MARY & MAY skincare
MARY & MAY is a Korean skincare brand founded in 2020 and owned by AIDKOREA COMPANY INC..
MARY & MAY is beloved for its targeted eye products and serums, which rely on thoughtfully crafted formulas to nourish the complexion. Its products suit dry skin and mature skin best, offering gentle yet effective daily care. For acne-prone skin, the standout choice is the Tranexamic Acid + Glutathione Eye Cream, while the 6 Peptide Complex Serum addresses skin with dark spots.
This page covers some of the most popular MARY & MAY products; for the whole MARY & MAY range, with a fit score for every product, use the Lovi app.
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Questions and answers
Is MARY & MAY good for oily skin?
Yes, MARY & MAY is good for oily skin, as Lovi rates the MARY & MAY-focused routine Superior for oily skin. The Tranexamic Acid + Glutathione Eye Cream and the 6 Peptide Complex Serum both fit oily skin well.
Is MARY & MAY worth it?
MARY & MAY is worth considering for dry skin, as Lovi rates the MARY & MAY-focused routine Superior for that skin type. Additionally, the MARY & MAY products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients.
What are MARY & MAY's best products?
MARY & MAY offers the Tranexamic Acid + Glutathione Eye Cream and the 6 Peptide Complex Serum on this page. Lovi rates the eye cream High for almost all skin types including dry and oily skin, while the 6 Peptide Complex Serum is rated High for mature and dry sensitive skin.
Does MARY & MAY cause breakouts?
MARY & MAY is unlikely to cause breakouts, as Lovi rates the brand-focused routine Superior for acne-prone skin and High for oily acne-prone skin. Additionally, every product from MARY & MAY on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.
Is MARY & MAY fragrance-free?
Yes, every one of the MARY & MAY products on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.
What are the key ingredients in MARY & MAY products?
MARY & MAY products feature key ingredients like tranexamic acid, glutathione, and a blend of six peptides designed to help smooth and brighten the skin. Topical palmitoyl pentapeptide-4 helps provide improvement in photoaged facial skin.
How do I build a MARY & MAY skincare routine?
To build a MARY & MAY routine for dry skin, start your morning with a cleanser, a hydrating toner, the First Spray Serum as a moisturizer, and an SPF lotion. In the evening, use a pre-cleanser, a cleanser, the 6 Peptide Complex Serum, and the First Spray Serum, and add a nourishing mask once a week. Lovi rates the MARY & MAY routine Superior for dry skin.
Where can I buy MARY & MAY, and how much does it cost?
MARY & MAY products are sold in stores in Germany, with prices ranging from €12.90 to €13.17.
What are good alternatives to MARY & MAY?
Good alternatives to MARY & MAY include SKIN1004, Anua, Medicube, Beauty of Joseon, COSRX, and Dr. Althea, which also have dedicated pages on Lovi. Lovi rates the MARY & MAY-focused routines Superior for dry skin, oily skin, sensitive skin, combination skin, and acne-prone skin.
MARY & MAY vs SKIN1004: which is better?
MARY & MAY rates slightly higher than SKIN1004 for oily, combination, and acne-prone skin, while both brands rate Superior for dry and sensitive skin. Lovi rates the MARY & MAY-focused routine Superior for dry skin, oily skin, sensitive skin, combination skin, and acne-prone skin.
Who owns MARY & MAY, and where is it from?
MARY & MAY is a Korean brand founded in 2020, owned by AIDKOREA COMPANY INC..
Is MARY & MAY cruelty-free?
PETA, Leaping Bunny, and Cruelty Free International, the registries Lovi checks, do not list MARY & MAY as cruelty-free.
Is MARY & MAY good for dry skin?
Yes, MARY & MAY is good for dry skin, as Lovi rates the MARY & MAY-focused routine Superior for dry skin. The brand's products like the Tranexamic Acid + Glutathione Eye Cream fit dry skin well.
Is MARY & MAY good for sensitive skin?
Yes, MARY & MAY is good for sensitive skin because the MARY & MAY products on this page are free of added fragrance. Lovi rates the MARY & MAY-focused routine Superior for sensitive skin.
Is MARY & MAY good for acne-prone skin?
Yes, MARY & MAY is good for acne-prone skin, with Lovi rating the brand-focused routine Superior for this skin type. The Tranexamic Acid + Glutathione Eye Cream and 6 Peptide Complex Serum both suit acne-prone skin.
Is MARY & MAY good for skin with dark spots?
Yes, MARY & MAY is good for skin with dark spots, as the Tranexamic Acid + Glutathione Eye Cream on this page rates High for skin with dark spots. Lovi rates the brand-focused routine Superior for acne-prone skin and combination skin, which often deal with dark spots.
Is MARY & MAY good for mature skin?
Yes, MARY & MAY is good for mature skin because its routine provides a Superior fit. The 6 Peptide Complex Serum helps smooth and care for aging skin.
Research behind MARY & MAY's key ingredients
The effect of niacinamide on reducing cutaneous pigmentation and suppression of melanosome transfer
Topical palmitoyl pentapeptide provides improvement in photoaged human facial skin
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
Medical Board
Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine
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Medical Board
Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD
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Medical Board
Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member
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Medical Board, Medical Advisor
Dermatology MD
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Elina Nazarenko, MD
Medical Board
Dermatology and diagnostic consultant
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Victoria Derkova, MS
Medical Board
Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist
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