Yensa skincare

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

Yensa is an American skincare brand founded in 2018 and owned by Yensa LLC.

Yensa is beloved for its nourishing moisturizers and thoughtful formulas. Its products suit balanced, dry, and combination skin types best. The standout products for particular concerns include the Pink Lotus Peptide Renewal Face Cream for acne-prone skin. The brand invites mindful daily routines focused on gentle care.

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

Yensa moisturizers

Pink Lotus Peptide Renewal Face Cream

Questions and answers

Is Yensa worth it?

Yes, Yensa is worth considering because Lovi rates the Yensa-focused routine Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin. Additionally, every Yensa product on this page contains no fragrance in its ingredients.

What are Yensa's best products?

Yensa does not have a single best product named by its routines, but the Yensa products on this page include the Pink Lotus Peptide Renewal Face Cream. Lovi rates this moisturizer Average for all listed skin types including dry, oily, sensitive, and acne-prone skin.

Which Yensa moisturizer is best for dry skin?

The Pink Lotus Peptide Renewal Face Cream is the moisturizer on this page for dry skin, where Lovi rates it Average. Lovi rates the Yensa-focused routine for dry skin Superior.

Does Yensa cause breakouts?

Yensa is unlikely to cause breakouts, and Lovi rates the Yensa-focused routine Superior for acne-prone skin. Every product on this page also lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

Is Yensa fragrance-free?

Yes, every one of the Yensa products on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

What are the key ingredients in Yensa products?

Yensa products feature key ingredients like niacinamide, glycerin, shea butter, acetyl hexapeptide-8, and adenosine. Niacinamide helps reduce skin dark spots, while glycerin and shea butter provide moisture, and peptides with adenosine help smooth fine lines. Additionally, every product from the Yensa range on this page is fragrance-free.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002

How do I build a Yensa skincare routine?

To build a Yensa routine, you can use the Pink Lotus Peptide Renewal Face Cream as your daily moisturizer. Lovi rates the Yensa-focused routine Superior for dry skin, oily skin, sensitive skin, combination skin, and acne-prone skin.

What are good alternatives to Yensa?

Good alternatives to Yensa include CeraVe, Cetaphil, Paula's Choice, Neutrogena, Kiehl's, and Dermalogica. These brands also have dedicated pages on Lovi for comparison.

Yensa vs CeraVe: which is better?

Yensa is better for dry skin, where Lovi rates the Yensa-focused routine Superior compared to High for CeraVe. For oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin, both brands are great choices with Lovi rating their routines Superior.

Who owns Yensa, and where is it from?

Yensa is an American brand founded in 2018, owned by Yensa LLC.

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Is Yensa cruelty-free?

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

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Research behind Yensa's key ingredients

The effect of niacinamide on reducing cutaneous pigmentation and suppression of melanosome transfer
Niacinamide · The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002
Mechanistic Basis and Clinical Evidence for the Applications of Nicotinamide (Niacinamide) to Control Skin Aging and Pigmentation
Niacinamide · Antioxidants, 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
Glycerin · Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
Randomized controlled study for the anti-aging effect of human adipocyte-derived mesenchymal stem cell media combined with niacinamide after laser therapy
Niacinamide · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021
The anti-wrinkle efficacy of argireline, a synthetic hexapeptide, in Chinese subjects: a randomized, placebo-controlled study
Acetyl hexapeptide-8 · American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2013

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Adenosine-loaded dissolving microneedle patches to improve skin wrinkles, dermal density, elasticity and hydration
Adenosine · International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2018
Anti-Wrinkle Efficacy of Cross-Linked Hyaluronic Acid-Based Microneedle Patch with Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 and Epidermal Growth Factor on Korean Skin
Acetyl hexapeptide-8 · Annals of Dermatology, 2019
The efficacy study of the combination of tripeptide-10-citrulline and acetyl hexapeptide-3. A prospective, randomized controlled study
Acetyl hexapeptide-8 · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2017
The anti wrinkle efficacy of synthetic hexapeptide (Argireline) in Chinese Subjects
Acetyl hexapeptide-8 · Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy, 2013

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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