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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 cherished for its nourishing serums and rich moisturizers, which are infused with essential vitamins. Its products suit mature skin and dry skin best. The standout solutions for targeted concerns include the Eventone Fade Cream for acne-prone skin, the Cocoa Butter for skin with dark spots, and the Skin Therapy Oil for mature skin. These key ingredients work effectively, as vitamin E reduces pollution pigmentation and skin aging signs.

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 brand-focused routine High for oily skin. Reviewers often mention that the products provide deep hydration, although some users note a heavy, greasy texture.

Is Palmer's worth it?

Palmer's is worth it for shoppers seeking deep hydration and dark spot fading at value prices, though reviewers note slow results and a heavy texture. Lovi rates the Palmer's-focused routine High for dry skin.

What are Palmer's's best products?

Eventone Fade Cream is Palmer's best product for fading dark spots, for which Lovi rates it High. For dry skin, Cocoa Butter, Skin Therapy Oil, and Eventone Fade Cream all offer average care. Shoppers frequently mention deep hydration and dark spot fading as key benefits of the range.

Which Palmer's moisturizer is best for dry skin?

Eventone Fade Cream is the best Palmer's moisturizer on this page for dry skin, where Lovi rates it Average. Reviewers often mention deep hydration as a benefit.

Does Palmer's cause breakouts?

Palmer's is likely to cause breakouts for some, as Lovi rates acne-prone skin as a Warning for several products like Cocoa Butter and Skin Therapy Oil. Reviewers also frequently mention a heavy, greasy texture.

Is Palmer's fragrance-free?

Not all Palmer's products on this page are fragrance-free, as the Skin Success Anti-Dark Spot Fade Cream contains added fragrance while the other four products do not.

What are the key ingredients in Palmer's products?

Vitamin E is a key ingredient across the Palmer's products on this page.

How do I build a Palmer's skincare routine?

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

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

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

What are good alternatives to Palmer's?

Good alternatives to Palmer's include CeraVe, Cetaphil, Paula's Choice, Neutrogena, Kiehl's, and Dermalogica. Lovi rates CeraVe as a Superior fit for oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin, compared to a High fit for Palmer's routines.

Palmer's vs CeraVe: which is better?

CeraVe rates better than Palmer's for most skin types. Lovi rates CeraVe routines Superior for oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin, while Palmer's routines rate High for those same skin types.

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 good for dry skin, as the brand-focused routine for dry skin rates High on Lovi. Reviewers frequently mention deep hydration from using the products.

Is Palmer's good for sensitive skin?

Yes, Palmer's fits sensitive skin well, and Lovi rates the Palmer's-focused routine High for sensitive skin. Reviewers often mention deep hydration, though some note a heavy, greasy texture.

Is Palmer's good for acne-prone skin?

Palmer's is generally suitable for acne-prone skin, as Lovi rates the Palmer's-focused routine High for this skin type. However, individual products like Cocoa Butter and Skin Therapy Oil may cause breakouts and carry warnings for acne-prone skin.

Is Palmer's good for skin with dark spots?

Palmer's helps with dark spots through Eventone Fade Cream, which Lovi rates High for skin with dark spots. Reviewers frequently mention dark spot fading as a key benefit of using the products.

Is Palmer's good for mature skin?

Yes, Palmer's is a good choice for mature skin because the brand-focused routine for this type receives a High fit rating from Lovi. Reviewers often mention seeing skin improvement and deep hydration, though some note a heavy texture.

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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