# EPICUTIS skincare

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EPICUTIS is an American skincare brand founded in 2020 and owned by Signum Dermalogix, Inc..

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EPICUTIS is cherished for its targeted moisturizers, gentle makeup removers, and soothing masks, all driven by thoughtfully curated formulas. Its products suit sensitive, dry, and aging skin types best. For particular concerns, the standout choices are the Lipid Recovery Mask for acne-prone skin, the lipid [serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/serum) for skin with dark spots, and the Oil Cleanser for mature skin.

This page covers some of the most popular EPICUTIS products; for the whole EPICUTIS 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=pgde1f380a02).

### Other EPICUTIS products

#### Other products

- [lipid serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/p/epicutis/lipid-serum/for/dry-sensitive-skin) — Superior fit
- [Oil Cleanser](https://lovi.care/skincare/p/epicutis/oil-cleanser/for/dry-skin) — High fit
- [Lipid Recovery Mask](https://lovi.care/skincare/p/epicutis/lipid-recovery-mask/for/dry-sensitive-skin) — High fit

## People Say

★4.8

Overall rating based on 300+ reviews

Reviewers most often praise EPICUTIS for deep hydration, redness reduction, and skin barrier repair. The most common complaints are high price point and small bottle size.

### Highlights

- Deep hydration and skin barrier support Mostly Mentioned “unparalleled level of hydration — lipid serum” “repair my barrier — lipid serum” “leaves my skin feeling clean and hydrated — Oil Cleanser”
- Calming and redness relief Mostly Mentioned “calmed my inflamed skin — lipid serum” “Significantly reduced redness — Lipid Recovery Mask”
- High prices Mostly Mentioned “$250 is pricey — lipid serum” “$85 for an oil cleanser? No way — Oil Cleanser” “Wish it were cheaper — Lipid Recovery Mask”

Sources: lovi.care, artofskincare.com, reddit.com, skinbeautifulrx.com, knoxglow.com, lovemyrosieskin.com, and more

## Questions and answers

### Is EPICUTIS worth it?

EPICUTIS is often worth it for shoppers seeking deep hydration, skin barrier support, and calming relief, though reviewers frequently mention its high prices. Lovi rates the EPICUTIS-focused routine Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin.

### What are EPICUTIS's best products?

The lipid [serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/serum) is EPICUTIS's top product, rating Superior for dry and dry sensitive skin, and High for oily, combination, and acne-prone skin. The Oil Cleanser and Lipid Recovery Mask also rate High for dry and dry sensitive skin.

### Which EPICUTIS moisturizer is best for dry skin?

The lipid serum is the best choice for dry skin, as Lovi rates it Superior for that skin type. The EPICUTIS products on this page are also formulated without any added fragrance.

### Does EPICUTIS cause breakouts?

EPICUTIS is unlikely to cause breakouts because the lipid serum is rated High for acne-prone skin and reviewers mainly note deep hydration and calming relief.

### Is EPICUTIS fragrance-free?

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

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

EPICUTIS products feature active ingredients such as [hyaluronic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/hyaluronic-acid), which helps support deep skin hydration.

[Dermatologic Therapy, 2022](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36200921/)

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

To build an EPICUTIS routine, start by cleansing with the Oil Cleanser, follow with the lipid serum, and finish with the Lipid Recovery Mask. Lovi rates the EPICUTIS routine Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin.

### What are good alternatives to EPICUTIS?

Good alternatives to EPICUTIS include CeraVe, Cetaphil, Paula's Choice, Neutrogena, Kiehl's, and Dermalogica. Lovi rates the CeraVe-focused routine Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin.

### EPICUTIS vs CeraVe: which is better?

EPICUTIS and CeraVe both fit dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin at a Superior level. Lovi rates the EPICUTIS-focused routine Superior for each of these skin types.

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

EPICUTIS is an American brand founded in 2020, owned by Signum Dermalogix, Inc..

[businesswire.com](https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260728553882/en/GroundForce-Capital-Announces-Growth-Investment-in-Epicutis) [prnewswire.com](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/signum-dermalogix-partners-with-elizabeth-arden-launches-product-containing-cosmetic-functional-ingredient-arazine-193296631.html) [beautymatter.com](https://beautymatter.com/articles/epicutis-closes-25-million-series-c) [epicutis.com](https://epicutis.com/pages/about)

### Is EPICUTIS cruelty-free?

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

## Research behind EPICUTIS's key ingredients

- [Formation and stability of oil-in-water nanoemulsions containing rice bran oil: in vitro and in vivo assessments](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21952107/) Rice bran oil · Journal of Nanobiotechnology, 2011
- [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, Sodium hyaluronate · Dermatologic Therapy, 2022
- [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](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31975502/) Tocopherol · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020
- [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](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32052907/) Tocopherol · 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](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28860834/) Glycerin · Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
- [Nanogel Containing Gamma-Oryzanol-Loaded Nanostructured Lipid Carriers and TiO2/MBBT: A Synergistic Nanotechnological Approach of Potent Natural Antioxidants and Nanosized UV Filters for Skin Protection](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37242453/) Rice bran oil · Pharmaceuticals, 2023
- [Effects of 1,3-propanediol associated, or not, with butylene glycol and/or glycerol on skin hydration and skin barrier function](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37699769/) Propanediol · International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2024
- [Assessment of the Benefit of a Deep Cleansing Gel Containing Salicylic Acid 2%, Zinc Gluconate 0.2% and Lipohydroxy Acids 0.05% in Patients with Mild to Moderate Truncal Acne: Results from an Exploratory Study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36698447/) Zinc gluconate · Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2023
- [Propanediol (and) Caprylic Acid (and) Xylitol as a New Single Topical Active Ingredient against Acne: In Vitro and In Vivo Efficacy Assays](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34771112/) Propanediol · Molecules, 2021
- [Macadamia Nuts Oil in Nanocream and Conventional Cream as Skin Anti-Aging: A Comparative Study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32128005/) Macadamia ternifolia oil nut macadamia oil nut · Open Access Macedonian Journal of Medical Sciences, 2019
- [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
- [Nanocomplex of quaternized cyclodextrin grafted chitosan and hyaluronic acid for a skin delivery](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36279763/) Hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate · Colloids and Surfaces. B, Biointerfaces, 2022
- [Rapid and Visible Efficacy of a Dermocosmetic in Acne Patients With Fair Skin Phototypes: Results of a Randomized Split-Face Study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41487026/) Zinc gluconate · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2026
- [Safety data on single application of emu and macadamia nut oil on human skin](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29124097/) Macadamia ternifolia oil nut macadamia oil nut · Data in Brief, 2017

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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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