# Nécessaire skincare

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

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

Nécessaire is an American skincare brand founded in 2018.

[pitchbook.com](https://pitchbook.com/profiles/company/235202-59) [beautymatter.com](https://beautymatter.com/articles/cavu-consumer-partners-becomes-necessaires-newest-investor) [prnewswire.com](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/necessaire-announces-the-appointment-of-chitra-balireddi-as-new-ceo-302356842.html)

Nécessaire is loved for its targeted [serums](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/ingredients/serum) and meticulously crafted formulas. Its products suit sensitive, dry, and combination skin best due to their thoughtful formulations. For acne-prone skin, the standout product is The Body [Retinol](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/ingredients/retinol). The brand delivers reliable daily care for those seeking a balanced, restorative routine.

This page covers some of the most popular Nécessaire products; for the whole Nécessaire 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=pga4183e8f71).

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

#### Serums and treatments

- [The Body Retinol](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/p/necessaire/the-body-retinol/for/dark-spots) — Average fit

## Questions and answers

### Is Nécessaire worth it?

Nécessaire is worth it for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin because Lovi rates the brand-focused routines Superior for all of these skin types. Every Nécessaire product on this page also lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

### What are Nécessaire's best products?

Nécessaire does not have standout top products listed on this page, but its brand-focused routines rate Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin. Every Nécessaire product on this page also lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

### Does Nécessaire cause breakouts?

Nécessaire is unlikely to cause breakouts for most skin types, as Lovi rates the brand-focused routines Superior for acne-prone skin. However, specific products like The Body [Retinol](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/ingredients/retinol) may warrant caution for acne-prone skin.

### Is Nécessaire fragrance-free?

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

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

The Nécessaire products on this page include key ingredients like retinol, [sodium hyaluronate](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/ingredients/hyaluronic-acid), and [tocopherol](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/ingredients/vitamin-e). Retinol helps improve the look of aging skin, while sodium hyaluronate and tocopherol support hydration and skin quality.

[The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10692106/) [Dermatologic Therapy, 2022](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36200921/)

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

Building a Nécessaire routine depends on your skin type, with Lovi rating the brand-focused routines Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin. Every Nécessaire product on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

### What are good alternatives to Nécessaire?

Good alternatives to Nécessaire with pages on Lovi include CeraVe, Cetaphil, Paula's Choice, Neutrogena, Kiehl's, and Dermalogica. These brands offer similar skincare options for various skin types and concerns.

### Nécessaire vs CeraVe: which is better?

Nécessaire is better than CeraVe for dry skin, where Lovi rates the Nécessaire routine Superior and the CeraVe routine High. Both brands achieve a Superior fit for oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin types.

### Is Nécessaire cruelty-free?

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

## Research behind Nécessaire's key ingredients

- [Vitamin A antagonizes decreased cell growth and elevated collagen-degrading matrix metalloproteinases and stimulates collagen accumulation in naturally aged human skin](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10692106/) Retinol · The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000
- [Benefits of topical hyaluronic acid for skin quality and signs of skin aging: From literature review to clinical evidence](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36200921/) Sodium hyaluronate · Dermatologic Therapy, 2022
- [Improvement of naturally aged skin with vitamin A (retinol)](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17515510/) Retinol · Archives of Dermatology, 2007
- [Anti-aging and brightening effects of a topical treatment containing vitamin C, vitamin E, and raspberry leaf cell culture extract: A split-face, randomized controlled trial](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31975502/) Tocopherol · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020
- [Molecular basis of retinol anti-ageing properties in naturally aged human skin in vivo](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27261203/) Retinol · International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2017
- [Prospective, randomized, double-blind assessment of topical bakuchiol and retinol for facial photoageing](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29947134/) Retinol · The British Journal of Dermatology, 2019
- [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
- [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 efficacy and safety of 45% mandelic acid versus 30% salicylic acid peels in mild-to-moderate acne vulgaris](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31553119/) Mandelic acid · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020

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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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