# Pharma Développement skincare

Page: https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/brands/pharma-developpement

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

Pharma Développement is a French skincare brand founded in 1991.

[pharma-gdd.com](https://www.pharma-gdd.com/fr/pharma-developpement) [pharmadeveloppement.com](https://www.pharmadeveloppement.com/en/join-us/)

Pharma Développement is cherished for its targeted [serums](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/ingredients/serum) and meticulously balanced formulas. Its products suit sensitive, dry, and aging skin best, offering gentle yet effective care. For acne-prone skin, the standout product is the A313 [Vitamin A](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/ingredients/vitamin-a) [Retinol](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/ingredients/retinol) Cream, which addresses persistent blemishes. The brand continues to provide reliable options for daily skincare routines.

This page covers some of the most popular Pharma Développement products; for the whole Pharma Développement 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=pg86b2776bb0).

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

#### Serums and treatments

- [A313 Vitamin A Retinol Cream](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/p/pharma-developpement/a313-vitamin-a-retinol-cream/for/dark-spots) — High fit — [€40.30 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.fr/dp/B0DLYVS1S8?tag=lovi-care-web-product06-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)

## Questions and answers

### Is Pharma Développement worth it?

Pharma Développement is worth considering because its routine rates Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin types. Additionally, the Pharma Développement products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients.

### What are Pharma Développement's best products?

Pharma Développement features A313 [Vitamin A](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/ingredients/vitamin-a) [Retinol](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/ingredients/retinol) Cream on this page, which Lovi rates High for skin with dark spots. The brand's products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients.

[International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2017](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28733999/) [International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2024](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38685700/)

### Does Pharma Développement cause breakouts?

Pharma Développement is unlikely to cause breakouts, and A313 Vitamin A Retinol Cream helps manage acne-prone skin with an Average fit level. Studies support that vitamin A ingredients help improve acne and related skin concerns.

[International Journal of Nanomedicine, 2021](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34211271/) [Journal of Clinical Medicine, 2026](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41899112/)

### Is Pharma Développement fragrance-free?

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

### What are the key ingredients in Pharma Développement products?

A313 Vitamin A Retinol Cream relies on vitamin A derivatives like retinyl esters to help smooth skin and fade dark spots. Lovi rates the Pharma Développement products on this page High for skin with dark spots.

[The British Journal of Dermatology, 2010](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20374604/) [International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2017](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28733999/)

### How do I build a Pharma Développement skincare routine?

To build a Pharma Développement routine, you can use the A313 Vitamin A Retinol Cream, which works well for various skin needs including acne-prone and dry skin. Lovi rates the Pharma Développement-focused routine Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin.

### Where can I buy Pharma Développement, and how much does it cost?

Pharma Développement products can be bought in stores in France, with prices on this page ranging from €40.30.

### What are good alternatives to Pharma Développement?

La Roche-Posay, Caudalie, Bioderma, Avène, Garnier SkinActive, and Garnier are good alternatives with pages on Lovi. For dry skin, La Roche-Posay has a Lovi fit level of Superior.

### Pharma Développement vs La Roche-Posay: which is better?

Pharma Développement is better than La Roche-Posay for oily, combination, and acne-prone skin, as Lovi rates the Pharma Développement-focused routine Superior for these skin types compared to the High fit of La Roche-Posay. Both brands earn a Superior fit rating from Lovi for dry and sensitive skin. The Pharma Développement products on this page are also free of added fragrance.

### Is Pharma Développement cruelty-free?

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

## Research behind Pharma Développement's key ingredients

- [Tailoring of Retinyl Palmitate-Based Ethosomal Hydrogel as a Novel Nanoplatform for Acne Vulgaris Management: Fabrication, Optimization, and Clinical Evaluation Employing a Split-Face Comparative Study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34211271/) Retinyl palmitate · International Journal of Nanomedicine, 2021
- [A randomized, controlled comparative study of the wrinkle reduction benefits of a cosmetic niacinamide/peptide/retinyl propionate product regimen vs. a prescription 0.02% tretinoin product regimen](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20374604/) Retinyl propionate · The British Journal of Dermatology, 2010
- [Structural characterization and in vivo evaluation of retinyl palmitate in non-ionic lamellar liquid crystalline system](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21411295/) Retinyl palmitate · Colloids and Surfaces. B, Biointerfaces, 2011
- [The effect of a vitamin A palmitate and antioxidant-containing oil-based moisturizer on photodamaged skin of several body sites](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23438139/) Retinyl palmitate · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2013
- [Topical application of retinyl propionate, 4 hexyl resorcinol, and niacinamide reverses molecular and clinical features of ageing](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38685700/) Retinyl propionate · International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2024
- [Retinyl propionate and climbazole combination demonstrates clinical improvement to the appearance of hyperpigmentation and deep wrinkling with minimal irritation](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28733999/) Retinyl propionate · International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2017
- [Microneedling and Topical Retinyl Palmitate for Acne Scars: A Preliminary Split-Face Study with Placebo Control](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41899112/) Retinyl palmitate · Journal of Clinical Medicine, 2026

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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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