensitive skin?

SPF 50 Sunscreen is the best choice, as Lovi rates it High for sensitive skin. The Minimalist products on this page list no fragrance.

Is Minimalist fragrance-free?

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

What are the key ingredients in Minimalist products?

Minimalist products feature key ingredients such as salicylic acid for clearing pores, vitamin B5 for hydration, and chemical and physical filters for sun protection. Panthenol helps improve skin softness and barrier function.

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Where can I buy Minimalist, and how much does it cost?

Minimalist can be bought in stores in United Arab Emirates, with prices ranging from AED 28.50 to AED 36.00.

What are good alternatives to Minimalist?

Good alternatives to Minimalist include A+, DOT & KEY, Deconstruct, and Biluma, which all have dedicated pages on Lovi.

Who owns Minimalist, and where is it from?

Minimalist is an Indian brand founded in 2020, owned by Unilever PLC since 2025.

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Is Minimalist cruelty-free?

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

Research behind Minimalist'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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