# Skintific vs AlumierMD

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Skintific and AlumierMD are distinct skincare options, with Skintific warmly loved for its thoughtfully formulated moisturizers, [serums](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/ingredients/serum), and sunscreens, and the Canadian brand AlumierMD beloved for its advanced serums and scientifically backed formulas. While the former suits oily acne-prone skin and oily skin best with standout items like the All Day Light Sunscreen Mist for acne-prone skin, the 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel for skin with dark spots, and the [MUGWORT](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/ingredients/mugwort) for mature skin, the latter suits sensitive, aging, and hyperpigmented skin best with the Bright & Clear Solution for acne-prone skin. Ultimately, the brands differ as each formulation works to gently refine texture, restore balance, and enhance natural radiance.

AlumierMD is a Canadian skincare brand founded in 2016 and owned by Alumier Group Holdings Limited / Alumier Labs Inc..

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This page compares some of the most popular Skintific and AlumierMD products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, [use the Lovi app](https://app.pora.ai/vqqJ/j1xj2b6o?af_sub2=compare&af_sub3=selection_note&af_sub4=pgd900b5471d).

### Popular Skintific vs AlumierMD products

#### AlumierMD

- [Bright & Clear Solution](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/p/alumiermd/bright-and-clear-solution/for/oily-skin) — High fit

#### Skintific

- [5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/p/skintific/5x-ceramide-barrier-moisture-gel/for/dry-sensitive-skin) — High fit — [A$19.90 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B0GTTJ24GR?tag=lovi-care-web-product-22&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [MUGWORT](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/p/skintific/mugwort/for/dry-skin) — Average fit
- [All Day Light Sunscreen Mist](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/p/skintific/all-day-light-sunscreen-mist/for/dark-spots) — High fit
- [AHA BHA PHA LHA Peeling Solution](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/p/skintific/aha-bha-pha-lha-peeling-solution/for/oily-acne-prone-skin) — High fit — [A$19.90 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B0GWDVD11H?tag=lovi-care-web-product-22&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [MATE FIT](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/p/skintific/mate-fit/for/oily-acne-prone-skin) — High fit

## Questions and answers

### Skintific or AlumierMD: which is better?

Both brands offer fragrance-free products on this page, but Skintific fits best for oily and combination skin types. Its 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel achieves a High fit for dry skin, while AlumierMD features the Bright & Clear Solution with a High fit for oily and mature skin.

[Scientific Reports, 2022](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35340018/) [International Journal of Dermatology, 2008](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18717861/)

### What is the difference between Skintific and AlumierMD?

Skintific offers five products on this page with varying fits, whereas AlumierMD features just one [serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/ingredients/serum). Skintific has a high fit for oily and combination skin types, while the products on this page from both brands list no fragrance in their ingredients.

### Which is more affordable, Skintific or AlumierMD?

The provided page and study facts do not contain pricing information, so it is not possible to determine whether Skintific or AlumierMD is more affordable.

### Which causes fewer breakouts, Skintific or AlumierMD?

Both Skintific and AlumierMD offer products on this page that are a High fit for oily acne-prone skin, meaning both are well-suited to help with breakouts. Lovi rates the Skintific AHA [BHA](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/ingredients/salicylic-acid) PHA LHA Peeling Solution and AlumierMD Bright & Clear Solution as High fits for this skin type, while Skintific's overall routine focus also centers heavily on oily and acne-prone skin.

### Between Skintific and AlumierMD, which brand was founded earlier and in which country?

AlumierMD was founded earlier in 2016 in Canada, whereas Skintific was founded in 2021 with its founding country not specified on the page.

### Do any products from Skintific or AlumierMD contain added fragrance?

Every product on this page from Skintific and AlumierMD lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

### How does the Lovi fit level for dry skin compare between Skintific's 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel and AlumierMD's Bright & Clear Solution?

Skintific's 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel has a High Lovi fit level for dry skin, whereas AlumierMD's Bright & Clear Solution has an Average Lovi fit level for dry skin. Every product on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

[Scientific Reports, 2022](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35340018/) [International Journal of Dermatology, 2008](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18717861/)

## Research behind their 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
- [Topical use of dexpanthenol in skin disorders](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12113650/) Panthenol · American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002
- [Moisturizing and Antiinflammatory Properties of Cosmetic Formulations Containing Centella asiatica Extract](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27168678/) Centella asiatica extract · Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016
- [Topical Application of Centella asiatica in Wound Healing: Recent Insights into Mechanisms and Clinical Efficacy](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39458583/) Centella asiatica extract · Pharmaceutics, 2024
- [Alteration of barrier properties, stratum corneum ceramides and microbiome composition in response to lotion application on cosmetic dry skin](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35340018/) Ceramide · Scientific Reports, 2022
- [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 np, Ceramide eop · 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
- [A new topical panthenol-containing emollient: Results from two randomized controlled studies assessing its skin moisturization and barrier restoration potential, and the effect on skin microflora](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27425824/) Panthenol · The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017
- [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
- [Microneedling by dermapen and glycolic acid peel for the treatment of acne scars: Comparative study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30548170/) Glycolic acid · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2019
- [High molecular compounds (polysaccharides and proanthocyanidins) from Hamamelis virginiana bark: influence on human skin keratinocyte proliferation and differentiation and influence on irritated skin](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11684194/) Witch hazel extract · Phytochemistry, 2001
- [Efficacy of a topical gel containing chitosan, chlorhexidine, allantoin and dexpanthenol for pain and inflammation control after third molar surgery: A randomized and placebo-controlled clinical trial](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32683390/) Allantoin · Medicina Oral, Patologia Oral Y Cirugia Bucal, 2020
- [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
- [Systematic Study of Paeonol/Madecassoside Co-Delivery Nanoemulsion Transdermal Delivery System for Enhancing Barrier Repair and Anti-Inflammatory Efficacy](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37446936/) Centella asiatica extract · Molecules, 2023
- [The pivotal role of Bifida Ferment Lysate on reinforcing the skin barrier function and maintaining homeostasis of skin defenses in vitro](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37218728/) Bifida ferment filtrate, Bifida lysate ferment · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2023
- [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
- [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
- [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
- [Efficacy and Tolerability of Topical Nicotinamide Plus Antibacterial Adhesive Agents and Zinc-Pyrrolidone Carboxylic Acid Versus Placebo as an Adjuvant Treatment for Moderate Acne Vulgaris in Indonesia: A Multicenter, Double-blind, Randomized, Controlled Trial](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32983333/) Zinc pca · The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, 2020
- [In vivo and in vitro evaluation of octyl methoxycinnamate liposomes](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24376350/) Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate · International Journal of Nanomedicine, 2013
- [Lactobionic acid in a natural alkylpolyglucoside-based vehicle: assessing safety and efficacy aspects in comparison to glycolic acid](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20367666/) Lactobionic acid · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2010
- [Evaluation of the Efficacy and Safety of a Panthenol-Enriched Mask for Skin Barrier Recovery After Facial Laser Treatment: Results of a Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40613435/) Panthenol · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025
- [A 10% Lactobionic acid-containing moisturizer reduces skin surface pH without irritation-An in vivo/in vitro study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30859734/) Lactobionic acid · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2019
- [Facial disbiosis and UV filters](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39499337/) Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate · Archives of Dermatological Research, 2024
- [Efficacy of a Topical Formulation on Skin Hydration and Barrier Function in Individuals With Xerosis: A 28-Day Randomized, Split-Leg, Untreated-Controlled Trial](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42108609/) Dipotassium glycyrrhizate · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2026
- [Low-temperature extracted Portulaca oleracea L. as a functional ingredient in facial masks for photorejuvenation of sensitive skin](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41182319/) Portulaca oleracea extract · Cutaneous and Ocular Toxicology, 2025
- [Retrospective Review of Dermal Safety Studies of Organic Sunscreens](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40911743/) Homosalate · Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2025

## The brands

- Skincare: [Skintific](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/brands/skintific)
- Canadian skincare: [AlumierMD](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/brands/alumiermd)

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## About the Lovi Fit

Lovi: Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes.

Lovi compares products by their fit scores, calculated from the 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 this comparison: 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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