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NIVEA vs SKIN&CO

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

NIVEA and SKIN&CO are established skincare lines offering nourishing moisturizers and targeted formulas. NIVEA, founded in 1911 and owned by maxingvest GmbH & Co. KGaA since 2004, is dearly loved for reliable sunscreens and targeted serums formulated with skin-smoothing glycerin, while the other brand is known for expertly crafted options. Both labels suit different complexions, as the German brand best fits oily acne-prone skin and oily skin with lightweight textures, whereas SKIN&CO suits dry, normal, and combination skin best due to a balanced composition. They differ fundamentally in their formulations and targeted skin needs, providing standout solutions ranging from the LUMINOUS630 ANTI-DARK SPOT SERUM to the Truffle Therapy Serum.

NIVEA is a German skincare brand founded in 1911 and owned by maxingvest GmbH & Co. KGaA since 2004.

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This page compares some of the most popular NIVEA and SKIN&CO products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.

Popular NIVEA vs SKIN&CO products

Questions and answers

NIVEA or SKIN&CO: which is better?

NIVEA is better suited for most shoppers on this page because its range offers higher Lovi fit levels across multiple skin types compared to SKIN&CO. Glycerin helps provide intense deep hydration across the products on this page.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

What is the difference between NIVEA and SKIN&CO?

NIVEA offers a wide range of products that Lovi rates with high to average fit levels for oily and combination skin, whereas SKIN&CO features only the Truffle Therapy Serum with average fit levels across skin types. Glycerin is a key ingredient across the products on this page.

NIVEA or SKIN&CO: which moisturizer is better?

For moisturizers, NIVEA Creme has a High Lovi fit for dry and dry sensitive skin, while SKIN&CO Truffle Therapy Serum has an Average fit for those skin types. Glycerin in NIVEA helps provide hydration.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

Which is more affordable, NIVEA or SKIN&CO?

The provided page and study facts do not contain pricing information to determine whether NIVEA or SKIN&CO is more affordable.

Which causes fewer breakouts, NIVEA or SKIN&CO?

SKIN&CO causes fewer breakouts because its Truffle Therapy Serum has an Average Lovi fit for acne-prone skin, whereas the products on this page for NIVEA include several with a Warning or Caution fit for acne-prone skin and reviewers sometimes note that NIVEA causes breakouts and acne.

Between NIVEA and SKIN&CO, which brand was founded earlier?

NIVEA was founded earlier, having started in Germany in 1911, whereas SKIN&CO was founded later in 2008.

How do the ownership structures of NIVEA and SKIN&CO differ?

NIVEA is owned by maxingvest GmbH & Co. KGaA, whereas SKIN&CO is independently owned. NIVEA was founded in Germany in 1911, while SKIN&CO was founded in 2008.

Which brand has more products listed on the page that do not contain fragrance?

NIVEA has more products listed on the page that do not contain fragrance, with 3 out of 9 products listing no fragrance compared to 0 out of 1 for SKIN&CO.

Research behind their key ingredients

Behind this comparison

Lovi compares products by their fit scores, calculated from the 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

    Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Co-founder, Medical Director

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer

  • Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    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

    Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Medical Board

    Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine

  • Aishani Shah, MD

    Aishani Shah, MD

    Medical Board

    Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD

  • Asya Zubkova, MS

    Asya Zubkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member

  • Hanna Kurets, MD

    Hanna Kurets, MD

    Medical Board, Medical Advisor

    Dermatology MD

  • Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Medical Board

    Dermatology and diagnostic consultant

  • Victoria Derkova, MS

    Victoria Derkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist

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