Malin + Goetz skincare

Rated by Lovi · Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes · How the Fit score works

Malin + Goetz is an American skincare brand founded in 2004 and owned by Manzanita Capital since 2015.

Malin + Goetz is widely loved for its thoughtful moisturizers and streamlined formulas. Its products suit sensitive skin best because of their gentle, balancing approach. The standout products for particular concerns include the Recovery Treatment Oil for acne-prone skin. Together, these carefully crafted items offer a reliable foundation for daily routines.

Cruelty-free · PETA

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

Malin + Goetz moisturizers

Recovery Treatment Oil

Questions and answers

Is Malin + Goetz worth it?

Yes, Malin + Goetz is worth it, as Lovi rates the brand-focused routine Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin. Every product from the Malin + Goetz products on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

What are Malin + Goetz's best products?

The Malin + Goetz products on this page include the Recovery Treatment Oil, which provides a high fit for dry, mature, and dark-spot-prone skin. Lovi rates the Malin + Goetz-focused routines as Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin.

Which Malin + Goetz moisturizer is best for dry skin?

Recovery Treatment Oil is the best Malin + Goetz moisturizer for dry skin, where Lovi rates it High. Argan oil helps improve skin hydration.

International Journal of Nanomedicine, 2014

Does Malin + Goetz cause breakouts?

Malin + Goetz is unlikely to cause breakouts, as Lovi rates acne-prone skin Average for the Recovery Treatment Oil and Superior for the brand-focused routine.

Is Malin + Goetz fragrance-free?

Yes, every one of the Malin + Goetz products on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

What are the key ingredients in Malin + Goetz products?

Malin + Goetz products on this page include key ingredients like squalane, evening primrose oil, and tocopherol. Squalane helps promote epidermal thickening and collagen production, while tocopherol supports antioxidant and brightening effects.

Scientific Reports, 2020 Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020

How do I build a Malin + Goetz skincare routine?

To build a Malin + Goetz skincare routine, you can follow the brand-focused regimen that Lovi rates Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin. Every Malin + Goetz product on this page is free of added fragrance.

What are good alternatives to Malin + Goetz?

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

Malin + Goetz vs CeraVe: which is better?

Malin + Goetz rates slightly better than CeraVe, offering a Superior fit across dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin types compared to CeraVe's Superior fit in those same categories. Additionally, the Malin + Goetz products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients.

Who owns Malin + Goetz, and where is it from?

Malin + Goetz is an American brand founded in 2004, owned by Manzanita Capital since 2015.

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Is Malin + Goetz cruelty-free?

Yes: PETA lists Malin + Goetz as cruelty-free.

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Research behind Malin + Goetz's key ingredients

Anti-aging and brightening effects of a topical treatment containing vitamin C, vitamin E, and raspberry leaf cell culture extract: A split-face, randomized controlled trial
Tocopherol · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020
Vitamin C-squalene bioconjugate promotes epidermal thickening and collagen production in human skin
Squalane · Scientific Reports, 2020
Effect of a topical antioxidant serum containing vitamin C, vitamin E, and ferulic acid after Q-switched 1064-nm Nd:YAG laser for treatment of environment-induced skin pigmentation
Tocopherol · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020
Design, characterization, and clinical evaluation of argan oil nanostructured lipid carriers to improve skin hydration
Argania spinosa kernel oil · International Journal of Nanomedicine, 2014
Preparation and evaluation of anti-wrinkle cream containing saffron extract and avocado oil
Persea gratissima oil avocado oil · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020

1 more study

Effect of an Emollient Emulsion Containing 15.0% of Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride on the Urocanic Acid of the Stratum Corneum
Caprylic capric triglyceride · Life, 2023

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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.

Nadia Kapleva, MS

Co-founder, Medical Director

Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer
Alexey Shagraev, PhD

Co-founder, CEO and CTO

PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex
Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

Medical Board

Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine
Aishani Shah, MD

Medical Board

Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD
Asya Zubkova, MS

Medical Board

Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member
Hanna Kurets, MD

Medical Board, Medical Advisor

Dermatology MD
Elina Nazarenko, MD

Medical Board

Dermatology and diagnostic consultant
Victoria Derkova, MS

Medical Board

Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist