# Mother Science skincare Page: https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/mother-science The Lovi Fit is the same in every country; only the stores and prices differ, and the ones here are for Canada. Mother Science is an American skincare brand founded in 2021. [pitchbook.com](https://pitchbook.com/profiles/company/513426-43) [tracxn.com](https://tracxn.com/d/venture-capital/newbound-ventures/__UmB29evHbK3liY0-wCeqm20BJFw51Dz1cYCcvn_gMc4) [preqin.com](https://www.preqin.com/data/profile/asset/mother-science/544484) [beautymatter.com](https://beautymatter.com/articles/mother-science-sephora) Mother Science is widely celebrated for its targeted [serums](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/serum) and advanced formulas. Its products suit sensitive, dry, and combination skin best. The standout product for particular concerns is the Molecular Hero Serum for acne-prone skin. These offerings gently nurture and support a healthy-looking complexion. - [Cruelty-free · Leaping Bunny](https://www.leapingbunny.org/brand/mother-science) This page covers some of the most popular Mother Science products; for the whole Mother Science 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=pgc856292013). ### Mother Science [serums](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/serum) and treatments #### Serums and treatments - [Molecular Hero Serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/p/mother-science/molecular-hero-serum/for/dry-skin) — High fit ## Questions and answers ### Is Mother Science worth it? Mother Science is a worthwhile brand for shoppers seeking effective routines, as Lovi rates the Mother Science-focused routines Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin. Additionally, the Mother Science products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients. ### What are Mother Science's best products? Mother Science features the Molecular Hero [Serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/serum) on this page. Lovi rates this serum High for dry and sensitive skin, and Average for oily, acne-prone, mature, combination skin, and skin with dark spots. ### Does Mother Science cause breakouts? Mother Science is unlikely to cause breakouts because its products feature soothing ingredients and light formulas, and Lovi rates the Mother Science-focused routine Superior for acne-prone skin. ### Is Mother Science fragrance-free? Yes, every product from the Mother Science products on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients. ### What are the key ingredients in Mother Science products? The key ingredients in Mother Science products include malassezin, [niacinamide](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/niacinamide), and [sodium hyaluronate](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/hyaluronic-acid). Malassezin helps improve the look of dark spots and uneven tone, while niacinamide and sodium hyaluronate support a bright, smooth complexion. [The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12100180/) [Dermatologic Therapy, 2022](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36200921/) ### How do I build a Mother Science skincare routine? To build a Mother Science routine, you apply the Molecular Hero Serum, which fits dry and sensitive skin at a High level and other skin types at an Average level. The Mother Science products on this page are fragrance-free. Overall, Mother Science-focused routines rate Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin. ### What are good alternatives to Mother Science? Good alternatives to Mother Science include CeraVe, Cetaphil, Paula's Choice, Neutrogena, Kiehl's, and Dermalogica. These brands also have dedicated pages on Lovi for comparison. ### Mother Science vs CeraVe: which is better? Mother Science and CeraVe both rate Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin, so either brand works well depending on personal preference. The Mother Science products on this page are also fragrance-free. ### Is Mother Science cruelty-free? Yes: Leaping Bunny lists Mother Science as cruelty-free. [Leaping Bunny](https://www.leapingbunny.org/brand/mother-science) ## Research behind Mother Science's key ingredients - [The effect of niacinamide on reducing cutaneous pigmentation and suppression of melanosome transfer](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12100180/) Niacinamide · The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002 - [Benefits of topical hyaluronic acid for skin quality and signs of skin aging: From literature review to clinical evidence](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36200921/) Sodium hyaluronate · Dermatologic Therapy, 2022 - [The 24-hour skin hydration and barrier function effects of a hyaluronic 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract moisturizing fluid: an intra-subject, randomized, assessor-blinded study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28860834/) Glycerin · Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017 - [Randomized controlled study for the anti-aging effect of human adipocyte-derived mesenchymal stem cell media combined with niacinamide after laser therapy](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33103316/) Niacinamide · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021 - [Senomorphic activity of a combination of niacinamide and hyaluronic acid: correlation with clinical improvement of skin aging](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39009698/) Niacinamide · Scientific Reports, 2024 - [Whitening effect of alpha-bisabolol in Asian women subjects](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20642768/) Bisabolol · International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2010 ## 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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