# Topicals skincare

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

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Topicals is an American skincare brand founded in 2020.

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Topicals is beloved for targeted [serums](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/serum) and its thoughtful formulas. Its products suit dry skin and oily skin best because of these elements. The standout products for particular concerns include the Faded Serum for acne-prone skin, the Faded Brightening & Clearing Gel for skin with dark spots, and the High Roller Ingrown Tonic for mature skin. The brand relies on its precise formulation to support these specific skincare needs.

This page covers some of the most popular Topicals products; for the whole Topicals 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=pg806ec8d569).

### Topicals [serums](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/serum) and treatments

#### Serums and treatments

- [Faded Serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/p/topicals/faded-serum/for/oily-acne-prone-skin) — Superior fit — [$18.00 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BMZF7H3P?tag=lovi-care-web-product-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [Faded Brightening & Clearing Gel](https://lovi.care/skincare/p/topicals/faded-brightening-and-clearing-gel/for/dark-spots) — Superior fit

## Questions and answers

### Is Topicals good for oily skin?

Yes, Topicals is good for oily skin because the brand-focused routines fit oily skin at a Superior level. Lovi rates Faded [Serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/serum), High Roller Ingrown Tonic, and Faded Brightening & Clearing Gel High for oily skin.

### Is Topicals worth it?

Topicals is worth it because Lovi rates the brand-focused routines Superior for dry, oily, and sensitive skin. The Topicals products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients.

### What are Topicals's best products?

Topicals's best products are Faded Serum and Faded Brightening & Clearing Gel, which both rate Superior for oily and acne-prone skin.

### Does Topicals cause breakouts?

Topicals is unlikely to cause breakouts because it offers products like Faded Serum and Faded Brightening & Clearing Gel that rate High and Superior for acne-prone skin. Lovi rates the brand-focused routine Superior for acne-prone skin.

[Pharmaceutics, 2021](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33923739/) [The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12100180/)

### Is Topicals fragrance-free?

Yes, every product among the Topicals products on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

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

Topicals products feature ingredients such as [niacinamide](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/niacinamide), [azelaic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/azelaic-acid), [kojic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/kojic-acid), and [glutathione](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/glutathione), which help fade dark spots and clear the skin. Niacinamide and [glycolic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/glycolic-acid) further help improve uneven skin color and texture.

[The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12100180/) [Pharmaceutics, 2021](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33923739/)

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

To build a Topicals routine for dry skin, you start mornings with a gentle cleanser, a calming toner, a rich [moisturizing cream](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/moisturizing-cream), and sunscreen. In the evenings, you add a pre-cleanser before your cleanser, apply Faded Serum as your treatment, and finish with the same moisturizing cream. Once a week, you also include a nourishing mask in your evening steps before the serum.

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

Topicals is available on Amazon US, and items on this page cost $18.00.

### What are good alternatives to Topicals?

Good alternatives to Topicals with similar skincare pages on Lovi include CeraVe, Cetaphil, Paula's Choice, Neutrogena, Kiehl's, and Dermalogica. These alternative brands offer options that may help maintain smooth and calm skin across various routines.

### Topicals vs CeraVe: which is better?

Topicals and CeraVe both rate Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin. Lovi rates the Topicals-focused routine Superior for all these skin types.

### Is Topicals cruelty-free?

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

### Is Topicals good for dry skin?

Yes, Topicals is good for dry skin, and Lovi rates the brand-focused routine Superior for dry skin. Faded Serum and Faded Brightening & Clearing Gel both fit dry skin at a High level.

### Is Topicals good for sensitive skin?

Yes, Topicals is good for sensitive skin because Lovi rates the brand-focused routine Superior for sensitive skin and the Topicals products on this page list no fragrance. Faded Serum and Faded Brightening & Clearing Gel both fit sensitive skin at a High level.

### Is Topicals good for acne-prone skin?

Yes, Topicals is good for acne-prone skin because Lovi rates the Topicals-focused routine Superior for this skin type. Faded Serum and Faded Brightening & Clearing Gel both fit acne-prone skin at a Superior or High level, helping to smooth and clear the skin.

[Pharmaceutics, 2021](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33923739/)

### Is Topicals good for skin with dark spots?

Yes, Topicals is good for skin with dark spots, featuring products like Faded Serum and Faded Brightening & Clearing Gel. Lovi rates Faded Serum High and Faded Brightening & Clearing Gel Superior for skin with dark spots. The ingredients in these products help fade dark patches and even out skin tone.

[The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12100180/)

### Is Topicals good for mature skin?

Yes, Topicals is good for mature skin because its range includes serums that Lovi rates High for mature skin. Faded Serum helps fade dark spots and brighten the skin tone, while the Topicals products on this page list no fragrance.

[The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12100180/)

## Research behind Topicals's key ingredients

- [The effect of niacinamide on reducing cutaneous pigmentation and suppression of melanosome transfer](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12100180/) Niacinamide · The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002
- [Skin-whitening and skin-condition-improving effects of topical oxidized glutathione: a double-blind and placebo-controlled clinical trial in healthy women](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25378941/) Glutathione · Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2014
- [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
- [Efficacy and Safety of Azelaic Acid Nanocrystal-Loaded In Situ Hydrogel in the Treatment of Acne Vulgaris](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33923739/) Azelaic acid · Pharmaceutics, 2021
- [The clinical effect of glutathione on skin color and other related skin conditions: A systematic review](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30895708/) Glutathione · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2019
- [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
- [Randomized controlled study for the anti-aging effect of human adipocyte-derived mesenchymal stem cell media combined with niacinamide after laser therapy](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33103316/) Niacinamide · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021
- [Senomorphic activity of a combination of niacinamide and hyaluronic acid: correlation with clinical improvement of skin aging](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39009698/) Niacinamide · Scientific Reports, 2024
- [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
- [Topical glutathione amino acid precursors protect skin against environmental and oxidative stress](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38189670/) Glutathione · Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, 2024
- [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
- [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
- [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 leaf extract, Centella asiatica extract · Molecules, 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
- [Encapsulation of alpha arbutin, a depigmenting agent, in nanosized ethosomes: Invitro and invivo human studies](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37681127/) Alpha-arbutin · Heliyon, 2023
- [Effects of 15% Azelaic Acid Gel in the Management of Post-Inflammatory Erythema and Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation in Acne Vulgaris](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38734843/) Azelaic acid · Dermatology and Therapy, 2024
- [Efficacy and safety of moisturizer containing 5% panthenol, madecassoside, and copper-zinc-manganese versus 0.02% triamcinolone acetonide cream in decreasing adverse reaction and downtime after ablative fractional carbon dioxide laser resurfacing: A split-face, double-blinded, randomized, controlled trial](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30945430/) Centella asiatica leaf extract · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2019
- [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
- [The usefulness of a dermocosmetic containing Myrtus communis extract and azelaic acid for maintenance phase of adult female acne: Results from a randomized exploratory investigator-blinded comparative study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36729399/) Azelaic acid · Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, 2023
- [Whitening effect of kojic acid dipalmitate loaded nanosized ethosomal gel for the treatment of hyperpigmentation: In vitro and in vivo characterization](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36156360/) Kojic acid dipalmitate · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022
- [Effect of a botanical cleansing lotion on skin sebum and erythema of the face: A randomized controlled blinded half-side comparison](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30022595/) Willow bark extract · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2019
- [Anti-Inflammatory Effect of a Novel Topical Herbal Composition (VEL-091604) Consisting of Gentian Root, Licorice Root and Willow Bark Extract](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30690691/) Willow bark extract · Planta Medica, 2019
- [An evaluation of the effect of a topical product containing salicin on the visible signs of human skin aging](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20883292/) Willow bark extract · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2010
- [Development of solid lipid microparticles (SLMs) containing asiatic acid for topical treatment of acne: Characterization, stability, in vitro and in vivo anti-acne assessment](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38460769/) Centella asiatica leaf extract · International Journal of Pharmaceutics, 2024

## Topicals routines

- 97% fit: [Routine for dry skin](https://lovi.care/skincare/brands/topicals/skincare-routine/for/dry-skin)
- 96% fit: [Routine for oily skin](https://lovi.care/skincare/brands/topicals/skincare-routine/for/oily-skin)
- 95% fit: [Routine for combination skin](https://lovi.care/skincare/brands/topicals/skincare-routine/for/combination-skin)
- 96% fit: [Routine for sensitive skin](https://lovi.care/skincare/brands/topicals/skincare-routine/for/sensitive-skin)
- 96% fit: [Routine for acne-prone skin](https://lovi.care/skincare/brands/topicals/skincare-routine/for/acne-prone-skin)
- 94% fit: [Routine for mature skin](https://lovi.care/skincare/brands/topicals/skincare-routine/for/mature-skin)
- 94% fit: [Routine for skin with dark spots](https://lovi.care/skincare/brands/topicals/skincare-routine/for/dark-spots)
- 96% fit: [Routine for dry sensitive skin](https://lovi.care/skincare/brands/topicals/skincare-routine/for/dry-sensitive-skin)
- 96% fit: [Routine for oily acne-prone skin](https://lovi.care/skincare/brands/topicals/skincare-routine/for/oily-acne-prone-skin)

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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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