Skin Aesthetics skincare

Rated by Lovi · Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes · How the Fit score works

Skin Aesthetics is a Korean skincare brand.

Skin Aesthetics is loved for its thoughtful moisturizers and balanced formulas. Its products suit balanced and normal skin best. The standout product for acne-prone skin is the Advanced Brightening Facial Moisturizer. Each preparation works quietly to support daily skin health and comfort.

Cruelty-free · Leaping Bunny

This page covers some of the most popular Skin Aesthetics products; for the whole Skin Aesthetics range, with a fit score for every product, use the Lovi app.

Skin Aesthetics moisturizers

Advanced Brightening Facial Moisturizer

Questions and answers

Is Skin Aesthetics worth it?

Skin Aesthetics is worth considering because Lovi rates the Skin Aesthetics-focused routine Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin.

What are Skin Aesthetics's best products?

Skin Aesthetics's best product on this page is the Advanced Brightening Facial Moisturizer, which Lovi rates High for dry, dark-spotted, mature, and sensitive skin. Lovi rates the Skin Aesthetics-focused routine Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin.

Which Skin Aesthetics moisturizer is best for dry skin?

Advanced Brightening Facial Moisturizer is the best choice, and Lovi rates it High for dry skin.

Does Skin Aesthetics cause breakouts?

Skin Aesthetics is unlikely to cause breakouts for most people, as Lovi rates acne-prone skin as having an Average fit for the Advanced Brightening Facial Moisturizer. However, the product contains squalane, which may influence inflammatory pathways in certain skin conditions.

The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2006

Is Skin Aesthetics fragrance-free?

No, the Advanced Brightening Facial Moisturizer by Skin Aesthetics lists fragrance on this page.

What are the key ingredients in Skin Aesthetics products?

Skin Aesthetics features the Advanced Brightening Facial Moisturizer on this page, which includes key ingredients like niacinamide, hyaluronic acid, and vitamin C. Niacinamide helps reduce dark spots, hyaluronic acid helps keep dry and mature skin soft, and vitamin C helps brighten the complexion.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002 Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

How do I build a Skin Aesthetics skincare routine?

To build a Skin Aesthetics routine, you can use the Advanced Brightening Facial Moisturizer, which helps hydrate and brighten your face. Lovi rates the Skin Aesthetics-focused routine Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022 Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

What are good alternatives to Skin Aesthetics?

Good alternatives to Skin Aesthetics include SKIN1004, Anua, Medicube, Beauty of Joseon, COSRX, and Dr. Althea. These brands also have dedicated pages on Lovi for comparison.

Skin Aesthetics vs SKIN1004: which is better?

Skin Aesthetics rates Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin, while SKIN1004 rates High for oily, combination, and acne-prone skin. Skin Aesthetics may provide a better overall fit for shoppers looking for routines that perform strongly across multiple skin types.

Is Skin Aesthetics cruelty-free?

Yes: Leaping Bunny lists Skin Aesthetics as cruelty-free.

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Research behind Skin Aesthetics's key ingredients

The effect of niacinamide on reducing cutaneous pigmentation and suppression of melanosome transfer
Niacinamide · The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002
Benefits of topical hyaluronic acid for skin quality and signs of skin aging: From literature review to clinical evidence
Hyaluronic acid · Dermatologic Therapy, 2022
Peroxidated squalene induces the production of inflammatory mediators in HaCaT keratinocytes: a possible role in acne vulgaris
Squalane · The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2006
Anti-aging and brightening effects of a topical treatment containing vitamin C, vitamin E, and raspberry leaf cell culture extract: A split-face, randomized controlled trial
Ascorbic acid · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020
Treatment of acne with a combination of propolis, tea tree oil, and Aloe vera compared to erythromycin cream: two double-blind investigations
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice · Clinical Pharmacology, 2018

6 more studies

Effect of a topical antioxidant serum containing vitamin C, vitamin E, and ferulic acid after Q-switched 1064-nm Nd:YAG laser for treatment of environment-induced skin pigmentation
Tocopherol vitamin e · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 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
Glycerin · Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
Randomized controlled study for the anti-aging effect of human adipocyte-derived mesenchymal stem cell media combined with niacinamide after laser therapy
Niacinamide · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021
Senomorphic activity of a combination of niacinamide and hyaluronic acid: correlation with clinical improvement of skin aging
Niacinamide · Scientific Reports, 2024
Squalane as a Promising Agent Protecting UV-Induced Inhibition of Collagen Biosynthesis and Wound Healing in Human Dermal Fibroblast
Squalane · Molecules, 2025
Efficacy and safety of combination cream of stimu-tex AS™ (spent grain wax, Argania Spinosa Kernel oil, Butyrospermum Parkii (shea butter) extract), and saccharide isomerate after fractional CO2 laser procedure: split-face, double blinded, randomized controlled trial
Shea butter · Lasers in Medical Science, 2025

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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.

Nadia Kapleva, MS

Co-founder, Medical Director

Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer
Alexey Shagraev, PhD

Co-founder, CEO and CTO

PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex
Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

Medical Board

Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine
Aishani Shah, MD

Medical Board

Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD
Asya Zubkova, MS

Medical Board

Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member
Hanna Kurets, MD

Medical Board, Medical Advisor

Dermatology MD
Elina Nazarenko, MD

Medical Board

Dermatology and diagnostic consultant
Victoria Derkova, MS

Medical Board

Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist