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Palmer's skincare

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Palmer's is an American skincare brand founded in 1840 and owned by E.T. Browne Drug Co., Inc. since 1971.

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Palmer's is loved for its nourishing serums and rich moisturizers, which feature vitamins designed to care for the complexion. Its products suit dry sensitive skin and mature skin best. For specific concerns, the standout choices are the Eventone Fade Cream for acne-prone skin, the Cocoa Butter for skin with dark spots, and the Skin Therapy Oil for mature skin. Through its key ingredients, vitamin e reduces pollution pigmentation and skin aging signs.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022

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People Say

★4.5Overall rating based on 30.8k+ reviews

Reviewers most often praise Palmer's for fading dark spots, moisturizing properties, and fast-absorbing dry oil texture. The most common complaints are heavy or greasy texture and overpowering scent.

Highlights

  • Deep hydration Mostly Mentioned
    • “skin drinks it up — Skin Therapy Oil”
    • “keeps my sensitive skin moist — Skin Success Anti-Dark Spot Fade Cream”
    • “Leaves the skin soft and hydrated. — Eventone Fade Cream”
  • Dark spot fading Mostly Mentioned
    • “acne scars really fade away — Skin Success Anti-Dark Spot Fade Cream”
    • “stretch marks are lighter — Skin Therapy Oil”
    • “Seen the spots fading. — Eventone Fade Cream”
  • Value products Often Mentioned
    • “super cheap — Skin Success Anti-Dark Spot Fade Cream”
    • “better than expensive brands — Skin Therapy Oil”
  • Skin improvement Often Mentioned
    • “not greasy at all — Skin Therapy Oil”
    • “brightens overall skin tone — Skin Success Anti-Dark Spot Fade Cream”
  • Slow results Mostly Mentioned
    • “It's not an instant fix. — Eventone Fade Cream”
    • “no change after a month — Skin Success Anti-Dark Spot Fade Cream”
    • “didn't change old marks — Skin Therapy Oil”
  • Unpleasant scent Often Mentioned
    • “distinctive lavender smell — Skin Success Anti-Dark Spot Fade Cream”
    • “smell is overpowering — Skin Therapy Oil”
    • “Has a smell that can't really be described. — Eventone Fade Cream”
  • Heavy, greasy texture Often Mentioned
    • “thick and hard to rub in — Skin Success Anti-Dark Spot Fade Cream”
    • “Takes a while to completely absorb. — Eventone Fade Cream”

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Questions and answers

Is Palmer's good for oily skin?

Yes, Palmer's fits oily skin well, as Lovi rates the Palmer's-focused routine High for oily skin. Reviewers often mention that these products can feel heavy and greasy, so shoppers with oily skin may want to use them with care.

Is Palmer's worth it?

Palmer's is worth it for shoppers seeking affordable products that help with deep hydration and dark spot fading. Reviewers note that the brand delivers good value for money and visible skin improvement, though the formulas may feel heavy and greasy with slow results.

What are Palmer's's best products?

Eventone Fade Cream is Palmer's best product for skin with dark spots, where Lovi rates it High. The brand's other options on this page include Cocoa Butter, Skin Therapy Oil, Scar Serum, and Skin Success Anti-Dark Spot Fade Cream.

Which Palmer's moisturizer is best for dry skin?

Eventone Fade Cream is the best moisturizer on this page for dry skin, where Lovi rates it Average. Reviewers often mention that the brand helps bring deep hydration to the skin.

Does Palmer's cause breakouts?

Palmer's may cause breakouts, as some items like Cocoa Butter and Skin Therapy Oil carry a warning for acne-prone skin on the page. Reviewers often mention a heavy and greasy texture that might clog pores.

Is Palmer's fragrance-free?

Yes, four out of the five Palmer's products on this page list no fragrance. Only the Skin Success Anti-Dark Spot Fade Cream contains fragrance.

What are the key ingredients in Palmer's products?

Palmer's products feature Vitamin E as a key ingredient. Reviewers often mention deep hydration and dark spot fading from these formulas.

How do I build a Palmer's skincare routine?

To build a Palmer's skincare routine for dry skin in the morning, apply a hydrating cleanser, follow with Skin Therapy Oil as a moisturizer, and finish with sunscreen. In the evening, use a pre-cleanser, cleanser, cleansing toner, Skin Success Anti-Dark Spot Fade Cream as a treatment, and Skin Therapy Oil to lock in moisture. Once a week, add an enzyme powder and a nourishing mask before the treatment and moisturizer steps.

Where can I buy Palmer's, and how much does it cost?

Palmer's is available at stores in the United Arab Emirates. The prices on the page range from AED 58.09 to AED 76.72, with most items falling between AED 58.09 and AED 76.72.

What are good alternatives to Palmer's?

CeraVe, Cetaphil, Paula's Choice, Neutrogena, Kiehl's, and Dermalogica are good alternatives to Palmer's on Lovi.

Palmer's vs CeraVe: which is better?

CeraVe generally fits better than Palmer's, as Lovi rates the CeraVe-focused routines Superior for oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin, while Palmer's-focused routines reach High fit for those same skin types.

Who owns Palmer's, and where is it from?

Palmer's is an American brand founded in 1840, owned by E.T. Browne Drug Co., Inc. since 1971.

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Is Palmer's cruelty-free?

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

Is Palmer's good for dry skin?

Yes, Palmer's is good for dry skin because Lovi rates the Palmer's-focused routine High for dry skin. Reviewers often mention deep hydration as a benefit, though products may feel heavy or greasy.

Is Palmer's good for sensitive skin?

Palmer's rates High for sensitive skin in the brand-focused routine. Reviewers often note that the products provide deep hydration, though some mention a heavy, greasy texture.

Is Palmer's good for acne-prone skin?

Yes, Palmer's is good for acne-prone skin because Lovi rates the brand-focused routine High for this skin type. Reviewers mostly mention deep hydration and dark spot fading, though some note a heavy and greasy texture.

Is Palmer's good for skin with dark spots?

Palmer's is helpful for skin with dark spots, featuring Eventone Fade Cream which rates High for this concern. Lovi rates the Palmer's-focused routines High for overall skin improvement, while reviewers often note effective dark spot fading alongside a heavy, greasy texture.

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Is Palmer's good for mature skin?

Yes, Palmer's fits mature skin well, as Lovi rates the brand-focused routine High for this skin type. Reviewers frequently note skin improvement and deep hydration from using the products.

Research behind Palmer's'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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