# Urban Skin Rx skincare Page: https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/urban-skin-rx The Lovi Fit is the same in every country; only the stores and prices differ, and the ones here are for Canada. Urban Skin Rx is an American skincare brand founded in 2010 and owned by American Exchange Group since 2025. [prnewswire.com](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/american-exchange-group-acquires-urban-skin-rx--302355296.html) [tracxn.com](https://tracxn.com/d/companies/urban-skin-rx/__Pwi3iy81O4x2EOq-xxny-zfbjFQdVmGp1mDc2vGP2mw) [pitchbook.com](https://pitchbook.com/profiles/company/187975-00) Urban Skin Rx is deeply appreciated for its targeted [serums](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/serum) and meticulously crafted formulas. Its products suit diverse skin types best. The standout products for particular concerns include the [Retinol](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/retinol) Rapid Repair & Dark Spot Treatment for acne-prone skin. These offerings provide reliable daily care for individuals seeking refined, healthy skin. - [Cruelty-free · Leaping Bunny](https://www.leapingbunny.org/brand/urban-skin-rx) This page covers some of the most popular Urban Skin Rx products; for the whole Urban Skin Rx 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=pgbf22efc662). ### Urban Skin Rx [serums](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/serum) and treatments #### Serums and treatments - [Retinol Rapid Repair & Dark Spot Treatment](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/p/urban-skin-rx/retinol-rapid-repair-and-dark-spot-treatment/for/oily-acne-prone-skin) — High fit ## Questions and answers ### Is Urban Skin Rx worth it? Urban Skin Rx is worth it for shoppers wanting targeted care, as Lovi rates the Urban Skin Rx-focused routine Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin. Additionally, the Urban Skin Rx products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients. ### What are Urban Skin Rx's best products? Urban Skin Rx does not have a single best product because the brand-focused routines for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin all rate Superior on Lovi. Lovi rates the [Retinol](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/retinol) Rapid Repair & Dark Spot Treatment [serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/serum) High for oily, acne-prone, and combination skin, and Average for skin with dark spots, mature skin, and sensitive skin. ### Does Urban Skin Rx cause breakouts? Urban Skin Rx is unlikely to cause breakouts, as its products include options like Retinol Rapid Repair & Dark Spot Treatment that fit acne-prone skin with a High level, and Lovi rates the brand-focused routine Superior for acne-prone skin. ### Is Urban Skin Rx fragrance-free? Yes, every product from Urban Skin Rx listed on this page is formulated without added fragrance. Lovi rates the Urban Skin Rx routines as Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin types. ### What are the key ingredients in Urban Skin Rx products? Urban Skin Rx products on this page include retinol, which helps smooth lines and firm skin. Lovi rates the Urban Skin Rx-focused routines Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin. [The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10692106/) [Archives of Dermatology, 2007](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17515510/) ### How do I build a Urban Skin Rx skincare routine? To build an Urban Skin Rx routine, shoppers use the brand's products to care for their skin every day. Lovi rates the Urban Skin Rx-focused routines Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin. ### What are good alternatives to Urban Skin Rx? Good alternatives to Urban Skin Rx with pages on Lovi include CeraVe, Cetaphil, Paula's Choice, Neutrogena, Kiehl's, and Dermalogica. Lovi rates the Urban Skin Rx-focused routines Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin. ### Urban Skin Rx vs CeraVe: which is better? Urban Skin Rx and CeraVe both rate Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin on Lovi. CeraVe offers a wider range of pages, while Urban Skin Rx focuses on targeted treatments like the Retinol Rapid Repair & Dark Spot Treatment. ### Who owns Urban Skin Rx, and where is it from? Urban Skin Rx is an American brand founded in 2010, owned by American Exchange Group since 2025. [prnewswire.com](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/american-exchange-group-acquires-urban-skin-rx--302355296.html) [tracxn.com](https://tracxn.com/d/companies/urban-skin-rx/__Pwi3iy81O4x2EOq-xxny-zfbjFQdVmGp1mDc2vGP2mw) [pitchbook.com](https://pitchbook.com/profiles/company/187975-00) ### Is Urban Skin Rx cruelty-free? Yes: Leaping Bunny lists Urban Skin Rx as cruelty-free. [Leaping Bunny](https://www.leapingbunny.org/brand/urban-skin-rx) ## Research behind Urban Skin Rx'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 - [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 - [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 - [Moisturizing and Antiinflammatory Properties of Cosmetic Formulations Containing Centella asiatica Extract](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27168678/) Centella asiatica extract · Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016 - [Efficacy and Safety of Azelaic Acid Nanocrystal-Loaded In Situ Hydrogel in the Treatment of Acne Vulgaris](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33923739/) Azelaic acid · Pharmaceutics, 2021 - [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 - [Systematic Study of Paeonol/Madecassoside Co-Delivery Nanoemulsion Transdermal Delivery System for Enhancing Barrier Repair and Anti-Inflammatory Efficacy](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37446936/) Centella asiatica extract · Molecules, 2023 - [Effects of 15% Azelaic Acid Gel in the Management of Post-Inflammatory Erythema and Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation in Acne Vulgaris](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38734843/) Azelaic acid · Dermatology and Therapy, 2024 - [The usefulness of a dermocosmetic containing Myrtus communis extract and azelaic acid for maintenance phase of adult female acne: Results from a randomized exploratory investigator-blinded comparative study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36729399/) Azelaic acid · Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, 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) - 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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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