# Palmer's skincare

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Palmer's is an American skincare brand founded in 1840 and owned by E.T. Browne Drug Co., Inc. since 1971.

[prnewswire.com](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/et-browne-drug-co-maker-of-palmers-manufacturing-medical-grade-hand-sanitizer-for-us-military-personnel-and-emergency-first-responders-301039150.html) [uk.palmers.com](https://uk.palmers.com/pages/company)

Palmer's is cherished for its nourishing [serums](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/serum) and rich moisturizers, which are infused with essential vitamins. Its products suit mature skin and dry skin best. The standout solutions for targeted concerns include the Eventone Fade Cream for acne-prone skin, the [Cocoa](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/cocoa) Butter for skin with dark spots, and the Skin Therapy Oil for mature skin. These key ingredients work effectively, as [vitamin E](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/vitamin-e) reduces pollution pigmentation and skin aging signs.

[Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35150043/)

- [Vitamin E](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/vitamin-e)

This page covers some of the most popular Palmer's products; for the whole Palmer's 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=pgdfa2ef5ce5).

### Other Palmer's products

#### Other products

- [Skin Success Anti-Dark Spot Fade Cream](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/p/palmer-s/skin-success-anti-dark-spot-fade-cream/for/dry-skin) — Warning fit — [CA$45.71 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B01IA9ICQQ?tag=lovi-care-web-product01-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [Scar Serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/p/palmer-s/scar-serum/for/dry-skin) — Average fit
- [Eventone Fade Cream](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/p/palmer-s/eventone-fade-cream/for/dark-spots) — High fit

## People Say

★4.5

Overall rating based on 30.8k+ reviews

Reviewers most often praise Palmer's for fading dark spots, moisturizing properties, and fast-absorbing dry oil texture. The most common complaints are heavy or greasy texture and overpowering scent.

### Highlights

- Deep hydration Mostly Mentioned “skin drinks it up — Skin Therapy Oil” “keeps my sensitive skin moist — Skin Success Anti-Dark Spot Fade Cream” “Leaves the skin soft and hydrated. — Eventone Fade Cream”
- Dark spot fading Mostly Mentioned “acne scars really fade away — Skin Success Anti-Dark Spot Fade Cream” “stretch marks are lighter — Skin Therapy Oil” “Seen the spots fading. — Eventone Fade Cream”
- Value products Often Mentioned “super cheap — Skin Success Anti-Dark Spot Fade Cream” “better than expensive brands — Skin Therapy Oil”
- Skin improvement Often Mentioned “not greasy at all — Skin Therapy Oil” “brightens overall skin tone — Skin Success Anti-Dark Spot Fade Cream”
- Slow results Mostly Mentioned “It's not an instant fix. — Eventone Fade Cream” “no change after a month — Skin Success Anti-Dark Spot Fade Cream” “didn't change old marks — Skin Therapy Oil”
- Unpleasant scent Often Mentioned “distinctive lavender smell — Skin Success Anti-Dark Spot Fade Cream” “smell is overpowering — Skin Therapy Oil” “Has a smell that can't really be described. — Eventone Fade Cream”
- Heavy, greasy texture Often Mentioned “thick and hard to rub in — Skin Success Anti-Dark Spot Fade Cream” “Takes a while to completely absorb. — Eventone Fade Cream”

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## Questions and answers

### Is Palmer's good for oily skin?

Yes, Palmer's fits oily skin with a High routine rating. However, individual products on this page like [Cocoa](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/cocoa) Butter and Skin Success Anti-Dark Spot Fade Cream carry warnings for oily skin, while Skin Therapy Oil and Scar [Serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/serum) receive lower fit levels.

### Is Palmer's worth it?

Palmer's is worth it for shoppers seeking budget-friendly products that help provide deep hydration and improve overall skin, though users should expect a heavy, greasy texture and sometimes slow results. Lovi rates the Palmer's routines High for dry, oily, and sensitive skin types. Reviewers often mention the brand's great value.

### What are Palmer's's best products?

Eventone Fade Cream is Palmer's best product, rating High for dark spots and Average for all other skin types. Cocoa Butter and Skin Therapy Oil also rate Average for dry skin. The Palmer's products on this page help deliver deep hydration.

### Which Palmer's moisturizer is best for dry skin?

Eventone Fade Cream is the best moisturizer on this page for dry skin, where Lovi rates it Average. Reviewers often mention deep hydration from Palmer's products.

### Does Palmer's cause breakouts?

Palmer's products may cause breakouts, as Lovi rates acne-prone skin fit as a warning for several items on the page like Cocoa Butter and Skin Success Anti-Dark Spot Fade Cream. Reviewers often mention a heavy, greasy texture which is also likely to clog pores.

### Is Palmer's fragrance-free?

Most of the Palmer's products on this page are fragrance-free, as 4 out of 5 list no fragrance. Only the Skin Success Anti-Dark Spot Fade Cream includes fragrance.

### What are the key ingredients in Palmer's products?

[Vitamin E](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/vitamin-e) is the key ingredient across the Palmer's products on this page. Reviewers mention that the brand helps provide deep hydration.

### How do I build a Palmer's skincare routine?

To build a Palmer's routine for dry skin, start your morning with a hydrating cleanser, followed by a hydrating toner, Skin Therapy Oil as a moisturizer, and a mild sunscreen. In the evening, use a pre-cleanser, cleanser, Skin Success Anti-Dark Spot Fade Cream as a treatment, and finish with Skin Therapy Oil.

### Where can I buy Palmer's, and how much does it cost?

Palmer's products on this page are sold at stores in Canada. Prices start at CA$12.96 and go up to CA$45.71, with most items falling within this range.

### What are good alternatives to Palmer's?

CeraVe is a good alternative to Palmer's, as Lovi rates the CeraVe-focused routine Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin while Palmer's-focused routines reach High fit levels.

### Palmer's vs CeraVe: which is better?

CeraVe generally fits better than Palmer's, as Lovi rates CeraVe-focused routines as Superior compared to High for Palmer's across skin types like dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin.

### Who owns Palmer's, and where is it from?

Palmer's is an American brand founded in 1840, owned by E.T. Browne Drug Co., Inc. since 1971.

[prnewswire.com](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/et-browne-drug-co-maker-of-palmers-manufacturing-medical-grade-hand-sanitizer-for-us-military-personnel-and-emergency-first-responders-301039150.html) [uk.palmers.com](https://uk.palmers.com/pages/company)

### Is Palmer's cruelty-free?

PETA, Leaping Bunny, and Cruelty Free International, the registries Lovi checks, do not list Palmer's as cruelty-free.

### Is Palmer's good for dry skin?

Yes, Palmer's helps provide deep hydration for dry skin, and Lovi rates the Palmer's-focused routine High for dry skin. Reviewers mostly mention that these products leave skin with a heavy, greasy texture.

### Is Palmer's good for sensitive skin?

Palmer's rates High for sensitive skin. Reviewers often mention deep hydration across the products, though some note a heavy and greasy texture.

### Is Palmer's good for acne-prone skin?

Yes, Palmer's is a good choice for acne-prone skin because Lovi rates the brand-focused routine High for this skin type. However, individual products like the Skin Therapy Oil and Cocoa Butter may cause breakouts, as they carry warnings for oily and acne-prone skin.

### Is Palmer's good for skin with dark spots?

Palmer's Eventone Fade Cream is good for skin with dark spots, as Lovi rates it High for this skin type. Reviewers mostly mention dark spot fading as a benefit of the brand.

### Is Palmer's good for mature skin?

Yes, Palmer's fits mature skin well, as Lovi rates the brand-focused routine High for this skin type. Reviewers frequently mention that the products help improve skin and provide deep hydration.

## Research behind Palmer's's key ingredients

- [Vitamin A antagonizes decreased cell growth and elevated collagen-degrading matrix metalloproteinases and stimulates collagen accumulation in naturally aged human skin](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10692106/) Retinol · The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000
- [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
- [Mechanistic Basis and Clinical Evidence for the Applications of Nicotinamide (Niacinamide) to Control Skin Aging and Pigmentation](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34439563/) Niacinamide · Antioxidants, 2021
- [Improvement of naturally aged skin with vitamin A (retinol)](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17515510/) Retinol · Archives of Dermatology, 2007
- [Molecular basis of retinol anti-ageing properties in naturally aged human skin in vivo](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27261203/) Retinol · International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2017
- [Effects of ascorbic acid on gingival melanin pigmentation in vitro and in vivo](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19186973/) Ascorbyl glucoside · Journal of Periodontology, 2009
- [Prospective, randomized, double-blind assessment of topical bakuchiol and retinol for facial photoageing](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29947134/) Retinol · The British Journal of Dermatology, 2019
- [The effects of onion extract on hypertrophic and keloid scars](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17722521/) Onion bulb extract · Journal of Wound Care, 2007
- [Role of silicone derivative plus onion extract gel in presternal hypertrophic scar protection: a prospective randomized, double blinded, controlled trial](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22168750/) Onion bulb extract · International Wound Journal, 2012
- [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
- [Effectiveness of onion extract gel on surgical scars in asians](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22924037/) Onion bulb extract · Dermatology Research and Practice, 2012
- [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
- [Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skin](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8746332/) Canola oil · The British Journal of Dermatology, 1996
- [Efficacy of a topical serum containing L-ascorbic acid, neohesperidin, pycnogenol, tocopherol, and hyaluronic acid in relation to skin aging signs](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35150043/) Vitamin e · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022
- [Enhancement of comedogenic substances by ultraviolet radiation](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/147099/) Theobroma cacao seed butter · The British Journal of Dermatology, 1978
- [Comedogenicity in rabbit: some cosmetic ingredients/vehicles](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18058303/) Isopropyl myristate · Cutaneous and Ocular Toxicology, 2007
- [Topical application of highly concentrated water-in-oil emulsions: Physiological skin parameters and skin penetration in vivo - A pilot study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31525444/) Isopropyl myristate · International Journal of Pharmaceutics, 2019
- [Influence of vitamin E acetate on stratum corneum hydration](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9706379/) Tocopheryl acetate vitamin e, Tocopheryl acetate · Arzneimittel-Forschung, 1998
- [Nanostructured Lipid Carrier Based Gel Containing α-Tocopherol and α-Tocopheryl Acetate for Synergistic Cutaneous Antiaging Efficacy](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41309687/) Tocopheryl acetate vitamin e, Tocopheryl acetate · Scientific Reports, 2025
- [A Double-Blind, 12-Week Study to Evaluate the Antiaging Efficacy of a Cream Containing the NFκB Inhibitor 4-Hexyl-1, 3-Phenylenediol and Ascorbic Acid-2 Glucoside in Adult Females](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27272084/) Ascorbyl glucoside · Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2016
- [Safety assessment on comedogenicity of dermatological products containing d-alpha tocopheryl acetate in Asian subjects: A double-blind randomized controlled trial](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34471722/) Tocopheryl acetate vitamin e, Tocopheryl acetate · Contemporary Clinical Trials Communications, 2021
- [Treatment with Ascorbyl Glucoside-Arginine Complex Ameliorates Solar Lentigos](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39769217/) Ascorbyl glucoside · International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2024
- [Clinical Efficacy of Topical Ascorbic Acid 2-Glucoside in Enhancing Outcomes of Laser Gingival Depigmentation: A Randomized Controlled Trial](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42147661/) Ascorbyl glucoside · Cureus, 2026

## Palmer's routines

- 81% fit: [Routine for dry skin](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/palmer-s/skincare-routine/for/dry-skin)
- 79% fit: [Routine for oily skin](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/palmer-s/skincare-routine/for/oily-skin)
- 80% fit: [Routine for combination skin](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/palmer-s/skincare-routine/for/combination-skin)
- 79% fit: [Routine for sensitive skin](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/palmer-s/skincare-routine/for/sensitive-skin)
- 77% fit: [Routine for acne-prone skin](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/palmer-s/skincare-routine/for/acne-prone-skin)
- 82% fit: [Routine for mature skin](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/palmer-s/skincare-routine/for/mature-skin)
- 79% fit: [Routine for skin with dark spots](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/palmer-s/skincare-routine/for/dark-spots)
- 80% fit: [Routine for dry sensitive skin](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/palmer-s/skincare-routine/for/dry-sensitive-skin)
- 78% fit: [Routine for oily acne-prone skin](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/palmer-s/skincare-routine/for/oily-acne-prone-skin)

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## 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).

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