Riversol skincare

Rated by Lovi · Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes · How the Fit score works

Riversol is a Canadian skincare brand founded in 2005 and owned by Riversol Skincare Solutions Inc..

Riversol is beloved for its gentle serums and thoughtfully calibrated formulas. Its products suit sensitive, redness-prone, and aging skin best. For acne-prone skin, the standout product is the Exfoliating Glycolic Peel. Users appreciate how these daily options nurture and balance complexions.

This page covers some of the most popular Riversol products; for the whole Riversol range, with a fit score for every product, use the Lovi app.

Riversol serums and treatments

Exfoliating Glycolic Peel

Questions and answers

Is Riversol worth it?

Riversol is worth it for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin, as the Riversol products on this page achieve a Superior fit level for all these skin types. Lovi rates the Riversol-focused routine Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin.

What are Riversol's best products?

Riversol features the Exfoliating Glycolic Peel on this page, which Lovi rates High for dry, oily, and sensitive skin. For overall care, Lovi rates the Riversol routine Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin.

Does Riversol cause breakouts?

Riversol is unlikely to cause breakouts, and Lovi rates the brand-focused routine Superior for acne-prone skin. The Exfoliating Glycolic Peel also maintains a High fit for acne-prone skin.

Contemporary Clinical Trials Communications, 2021

Is Riversol fragrance-free?

Yes, every one of the Riversol products on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients. Lovi rates the Riversol-focused routine Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin.

What are the key ingredients in Riversol products?

Riversol products use glycolic acid, beta-thujaplicin, and tocopheryl acetate as key ingredients to help smooth and care for the skin. Lovi rates the Riversol-focused routine Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin.

How do I build a Riversol skincare routine?

To build a Riversol routine, start with products suited to your skin type, as Lovi rates Riversol-focused routines Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin. Every Riversol product on this page also lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

What are good alternatives to Riversol?

Good alternatives to Riversol include The Ordinary, Skinfix, MAC, ILIA Beauty, AlumierMD, and grace & stella. Lovi rates the Riversol-focused routines as Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin.

Riversol vs The Ordinary: which is better?

Riversol is better than The Ordinary for sensitive, acne-prone, dry, oily, and combination skin, as Lovi rates the Riversol-focused routines as Superior across all of these skin types. Lovi rates the routine fit for The Ordinary as Superior too, but slightly lower for combination and oily skin.

Who owns Riversol, and where is it from?

Riversol is a Canadian brand founded in 2005, owned by Riversol Skincare Solutions Inc..

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Is Riversol cruelty-free?

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

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Research behind Riversol's key ingredients

Influence of vitamin E acetate on stratum corneum hydration
Tocopheryl acetate · Arzneimittel-Forschung, 1998
Nanostructured Lipid Carrier Based Gel Containing α-Tocopherol and α-Tocopheryl Acetate for Synergistic Cutaneous Antiaging Efficacy
Tocopheryl acetate · Scientific Reports, 2025
Effect of an Emollient Emulsion Containing 15.0% of Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride on the Urocanic Acid of the Stratum Corneum
Caprylic capric triglyceride · Life, 2023
Safety assessment on comedogenicity of dermatological products containing d-alpha tocopheryl acetate in Asian subjects: A double-blind randomized controlled trial
Tocopheryl acetate · Contemporary Clinical Trials Communications, 2021

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

Co-founder, Medical Director

Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer
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

Medical Board

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

Medical Board

Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD
Asya Zubkova, MS

Medical Board

Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member
Hanna Kurets, MD

Medical Board, Medical Advisor

Dermatology MD
Elina Nazarenko, MD

Medical Board

Dermatology and diagnostic consultant
Victoria Derkova, MS

Medical Board

Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist