# Bolden skincare

Page: https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/brands/bolden

The Lovi Fit is the same in every country; only the stores and prices differ, and the ones here are for France.

Bolden is an American skincare brand founded in 2015 and owned by The Bolden Company LLC.

[prnewswire.com](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/bolden-skincare-just-launched-exclusive-products-in-walmart-stores-nationwide-301622872.html) [boldenusa.com](https://www.boldenusa.com/policies/terms-of-service)

Skincare enthusiasts love Bolden for its nourishing [serums](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/ingredients/serum) and carefully balanced formulas. Its products suit dry, balanced, combination, and oily skin types best. The standout products for particular concerns include the Dark Spot Fix for acne-prone skin. The brand consistently delivers gentle yet effective results for daily routines.

This page covers some of the most popular Bolden products; for the whole Bolden range, with a fit score for every product, [use the Lovi app](https://app.pora.ai/vqqJ/j1xj2b6o?af_sub2=brand&af_sub3=selection_note&af_sub4=pg2bf2315fec).

### Bolden [serums](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/ingredients/serum) and treatments

#### Serums and treatments

- [Dark Spot Fix](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/p/bolden/dark-spot-fix/for/oily-acne-prone-skin) — Average fit

## Questions and answers

### Is Bolden worth it?

Bolden is worth it because Lovi rates the Bolden-focused routine Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin, outperforming CeraVe. Every product from the Bolden products on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

### What are Bolden's best products?

Bolden does not have specific products listed as best for any particular skin type because all the Bolden products on this page rate equally across every skin type. Lovi rates the Dark Spot Fix [serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/ingredients/serum) Average for all skin types, including dry, oily, sensitive, and acne-prone skin.

### Does Bolden cause breakouts?

Bolden is unlikely to cause breakouts because the Bolden products on this page contain no fragrance, and Lovi rates Dark Spot Fix Average for acne-prone skin.

### Is Bolden fragrance-free?

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

### What are the key ingredients in Bolden products?

Bolden products feature ingredients like [niacinamide](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/ingredients/niacinamide) and [alpha-arbutin](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/ingredients/arbutin), which help fade dark spots. Lovi rates the Bolden-focused routine Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin.

[The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12100180/)

### How do I build a Bolden skincare routine?

To build a Bolden skincare routine, you use the products featured on this page based on your specific skin type. Lovi rates the Bolden-focused routines Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin.

### What are good alternatives to Bolden?

Good alternatives to Bolden with pages on Lovi include CeraVe, Cetaphil, Paula's Choice, Neutrogena, Kiehl's, and Dermalogica. Lovi rates CeraVe as a High fit for dry skin and sensitive skin, and a Superior fit for oily skin, combination skin, and acne-prone skin.

### Bolden vs CeraVe: which is better?

Bolden is better for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin, as Lovi rates the Bolden-focused routine Superior for all of these skin types, compared to the CeraVe-focused routine which is rated High or Superior.

### Who owns Bolden, and where is it from?

Bolden is an American brand founded in 2015, owned by The Bolden Company LLC.

[prnewswire.com](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/bolden-skincare-just-launched-exclusive-products-in-walmart-stores-nationwide-301622872.html) [boldenusa.com](https://www.boldenusa.com/policies/terms-of-service)

### Is Bolden cruelty-free?

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

## Research behind Bolden's key ingredients

- [The effect of niacinamide on reducing cutaneous pigmentation and suppression of melanosome transfer](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12100180/) Niacinamide · The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002
- [The effects of a topical gel containing chitosan, 0,2% chlorhexidine, allantoin and despanthenol on the wound healing process subsequent to impacted lower third molar extraction](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27475700/) Allantoin · Medicina Oral, Patologia Oral Y Cirugia Bucal, 2016
- [Efficacy and Safety of Azelaic Acid Nanocrystal-Loaded In Situ Hydrogel in the Treatment of Acne Vulgaris](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33923739/) Azelaic acid · Pharmaceutics, 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](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28860834/) 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](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33103316/) Niacinamide · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021
- [Senomorphic activity of a combination of niacinamide and hyaluronic acid: correlation with clinical improvement of skin aging](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39009698/) Niacinamide · Scientific Reports, 2024
- [Comparative Study of 35% Glycolic Acid, 20% Salicylic-10% Mandelic Acid, and Phytic Acid Combination Peels in the Treatment of Active Acne and Postacne Pigmentation](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31619887/) Phytic acid · Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery, 2019
- [Encapsulation of alpha arbutin, a depigmenting agent, in nanosized ethosomes: Invitro and invivo human studies](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37681127/) Alpha-arbutin · Heliyon, 2023
- [Effects of 15% Azelaic Acid Gel in the Management of Post-Inflammatory Erythema and Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation in Acne Vulgaris](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38734843/) Azelaic acid · Dermatology and Therapy, 2024
- [The usefulness of a dermocosmetic containing Myrtus communis extract and azelaic acid for maintenance phase of adult female acne: Results from a randomized exploratory investigator-blinded comparative study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36729399/) Azelaic acid · Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, 2023
- [A randomized controlled study to evaluate the depigmenting activity of L-ascorbic acid plus phytic acid-serum vs. placebo on solar lentigines](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22151934/) Phytic acid · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2011

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## About the Lovi Fit

Lovi: Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes.

Lovi rates every product from its full ingredient list with brand-independent rules its 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. Levels from best to worst: Superior, High, Average, Low, Caution, Warning.

Behind these ratings: Nadia Kapleva, MS (Co-founder, Medical Director); Alexey Shagraev, PhD (Co-founder, CEO and CTO); Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc (Medical Board); Aishani Shah, MD (Medical Board); Asya Zubkova, MS (Medical Board); Hanna Kurets, MD (Medical Board, Medical Advisor); Elina Nazarenko, MD (Medical Board); Victoria Derkova, MS (Medical Board).

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