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Palmer's skincare

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Palmer's is an American skincare brand founded in 1840 and owned by E.T. Browne Drug Co., Inc. since 1971.

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Palmer's is loved for its nourishing serums and moisturizers, which are rich in vitamins. Its products suit dry skin and mature skin best, thanks to these deeply hydrating formulas. For targeted care, the Eventone Fade Cream helps acne-prone skin, the Cocoa Butter addresses dark spots, and the Skin Therapy Oil supports mature skin. Together, the key ingredients work to reduce pollution pigmentation and signs of skin aging.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022

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People Say

★4.5Overall rating based on 30.8k+ reviews

Reviewers most often praise Palmer's for fading dark spots, moisturizing properties, and fast-absorbing dry oil texture. The most common complaints are heavy or greasy texture and overpowering scent.

Highlights

  • Deep hydration Mostly Mentioned
    • “skin drinks it up — Skin Therapy Oil”
    • “keeps my sensitive skin moist — Skin Success Anti-Dark Spot Fade Cream”
    • “Leaves the skin soft and hydrated. — Eventone Fade Cream”
  • Dark spot fading Mostly Mentioned
    • “acne scars really fade away — Skin Success Anti-Dark Spot Fade Cream”
    • “stretch marks are lighter — Skin Therapy Oil”
    • “Seen the spots fading. — Eventone Fade Cream”
  • Value products Often Mentioned
    • “super cheap — Skin Success Anti-Dark Spot Fade Cream”
    • “better than expensive brands — Skin Therapy Oil”
  • Skin improvement Often Mentioned
    • “not greasy at all — Skin Therapy Oil”
    • “brightens overall skin tone — Skin Success Anti-Dark Spot Fade Cream”
  • Slow results Mostly Mentioned
    • “It's not an instant fix. — Eventone Fade Cream”
    • “no change after a month — Skin Success Anti-Dark Spot Fade Cream”
    • “didn't change old marks — Skin Therapy Oil”
  • Unpleasant scent Often Mentioned
    • “distinctive lavender smell — Skin Success Anti-Dark Spot Fade Cream”
    • “smell is overpowering — Skin Therapy Oil”
    • “Has a smell that can't really be described. — Eventone Fade Cream”
  • Heavy, greasy texture Often Mentioned
    • “thick and hard to rub in — Skin Success Anti-Dark Spot Fade Cream”
    • “Takes a while to completely absorb. — Eventone Fade Cream”

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Questions and answers

Is Palmer's good for oily skin?

Yes, Palmer's is good for oily skin because Lovi rates the Palmer's-focused routine High for oily skin. Reviewers often mention that the products leave a heavy, greasy feel.

Is Palmer's worth it?

Palmer's offers value products that help provide deep hydration, though reviewers note they may leave a heavy, greasy texture with slow results. Lovi rates the Palmer's-focused routine High for dry skin and sensitive skin.

What are Palmer's's best products?

Palmer's features Eventone Fade Cream as its top choice, earning a High fit for skin with dark spots. Other items like Cocoa Butter, Skin Therapy Oil, and Scar Serum mostly receive average or lower fits across various skin types.

Which Palmer's moisturizer is best for dry skin?

Eventone Fade Cream is the best moisturizer on this page for dry skin, where Lovi rates it Average. Cocoa Butter is another option for dry skin with an Average fit.

Does Palmer's cause breakouts?

Palmer's products may cause breakouts, as the acne-prone fit levels for individual items on this page range from Average to Warning. Lovi rates the Palmer's-focused routine High for acne-prone skin.

Is Palmer's fragrance-free?

Most of the Palmer's products on this page are fragrance-free, as 4 out of 5 list no fragrance. Only the Skin Success Anti-Dark Spot Fade Cream includes fragrance.

What are the key ingredients in Palmer's products?

Vitamin E is a key ingredient across the Palmer's products on this page. Reviewers frequently note that these items help deliver deep hydration and improve overall skin.

How do I build a Palmer's skincare routine?

To build a Palmer's routine for dry skin, start your morning with a gentle cleanser, a hydrating toner, Skin Therapy Oil as a moisturizer, and an SPF. In the evening, use a pre-cleanser, the same gentle cleanser, Skin Success Anti-Dark Spot Fade Cream as a treatment, and Skin Therapy Oil again. Once a week, add a nourishing mask into your evening steps before applying your treatment and moisturizer.

Where can I buy Palmer's, and how much does it cost?

Palmer's is available at stores in Germany. Prices on the page range from €14.96 to €15.14.

What are good alternatives to Palmer's?

Good alternatives to Palmer's include brands with skincare pages on Lovi like CeraVe, Cetaphil, Paula's Choice, Neutrogena, Kiehl's, and Dermalogica. Lovi rates the Palmer's-focused routine High for dry skin, oily skin, sensitive skin, combination skin, and acne-prone skin.

Palmer's vs CeraVe: which is better?

CeraVe generally fits better than Palmer's, as Lovi rates the CeraVe-focused routines Superior for oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin compared to High for Palmer's. Both brands rate High for dry skin.

Who owns Palmer's, and where is it from?

Palmer's is an American brand founded in 1840, owned by E.T. Browne Drug Co., Inc. since 1971.

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Is Palmer's cruelty-free?

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

Is Palmer's good for dry skin?

Yes, Palmer's is a good choice for dry skin, as the brand features routines and products tailored for deep hydration. Lovi rates the Palmer's-focused routine High for dry skin.

Is Palmer's good for sensitive skin?

Yes, Palmer's fits sensitive skin well, as Lovi rates the brand-focused routine High for sensitive skin. Shoppers often mention deep hydration and dark spot fading, though some note a heavy, greasy texture and unpleasant scent.

Is Palmer's good for acne-prone skin?

Palmer's rates High for acne-prone skin in the brand-focused routines. However, individual products on the page like the Cocoa Butter and Skin Success Anti-Dark Spot Fade Cream carry warnings for acne-prone skin.

Is Palmer's good for skin with dark spots?

Palmer's is a good choice for skin with dark spots, as Lovi rates Eventone Fade Cream High for this concern. Reviewers often mention dark spot fading among the brand's positive effects. However, shoppers should note that other products on the page may not suit dark spots as well.

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Is Palmer's good for mature skin?

Yes, Palmer's is good for mature skin because the brand fits this skin type well. Lovi rates the Palmer's-focused routine High for mature skin.

Research behind Palmer's'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.

  • Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Co-founder, Medical Director

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer

  • Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    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

    Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Medical Board

    Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine

  • Aishani Shah, MD

    Aishani Shah, MD

    Medical Board

    Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD

  • Asya Zubkova, MS

    Asya Zubkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member

  • Hanna Kurets, MD

    Hanna Kurets, MD

    Medical Board, Medical Advisor

    Dermatology MD

  • Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Medical Board

    Dermatology and diagnostic consultant

  • Victoria Derkova, MS

    Victoria Derkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist

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