# Malin + Goetz skincare Page: https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/malin-goetz The Lovi Fit is the same in every country; only the stores and prices differ, and the ones here are for Canada. Malin + Goetz is an American skincare brand founded in 2004 and owned by Manzanita Capital since 2015. [malinandgoetz.com](https://www.malinandgoetz.com/pages/our-story) [pitchbook.com](https://pitchbook.com/profiles/investor/59926-33) 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](https://crueltyfree.peta.org/company/malingoetz/) 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](https://app.pora.ai/vqqJ/j1xj2b6o?af_sub2=brand&af_sub3=selection_note&af_sub4=pge10463516b). ### Malin + Goetz moisturizers #### Moisturizers - [Recovery Treatment Oil](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/p/malin-goetz/recovery-treatment-oil/for/dry-skin) — High fit ## 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](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/argan-oil) helps improve skin hydration. [International Journal of Nanomedicine, 2014](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25143733/) ### 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](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/evening-primrose), and [tocopherol](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/vitamin-e). Squalane helps promote epidermal thickening and [collagen](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/collagen) production, while tocopherol supports antioxidant and brightening effects. [Scientific Reports, 2020](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33037252/) [Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31975502/) ### 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. [malinandgoetz.com](https://www.malinandgoetz.com/pages/our-story) [pitchbook.com](https://pitchbook.com/profiles/investor/59926-33) ### Is Malin + Goetz cruelty-free? Yes: PETA lists Malin + Goetz as cruelty-free. [PETA](https://crueltyfree.peta.org/company/malingoetz/) ## 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](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31975502/) Tocopherol · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020 - [Vitamin C-squalene bioconjugate promotes epidermal thickening and collagen production in human skin](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33037252/) 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](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32052907/) Tocopherol · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020 - [Design, characterization, and clinical evaluation of argan oil nanostructured lipid carriers to improve skin hydration](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25143733/) Argania spinosa kernel oil · International Journal of Nanomedicine, 2014 - [Preparation and evaluation of anti-wrinkle cream containing saffron extract and avocado oil](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31957954/) Persea gratissima oil avocado oil · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020 - [Effect of an Emollient Emulsion Containing 15.0% of Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride on the Urocanic Acid of the Stratum Corneum](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37109405/) Caprylic capric triglyceride · Life, 2023 ## Similar brands - American skincare: [CeraVe](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/cerave) - American skincare: [Cetaphil](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/cetaphil) - American skincare: [Paula's Choice](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/paula-s-choice) - American skincare: [Neutrogena](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/neutrogena) - American skincare: [Kiehl's](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/kiehl-s) - American skincare: [Dermalogica](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/dermalogica) - American skincare: [Good Molecules](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/good-molecules) - American skincare: [Clinique](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/clinique) - American skincare: [SkinCeuticals](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/skinceuticals) - American skincare: [Estée Lauder](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/estee-lauder) ## Popular brands - Korean skincare: [SKIN1004](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/skin1004) - Korean skincare: [Anua](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/anua) - Korean skincare: [Medicube](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/medicube) - Canadian skincare: [The Ordinary](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/the-ordinary) - Korean skincare: [Beauty of Joseon](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/beauty-of-joseon) - Korean skincare: [COSRX](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/cosrx) - French skincare: [La Roche-Posay](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/la-roche-posay) - Korean skincare: [Dr. Althea](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/dr-althea) - Korean skincare: [Some By Mi](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/some-by-mi) - Korean skincare: [Torriden](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/torriden) - Korean skincare: [celimax](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/celimax) - Korean skincare: [Purito](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/purito) - Korean skincare: [ROUND LAB](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/round-lab) - Korean skincare: [AXIS-Y](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/axis-y) - Korean skincare: [d'Alba](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/d-alba) - Korean skincare: [LANEIGE](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/laneige) - Korean skincare: [Haruharu Wonder](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/haruharu-wonder) - Korean skincare: [Pyunkang Yul](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/pyunkang-yul) - Korean skincare: [innisfree](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/innisfree) - French skincare: [Caudalie](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/caudalie) ## 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). Page built Nov 8, 2026. 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