Advanced Clinicals skincare
Advanced Clinicals is an American skincare brand founded in 2005 and owned by Concept Laboratories, Inc..
Advanced Clinicals is loved for its moisturizers and serums as well as its formulas. Its products suit oily skin and combination skin best. The standout products for particular concerns are the Vitamin C Brightening Gel-Cream for acne-prone skin, the Vitamin C Anti Aging Serum for skin with dark spots, and the Retinol Advanced Firming Cream for mature skin.
This page covers some of the most popular Advanced Clinicals products; for the whole Advanced Clinicals range, with a fit score for every product, use the Lovi app.
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★4.6Overall rating based on 232.7k+ reviewsReviewers most often praise Advanced Clinicals for enhancing skin texture, deep hydration, and diminishing fine lines. The most common complaints are a drying or dehydrating effect and a slightly sticky finish.
Highlights
Great value Mostly Mentioned
- “huge bottle for the price — Vitamin C Anti Aging Serum”
- “Amazing quality for the price — Retinol Advanced Firming Cream”
- “Great value for the size — Collagen Skin Rescue Lotion”
Improved skin texture and tone Mostly Mentioned
- “noticeably lightened age spots — Vitamin C Anti Aging Serum”
- “My skin feels firmer, smoother, and well-hydrated — Retinol Advanced Firming Cream”
- “reducing the appearance of my laugh lines — HYALURONIC SERUM”
Deeply hydrating moisturizers Mostly Mentioned
- “Instantly quenches thirsty skin — Collagen Skin Rescue Lotion”
- “instant hydration for dry skin — HYALURONIC SERUM”
Fast-absorbing serums Mostly Mentioned
- “Absorbs quickly and feels non-greasy — Retinol Advanced Firming Cream”
- “absorbs quickly — Vitamin C Anti Aging Serum”
Fast-absorbing moisturizers Mostly Mentioned
- “Absorbs quickly — Collagen Skin Rescue Lotion”
- “absorbs well — HYALURONIC SERUM”
Fragrance-free formulas Often Mentioned
- “It's fragrance-free, gentle even with retinol — Retinol Advanced Firming Cream”
- “No added scent — Collagen Skin Rescue Lotion”
Skin dryness and irritation Often Mentioned
- “My skin immediately feels dry like it feels dehydrated — Retinol Advanced Firming Cream”
- “Caused minor breakout — Collagen Skin Rescue Lotion”
- “dried out my skin — Vitamin C Anti Aging Serum”
Slightly sticky finish Often Mentioned
- “It's a little sticky but It absorbs well. — HYALURONIC SERUM”
- “leaves a sticky residue — Vitamin C Anti Aging Serum”
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Questions and answers
Is Advanced Clinicals good for oily skin?
Yes, Advanced Clinicals is good for oily skin, as Lovi rates the brand-focused routine Superior for oily skin. The Advanced Clinicals products on this page are fragrance-free, though some users report a slightly sticky finish.
Is Advanced Clinicals worth it?
Advanced Clinicals is worth it for shoppers seeking budget-friendly options, as the brand offers great value with prices mostly around seven euros. Reviewers frequently praise the products for improving skin texture and tone while providing deep hydration and fast absorption. However, shoppers should note that some users report skin dryness, irritation, and a slightly sticky finish.
What are Advanced Clinicals's best products?
Advanced Clinicals's best products are the Vitamin C Brightening Gel-Cream and HYALURONIC SERUM, which Lovi rates High and Average for dry skin. These moisturizers help keep skin feeling soft and smooth.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 2008
Which Advanced Clinicals moisturizer is best for dry skin?
The Vitamin C Brightening Gel-Cream is the best choice, as Lovi rates it High for dry skin, followed by the Collagen Skin Rescue Lotion and HYALURONIC SERUM which rate Average.
Does Advanced Clinicals cause breakouts?
Advanced Clinicals is unlikely to cause breakouts for most users, and Lovi rates the brand Superior for acne-prone skin. Reviewers note that the formulas on this page help improve skin texture and tone.
Is Advanced Clinicals fragrance-free?
Yes, the Advanced Clinicals products on this page are fragrance-free. Reviewers often mention these fragrance-free formulas.
What are the key ingredients in Advanced Clinicals products?
Advanced Clinicals products feature key ingredients such as retinol, vitamin C, and green tea extract, which help smooth texture and brighten dark spots. Reviewers often mention that these formulas provide great value and deep hydration.
The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020
How do I build a Advanced Clinicals skincare routine?
To build an Advanced Clinicals routine for dry skin, follow a daily plan that features a cleanser, hydrating toner, and the First Spray Serum, using the Vitamin C Anti Aging Serum in the evening and adding the Vita Essential Mask once a week. Lovi rates the Advanced Clinicals-focused routine for dry skin Superior. Reviewers often mention that the Advanced Clinicals products on this page have fragrance-free formulas.
Where can I buy Advanced Clinicals, and how much does it cost?
Advanced Clinicals products on this page are sold in stores in Germany. Shoppers can find prices ranging from €7.00 to €7.00, with most items priced between €7.00 and €7.00.
What are good alternatives to Advanced Clinicals?
Good alternatives to Advanced Clinicals include CeraVe, Cetaphil, Paula's Choice, Neutrogena, Kiehl's, and Dermalogica. These brands also have dedicated pages on Lovi.
Advanced Clinicals vs CeraVe: which is better?
Advanced Clinicals rates Superior for dry skin, oily skin, sensitive skin, combination skin, and acne-prone skin, which matches the fit levels of CeraVe for some skin types while outperforming CeraVe in dry skin where Advanced Clinicals reaches Superior fit compared to CeraVe's High fit.
Who owns Advanced Clinicals, and where is it from?
Advanced Clinicals is an American brand founded in 2005, owned by Concept Laboratories, Inc..
Is Advanced Clinicals cruelty-free?
PETA, Leaping Bunny, and Cruelty Free International, the registries Lovi checks, do not list Advanced Clinicals as cruelty-free.
Is Advanced Clinicals good for dry skin?
Advanced Clinicals is well suited for dry skin, and Lovi rates the Advanced Clinicals-focused routine Superior for dry skin. Reviewers often mention that the Advanced Clinicals products on this page are deeply hydrating moisturizers, though some users report skin dryness and irritation.
Is Advanced Clinicals good for sensitive skin?
Advanced Clinicals rates Superior for sensitive skin, as shown by its brand-focused routine for this skin type. The Advanced Clinicals products on this page are fragrance-free, though some reviewers note skin dryness and irritation.
Is Advanced Clinicals good for acne-prone skin?
Yes, Advanced Clinicals is good for acne-prone skin, as Lovi rates the brand-focused routines Superior for this skin type. Reviewers often mention that the formulas are fragrance-free, though some users note occasional skin dryness and irritation.
Is Advanced Clinicals good for skin with dark spots?
Yes, Advanced Clinicals is good for skin with dark spots because the Vitamin C Brightening Gel-Cream on the page rates High for this skin type. Reviewers also mention that the products improve skin texture and tone. Additionally, topical vitamin C helps brighten the skin and improve signs of photoaging.
Is Advanced Clinicals good for mature skin?
Advanced Clinicals is good for mature skin, as the Advanced Clinicals products on this page include options like Vitamin C Brightening Gel-Cream that Lovi rates High for mature skin. Retinol also helps stimulate collagen accumulation to improve the appearance of aged skin.
The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000Archives of Dermatology, 2007
Research behind Advanced Clinicals's key ingredients
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.
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Co-founder, Medical Director
Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer
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Co-founder, CEO and CTO
PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex
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Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc
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Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine
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Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD
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Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member
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Dermatology MD
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Elina Nazarenko, MD
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Dermatology and diagnostic consultant
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Victoria Derkova, MS
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Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist
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