# Albolene skincare

Page: https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/albolene

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Albolene is an American skincare brand founded in 1885 and owned by Charlesbank Capital Partners since 2021.

[albolene.com](https://www.albolene.com/terms-of-use/) [globenewswire.com](https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2020/11/30/2136841/0/en/charlesbank-forms-bridges-consumer-healthcare-acquires-thermacare-from-gsk-consumer-healthcare.html) [prnewswire.com](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/albolene-introduces-new-line-of-hydrating-facial-cleansers-providing-skincare-fans-with-the-ultimate-foundationforboldness-301607665.html)

Albolene is warmly loved for its targeted makeup removers and nourishing formulas. Its products suit dry, sensitive, and mature skin best. For acne-prone skin, the standout product is the Moisturizing Cleanser. These careful formulations gently lift impurities while maintaining the skin's natural moisture balance.

This page covers some of the most popular Albolene products; for the whole Albolene 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=pgf8debb1163).

### Albolene makeup removers and cleansing oils

#### Makeup removers and cleansing oils

- [Moisturizing Cleanser](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/p/albolene/moisturizing-cleanser/for/dry-sensitive-skin) — High fit

## Questions and answers

### Is Albolene worth it?

Albolene is worth it because its routines offer Superior fit for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin. Lovi rates the Albolene Moisturizing Cleanser High for dry sensitive skin and Average for other skin types. Every product among the Albolene products on this page is fragrance-free.

### What are Albolene's best products?

Albolene Moisturizing Cleanser is the featured product on this page, and Lovi rates it High for dry sensitive skin and Average for all other skin types. Every product from Albolene on this page contains no fragrance.

### Does Albolene cause breakouts?

Albolene Moisturizing Cleanser is unlikely to cause breakouts, as the product rates Average for acne-prone skin and oily skin. Lovi rates the Albolene-focused routine Superior for acne-prone skin.

### Is Albolene fragrance-free?

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

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

Albolene products use [mineral oil](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/mineral-oil), [petrolatum](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/petrolatum), [paraffin](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/paraffin-wax), and [beta carotene](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/beta-carotene) as key ingredients to help keep skin soft and protected. These ingredients help lock in moisture and are unlikely to cause irritation.

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

To build an Albolene routine, start by using the Moisturizing Cleanser to gently melt away makeup and dirt without stripping your face, leaving skin soft and clean. Lovi rates the Albolene-focused routine Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin.

### What are good alternatives to Albolene?

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

### Albolene vs CeraVe: which is better?

Lovi rates Albolene-focused routines as Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin, matching the Superior ratings given to CeraVe-focused routines across those same skin types.

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

Albolene is an American brand founded in 1885, owned by Charlesbank Capital Partners since 2021.

[albolene.com](https://www.albolene.com/terms-of-use/) [globenewswire.com](https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2020/11/30/2136841/0/en/charlesbank-forms-bridges-consumer-healthcare-acquires-thermacare-from-gsk-consumer-healthcare.html) [prnewswire.com](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/albolene-introduces-new-line-of-hydrating-facial-cleansers-providing-skincare-fans-with-the-ultimate-foundationforboldness-301607665.html)

### Is Albolene cruelty-free?

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

## Research behind Albolene's key ingredients

- [Topical beta-carotene protects against infra-red-light-induced free radicals](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21255091/) Beta carotene · Experimental Dermatology, 2011

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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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