Physiogel skincare

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

Physiogel is a German skincare brand founded in 1996 and owned by LG Corporation since 2020.

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Physiogel is beloved for its nurturing moisturizers and clinically tested formulas that restore comfort to distressed skin. Its products suit dry, sensitive, and reactive skin best due to their gentle, biomimetic compositions. For specific concerns, the standout choice for acne-prone skin is the Hydrating Facial Cream. These thoughtful formulations work quietly to support the natural moisture barrier and soothe irritation.

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

Physiogel moisturizers

Hydrating Facial Cream

Questions and answers

Is Physiogel worth it?

Physiogel is worth it because Lovi rates the brand-focused routines Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin. The Physiogel products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients.

What are Physiogel's best products?

Physiogel's best product featured on this page is the Hydrating Facial Cream, which Lovi rates High for dry, dry sensitive, oily acne-prone, and sensitive skin. Lovi also rates the Physiogel-focused routine as Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin.

Which Physiogel moisturizer is best for dry skin?

The Hydrating Facial Cream is best for dry skin. Lovi rates this moisturizer High for dry skin.

Does Physiogel cause breakouts?

Physiogel is unlikely to cause breakouts, as the Physiogel products on this page are well-suited for skin prone to blemishes. Lovi rates the Hydrating Facial Cream High for oily acne-prone skin and Average for acne-prone skin.

Is Physiogel fragrance-free?

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

What are the key ingredients in Physiogel products?

Physiogel products feature moisturizing ingredients like glycerin and shea butter that help hydrate dry skin. Glycerin helps lock in moisture, while shea butter softens the skin.

How do I build a Physiogel skincare routine?

To build a Physiogel routine, you can use the Hydrating Facial Cream, which is a moisturizer. Lovi rates this product High for dry, dry sensitive, oily acne-prone, and sensitive skin, and Average for acne-prone, dark spots, oily, mature, and combination skin.

What are good alternatives to Physiogel?

Good alternatives to Physiogel include Eucerin, NIVEA, Bayer, Augustinus Bader, Yepoda, and Dr. Barbara Sturm, which also have dedicated pages on Lovi.

Physiogel vs Eucerin: which is better?

Physiogel is better suited for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin, as Lovi rates the Physiogel-focused routine Superior for each of these skin types, while the Eucerin-focused routine rates High.

Who owns Physiogel, and where is it from?

Physiogel is a German brand founded in 1996, owned by LG Corporation since 2020.

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Is Physiogel cruelty-free?

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

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Research behind Physiogel's key ingredients

Benefits of topical hyaluronic acid for skin quality and signs of skin aging: From literature review to clinical evidence
Hyaluronic acid · 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
Glycerin · Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
Cytotoxicity of lecithin-based nanoemulsions on human skin cells and ex vivo skin permeation: Comparison to conventional surfactant types
Hydrogenated lecithin · International Journal of Pharmaceutics, 2019
Effects of lecithin-based nanoemulsions on skin: Short-time cytotoxicity MTT and BrdU studies, skin penetration of surfactants and additives and the delivery of curcumin
Hydrogenated lecithin · International Journal of Pharmaceutics, 2020
Squalane as a Promising Agent Protecting UV-Induced Inhibition of Collagen Biosynthesis and Wound Healing in Human Dermal Fibroblast
Squalane · Molecules, 2025

1 more study

Efficacy and safety of combination cream of stimu-tex AS™ (spent grain wax, Argania Spinosa Kernel oil, Butyrospermum Parkii (shea butter) extract), and saccharide isomerate after fractional CO2 laser procedure: split-face, double blinded, randomized controlled trial
Butyrospermum parkii butter shea butter · Lasers in Medical Science, 2025

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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