# SKINN skincare

Page: https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/skinn

The Lovi Fit is the same in every country; only the stores and prices differ, and the ones here are for Canada.

SKINN is an American skincare brand founded in 2002.

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SKINN is loved for its potent [serums](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/serum) and advanced formulas. Its products suit mature, dry, and combination skin best. The standout products for particular concerns include the DermAppeal for acne-prone skin. These thoughtful formulations work to gently refine and balance the complexion.

- [Cruelty-free · PETA](https://crueltyfree.peta.org/company/skinn-cosmetics/)

This page covers some of the most popular SKINN products; for the whole SKINN 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=pgbe37b5e750).

### SKINN [serums](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/serum) and treatments

#### Serums and treatments

- [DermAppeal](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/p/skinn/dermappeal/for/dark-spots) — High fit — [CA$88.05 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B09XGSPPWQ?tag=lovi-care-web-product01-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)

## Questions and answers

### Is SKINN worth it?

SKINN is worth considering for a variety of skin needs, as Lovi rates the SKINN-focused routine Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin. Every product from the SKINN products on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

### What are SKINN's best products?

DermAppeal is among the best products from SKINN on this page, and Lovi rates it High for dark spots and Average for oily and dry skin.

### Does SKINN cause breakouts?

SKINN is unlikely to cause breakouts, and Lovi rates the SKINN-focused routine Superior for acne-prone skin. The SKINN products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients.

### Is SKINN fragrance-free?

Yes, every product among the SKINN products on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients. Every item is formulated without added scent.

### What are the key ingredients in SKINN products?

SKINN uses active components such as squalane, [glycerin](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/glycerin), and [tea tree oil leaf](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/tea-tree) in its formulations to support skin health. Lovi rates the SKINN-focused routine Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin types.

[Scientific Reports, 2020](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33037252/)

### How do I build a SKINN skincare routine?

To build a SKINN routine using the products on this page, you use DermAppeal [serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/serum), which Lovi rates High for dark spots and Average for oily, dry, combination, sensitive, and acne-prone skin. Lovi rates the SKINN-focused routine Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin.

### Where can I buy SKINN, and how much does it cost?

SKINN is available in Canada on this page, with prices ranging from CA$88.05 to CA$88.05.

### What are good alternatives to SKINN?

Good alternatives to SKINN on Lovi include CeraVe, Cetaphil, Paula's Choice, Neutrogena, Kiehl's, and Dermalogica. These similar skincare brands offer alternative options for various skin types.

### SKINN vs CeraVe: which is better?

SKINN and CeraVe both rate Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin, so neither brand is universally better than the other. Lovi rates the SKINN-focused routine Superior for all these skin types.

### Is SKINN cruelty-free?

Yes: PETA lists SKINN as cruelty-free.

[PETA](https://crueltyfree.peta.org/company/skinn-cosmetics/)

## Research behind SKINN's key ingredients

- [The efficacy of 5% topical tea tree oil gel in mild to moderate acne vulgaris: a randomized, double-blind placebo-controlled study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17314442/) Melaleuca alternifolia tree oil leaf · Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology, 2007
- [Psychophysical study of the effects of topical application of menthol in healthy volunteers](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16527405/) Menthol · Pain, 2006
- [Vitamin C-squalene bioconjugate promotes epidermal thickening and collagen production in human skin](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33037252/) Squalane · Scientific Reports, 2020
- [Comparison of clinical and histological effects between lactobacillus-fermented Chamaecyparis obtusa and tea tree oil for the treatment of acne: an eight-week double-blind randomized controlled split-face study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25228478/) Melaleuca alternifolia tree oil leaf · Dermatology, 2014
- [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
- [Clinical evidence of the efficacy and safety of a new 3-in-1 anti-aging topical night serum-in-oil containing melatonin, bakuchiol, and ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate: 103 females treated from 28 to 84 days](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30924254/) Vc5 crystal technology · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2019
- [Biomimetic hyaluronic acid-stabilized zinc oxide nanoparticles in acne treatment: A preclinical and clinical approach](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40254135/) Zinc oxide · Journal of Controlled Release, 2025
- [Antioxidant-based topical formulations influence on the inflammatory response of Japanese skin: A clinical study using non-invasive techniques](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28385617/) Vc5 crystal technology · European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics, 2017
- [Treatment of mild to moderate acne with a fixed combination of hydroxypinacolone retinoate, retinol glycospheres and papain glycospheres](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25876142/) Papain · Giornale Italiano Di Dermatologia E Venereologia, 2015
- [Topical Zinc Oxide Nanoparticle Formulations for Acne Vulgaris: A Systematic Review of Pre-Clinical and Early-Phase Clinical Evidence](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41007718/) Zinc oxide · Biomedicines, 2025
- [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

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- 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).

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