# darrow skincare

Page: https://lovi.care/skincare/au/brands/darrow

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

The dermatological brand darrow is deeply loved for its gentle cleansers and rigorously tested formulas. Its products suit sensitive, oily, and acne-prone skin best due to their careful composition. The standout products for particular concerns include the Actine for acne-prone skin. Every daily step helps restore natural skin balance.

This page covers some of the most popular darrow products; for the whole darrow 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=pga59f9bee4f).

### darrow cleansers

#### Cleansers

- [Actine](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/p/darrow/actine/for/combination-skin) — Average fit

## Questions and answers

### Is darrow worth it?

Darrow products are worth considering because every item on the darrow page is formulated without fragrance. Lovi rates Actine as Average for oily and combination skin, but it may require caution for dry or sensitive skin.

### What are darrow's best products?

Darrow does not have standout products listed on this page, as Actine holds only average or low ratings across all skin types. Every darrow product on this page contains no fragrance.

### Which darrow cleanser is best for oily skin?

Actine is the best darrow cleanser for oily skin, where Lovi rates it Average. The darrow products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients.

### Does darrow cause breakouts?

Darrow Actine is rated Average for oily and acne-prone skin, meaning it is unlikely to cause breakouts for those skin types.

### Is darrow fragrance-free?

Yes, the darrow products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients.

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

The darrow products on this page contain no fragrance, and feature key ingredients such as [panthenol vitamin b5](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/ingredients/panthenol), [glycerin](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/ingredients/glycerin), and [sodium](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/ingredients/sodium) laureth sulfate.

[American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12113650/)

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

The darrow products on this page do not form a complete daily skincare routine because the selection only includes the Actine cleanser. To build a routine, you would need to add other products for moisturizing and sun protection.

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

darrow is a brand founded in 1969, owned by Pierre Fabre since 2006.

[pierre-fabre.com](https://www.pierre-fabre.com/en/our-company/our-brands) [darrow.com.br](https://darrow.com.br/sobre-a-darrow/) [pt.wikipedia.org](https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laboratoires_Pierre_Fabre)

### Is darrow cruelty-free?

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

## Research behind darrow's key ingredients

- [Topical use of dexpanthenol in skin disorders](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12113650/) Panthenol vitamin b5 · American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002
- [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 new topical panthenol-containing emollient: Results from two randomized controlled studies assessing its skin moisturization and barrier restoration potential, and the effect on skin microflora](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27425824/) Panthenol vitamin b5 · The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017
- [Evaluation of the Efficacy and Safety of a Panthenol-Enriched Mask for Skin Barrier Recovery After Facial Laser Treatment: Results of a Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40613435/) Panthenol vitamin b5 · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025
- [Evaulation of irritation potential of surfactant mixtures](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18503452/) Sodium laureth sulfate · International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 1999
- [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

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## Popular brands

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- Canadian skincare: [The Ordinary](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/brands/the-ordinary)
- Korean skincare: [Beauty of Joseon](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/brands/beauty-of-joseon)
- Korean skincare: [COSRX](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/brands/cosrx)
- American skincare: [CeraVe](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/brands/cerave)
- French skincare: [La Roche-Posay](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/brands/la-roche-posay)
- Korean skincare: [Dr. Althea](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/brands/dr-althea)
- Korean skincare: [Some By Mi](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/brands/some-by-mi)
- Korean skincare: [Torriden](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/brands/torriden)
- Korean skincare: [celimax](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/brands/celimax)
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- Korean skincare: [ROUND LAB](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/brands/round-lab)
- American skincare: [Cetaphil](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/brands/cetaphil)
- American skincare: [Paula's Choice](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/brands/paula-s-choice)
- American skincare: [Neutrogena](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/brands/neutrogena)
- Korean skincare: [AXIS-Y](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/brands/axis-y)
- American skincare: [Kiehl's](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/brands/kiehl-s)
- Korean skincare: [d'Alba](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/brands/d-alba)

## 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).

Page built Nov 8, 2026.

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- United Kingdom: https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/brands/darrow
- Ireland: https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/brands/darrow
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