Palmer's skincare
Palmer's is an American skincare brand founded in 1840 and owned by E.T. Browne Drug Co., Inc. since 1971.
Palmer's is loved for its nourishing serums and moisturizers, which are thoughtfully formulated with vitamin. Its products suit mature skin and skin with dark spots best, providing targeted care for specific complexions. For acne-prone skin, the Eventone Fade Cream is a notable choice, while the Cocoa Butter serves skin with dark spots, and the Skin Therapy Oil addresses mature skin. As study findings show, vitamin e reduces pollution pigmentation and skin aging signs.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022
This page covers some of the most popular Palmer's products; for the whole Palmer's range, with a fit score for every product, use the Lovi app.
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People Say
★4.5Overall rating based on 30.8k+ reviewsReviewers 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?
Palmer's rates High for oily skin with its routines, though individual items like the Skin Therapy Oil and Cocoa Butter show lower suitability warnings on this page. Reviewers often mention a heavy and greasy texture, so those with oily skin may prefer lighter options.
Is Palmer's worth it?
Yes, Palmer's is worth it for shoppers seeking budget-friendly options, as the products on this page are priced mostly between €19.87 and €21.81. Reviewers often mention good value and skin improvement, though some note a heavy, greasy texture and slow results.
What are Palmer's's best products?
Eventone Fade Cream is the best choice for fading dark spots, where Lovi rates it High for skin with dark spots. Cocoa Butter and Skin Therapy Oil help bring deep hydration to dry skin.
Which Palmer's moisturizer is best for dry skin?
Eventone Fade Cream is the best moisturizer on this page for dry skin, where Lovi rates it Average. Reviewers often mention that the Palmer's products help provide deep hydration.
Does Palmer's cause breakouts?
Palmer's may cause breakouts because several products on this page receive warning fit levels for acne-prone skin. Reviewers also frequently mention a heavy, greasy texture that can clog pores.
Is Palmer's fragrance-free?
Most of the Palmer's products on this page are fragrance-free, as 4 out of 5 list no fragrance. However, the Skin Success Anti-Dark Spot Fade Cream does contain fragrance.
What are the key ingredients in Palmer's products?
The key ingredient across the Palmer's products on this page is vitamin E. Reviewers often mention deep hydration and dark spot fading from the formulas, though some note a heavy and greasy feel.
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 hydrating toner, Skin Therapy Oil as your moisturizer, and sunscreen. In the evening, use a pre-cleanser, the hydrating cleanser, Skin Success Anti-Dark Spot Fade Cream as your treatment, and Skin Therapy Oil again. Once a week, add a soothing sheet mask into that evening routine after cleansing. Lovi rates the Palmer's dry skin routine High.
Where can I buy Palmer's, and how much does it cost?
Palmer's is available at stores in France, with prices ranging from nineteen euro eighty-sept to twenty-one euro eighty-one.
What are good alternatives to Palmer's?
Good alternatives to Palmer's available on Lovi include CeraVe, Cetaphil, Paula's Choice, Neutrogena, Kiehl's, and Dermalogica. Lovi rates CeraVe-focused routines Superior for oily, combination, and acne-prone skin, and High for dry and sensitive skin.
Palmer's vs CeraVe: which is better?
For dry skin, Palmer's rates High and CeraVe also rates High. For oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin, Palmer's rates High while CeraVe rates Superior.
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.
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 helps dry skin with deep hydration. Lovi rates the Palmer's-focused routine High for dry skin.
Is Palmer's good for sensitive skin?
Palmer's is a mixed match for sensitive skin, as Lovi rates most of its individual products Low or Average for this skin type while rating the brand-focused routine High. Reviewers frequently mention that the products have an unpleasant scent and a heavy, greasy texture which may cause irritation.
Is Palmer's good for acne-prone skin?
Palmer's is generally a good fit for acne-prone skin, as Lovi rates the Palmer's-focused routine High for this skin type. However, individual products like Cocoa Butter and the fade creams may cause breakouts or irritation, as reviewers often mention a heavy and greasy texture.
Is Palmer's good for skin with dark spots?
Yes, Palmer's is good for skin with dark spots, as the brand-focused routines fit this skin type well and Eventone Fade Cream rates High for it. Reviewers often mention dark spot fading, though results may be slow.
Is Palmer's good for mature skin?
Yes, Palmer's fits mature skin well, as mature skin is one of the skin types the brand fits best. Lovi rates the Palmer's-focused routine High for dry skin, and reviewers note that the products help improve the skin.
Research behind Palmer's's key ingredients
The effect of niacinamide on reducing cutaneous pigmentation and suppression of melanosome transfer
Molecular basis of retinol anti-ageing properties in naturally aged human skin in vivo
Effects of ascorbic acid on gingival melanin pigmentation in vitro and in vivo
The effects of onion extract on hypertrophic and keloid scars
Effectiveness of onion extract gel on surgical scars in asians
Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skin
Enhancement of comedogenic substances by ultraviolet radiation
Comedogenicity in rabbit: some cosmetic ingredients/vehicles
Treatment with Ascorbyl Glucoside-Arginine Complex Ameliorates Solar Lentigos
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.
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