# Riversol skincare

Page: https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/brands/riversol

The Lovi Fit is the same in every country; only the stores and prices differ, and the ones here are for the United Arab Emirates.

Riversol is a Canadian skincare brand founded in 2005 and owned by Riversol Skincare Solutions Inc..

[riversol.com](https://www.riversol.com/pages/customer-support) [pitchbook.com](https://pitchbook.com/profiles/company/453317-05) [tracxn.com](https://tracxn.com/d/companies/riversol/__gTmbHH0Pt5jIzZnMeDfNROwO4azuNIrSXmFGxY_W2_g)

Riversol is beloved for its gentle [serums](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/ingredients/serum) and thoughtfully calibrated formulas. Its products suit sensitive, redness-prone, and aging skin best. For acne-prone skin, the standout product is the Exfoliating Glycolic Peel. Users appreciate how these daily options nurture and balance complexions.

This page covers some of the most popular Riversol products; for the whole Riversol range, with a fit score for every product, [use the Lovi app](https://app.pora.ai/vqqJ/j1xj2b6o?af_sub2=brand&af_sub3=selection_note&af_sub4=pg78abca4c11).

### Riversol [serums](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/ingredients/serum) and treatments

#### Serums and treatments

- [Exfoliating Glycolic Peel](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/p/riversol/exfoliating-glycolic-peel/for/dry-skin) — High fit

## Questions and answers

### Is Riversol worth it?

Riversol is worth it for shoppers seeking effective daily care, as Lovi rates Riversol-focused routines Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin. Additionally, all Riversol products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients.

### What are Riversol's best products?

Riversol features the Exfoliating Glycolic Peel, which Lovi rates High for dry, combination, sensitive, and mature skin. Lovi also rates the Riversol-focused routine Superior overall for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin.

### Does Riversol cause breakouts?

Riversol is unlikely to cause breakouts, and Lovi rates the brand-focused routine Superior for acne-prone skin. Every product on this page also lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

[Contemporary Clinical Trials Communications, 2021](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34471722/)

### Is Riversol fragrance-free?

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

### What are the key ingredients in Riversol products?

Riversol products feature key ingredients such as [glycolic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/ingredients/glycolic-acid), beta-thujaplicin, and [tocopheryl acetate](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/ingredients/vitamin-e) that help smooth, calm, and hydrate the skin.

### How do I build a Riversol skincare routine?

To build a Riversol routine, start with a gentle cleanser, apply the Exfoliating Glycolic Peel [serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/ingredients/serum), and finish with a moisturizer. Lovi rates Riversol-focused routines Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin.

### What are good alternatives to Riversol?

Good alternatives to Riversol that have dedicated brand pages on Lovi include The Ordinary, Skinfix, MAC, ILIA Beauty, AlumierMD, and grace & stella. Lovi rates routines from The Ordinary as Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin.

### Riversol vs The Ordinary: which is better?

Riversol and The Ordinary both offer routines with a Superior fit across dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin. Lovi rates the Riversol-focused routine slightly higher for every one of these skin types.

### Who owns Riversol, and where is it from?

Riversol is a Canadian brand founded in 2005, owned by Riversol Skincare Solutions Inc..

[riversol.com](https://www.riversol.com/pages/customer-support) [pitchbook.com](https://pitchbook.com/profiles/company/453317-05) [tracxn.com](https://tracxn.com/d/companies/riversol/__gTmbHH0Pt5jIzZnMeDfNROwO4azuNIrSXmFGxY_W2_g)

### Is Riversol cruelty-free?

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

## Research behind Riversol's key ingredients

- [Influence of vitamin E acetate on stratum corneum hydration](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9706379/) Tocopheryl acetate · Arzneimittel-Forschung, 1998
- [Nanostructured Lipid Carrier Based Gel Containing α-Tocopherol and α-Tocopheryl Acetate for Synergistic Cutaneous Antiaging Efficacy](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41309687/) Tocopheryl acetate · Scientific Reports, 2025
- [Effect of an Emollient Emulsion Containing 15.0% of Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride on the Urocanic Acid of the Stratum Corneum](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37109405/) Caprylic capric triglyceride · Life, 2023
- [Safety assessment on comedogenicity of dermatological products containing d-alpha tocopheryl acetate in Asian subjects: A double-blind randomized controlled trial](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34471722/) Tocopheryl acetate · Contemporary Clinical Trials Communications, 2021

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## About the Lovi Fit

Lovi: Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes.

Lovi rates every product from its full ingredient list with brand-independent rules its 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. Levels from best to worst: Superior, High, Average, Low, Caution, Warning.

Behind these ratings: Nadia Kapleva, MS (Co-founder, Medical Director); Alexey Shagraev, PhD (Co-founder, CEO and CTO); Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc (Medical Board); Aishani Shah, MD (Medical Board); Asya Zubkova, MS (Medical Board); Hanna Kurets, MD (Medical Board, Medical Advisor); Elina Nazarenko, MD (Medical Board); Victoria Derkova, MS (Medical Board).

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- Canada: https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/riversol
- Australia: https://lovi.care/skincare/au/brands/riversol
- Singapore: https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/brands/riversol
- Saudi Arabia: https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/brands/riversol
- United Arab Emirates: https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/brands/riversol (this page)
