MARY & MAY skincare
MARY & MAY is a Korean skincare brand founded in 2020 and owned by AIDKOREA COMPANY INC..
MARY & MAY is widely loved for its thoughtful eye products and serums, which feature carefully balanced formulas. Its products suit dry skin and dry sensitive skin best, providing gentle daily hydration and care. For acne-prone skin, the standout choice is the Tranexamic Acid + Glutathione Eye Cream, while the 6 Peptide Complex Serum addresses skin with dark spots. Each item relies on targeted ingredients to support a calm, healthy complexion.
This page covers some of the most popular MARY & MAY products; for the whole MARY & MAY range, with a fit score for every product, use the Lovi app.
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Questions and answers
Is MARY & MAY good for oily skin?
Yes, MARY & MAY is good for oily skin because Lovi rates the MARY & MAY-focused routine Superior for oily skin. The Tranexamic Acid + Glutathione Eye Cream and the 6 Peptide Complex Serum both fit oily skin well.
Is MARY & MAY worth it?
MARY & MAY is worth it for shoppers seeking well-rated routines, as Lovi rates the brand-focused routines Superior for dry skin, sensitive skin, and oily skin. Additionally, the MARY & MAY products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients.
What are MARY & MAY's best products?
MARY & MAY offers the Tranexamic Acid + Glutathione Eye Cream and the 6 Peptide Complex Serum on this page. Lovi rates the eye cream High for all listed skin types including dry and oily skin, and rates the serum High for mature and dry sensitive skin.
Does MARY & MAY cause breakouts?
MARY & MAY products on this page are unlikely to cause breakouts, and Lovi rates the brand-focused routine for acne-prone skin as Superior.
Is MARY & MAY fragrance-free?
Yes, every one of the MARY & MAY products on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.
What are the key ingredients in MARY & MAY products?
MARY & MAY uses key ingredients like tranexamic acid, glutathione, and a blend of six peptides in the products featured on this page to help brighten dark spots and smooth the skin. Lovi rates the brand-focused routine Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin.
How do I build a MARY & MAY skincare routine?
To build a MARY & MAY skincare routine for dry skin, start your morning with a hydrating cleanser, a hydrating toner, a moisturizer, and an SPF. In the evening, use a pre-cleanser, cleanser, 6 Peptide Complex Serum, and moisturizer. Once a week, add a nourishing mask into your evening routine after cleansing and before your serum.
Where can I buy MARY & MAY, and how much does it cost?
MARY & MAY products are available on Lovi through Canadian stores, with prices ranging from CA$17.83 to CA$28.99.
What are good alternatives to MARY & MAY?
Good alternatives to MARY & MAY with pages on Lovi include SKIN1004, Anua, Medicube, Beauty of Joseon, COSRX, and Dr. Althea. Lovi rates the MARY & MAY-focused routines as Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin.
MARY & MAY vs SKIN1004: which is better?
MARY & MAY offers routines with a Superior fit for dry skin, oily skin, sensitive skin, combination skin, and acne-prone skin, compared to SKIN1004 which matches or rates slightly lower in those categories. Lovi rates the MARY & MAY-focused routine Superior for dry skin, matching SKIN1004.
Who owns MARY & MAY, and where is it from?
MARY & MAY is a Korean brand founded in 2020, owned by AIDKOREA COMPANY INC..
Is MARY & MAY cruelty-free?
PETA, Leaping Bunny, and Cruelty Free International, the registries Lovi checks, do not list MARY & MAY as cruelty-free.
Is MARY & MAY good for dry skin?
Yes, MARY & MAY fits dry skin very well, as Lovi rates the brand-focused routine Superior for dry skin. Additionally, the MARY & MAY products on this page list no fragrance, helping prevent irritation on delicate skin.
Is MARY & MAY good for sensitive skin?
Yes, MARY & MAY fits sensitive skin well, as Lovi rates the brand-focused routine Superior for sensitive skin. The MARY & MAY products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients.
Is MARY & MAY good for acne-prone skin?
Yes, MARY & MAY works well for acne-prone skin, and Lovi rates the brand-focused routine Superior for this skin type. The Tranexamic Acid + Glutathione Eye Cream has a High fit for acne-prone skin, while the 6 Peptide Complex Serum has an Average fit.
Is MARY & MAY good for skin with dark spots?
Yes, MARY & MAY is good for skin with dark spots because the Tranexamic Acid + Glutathione Eye Cream on this page has a High fit for skin with dark spots.
Is MARY & MAY good for mature skin?
Yes, MARY & MAY is good for mature skin, and Lovi rates the brand-focused routine Superior for it. The 6 Peptide Complex Serum on the page fits mature skin with a High level, helping to improve the look of aging skin.
Research behind MARY & MAY's key ingredients
The effect of niacinamide on reducing cutaneous pigmentation and suppression of melanosome transfer
Topical palmitoyl pentapeptide provides improvement in photoaged human facial skin
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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Co-founder, Medical Director
Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer
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Co-founder, CEO and CTO
PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex
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Dr. Sof铆a Perea P茅rez, MD, MSc
Medical Board
Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine
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Medical Board
Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD
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Medical Board
Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member
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Medical Board, Medical Advisor
Dermatology MD
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Elina Nazarenko, MD
Medical Board
Dermatology and diagnostic consultant
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Victoria Derkova, MS
Medical Board
Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist
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