# Papa Recipe skincare

Page: https://lovi.care/skincare/brands/papa-recipe

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Papa Recipe is a Korean skincare brand founded in 2011 and owned by ABT Asia Co., Ltd..

[mk.co.kr](https://www.mk.co.kr/en/economy/11350489) [paparecipe.com](https://paparecipe.com/) [tracxn.com](https://tracxn.com/d/companies/papa-recipe/__zhe-F75tPF9mBhqh7lIGtvq3rR-nizp4vU6TSDc0400)

Papa Recipe is deeply loved for its nourishing sheet masks and targeted mud formulas. Its products suit sensitive, dry, and troubled skin types best. The standout products for particular concerns include the Eggplant Clearing Mud Cream Mask for acne-prone skin. The brand consistently delivers gentle, thoughtful care through every single application.

This page covers some of the most popular Papa Recipe products; for the whole Papa Recipe 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=pg575e5d19cf).

### Papa Recipe masks

#### Masks

- [Eggplant Clearing Mud Cream Mask](https://lovi.care/skincare/p/papa-recipe/eggplant-clearing-mud-cream-mask/for/combination-skin) — High fit — [$12.99 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0772ZH196?tag=lovi-care-web-product-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)

## Questions and answers

### Is Papa Recipe worth it?

Papa Recipe is worth considering because its products provide reliable care, with Lovi rating the Papa Recipe-focused routines Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin. Every product on this page also lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

### What are Papa Recipe's best products?

Papa Recipe features the Eggplant Clearing Mud Cream Mask on this page, which helps clear and smooth oily and acne-prone skin. Lovi rates the Papa Recipe-focused routine Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin.

[Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41347526/)

### Does Papa Recipe cause breakouts?

Papa Recipe is unlikely to cause breakouts, and Lovi rates the Eggplant Clearing Mud Cream Mask High for acne-prone skin. [Bentonite](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/bentonite-clay) helps manage acne severity by absorbing excess oil and impurities from pores.

[Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41347526/) [Carbohydrate Polymers, 2017](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28732847/)

### Is Papa Recipe fragrance-free?

Yes, every one of the Papa Recipe products on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients. Lovi rates the Papa Recipe-focused routine Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin.

### What are the key ingredients in Papa Recipe products?

Papa Recipe products feature key ingredients like bentonite clay in their mud masks to help manage oil and blemishes. The Papa Recipe products on this page list no fragrance.

[Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41347526/)

### How do I build a Papa Recipe skincare routine?

To build a Papa Recipe skincare routine, you can use the Eggplant Clearing Mud Cream Mask which is offered on this page. Lovi rates the Papa Recipe-focused routine Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin.

### Where can I buy Papa Recipe, and how much does it cost?

Papa Recipe is available on Amazon US. The products on this page are priced at $12.99.

### What are good alternatives to Papa Recipe?

Good alternatives to Papa Recipe include SKIN1004, Anua, Medicube, Beauty of Joseon, COSRX, and Dr. Althea, which also have brand pages on Lovi.

### Papa Recipe vs SKIN1004: which is better?

Papa Recipe is generally better for most skin types, as Lovi rates the Papa Recipe-focused routine Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin, whereas the SKIN1004-focused routine is rated High for oily, combination, and acne-prone skin.

### Who owns Papa Recipe, and where is it from?

Papa Recipe is a Korean brand founded in 2011, owned by ABT Asia Co., Ltd..

[mk.co.kr](https://www.mk.co.kr/en/economy/11350489) [paparecipe.com](https://paparecipe.com/) [tracxn.com](https://tracxn.com/d/companies/papa-recipe/__zhe-F75tPF9mBhqh7lIGtvq3rR-nizp4vU6TSDc0400)

### Is Papa Recipe cruelty-free?

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

## Research behind Papa Recipe's key ingredients

- [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
- [Quaternized carboxymethyl chitosan/organic montmorillonite nanocomposite as a novel cosmetic ingredient against skin aging](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28732847/) Bentonite · Carbohydrate Polymers, 2017
- [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
- [Betula alba Bark Extract and Empetrum nigrum Fruit Juice, a Natural Alternative to Niacinamide for Skin Barrier Benefits](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36293365/) Betula alba juice · International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2022
- [Influence of vitamin E acetate on stratum corneum hydration](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9706379/) Tocopheryl acetate vitamin e · Arzneimittel-Forschung, 1998
- [HYVIA™: A novel, topical chia seed extract that improves skin hydration](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32378329/) Salvia hispanica seed extract · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020
- [Clinical study of a spray containing birch juice for repairing sensitive skin](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36961534/) Betula alba juice · Archives of Dermatological Research, 2023
- [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 vitamin e · Scientific Reports, 2025
- [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 vitamin e · Contemporary Clinical Trials Communications, 2021
- [The Therapeutic Effects of a Bentonite-Based Facial Mask With Alcea sulphurea Extract on Acne Severity and Patient Experience: Add-On Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41347526/) Bentonite · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025

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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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