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PCA SKIN skincare

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PCA SKIN is an American skincare brand founded in 1990 and owned by Colgate-Palmolive Company since 2018.

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Skincare enthusiasts revere PCA SKIN for its expertly formulated cleansers, toners, serums, and moisturizers that thoughtfully incorporate nourishing glycerin. Its products suit mature skin and combination skin best due to their supportive formulations. For targeted concerns, the brand offers the Hyaluronic Acid Boosting Serum for acne-prone skin, the Hydrating Toner for skin with dark spots, and the ExLinea Pro Peptide Serum for mature skin. Through these offerings, its key ingredients do much for the complexion, as glycerin significantly increased skin hydration and restored barrier function.

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

PCA SKIN serums and treatments

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People Say

★4.6Overall rating based on 4.6k+ reviews

Reviewers most often praise PCA SKIN for deep hydration, improved skin texture, and reducing fine lines. The most common complaints are breakouts and high price.

Highlights

  • Deep hydration and plumping Mostly Mentioned
    • “Leaves my skin incredibly soft — Hyaluronic Acid Boosting Serum”
    • “tall drink of water — Collagen Hydrator”
  • Fast-absorbing, elegant moisturizers Mostly Mentioned
    • “Absorbs quickly without feeling sticky — Hyaluronic Acid Boosting Serum”
    • “rich but not greasy — Collagen Hydrator”
  • Gentle and soothing toners Mostly Mentioned
    • “provides just the right amount of hydration, leaving my skin feeling refreshed and never dried out — Hydrating Toner”
    • “gentle, soothing, and won't irritate — Hydrating Toner”
    • “incredibly refreshing, unlike any others I have used before — Hydrating Toner”
  • Gentle skin serums Often Mentioned
    • “Amazing with my sensitive skin... without the stinging and burning. — Retinol Treatment for Sensitive Skin”
    • “great for sensitive skin — Vitamin B3 Brightening Serum”
    • “love the smell — Daily Exfoliant”
  • Texture-improving serums Often Mentioned
    • “I noticed my skin texture was smoother. — Retinol Treatment for Sensitive Skin”
    • “skin feels soft — Daily Exfoliant”
    • “Reduces skin roughness for a smoother skin texture. — ExLinea Pro Peptide Serum”
  • Fine line reducing serums Often Mentioned
    • “Dramatically minimizes the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. — ExLinea Pro Peptide Serum”
    • “Improvement in fine lines. — Rejuvenating Serum”
    • “Helps with fine lines. — Retinol Treatment for Sensitive Skin”
  • High price point Mostly Mentioned
    • “Too expensive compared to similar products. — Hyaluronic Acid Overnight Mask”
    • “Hesitant to spend money on something I never heard of — Hyaluronic Acid Boosting Serum”
    • “high price point is a drawback — Hydrating Toner”
  • Subtle or lack of results Sometimes Noted
    • “didn't notice a change in my skin until I compared my before and after photos — Hydrating Toner”
    • “It's not a miracle but the changes have been gradual. — Retinol Treatment for Sensitive Skin”
    • “I am yet to see any result. — ExLinea Pro Peptide Serum”

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Questions and answers

Is PCA SKIN good for oily skin?

Yes, PCA SKIN is good for oily skin because Lovi rates the PCA SKIN-focused routine Superior for oily skin. Reviewers mostly mention that the moisturizers are fast-absorbing and elegant, and the PCA SKIN products on this page are fragrance-free.

Is PCA SKIN worth it?

PCA SKIN may be worth considering for its well-reviewed, gentle formulas, though shoppers often mention its high price point. Lovi rates the PCA SKIN-focused routine Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin.

What are PCA SKIN's best products?

Lovi rates Hyaluronic Acid Boosting Serum and Collagen Hydrator as Superior for dry skin. Hyaluronic Acid Boosting Serum also receives a Superior fit for sensitive and acne-prone skin, while Facial Wash rates High across all those skin types.

Which PCA SKIN moisturizer is best for dry skin?

The best PCA SKIN moisturizer for dry skin is Collagen Hydrator, followed by Hyaluronic Acid Boosting Serum. Lovi rates both as Superior for dry skin, providing deep hydration and plumping benefits.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Does PCA SKIN cause breakouts?

PCA SKIN is unlikely to cause breakouts, as the brand-focused routine rates Superior for acne-prone skin. Reviewers note that the products provide gentle care, and the PCA SKIN products on this page are fragrance-free.

Is PCA SKIN fragrance-free?

Yes, the PCA SKIN products on this page are fragrance-free. Every product listed on the page contains no fragrance in its ingredients.

What are the key ingredients in PCA SKIN products?

The key ingredients across the PCA SKIN products on this page are glycerin and hyaluronic acid. These ingredients help provide deep hydration and leave skin feeling soft and smooth.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

How do I build a PCA SKIN skincare routine?

To build a PCA SKIN routine for dry skin, start your morning with Facial Wash, Hydrating Toner, Hyaluronic Acid Boosting Serum, and a daily sunscreen. In the evening, use Facial Wash, Daily Exfoliant, and Hyaluronic Acid Boosting Serum. Lovi rates the PCA SKIN routine Superior for dry skin.

Where can I buy PCA SKIN, and how much does it cost?

PCA SKIN products on this page are available in Spain. Prices on the page range from €50.09 to €50.09, with most products priced between €50.09 and €50.09.

What are good alternatives to PCA SKIN?

Good alternatives to PCA SKIN that also have dedicated pages on Lovi include CeraVe, Cetaphil, Paula's Choice, Neutrogena, Kiehl's, and Dermalogica. Lovi rates CeraVe as High for dry skin and Superior for oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin.

PCA SKIN vs CeraVe: which is better?

Lovi rates the PCA SKIN-focused routine Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin, while CeraVe rates High for dry skin and Superior for the others. Reviewers mention that PCA SKIN offers deep hydration and fast-absorbing moisturizers, though some note a high price point.

Who owns PCA SKIN, and where is it from?

PCA SKIN is an American brand founded in 1990, owned by Colgate-Palmolive Company since 2018.

investor.colgatepalmolive.compcaskin.comtracxn.comen.wikipedia.org

Is PCA SKIN cruelty-free?

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

Is PCA SKIN good for dry skin?

Yes, PCA SKIN is good for dry skin, and Lovi rates the PCA SKIN-focused routine Superior for dry skin. The PCA SKIN products on this page help provide deep hydration and plumping.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Which PCA SKIN cleanser is best for oily skin?

The PCA SKIN cleanser best for oily skin is Facial Wash. Lovi rates it High for oily skin.

Is PCA SKIN good for sensitive skin?

Yes, PCA SKIN is good for sensitive skin because Lovi rates the PCA SKIN-focused routine Superior for sensitive skin. The PCA SKIN products on this page are fragrance-free and feature gentle hydrating ingredients like glycerin and hyaluronic acid that help keep skin soft and calm.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Is PCA SKIN good for acne-prone skin?

Yes, PCA SKIN is well suited for acne-prone skin with the brand-focused routine rating Superior. The PCA SKIN products on this page help keep skin clear and balanced without heavy oils.

Is PCA SKIN good for skin with dark spots?

Yes, PCA SKIN is good for skin with dark spots, as Lovi rates products like the Vitamin B3 Brightening Serum High for skin with dark spots. Niacinamide helps reduce skin pigmentation.

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Is PCA SKIN good for mature skin?

Yes, PCA SKIN is good for mature skin, and Lovi rates the PCA SKIN-focused routine Superior for it. Several products on this page, such as Hyaluronic Acid Boosting Serum and Vitamin B3 Brightening Serum, fit mature skin at a High level.

Research behind PCA SKIN'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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