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NIVEA vs Skintific

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NIVEA and Skintific are trusted skincare collections known for their soothing moisturizers, targeted serums, and versatile sunscreens. The German heritage brand, founded in 1911 and owned by Maxingvest GmbH & Co. KGaA since 2004, relies on glycerin to suit sensitive skin and oily skin best, while the alternative brand suits oily acne-prone skin and oily skin best. Both lines feature expert formulations containing key ingredients that improve stratum corneum hydration and barrier function to keep the complexion healthy and calm. They differ primarily in their specific standout solutions, such as the Protect & Moisture Sun Lotion SPF50+, UV Deep Protect & Care Gel, and LUMINOUS630 ANTI-DARK SPOT SERUM from the first line, compared to the All Day Light Sunscreen Mist, 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel, and MUGWORT from the second.

NIVEA is a German skincare brand founded in 1911 and owned by maxingvest GmbH & Co. KGaA since 2004.

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This page compares some of the most popular NIVEA and Skintific products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.

Popular NIVEA vs Skintific products

People Say

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  • Lightweight and Soothing Care Not notedMostly Mentioned
    • “absorbs instantly — Skintific 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel”
    • “calm my acne instantly — Skintific MUGWORT”
    • “super light and leaves a radiant glow — Skintific All Day Light Sunscreen Mist”
  • Hydration and Moisture Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “Smoothed out dry flaky scales on my cheeks overnight — NIVEA Creme”
    • “It's lightweight on the skin and leaves a bit of subtle sheen. — NIVEA Soft”
    • “Makes my face feel smooth and soft. — NIVEA Soft”
  • Blemish and Texture Improvement Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “cleared my complexion in 7 days — NIVEA DERMA SKIN CLEAR”
    • “skin feels squeaky clean and soft — NIVEA DERMA SKIN CLEAR”
    • “skin feels smooth — NIVEA Derma Skin Clear Anti-Blemish Scrub”
    • “Kulit terasa lebih halus — Skintific AHA BHA PHA LHA Peeling Solution”
  • Versatility and Value Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “Use it on face, body, hands, and feet — NIVEA Creme”
    • “Applying is easy, you can use on your face, hands, and body. — NIVEA Soft”
    • “Works better than expensive luxury creams — NIVEA Creme”
  • Oil Control and Finish Not notedMostly Mentioned
    • “controls shine for 8 hours — Skintific MATE FIT”
    • “invisible, no white cast — Skintific All Day Light Sunscreen Mist”
    • “no white cast — Skintific MATE FIT”
  • Scents and Fragrance Often MentionedNot noted
    • “smells like holiday — NIVEA Protect & Moisture Sun Lotion SPF50+”
    • “Smell brings me back to childhood — NIVEA Creme”
  • Fragrance Complaints Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Scent is too overpowering for sensitive noses — NIVEA Creme”
    • “Has a heavy, baby powder smell. — NIVEA Soft”
    • “smell is too strong — NIVEA Protect & Moisture Sun Lotion SPF50+”
    • “scent is actually quite strong — Skintific All Day Light Sunscreen Mist”
  • Greasy or Heavy Texture Often MentionedNot noted
    • “Leaves a shiny grease layer that doesn't go away — NIVEA Creme”
  • Breakouts and Acne Issues Sometimes NotedRarely Noted
    • “broke me out so bad — Skintific 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel”
    • “caused tiny bumps — Skintific MUGWORT”
    • “Clogged my pores and caused bad acne — NIVEA Creme”
  • Application and Staining Issues Sometimes NotedRarely Noted
    • “hard to reach nose area — Skintific MUGWORT”
    • “ruined my white t-shirt — NIVEA Protect & Moisture Sun Lotion SPF50+”

NIVEA vs Skintific routines for dry skin

Buy Skintific routine · A$206.20 · 87% fitBuy NIVEA routine · A$176.64 · 83% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

NIVEA vs Skintific routines for oily skin

Buy Skintific routine · A$426.67 · 91% fitBuy NIVEA routine · A$394.61 · 87% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

NIVEA vs Skintific routines for combination skin

Buy Skintific routine · A$370.15 · 89% fitBuy NIVEA routine · A$366.08 · 86% fitSee multi-brand routine · 95% fit

Questions and answers

NIVEA or Skintific: which is better?

Both NIVEA and Skintific achieve High or Superior Lovi fit levels across skin types, with NIVEA offering better hydration, blemish improvement, and fragrance variety while Skintific provides fragrance-free, lightweight care and superior oil control.

What is the difference between NIVEA and Skintific?

NIVEA is founded in Germany and owned by maxingvest GmbH & Co. KGaA, whereas Skintific is owned by Guangzhou Feimei Network Technology Co., Ltd. Reviewers highlight NIVEA for hydration and blemish improvement, while Skintific is favored for lightweight and soothing care.

NIVEA or Skintific for dry skin?

Both brands achieve a High routine fit for dry skin. Glycerin helps provide hydration and moisture for dry skin.

NIVEA or Skintific: which moisturizer is better?

For moisturizers on this page, NIVEA fits dry skin with a High level, while Skintific fits dry skin with a High level. Reviewers mention that NIVEA offers intense deep hydration and versatile multi-use moisturizers, whereas Skintific provides lightweight and soothing care.

Which is more affordable, NIVEA or Skintific?

The provided page facts do not mention the prices of NIVEA or Skintific products, so affordability cannot be compared here.

How do the founding years and parent companies of NIVEA and Skintific compare?

NIVEA was founded in 1911 in Germany and is owned by maxingvest GmbH & Co. KGaA, while Skintific was founded in 2021 and is owned by Guangzhou Feimei Network Technology Co., Ltd.

Which brand offers better fragrance options or fewer scent complaints?

NIVEA does better for scents and fragrance, although the products on this page also receive fragrance complaints.

How do NIVEA and Skintific differ in their oil control and finish performance?

Skintific does better for oil control and finish, offering lightweight and soothing care, whereas NIVEA reviewers often mention a greasy and oily residue.

NIVEA or Skintific for oily skin?

For oily skin, Skintific fits best because the products on this page achieve a Superior routine fit compared to NIVEA's High fit.

NIVEA or Skintific: which sunscreen is better?

When it comes to sunscreens on this page, both NIVEA and Skintific offer options, but Skintific stands out with its All Day Light Sunscreen Mist which has a High Lovi fit level across every skin type. NIVEA sunscreens show more varied fit levels depending on the specific skin type.

NIVEA or Skintific for sensitive skin?

For sensitive skin, both NIVEA and Skintific achieve a High routine fit level on this page. Reviewers note that NIVEA offers better scents and fragrance, while Skintific provides more lightweight and soothing care.

NIVEA or Skintific for acne-prone skin?

For acne-prone skin, both brands fit well with a High level on this page. Reviewers note that NIVEA offers blemish-clearing serums, while Skintific provides lightweight and soothing care.

Research behind their key ingredients

Behind this comparison

Lovi compares products by their fit scores, calculated from the 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

    Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Co-founder, Medical Director

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer

  • Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    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

    Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Medical Board

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

  • Aishani Shah, MD

    Aishani Shah, MD

    Medical Board

    Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD

  • Asya Zubkova, MS

    Asya Zubkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member

  • Hanna Kurets, MD

    Hanna Kurets, MD

    Medical Board, Medical Advisor

    Dermatology MD

  • Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Medical Board

    Dermatology and diagnostic consultant

  • Victoria Derkova, MS

    Victoria Derkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist

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