SKINN skincare

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

SKINN is an American skincare brand founded in 2002.

SKINN is loved for its potent serums and advanced formulas. Its products suit mature, dry, and combination skin best. The standout products for particular concerns include the DermAppeal for acne-prone skin. These thoughtful formulations work to gently refine and balance the complexion.

Cruelty-free · PETA

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

SKINN serums and treatments

DermAppeal

Questions and answers

Is SKINN worth it?

SKINN is worth considering because Lovi rates its routines Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin. Every product from the SKINN products on this page is formulated without any fragrance.

What are SKINN's best products?

SKINN offers DermAppeal on this page, which Lovi rates High for dark spots and Average for oily, dry, and combination skin types. Every SKINN product on this page is free of added fragrance.

Does SKINN cause breakouts?

SKINN is unlikely to cause breakouts, and Lovi rates DermAppeal Average for acne-prone skin. Every SKINN product on this page is free from added fragrance.

Is SKINN fragrance-free?

Yes, every product among the SKINN products on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

What are the key ingredients in SKINN products?

SKINN uses a range of active components in its formulations, though specific key ingredients vary across individual products. Every product listed from SKINN on this page also contains no added fragrance.

How do I build a SKINN skincare routine?

To build a SKINN routine, use the DermAppeal serum, which Lovi rates High for dark spots and Average for dry, oily, and sensitive skin. Every SKINN product on this page is fragrance-free.

What are good alternatives to SKINN?

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

SKINN vs CeraVe: which is better?

SKINN outperforms CeraVe for dry skin, where Lovi rates the SKINN-focused routine Superior and the CeraVe-focused routine High. For oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin, both brands reach a Superior fit level.

Is SKINN cruelty-free?

Yes: PETA lists SKINN as cruelty-free.

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Research behind SKINN's key ingredients

The efficacy of 5% topical tea tree oil gel in mild to moderate acne vulgaris: a randomized, double-blind placebo-controlled study
Melaleuca alternifolia tree oil leaf · Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology, 2007
Psychophysical study of the effects of topical application of menthol in healthy volunteers
Menthol · Pain, 2006
Vitamin C-squalene bioconjugate promotes epidermal thickening and collagen production in human skin
Squalane · Scientific Reports, 2020
Comparison of clinical and histological effects between lactobacillus-fermented Chamaecyparis obtusa and tea tree oil for the treatment of acne: an eight-week double-blind randomized controlled split-face study
Melaleuca alternifolia tree oil leaf · Dermatology, 2014
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

6 more studies

Clinical evidence of the efficacy and safety of a new 3-in-1 anti-aging topical night serum-in-oil containing melatonin, bakuchiol, and ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate: 103 females treated from 28 to 84 days
Vc5 crystal technology · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2019
Biomimetic hyaluronic acid-stabilized zinc oxide nanoparticles in acne treatment: A preclinical and clinical approach
Zinc oxide · Journal of Controlled Release, 2025
Antioxidant-based topical formulations influence on the inflammatory response of Japanese skin: A clinical study using non-invasive techniques
Vc5 crystal technology · European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics, 2017
Treatment of mild to moderate acne with a fixed combination of hydroxypinacolone retinoate, retinol glycospheres and papain glycospheres
Papain · Giornale Italiano Di Dermatologia E Venereologia, 2015
Topical Zinc Oxide Nanoparticle Formulations for Acne Vulgaris: A Systematic Review of Pre-Clinical and Early-Phase Clinical Evidence
Zinc oxide · Biomedicines, 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

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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