Erborian skincare
Erborian is a French skincare brand founded in 2007 and owned by L'Occitane Group since 2012.
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Erborian is universally loved for its sophisticated moisturizers, eye products, makeup removers, and cleansers, all driven by thoughtfully curated formulas. Its products suit dry skin and mature skin best, thanks to the nourishing nature of these compositions. For specific concerns, the standout products include the Centella Cleansing Gel for acne-prone skin, the Centella Cleansing Oil for skin with dark spots, and the CC Eye Cream for mature skin. These gentle preparations work harmoniously to support a balanced and radiant complexion every day.
Centella asiaticaThis page covers some of the most popular Erborian products; for the whole Erborian range, with a fit score for every product, use the Lovi app.
People Say
★4.6Overall rating based on 7.0k+ reviewsReviewers most often praise Erborian for a natural radiant finish, lightweight textures, and deep hydration. The most common complaints are a limited shade range and breakouts for sensitive or acne-prone skin.
Highlights
Radiant and lightweight moisturizers Mostly Mentioned
- “your skin but better — Korean Skin Therapy”
- “sinks in quickly — Skin Therapy Multi-Perfecting Night Oil-Serum”
- “doesn't feel like makeup — Korean Skin Therapy”
Redness-correcting and hydrating moisturizers Mostly Mentioned
- “wake up with my skin soft and plump — Skin Therapy Multi-Perfecting Night Oil-Serum”
- “expertly conceals redness — Korean Skin Therapy”
- “gives an instant glow — Skin Therapy Multi-Perfecting Night Oil-Serum”
Sheer coverage and texture issues Often Mentioned
- “doesn't cover acne — Korean Skin Therapy”
- “need an oil first — Centella Cleansing Gel”
- “Coverage is very light — CC Eye Cream”
High price point Often Mentioned
- “expensive investment — Korean Skin Therapy”
- “expensive — Skin Therapy Multi-Perfecting Night Oil-Serum”
- “Bottle finishes quickly — Centella Cleansing Oil”
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Questions and answers
Is Erborian good for oily skin?
Yes, Erborian fits oily skin well, as Lovi rates the Erborian-focused routine High for oily skin. Reviewers often mention that its moisturizers feel lightweight and help calm redness.
Is Erborian worth it?
Erborian may be worth it for shoppers looking for radiant and lightweight moisturizers, as Lovi rates its fit as Superior for dry skin. However, some shoppers often mention drawbacks like sheer coverage, texture issues, and a high price point.
What are Erborian's best products?
Erborian fits best for dry skin, mature skin, and dry sensitive skin through its brand-focused routines. Reviewers frequently mention its moisturizers as radiant, lightweight, redness-correcting, and hydrating.
Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016Pharmaceutics, 2024
Which Erborian moisturizer is best for dry skin?
The best Erborian moisturizer for dry skin on this page is Skin Therapy Multi-Perfecting Night Oil-Serum, with Korean Skin Therapy following as another option, though Lovi rates both as Average for dry skin.
Does Erborian cause breakouts?
Erborian is unlikely to cause breakouts, as Lovi rates acne-prone skin High for both the Centella Cleansing Gel and the brand-focused routine. Reviewers often mention lightweight moisturizers, and the key ingredient centella asiatica helps soothe skin.
Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016Pharmaceutics, 2024
Is Erborian fragrance-free?
No, the Erborian products on this page are not all fragrance-free, as only one out of the five listed products contains no fragrance. Reviewers note that the brand offers radiant and lightweight moisturizers, though some mention a high price point.
What are the key ingredients in Erborian products?
The key ingredient featured across the Erborian products on this page is Centella asiatica. This extract helps provide moisturizing and soothing benefits for the skin.
Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016Pharmaceutics, 2024
How do I build a Erborian skincare routine?
To build an Erborian routine for dry skin, start your morning with the Centella Cleansing Gel followed by the Korean Skin Therapy moisturizer. In the evening, use the Centella Cleansing Oil as a pre-cleanser before washing with the gel and applying the moisturizer. Once a week, add a nourishing mask into your evening routine after cleansing.
Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016Pharmaceutics, 2024
Where can I buy Erborian, and how much does it cost?
Erborian products are available in stores in Canada. Prices on this page range from CA$55.37 to CA$67.34.
What are good alternatives to Erborian?
Good alternatives to Erborian with pages on Lovi include La Roche-Posay, Caudalie, Bioderma, Avène, Garnier SkinActive, and Garnier. Lovi rates the routine for sensitive skin High for Erborian and Superior for La Roche-Posay.
Erborian vs La Roche-Posay: which is better?
La Roche-Posay is better for sensitive skin, where Lovi rates La Roche-Posay Superior and Erborian High. For dry skin, both brands tie with a Superior rating, while for oily, combination, and acne-prone skin, Erborian matches La Roche-Posay with a High rating.
Who owns Erborian, and where is it from?
Erborian is a French brand founded in 2007, owned by L'Occitane Group since 2012.
Is Erborian cruelty-free?
PETA, Leaping Bunny, and Cruelty Free International, the registries Lovi checks, do not list Erborian as cruelty-free.
Is Erborian good for dry skin?
Yes, Erborian is good for dry skin because Lovi rates the Erborian-focused routine Superior for this skin type. Centella asiatica helps moisturize and calm dry areas, while some Erborian moisturizers may help bring out a soft and glowing look.
Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016Pharmaceutics, 2024
Which Erborian cleanser is best for oily skin?
Centella Cleansing Gel is the best Erborian cleanser for oily skin, as Lovi rates it High for oily skin. Centella asiatica helps moisturize and calm the skin.
Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016Pharmaceutics, 2024
Is Erborian good for sensitive skin?
Yes, Erborian is good for sensitive skin, and Lovi rates the brand-focused routine High for sensitive skin. Centella asiatica extract helps calm and moisturize the skin.
Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016Pharmaceutics, 2024
Is Erborian good for acne-prone skin?
Yes, Erborian is good for acne-prone skin, and Lovi rates the Erborian-focused routine High for acne-prone skin. The products help soothe skin, as Centella asiatica is a key ingredient across the range.
Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016Pharmaceutics, 2024
Is Erborian good for skin with dark spots?
Erborian offers several products for skin with dark spots, for which Lovi rates the Centella Cleansing Gel High and the Centella Cleansing Oil High. Reviewers note that its moisturizers are lightweight and help make skin radiant. Centella asiatica helps moisturize the skin and calm irritation.
Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016Pharmaceutics, 2024
Is Erborian good for mature skin?
Erborian is a good fit for mature skin, which the brand-focused routines support well. Lovi rates the Centella Cleansing Gel High for mature skin, while CC Eye Cream and Korean Skin Therapy rate Average.
Research behind Erborian'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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