# St. Ives skincare Page: https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/brands/st-ives 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. St. Ives is an American skincare brand founded in 1980 and owned by Yellow Wood Partners LLC / Unilever PLC since 2024. [unilever.com](https://www.unilever.com/news/press-and-media/press-releases/2023/unilever-to-sell-elida-beauty-business-to-yellow-wood-partners/) [prnewswire.com](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/yellow-wood-partners-completes-acquisition-of-elida-beauty-from-unilever-302166127.html) [en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alberto-Culver) [glossy.co](https://www.glossy.co/beauty/st-ives-launches-new-campaign-to-shift-focus-from-swiss-roots-to-natural-ingredients/) St. Ives is widely celebrated for its thoughtful balance of moisturizers, exfoliants, and [serums](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/ingredients/serum), all grounded in carefully crafted formulas. Its products suit combination and balanced skin types best, offering gentle yet effective daily care. For specific concerns, the brand features the [BHA](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/ingredients/salicylic-acid) Exfoliant for acne-prone skin, the Apricot Scrub for skin with dark spots, and the Renewing Moisturizer for mature skin. Through these reliable offerings, users consistently find accessible solutions for their daily skincare routines. - [Cruelty-free · PETA](https://crueltyfree.peta.org/company/st-ives/) This page covers some of the most popular St. Ives products; for the whole St. Ives 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=pg8cf109939c). ### Other St. Ives products #### Other products - [BHA Exfoliant](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/p/st-ives/bha-exfoliant/for/acne-prone-skin) — High fit - [Renewing Moisturizer](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/p/st-ives/renewing-moisturizer/for/dry-sensitive-skin) — Average fit - [Renewing Collagen & Elastin Moisturizer](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/p/st-ives/renewing-collagen-and-elastin-moisturizer/for/dry-skin) — Average fit - [Apricot Scrub](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/p/st-ives/apricot-scrub/for/dry-skin) — Average fit ## People Say ★4.6 Overall rating based on 24.4k+ reviews Reviewers most often praise St. Ives for deep exfoliation, a gentle and non-drying formula, and softening skin without feeling heavy. The most common complaints are physical exfoliants being too abrasive and insufficient hydration or irritation. Sources: lovi.care, stives.com, walmart.com, thingtesting.com, beautyandthecity.co.uk, lemon8-app.com, and more ## Questions and answers ### Is St. Ives worth it? Yes, St. Ives is worth it because Lovi rates the St. Ives-focused routine Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin. The products help keep skin soft and smooth through everyday ingredients. ### What are St. Ives's best products? St. Ives offers products tailored to specific skin types, such as the [BHA](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/ingredients/salicylic-acid) Exfoliant which Lovi rates High for oily and acne-prone skin, and the Apricot Scrub and moisturizers which rate Average across various skin types. [BioMed Research International, 2020](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33150170/) [Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37941097/) ### Which St. Ives moisturizer is best for dry skin? Renewing [Collagen](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/ingredients/collagen) and [Elastin](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/ingredients/elastin) Moisturizer is the best choice among the moisturizers on this page for dry skin, where Lovi rates it Average. Renewing Moisturizer is also available for dry skin, with Lovi rating it Average as well. [Dermatology Practical & Conceptual, 2022](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35223163/) [Current Issues in Molecular Biology, 2024](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38534748/) ### Does St. Ives cause breakouts? St. Ives includes products like the BHA Exfoliant that help manage breakouts with a High fit for acne-prone skin, while other items such as the Apricot Scrub and moisturizers rate lower for oily and breakout-prone types. Salicylic acid helps prevent acne relapse and clear pores. [BioMed Research International, 2020](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33150170/) [Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37941097/) ### Is St. Ives fragrance-free? No, the St. Ives products on this page are not fragrance-free, as three out of the four listed products contain fragrance. ### What are the key ingredients in St. Ives products? Key ingredients in St. Ives products include collagen and elastin in their moisturizers, walnut [shell](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/ingredients/shell) powder in the Apricot Scrub, and salicylic acid in the BHA Exfoliant. Collagen helps support the look of aging skin. [Dermatology Practical & Conceptual, 2022](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35223163/) ### How do I build a St. Ives skincare routine? To build a St. Ives routine, choose products that match your skin type since individual items range from low to high fit across different concerns. Lovi rates the St. Ives-focused routine Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin. ### What are good alternatives to St. Ives? Good alternatives to St. Ives include CeraVe, Cetaphil, Paula's Choice, Neutrogena, Kiehl's, and Dermalogica. These similar brands also have dedicated pages on Lovi for comparison. ### St. Ives vs CeraVe: which is better? For dry skin, Lovi rates the St. Ives-focused routine Superior and the CeraVe-focused routine High. For oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin, Lovi rates both brand routines as Superior. ### Who owns St. Ives, and where is it from? St. Ives is an American brand founded in 1980, owned by Yellow Wood Partners LLC / Unilever PLC since 2024. [unilever.com](https://www.unilever.com/news/press-and-media/press-releases/2023/unilever-to-sell-elida-beauty-business-to-yellow-wood-partners/) [prnewswire.com](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/yellow-wood-partners-completes-acquisition-of-elida-beauty-from-unilever-302166127.html) [en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alberto-Culver) [glossy.co](https://www.glossy.co/beauty/st-ives-launches-new-campaign-to-shift-focus-from-swiss-roots-to-natural-ingredients/) ### Is St. Ives cruelty-free? Yes: PETA lists St. Ives as cruelty-free. [PETA](https://crueltyfree.peta.org/company/st-ives/) ## Research behind St. Ives's key ingredients - [Collagen Supplements for Aging and Wrinkles: A Paradigm Shift in the Fields of Dermatology and Cosmetics](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35223163/) Collagen · Dermatology Practical & Conceptual, 2022 - [Use of Collagen in Cosmetic Products](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38534748/) Collagen · Current Issues in Molecular Biology, 2024 - [Green tea extract reduces induction of p53 and apoptosis in UVB-irradiated human skin independent of transcriptional controls](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18631247/) Camellia sinensis leaf extract · Experimental Dermatology, 2009 - [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](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28860834/) Glycerin · Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017 - [A Double-Blinded, Randomized, Vehicle-Controlled Study of the Efficacy of Moisturizer Containing Licochalcone A, Decanediol, L-Carnitine, and Salicylic Acid for Prevention of Acne Relapse in Asian Population](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33150170/) Salicylic acid · BioMed Research International, 2020 - [Efficacy of a multitargeted, salicylic acid-based dermocosmetic cream compared to benzoyl peroxide 5% in Acne vulgaris: Results from a randomized study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37941097/) Salicylic acid · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024 - [A Salicylic Acid-Based Dermocosmetic is Effective as an Adjunct to Benzoyl Peroxide for Mild to Moderate Acne and as Monotherapy in Maintenance Post Benzoyl Peroxide](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38051857/) Salicylic acid · Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2023 - [Subclinical, non-erythematous irritation with an open assay model (washing): sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS) versus sodium laureth sulfate (SLES)](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11278060/) Sodium laureth sulfate · Food and Chemical Toxicology, 2001 - [Antiacne and antiblotch activities of a formulated combination of Aloe barbadensis leaf powder, Garcinia mangostana peel extract, and Camellia sinensis leaf extract](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31239743/) Camellia sinensis leaf extract · Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2019 - [Transdermal delivery of elastin peptide assisted by betaine-based deep eutectic solvent to ameliorate skin photoaging](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39053386/) Elastin · Biomaterials Advances, 2024 - [Influence of vitamin E acetate on stratum corneum hydration](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9706379/) Tocopheryl acetate · Arzneimittel-Forschung, 1998 - [Evaulation of irritation potential of surfactant mixtures](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18503452/) Sodium laureth sulfate · International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 1999 - [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 - [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 - [Impact of dermal emulsions containing diacyl phospholipids, mono acyl phospholipids, sodium lauryl ether sulfate and polysorbate 80 in combination with UVA irradiation on human skin physiology in vivo: A pilot study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42617898/) Sodium laureth sulfate · International Journal of Pharmaceutics, 2026 - [Investigation of water-soluble elastin as a multifunctional cosmetic material: Moisturizing and whitening effects](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29465378/) Hydrolyzed elastin · Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2017 ## Similar brands - American skincare: [CeraVe](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/brands/cerave) - American skincare: [Cetaphil](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/brands/cetaphil) - American skincare: [Paula's Choice](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/brands/paula-s-choice) - American skincare: [Neutrogena](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/brands/neutrogena) - American skincare: [Kiehl's](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/brands/kiehl-s) - American skincare: [Dermalogica](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/brands/dermalogica) - 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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). Page built Nov 8, 2026. 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