# Skinbetter Science skincare

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Skinbetter Science is an American skincare brand founded in 2016 and owned by L'Oréal Group since 2022.

[loreal.com](https://www.loreal.com/en/press-release/group/l-oreal-signs-an-agreement-to-acquire-skinbetter-science/) [loreal-finance.com](https://www.loreal-finance.com/eng/2024-universal-registration-document/en/article/292/)

Skinbetter Science is loved for its thoughtful range of moisturizers, [serums](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/ingredients/serum), and cleansers, all anchored by advanced formulas. Its products suit mature, blemish-prone, and unevenly pigmented skin best because of these targeted formulations. The brand features standout products for particular concerns, including the Trio Rebalancing Moisture Treatment for acne-prone skin, the Even Tone Correcting Serum for skin with dark spots, and the Alto Advanced Defense and Repair Serum for mature skin. These carefully crafted options work harmoniously to support daily skin health and restore a balanced, refined complexion.

This page covers some of the most popular Skinbetter Science products; for the whole Skinbetter Science 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=pge606f86e1e).

### Other Skinbetter Science products

#### Other products

- [AlphaRet Overnight Cream](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/p/skinbetter-science/alpharet-overnight-cream/for/dry-sensitive-skin) — High fit
- [Trio Rebalancing Moisture Treatment](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/p/skinbetter-science/trio-rebalancing-moisture-treatment/for/dry-skin) — Superior fit
- [Even Tone Correcting Serum™](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/p/skinbetter-science/even-tone-correcting-serumtm/for/dark-spots) — High fit
- [Alto Advanced Defense and Repair Serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/p/skinbetter-science/alto-advanced-defense-and-repair-serum/for/dry-sensitive-skin) — High fit
- [Refining Foam Cleanser](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/p/skinbetter-science/refining-foam-cleanser/for/oily-skin) — High fit

## People Say

★4.6

Overall rating based on 1.6k+ reviews

Reviewers most often praise Skinbetter Science for visible improvements in skin texture, enhanced radiance and tone, and effective anti-aging and pigmentation benefits without harsh side effects. The most common complaints are initial purging or dryness and the high price point.

### Highlights

- Gentle and effective moisturizers Mostly Mentioned “No redness or peeling — AlphaRet Overnight Cream” “Heavy hydration without weight — Trio Rebalancing Moisture Treatment” “Softened forehead lines — AlphaRet Overnight Cream”
- Effective and elegant serums Mostly Mentioned “Feels lightweight and silky — Alto Advanced Defense and Repair Serum” “Cheek shadow is about half gone — Even Tone Correcting Serum™” “Calms visible redness — Even Tone Correcting Serum™”
- High price point Mostly Mentioned “Very expensive — AlphaRet Overnight Cream” “Very pricey — Alto Advanced Defense and Repair Serum”
- Minor serum complaints Sometimes Noted “It works! It's slow — Even Tone Correcting Serum™” “Less moisturizing than expected — Even Tone Correcting Serum™” “Bottle was halfway done quickly — Even Tone Correcting Serum™”

Sources: lovi.care, skinelite.com, influenster.com, dermstreet.com, realself.com, reddit.com, and more

## Questions and answers

### Is Skinbetter Science worth it?

Skinbetter Science is worth considering given that Lovi rates its routines Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin. Reviewers often mention its effective moisturizers and elegant [serums](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/ingredients/serum), though shoppers should note its high price point. All Skinbetter Science products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients.

### What are Skinbetter Science's best products?

Skinbetter Science offers several standout options depending on your skin's needs, such as the Trio Rebalancing Moisture Treatment, which Lovi rates Superior for dry skin, and the Even Tone Correcting Serum, which Lovi rates High for dark spots and sensitive skin.

### Which Skinbetter Science moisturizer is best for dry skin?

Trio Rebalancing Moisture Treatment is the best option, and AlphaRet Overnight Cream is also a strong choice for dry skin.

### Does Skinbetter Science cause breakouts?

Skinbetter Science is unlikely to cause breakouts, as the brand-focused routine rates Superior for acne-prone skin on Lovi. Trio Rebalancing Moisture Treatment and Even Tone Correcting Serum both fit acne-prone skin well.

### Is Skinbetter Science fragrance-free?

Yes, every one of the Skinbetter Science products on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients. Reviewers mostly mention that these items are effective, and Lovi rates the brand-focused routines Superior for all main skin types.

### What are the key ingredients in Skinbetter Science products?

Skinbetter Science products feature active ingredients like [niacinamide](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/ingredients/niacinamide) and [sodium hyaluronate](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/ingredients/hyaluronic-acid) that help improve skin texture and hydration. Topical sodium hyaluronate may benefit skin quality and signs of aging.

[The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12100180/) [Dermatologic Therapy, 2022](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36200921/)

### How do I build a Skinbetter Science skincare routine?

To build a Skinbetter Science routine, start with the Refining Foam Cleanser and layer targeted serums like Alto Advanced Defense and Repair Serum or Even Tone Correcting Serum, followed by moisturizers such as Trio Rebalancing Moisture Treatment or AlphaRet Overnight Cream. Lovi rates the Skinbetter Science-focused routine Superior for dry skin, oily skin, sensitive skin, combination skin, and acne-prone skin.

### What are good alternatives to Skinbetter Science?

Good alternatives to Skinbetter Science with pages on Lovi include CeraVe, Cetaphil, Paula's Choice, Neutrogena, Kiehl's, and Dermalogica. Lovi rates these alternative brand-focused routines High for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin, compared to Superior ratings for Skinbetter Science.

### Skinbetter Science vs CeraVe: which is better?

Lovi rates Skinbetter Science-focused routines as Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin, whereas CeraVe-focused routines rate as High for those skin types.

### Who owns Skinbetter Science, and where is it from?

Skinbetter Science is an American brand founded in 2016, owned by L'Oréal Group since 2022.

[loreal.com](https://www.loreal.com/en/press-release/group/l-oreal-signs-an-agreement-to-acquire-skinbetter-science/) [loreal-finance.com](https://www.loreal-finance.com/eng/2024-universal-registration-document/en/article/292/)

### Is Skinbetter Science cruelty-free?

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

### Which Skinbetter Science cleanser is best for oily skin?

Refining Foam Cleanser is the best Skinbetter Science cleanser for oily skin, as Lovi rates it High for oily skin.

## Research behind Skinbetter Science's key ingredients

- [The effect of niacinamide on reducing cutaneous pigmentation and suppression of melanosome transfer](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12100180/) 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](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36200921/) Sodium hyaluronate · Dermatologic Therapy, 2022
- [Dermato-protective properties of ergothioneine through induction of Nrf2/ARE-mediated antioxidant genes in UVA-irradiated Human keratinocytes](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26021820/) Ergothioneine · Free Radical Biology & Medicine, 2015
- [Urea: a comprehensive review of the clinical literature](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24314769/) Urea · Dermatology Online Journal, 2013
- [Ceramide 1 and ceramide 3 act synergistically on skin hydration and the transepidermal water loss of sodium lauryl sulfate-irritated skin](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18717861/) Ceramide eop, Ceramide np · International Journal of Dermatology, 2008
- [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
- [Randomized controlled study for the anti-aging effect of human adipocyte-derived mesenchymal stem cell media combined with niacinamide after laser therapy](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33103316/) Niacinamide · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021
- [Senomorphic activity of a combination of niacinamide and hyaluronic acid: correlation with clinical improvement of skin aging](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39009698/) Niacinamide · Scientific Reports, 2024
- [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
- [Clinical evidence of the efficacy and safety of a new 3-in-1 anti-aging topical night serum-in-oil containing melatonin, bakuchiol, and ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate: 103 females treated from 28 to 84 days](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30924254/) Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2019
- [Sunscreens and Cosmetic Formulations Containing Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate and Rice Peptides for the Improvement of Skin Photoaging: A Double-blind, Randomized Placebo-controlled Clinical Study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33529350/) Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate · Photochemistry and Photobiology, 2021
- [The efficacy of glycolic acid, salicylic acid, gluconolactone, and licochalcone A combined with 0.1% adapalene vs adapalene monotherapy in mild-to-moderate acne vulgaris: a double-blinded within-person comparative study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30858720/) Glycolic acid · Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2019
- [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
- [Efficacy and Tolerability of a Skin Brightening/Anti-Aging Cosmeceutical Containing Retinol 0.5%, Niacinamide, Hexylresorcinol, and Resveratrol](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27391637/) Hexylresorcinol · Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2016
- [A Lipid Mixture Enriched by Ceramide NP with Fatty Acids of Diverse Chain Lengths Contributes to Restore the Skin Barrier Function Impaired by Topical Corticosteroid](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34348350/) Ceramide np · Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2022
- [Encapsulation of alpha arbutin, a depigmenting agent, in nanosized ethosomes: Invitro and invivo human studies](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37681127/) Alpha-arbutin · Heliyon, 2023
- [Superior even skin tone and anti-ageing benefit of a combination of 4-hexylresorcinol and niacinamide](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34958693/) Hexylresorcinol · International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2022
- [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
- [Microwave-assisted and chemically tailored chlorogenic acid-functionalized silver nanoparticles of Citrus sinensis in gel matrix aiding QbD design for the treatment of acne](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36606381/) Chlorogenic acids · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2023
- [Ergothioneine-Sodium Hyaluronate Dressing: A Promising Approach for Protecting against Radiation-Induced Skin Injury](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38813785/) Ergothioneine · ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, 2024
- [Whitening effect of alpha-bisabolol in Asian women subjects](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20642768/) Bisabolol · International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2010
- [Administration of skin care regimens containing β-glucan for skin recovery after fractional laser therapy: A split-face, double-blinded, vehicle-controlled study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33128496/) Beta-glucan · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021
- [Neuroimmunomodulatory compound for sensitive skin care: in vitro and clinical assessment](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18482014/) Carnosine · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2008
- [Research on antioxidant performance of diglucosyl gallic acid and its application in emulsion cosmetics](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35211990/) Diglucosyl gallic acid · International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2022
- [A randomized controlled study to evaluate the depigmenting activity of L-ascorbic acid plus phytic acid-serum vs. placebo on solar lentigines](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22151934/) Phytic acid · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2011
- [Prospective, randomized, double-blind clinical study of split-body comparison of topical hydroquinone and hexylresorcinol for skin pigment appearance](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36502500/) Hexylresorcinol · Archives of Dermatological Research, 2023
- [Efficacy and Tolerability of Stable Hybrid Cooperative Complexes of High- and Low-Molecular Weight Hyaluronic Acid in Asian Patients: An Open-Label Study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40921777/) Hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate · Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, 2026
- [Prospective randomized double-blind comparative study of topical acetyl zingerone with tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate versus tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate alone on facial photoaging](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38525606/) Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024
- [Taurine and Polyphenol Complex Repaired Epidermal Keratinocyte Wounds by Regulating IL8 and TIMP2 Expression](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39194729/) Chlorogenic acids · Current Issues in Molecular Biology, 2024
- [Topical application of retinyl propionate, 4 hexyl resorcinol, and niacinamide reverses molecular and clinical features of ageing](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38685700/) Hexylresorcinol · International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2024
- [Preliminary evaluation of a comprehensive skincare regimen for enhancing skin health following advanced optimal pulse technology (AOPT) treatment](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40497421/) Ergothioneine · International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2025
- [Ergothioneine, collagen peptides, and sodium hyaluronate ameliorate facial skin aging via modulating oxidative stress, inflammation, and extracellular matrix homeostasis](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42698538/) Ergothioneine · Frontiers in Nutrition, 2026

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## 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).

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