# Bifesta skincare

Page: https://lovi.care/skincare/brands/bifesta

The Lovi Fit is the same in every country; only the stores and prices differ, and the ones here are for the United States.

Bifesta is a Japanese skincare brand founded in 2011 and owned by CVC Capital Partners plc since 2026.

[en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CVC_Capital_Partners)

Bifesta is widely loved for its gentle makeup removers and soothing formulas. Its products suit sensitive skin best because the brand prioritizes skin-friendly ingredients. For acne-prone skin, the standout product is the Eye Makeup Remover. These thoughtful formulations help cleanse the face effectively without causing irritation.

This page covers some of the most popular Bifesta products; for the whole Bifesta 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=pg842d79fb6b).

### Bifesta makeup removers and cleansing oils

#### Makeup removers and cleansing oils

- [Eye Makeup Remover](https://lovi.care/skincare/p/bifesta/eye-makeup-remover/for/mature-skin) — High fit

## Questions and answers

### Is Bifesta worth it?

Bifesta is worth it for shoppers seeking gentle care, as Lovi rates Bifesta-focused routines Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin. Additionally, the Bifesta products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients.

### What are Bifesta's best products?

Bifesta rates Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin when using its brand-focused routines. Lovi rates the Eye Makeup Remover High for mature skin.

### Does Bifesta cause breakouts?

Bifesta is unlikely to cause breakouts, and Lovi rates the Bifesta-focused routine Superior for acne-prone skin. The Bifesta products on this page are fragrance-emollient formulations.

### Is Bifesta fragrance-free?

Yes, every Bifesta product on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

### What are the key ingredients in Bifesta products?

Bifesta products on this page include [panthenol](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/panthenol), which helps with skin moisture, alongside [tocopheryl acetate](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/vitamin-e) and [mineral oil](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/mineral-oil). Lovi rates the Bifesta-focused routine Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin.

[American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12113650/) [The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27425824/)

### How do I build a Bifesta skincare routine?

To build a Bifesta skincare routine, you use the Eye Makeup Remover to gently take off your makeup. Lovi rates the Bifesta-focused routine Superior for dry skin, oily skin, sensitive skin, combination skin, and acne-prone skin.

### What are good alternatives to Bifesta?

Good alternatives to Bifesta include Biore, Hada Labo, Shiseido, SK-II, Shiseido Senka, and DHC, which all have dedicated pages on Lovi. Lovi rates Bifesta-focused routines as Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin.

### Bifesta vs Biore: which is better?

Bifesta and Biore both achieve a Superior fit for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin. Lovi rates the Bifesta-focused routine Superior for all these skin types, matching the top-tier performance of Biore.

### Who owns Bifesta, and where is it from?

Bifesta is a Japanese brand founded in 2011, owned by CVC Capital Partners plc since 2026.

[en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CVC_Capital_Partners)

### Is Bifesta cruelty-free?

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

## Research behind Bifesta's key ingredients

- [Topical use of dexpanthenol in skin disorders](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12113650/) Panthenol · American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002
- [Niacinamide mitigates SASP-related inflammation induced by environmental stressors in human epidermal keratinocytes and skin](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32657437/) Vitamin b derivatives · International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2020
- [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
- [Safety assessment of cyclomethicone, cyclotetrasiloxane, cyclopentasiloxane, cyclohexasiloxane, and cycloheptasiloxane](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22247236/) Cyclopentasiloxane · International Journal of Toxicology, 2011
- [Influence of vitamin E acetate on stratum corneum hydration](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9706379/) Tocopheryl acetate · Arzneimittel-Forschung, 1998
- [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
- [Nanostructured Lipid Carrier Based Gel Containing α-Tocopherol and α-Tocopheryl Acetate for Synergistic Cutaneous Antiaging Efficacy](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41309687/) Tocopheryl acetate · Scientific Reports, 2025
- [Skin moisturization by hydrogenated polyisobutene--quantitative and visual evaluation](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19296892/) Hydrogenated polyisobutene · Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2009
- [Safety assessment on comedogenicity of dermatological products containing d-alpha tocopheryl acetate in Asian subjects: A double-blind randomized controlled trial](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34471722/) Tocopheryl acetate · Contemporary Clinical Trials Communications, 2021

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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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