Palmer's skincare
Palmer's is an American skincare brand founded in 1840 and owned by E.T. Browne Drug Co., Inc. since 1971.
Palmer's is universally loved for its nourishing serums, rich moisturizers, and vitamin-infused formulas. Its products suit dry skin and dry sensitive skin best, thanks to these deeply hydrating components. For specific concerns, the standout products include the Eventone Fade Cream for acne-prone skin, the Cocoa Butter for skin with dark spots, and the Skin Therapy Oil for mature skin. Ultimately, the vitamin E in these offerings reduces pollution pigmentation and skin aging signs.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022
This page covers some of the most popular Palmer's products; for the whole Palmer's range, with a fit score for every product, use the Lovi app.
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People Say
★4.5Overall rating based on 30.8k+ reviewsReviewers 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 is good for oily skin because Lovi rates the Palmer's-focused routine High for oily skin. Reviewers often mention deep hydration and skin improvement, though they may also experience a heavy, greasy texture.
Is Palmer's worth it?
Palmer's is worth it for shoppers seeking budget-friendly options, as reviewers often mention good value with prices mostly between A$16.69 and A$18.95. However, shoppers should note that reviewers frequently report a heavy, greasy texture and slow results.
What are Palmer's's best products?
Eventone Fade Cream is Palmer's best product for skin with dark spots, for which Lovi rates it High. For dry skin, the brand-focused routines rate High, using products like Skin Therapy Oil and Cocoa Butter.
Which Palmer's moisturizer is best for dry skin?
Eventone Fade Cream is the Palmer's moisturizer for dry skin, rating Average on Lovi. Cocoa Butter is another moisturizer on the page that also rates Average for dry skin.
Does Palmer's cause breakouts?
Palmer's may cause breakouts because several products on this page receive warning fit levels for acne-prone skin. Reviewers also frequently mention a heavy, greasy texture across the range.
Is Palmer's fragrance-free?
Most of the Palmer's products on this page are fragrance-free, as 4 out of 5 list no fragrance. Skin Success Anti-Dark Spot Fade Cream is the only product on the page that contains fragrance.
What are the key ingredients in Palmer's products?
Vitamin E is the key ingredient across the Palmer's products on this page. Reviewers note that these products help provide deep hydration and fade dark spots, though some mention a heavy, greasy texture.
How do I build a Palmer's skincare routine?
To build a Palmer's skincare routine for dry skin, start your morning with a gentle cleanser, a calming toner, Skin Therapy Oil, and a mineral sunscreen. In the evening, use a pre-cleanser, cleanser, Skin Success Anti-Dark Spot Fade Cream, and finish with Skin Therapy Oil. Once a week, add an enzyme powder and a nourishing mask into your steps before applying the treatment and oil.
Where can I buy Palmer's, and how much does it cost?
Palmer's is available at stores in Australia. Prices for the brand on this page range from A$16.69 to A$18.95.
What are good alternatives to Palmer's?
Good alternatives to Palmer's include similar skincare brands with pages on Lovi such as CeraVe, Cetaphil, Paula's Choice, Neutrogena, Kiehl's, and Dermalogica. Lovi rates the Palmer's-focused routine High for dry skin, oily skin, sensitive skin, combination skin, and acne-prone skin.
Palmer's vs CeraVe: which is better?
CeraVe is generally better because Lovi rates CeraVe-focused routines High across all skin types with slightly higher scores than Palmer's-focused routines. Reviewers of Palmer's frequently mention a heavy, greasy texture and slow results, while CeraVe offers similar budget-friendly options with lighter feels.
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.
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, as the brand-focused routine for dry skin rates High on Lovi. Reviewers frequently mention deep hydration from the products, though some note a heavy and greasy feel.
Is Palmer's good for sensitive skin?
Yes, Palmer's is well suited for sensitive skin because the brand focuses its routines on this skin type and most Palmer's products on this page list no fragrance. Lovi rates the Palmer's-focused routine High for sensitive skin.
Is Palmer's good for acne-prone skin?
Yes, Palmer's fits acne-prone skin well, as Lovi rates the Palmer's-focused routine High for acne-prone skin. Reviewers often mention deep hydration and skin improvement from the products, though some note a heavy, greasy feel.
Is Palmer's good for skin with dark spots?
Eventone Fade Cream rates High for skin with dark spots. Reviewers often mention dark spot fading as a benefit of the Palmer's products on this page.
Is Palmer's good for mature skin?
Palmer's helps with mature skin, though Lovi rates the individual products on this page between Low and Average for it. Reviewers often mention skin improvement, but they also note that results can be slow.
Research behind Palmer's's key ingredients
The effect of niacinamide on reducing cutaneous pigmentation and suppression of melanosome transfer
Molecular basis of retinol anti-ageing properties in naturally aged human skin in vivo
Effects of ascorbic acid on gingival melanin pigmentation in vitro and in vivo
The effects of onion extract on hypertrophic and keloid scars
Effectiveness of onion extract gel on surgical scars in asians
Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skin
Enhancement of comedogenic substances by ultraviolet radiation
Comedogenicity in rabbit: some cosmetic ingredients/vehicles
Treatment with Ascorbyl Glucoside-Arginine Complex Ameliorates Solar Lentigos
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.
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