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Mad Hippie skincare

Mad Hippie is an American skincare brand founded in 2009.

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Mad Hippie is warmly loved for its thoughtfully formulated moisturizers, serums, cleansers, and eye products. Its products suit dry skin and dry sensitive skin best, owing to these gentle, nourishing formulas. For acne-prone skin, the standout product is the Vitamin C Serum, while the Triple C Night Cream targets skin with dark spots, and the Eye Cream addresses mature skin. These targeted solutions work harmoniously to support a balanced, healthy complexion.

This page covers some of the most popular Mad Hippie products; for the whole Mad Hippie range, with a fit score for every product, use the Lovi app.

People Say

★4.5Overall rating based on 27.9k+ reviews

Reviewers most often praise Mad Hippie for brightening effects, intense hydration, and lightweight textures. The most common complaints are breakouts and pump packaging issues.

Highlights

  • Hydrating and brightening moisturizers Mostly Mentioned
    • “My face feels refreshed every single time. — Triple C Night Cream”
    • “woke up with soft skin — Antioxidant Facial Oil”
    • “Helped to brighten it over time. — Triple C Night Cream”
  • Softening and smoothing moisturizers Mostly Mentioned
    • “My skin is noticeably softer. — Triple C Night Cream”
    • “gives a healthy glow — Antioxidant Facial Oil”
    • “absorbs instantly — Antioxidant Facial Oil”
  • Unpleasant or polarizing scents Often Mentioned
    • “I couldn't handle the smell. — Triple C Night Cream”
    • “too fragranced — Vitamin C Serum”
    • “smells like floor cleaner — Antioxidant Facial Oil”
  • Product finish and texture issues Often Mentioned
    • “leaves a slight tacky feeling — Vitamin C Serum”
    • “It left my skin feeling greasy. — Triple C Night Cream”
    • “didn't do anything for my skin — Vitamin C Serum”

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Questions and answers

Is Mad Hippie good for oily skin?

Yes, Mad Hippie is well-suited for oily skin, with Lovi rating the brand-focused routine Superior for oily skin. The Vitamin C Serum fits oily skin with an Average level, while the Antioxidant Facial Oil and Triple C Night Cream also show Average fit levels for oily skin. Reviewers frequently note that the moisturizers help keep skin soft and smooth, though the range also receives mentions of product texture issues.

Is Mad Hippie worth it?

Mad Hippie may be worth it because Lovi rates the brand's routines Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, and combination skin. Reviewers mostly mention that its moisturizers leave skin soft, smooth, hydrated, and bright.

What are Mad Hippie's best products?

Mad Hippie's best products are Cream Cleanser and Antioxidant Facial Oil, which Lovi rates Superior for dry skin. Eye Cream is also among the top choices, with a Superior fit for mature skin. Reviewers frequently mention that the moisturizers leave the skin soft and smooth, though some note issues with the product finish and texture.

Which Mad Hippie moisturizer is best for dry skin?

Antioxidant Facial Oil is the best choice for dry skin, and Triple C Night Cream is another option. Lovi rates Antioxidant Facial Oil as Superior for dry skin and Triple C Night Cream as High.

Does Mad Hippie cause breakouts?

Mad Hippie is unlikely to cause breakouts, and Lovi rates the brand-focused routine for acne-prone skin Superior. The Vitamin C Serum and Triple C Night Cream both rate High for acne-prone skin, meaning they are well suited to clear skin.

Is Mad Hippie fragrance-free?

Yes, every one of the Mad Hippie products on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients. Shoppers often mention unpleasant or polarizing scents as a drawback, though.

What are the key ingredients in Mad Hippie products?

Mad Hippie products feature key ingredients like Vitamin C, Niacinamide, and Sodium hyaluronate. These ingredients help provide antioxidant protection and improve skin quality.

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How do I build a Mad Hippie skincare routine?

To build a Mad Hippie routine for dry skin, start your morning with a gentle cleanser, a calming toner, Antioxidant Facial Oil, and sunscreen. In the evening, use a pre-cleanser followed by a gentle cleanser, Vitamin C Serum, and Antioxidant Facial Oil. Once a week, add a nourishing mask into this evening routine.

Where can I buy Mad Hippie, and how much does it cost?

Mad Hippie products on this page are available on Amazon US. Prices range from $23.99 to $27.99, with most items falling between $23.99 and $27.99.

What are good alternatives to Mad Hippie?

Good alternatives to Mad Hippie include CeraVe, Cetaphil, Paula's Choice, Neutrogena, Kiehl's, and Dermalogica. These similar skincare brands also have dedicated pages on Lovi for comparison.

Mad Hippie vs CeraVe: which is better?

Mad Hippie and CeraVe both perform at the same high level, as Lovi rates the Mad Hippie-focused routine Superior for dry skin, oily skin, sensitive skin, combination skin, and acne-prone skin, matching CeraVe across those same skin types. Reviewers note that Mad Hippie offers hydrating, brightening, softening, and smoothing moisturizers, though some mention unpleasant scents or texture issues.

Is Mad Hippie cruelty-free?

Yes: PETA lists Mad Hippie as cruelty-free.

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Is Mad Hippie vegan?

Yes: PETA lists Mad Hippie as a vegan company.

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Is Mad Hippie good for dry skin?

Yes, Mad Hippie is well suited for dry skin, and Lovi rates the Mad Hippie-focused routine Superior for dry skin. Reviewers often mention that the moisturizers leave skin feeling hydrated, soft, and smooth.

Which Mad Hippie cleanser is best for oily skin?

Cream Cleanser is the only cleanser on this page for oily skin, and Lovi rates it Average for oily skin.

Is Mad Hippie good for sensitive skin?

Yes, Mad Hippie is well suited for sensitive skin, and Lovi rates the brand-focused routine Superior for sensitive skin. The Mad Hippie products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients.

Is Mad Hippie good for acne-prone skin?

Yes, Mad Hippie is well-suited for acne-prone skin, with Vitamin C Serum rated High and the brand-focused routine rated Superior for this skin type. Reviewers frequently mention that the moisturizers help keep skin soft and smooth, though some users note potential product finish and texture issues.

Is Mad Hippie good for skin with dark spots?

Yes, Mad Hippie works well for skin with dark spots, as Lovi rates the Vitamin C Serum, Eye Cream, Triple C Night Cream, and Antioxidant Facial Oil High for this concern. Reviewers frequently note that these moisturizers help make skin bright, while niacinamide and vitamin C help reduce pigmentation.

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Is Mad Hippie good for mature skin?

Yes, Mad Hippie is good for mature skin, and Lovi rates the Eye Cream and Antioxidant Facial Oil Superior for mature skin. Reviewers often mention that the moisturizers are hydrating, brightening, softening, and smoothing.

Research behind Mad Hippie's key ingredients

Behind these ratings

Lovi rates every product from its 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.

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