Erborian skincare
Erborian is a French skincare brand founded in 2007 and owned by L'Occitane Group since 2012.
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Erborian is universally loved for its sophisticated moisturizers, eye products, makeup removers, and cleansers, all driven by thoughtfully curated formulas. Its products suit dry skin and mature skin best, thanks to the nourishing nature of these compositions. For specific concerns, the standout products include the Centella Cleansing Gel for acne-prone skin, the Centella Cleansing Oil for skin with dark spots, and the CC Eye Cream for mature skin. These gentle preparations work harmoniously to support a balanced and radiant complexion every day.
Centella asiaticaThis page covers some of the most popular Erborian products; for the whole Erborian range, with a fit score for every product, use the Lovi app.
People Say
★4.6Overall rating based on 7.0k+ reviewsReviewers most often praise Erborian for a natural radiant finish, lightweight textures, and deep hydration. The most common complaints are a limited shade range and breakouts for sensitive or acne-prone skin.
Highlights
Radiant and lightweight moisturizers Mostly Mentioned
- “your skin but better — Korean Skin Therapy”
- “sinks in quickly — Skin Therapy Multi-Perfecting Night Oil-Serum”
- “doesn't feel like makeup — Korean Skin Therapy”
Redness-correcting and hydrating moisturizers Mostly Mentioned
- “wake up with my skin soft and plump — Skin Therapy Multi-Perfecting Night Oil-Serum”
- “expertly conceals redness — Korean Skin Therapy”
- “gives an instant glow — Skin Therapy Multi-Perfecting Night Oil-Serum”
Sheer coverage and texture issues Often Mentioned
- “doesn't cover acne — Korean Skin Therapy”
- “need an oil first — Centella Cleansing Gel”
- “Coverage is very light — CC Eye Cream”
High price point Often Mentioned
- “expensive investment — Korean Skin Therapy”
- “expensive — Skin Therapy Multi-Perfecting Night Oil-Serum”
- “Bottle finishes quickly — Centella Cleansing Oil”
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Questions and answers
Is Erborian good for oily skin?
Yes, Erborian is good for oily skin, as Lovi rates the brand-focused routine High for oily skin. Centella asiatica extract helps calm the skin and provides moisture without feeling heavy, which reviewers often describe as lightweight and radiant.
Is Erborian worth it?
Erborian may be worth it for dry and oily skin types, for which Lovi rates the routines Superior and High. Reviewers mostly mention that the moisturizers are lightweight and help calm redness, though some note the high price point.
Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016Pharmaceutics, 2024
What are Erborian's best products?
Erborian's best products are the Centella Cleansing Oil and Centella Cleansing Gel, which Lovi rates Superior and High for several skin types. Reviewers often mention that its moisturizers are radiant and lightweight, though some note a high price point.
Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016Pharmaceutics, 2024
Which Erborian moisturizer is best for dry skin?
The best Erborian moisturizer for dry skin on this page is the Skin Therapy Multi-Perfecting Night Oil-Serum, followed by Korean Skin Therapy. Lovi rates both with an Average fit for dry skin.
Does Erborian cause breakouts?
Erborian is unlikely to cause breakouts for most shoppers, as the brand features lightweight moisturizers and cleansers that fit acne-prone skin well. Lovi rates the Erborian-focused routine High for acne-prone skin.
Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016Pharmaceutics, 2024
Is Erborian fragrance-free?
No, the Erborian products on this page are not fragrance-free, as four out of the five listed products contain fragrance. Only one product on the page lists no fragrance.
What are the key ingredients in Erborian products?
Centella asiatica is a key ingredient featured across the Erborian products on this page. Centella asiatica helps moisturize the skin and soothe irritation.
Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016Pharmaceutics, 2024
How do I build a Erborian skincare routine?
To build an Erborian routine for dry skin in the morning, use the Centella Cleansing Gel, a hydrating toner, the Skin Therapy Multi-Perfecting Night Oil-Serum, and an SPF. In the evening, add the Centella Cleansing Oil as a pre-cleanse and apply a serum or treatment before the moisturizer. Lovi rates the Erborian-focused routine Superior for dry skin.
Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016Pharmaceutics, 2024
Where can I buy Erborian, and how much does it cost?
Erborian products are available through stores in Ireland featured on this page, with prices ranging from €17.91 to €50.58 and most items falling between €20.02 and €50.58.
What are good alternatives to Erborian?
Good alternatives to Erborian with pages on Lovi include La Roche-Posay, Caudalie, Bioderma, Avène, Garnier SkinActive, and Garnier. Lovi rates La Roche-Posay Superior for sensitive skin and dry skin, and High for oily skin, combination skin, and acne-prone skin.
Erborian vs La Roche-Posay: which is better?
La Roche-Posay is better for sensitive skin, where Lovi rates its routine Superior compared to Erborian's High, while both brands tie as Superior for dry skin and High for oily, combination, and acne-prone skin.
Who owns Erborian, and where is it from?
Erborian is a French brand founded in 2007, owned by L'Occitane Group since 2012.
Is Erborian cruelty-free?
PETA, Leaping Bunny, and Cruelty Free International, the registries Lovi checks, do not list Erborian as cruelty-free.
Is Erborian good for dry skin?
Yes, Erborian is good for dry skin, and Lovi rates the Erborian-focused routine for dry skin as Superior. Reviewers mostly mention that its moisturizers leave skin soft, radiant, and hydrated.
Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016Pharmaceutics, 2024
Which Erborian cleanser is best for oily skin?
Centella Cleansing Gel is the best Erborian cleanser for oily skin. Lovi rates Centella Cleansing Gel High for oily skin.
Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016Pharmaceutics, 2024
Is Erborian good for sensitive skin?
Erborian is a good match for sensitive skin, as Lovi rates its brand-focused routines High for sensitive skin. Reviewers often mention its radiant and lightweight moisturizers, though some note a high price point.
Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016Pharmaceutics, 2024
Is Erborian good for acne-prone skin?
Yes, Erborian fits acne-prone skin well, as Lovi rates the Erborian-focused routine High for acne-prone skin. The products help keep skin calm, though reviewers note that some items may come with a high price point.
Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016Pharmaceutics, 2024
Is Erborian good for skin with dark spots?
Erborian is a good match for skin with dark spots, as Lovi rates products like the Centella Cleansing Gel and Centella Cleansing Oil as High for this concern. Reviewers also frequently mention that the brand's moisturizers help create a radiant and even look.
Is Erborian good for mature skin?
Yes, Erborian is good for mature skin. Lovi rates the Erborian-focused routine Superior for dry mature skin and High for overall mature skin, while Centella Cleansing Gel and Centella Cleansing Oil provide high-rated cleansing steps for this skin type.
Research behind Erborian's key ingredients
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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