# NEOCUTIS skincare

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

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

NEOCUTIS is a Swiss skincare brand founded in 2003 and owned by Merz Holding GmbH & Co. KG since 2013.

[businesswire.com](https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260716926041/en/Merz-Completes-Inaugural-%E2%82%AC450-Million-Schuldschein-Loan-Issuance) [gcimagazine.com](https://www.gcimagazine.com/brands-products/skin-care/news/21870673/merz-to-purchase-neocutis)

NEOCUTIS is widely beloved for its refined [serums](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/ingredients/serum) and moisturizers, which utilize thoughtfully crafted formulas to nurture the complexion. Its products suit mature, dry, and stressed skin best because of their deeply restorative properties. For specific concerns, the standout choices include the Bio Serum Firm for acne-prone skin and the lumière for skin with dark spots. Through consistent application, the brand delivers balanced, gentle care that helps restore natural radiance.

This page covers some of the most popular NEOCUTIS products; for the whole NEOCUTIS 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=pga836934802).

### Other NEOCUTIS products

#### Other products

- [lumière](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/p/neocutis/lumiere/for/dry-skin) — Average fit
- [Bio Serum Firm](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/p/neocutis/bio-serum-firm/for/mature-skin) — High fit

## Questions and answers

### Is NEOCUTIS worth it?

NEOCUTIS is worth it because Lovi rates the brand-focused routines Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin. The NEOCUTIS products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients.

### What are NEOCUTIS's best products?

NEOCUTIS's best products are Bio [Serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/ingredients/serum) Firm and lumière. Bio Serum Firm rates High for mature, dry, and sensitive skin, while lumière rates Average for most skin types and Low for oily skin.

### Which NEOCUTIS moisturizer is best for dry skin?

Lumière is the moisturizer on this page for dry skin, where Lovi rates it Average.

### Does NEOCUTIS cause breakouts?

NEOCUTIS is unlikely to cause breakouts, as Lovi rates the brand-focused routine Superior for acne-prone skin and the individual serum and moisturizer products average High to Average fit for acne-prone and oily skin types.

### Is NEOCUTIS fragrance-free?

Yes, every one of the NEOCUTIS products on this page is formulated without any fragrance.

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

NEOCUTIS products on this page include key ingredients such as [hyaluronic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/ingredients/hyaluronic-acid), [glycerin](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/ingredients/glycerin), squalane, and various peptides to support skin quality and firmness. These ingredients help provide deep hydration and improve the look of aging skin.

[Dermatologic Therapy, 2022](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36200921/)

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

To build a NEOCUTIS routine, you can pair the Bio Serum Firm serum and the lumière moisturizer together. Lovi rates the NEOCUTIS-focused routine Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin types.

### What are good alternatives to NEOCUTIS?

Galderma is a good alternative to NEOCUTIS, as it has routines with High or Superior fit levels across all skin types.

### NEOCUTIS vs Galderma: which is better?

NEOCUTIS is a better match for dry skin, where Lovi rates the NEOCUTIS-focused routine Superior and the Galderma-focused routine High. For oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin, both brands rate as Superior choices.

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

NEOCUTIS is a Swiss brand founded in 2003, owned by Merz Holding GmbH & Co. KG since 2013.

[businesswire.com](https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260716926041/en/Merz-Completes-Inaugural-%E2%82%AC450-Million-Schuldschein-Loan-Issuance) [gcimagazine.com](https://www.gcimagazine.com/brands-products/skin-care/news/21870673/merz-to-purchase-neocutis)

### Is NEOCUTIS cruelty-free?

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

## Research behind NEOCUTIS's key ingredients

- [Benefits of topical hyaluronic acid for skin quality and signs of skin aging: From literature review to clinical evidence](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36200921/) Hyaluronic acid · Dermatologic Therapy, 2022
- [Vitamin C-squalene bioconjugate promotes epidermal thickening and collagen production in human skin](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33037252/) Squalane · Scientific Reports, 2020
- [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
- [Evaluation of dermal extracellular matrix and epidermal-dermal junction modifications using matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization mass spectrometric imaging, in vivo reflectance confocal microscopy, echography, and histology: effect of age and peptide applications](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25817264/) Palmitoyl tripeptide-1 acetate, Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2015
- [Squalane as a Promising Agent Protecting UV-Induced Inhibition of Collagen Biosynthesis and Wound Healing in Human Dermal Fibroblast](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40363772/) Squalane · Molecules, 2025
- [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
- [Targeting Circadian Rhythm for the Regulation of Skin Collagen Metabolism](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41527525/) Palmitoyl tripeptide-1 acetate, Palmitoyl tripeptide-1 · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2026
- [Mechanistic understanding and peptide ingredient screening for type III collagen via biological knowledge graph and molecular docking](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42683869/) Palmitoyl tripeptide-1 acetate · International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2026

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- Korean skincare: [Beauty of Joseon](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/brands/beauty-of-joseon)
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- 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)
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- American skincare: [Cetaphil](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/brands/cetaphil)
- American skincare: [Paula's Choice](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/brands/paula-s-choice)
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- 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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