# hey HONEY skincare

Page: https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/brands/hey-honey

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

hey [HONEY](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/ingredients/honey) is an American skincare brand founded in 2014 and owned by Hey Honey Inc..

[tracxn.com](https://tracxn.com/d/companies/hey-honey/__3eW_z7XtVbLGy932zemOhUnrj3cZlJh-oo-9SgO97P0) [heyhoney.eu](https://www.heyhoney.eu/pages/ask-hey-honey)

hey HONEY is loved for nourishing moisturizers and thoughtful formulas. Its products suit balanced, sensitive, and dry skin best. The standout products for particular concerns include the MAKE A SPLASH for acne-prone skin. These offerings provide gentle daily care for the complexion.

- [Cruelty-free · PETA](https://crueltyfree.peta.org/company/hey-honey/)
- [Cruelty-free · Leaping Bunny](https://www.leapingbunny.org/brand/hey-honey)

This page covers some of the most popular hey HONEY products; for the whole hey HONEY 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=pge09691bce9).

### hey [HONEY](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/ingredients/honey) moisturizers

#### Moisturizers

- [MAKE A SPLASH](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/p/hey-honey/make-a-splash/for/sensitive-skin) — High fit

## Questions and answers

### Is hey HONEY worth it?

Hey [HONEY](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/ingredients/honey) is worth considering, as Lovi rates the hey HONEY-focused routine Superior for dry skin, oily skin, sensitive skin, combination skin, and acne-prone skin. The brand offers well-formulated options like MAKE A SPLASH, which helps keep dry, sensitive, and mature skin feeling soft and smooth.

[Dermatologic Therapy, 2022](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36200921/)

### What are hey HONEY's best products?

Lovi rates the hey HONEY-focused routine Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin. Its top moisturizer, MAKE A SPLASH, rates High for dry, sensitive, and mature skin, and helps keep skin soft and smooth.

[Dermatologic Therapy, 2022](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36200921/)

### Which hey HONEY moisturizer is best for dry skin?

MAKE A SPLASH is the moisturizer on this page for dry skin. Lovi rates MAKE A SPLASH High for dry skin.

### Does hey HONEY cause breakouts?

Hey HONEY helps keep pores clear and is unlikely to cause breakouts, with MAKE A SPLASH rating Average for acne-prone skin. Lovi rates the hey HONEY-focused routine Superior for acne-prone skin.

[Clinical Pharmacology, 2018](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30588129/)

### Is hey HONEY fragrance-free?

No, the hey HONEY products on this page include fragrance. MAKE A SPLASH lists fragrance in its ingredients.

### What are the key ingredients in hey HONEY products?

Key ingredients in the hey HONEY products on this page include [glycerin](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/ingredients/glycerin), [squalene](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/ingredients/squalene), and [hyaluronic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/ingredients/hyaluronic-acid), which help keep skin soft and plump.

[Molecules, 2009](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19169201/)

### How do I build a hey HONEY skincare routine?

To build a hey HONEY routine, you use the moisturizer MAKE A SPLASH, which Lovi rates Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin.

### What are good alternatives to hey HONEY?

Good alternatives to hey HONEY include CeraVe, Cetaphil, Paula's Choice, Neutrogena, Kiehl's, and Dermalogica. Lovi rates the hey HONEY-focused routine Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin.

### hey HONEY vs CeraVe: which is better?

The hey HONEY-focused routine is slightly better, as Lovi rates it Superior for dry skin, oily skin, sensitive skin, combination skin, and acne-prone skin, compared to CeraVe which rates High for dry skin and Superior for the others.

### Who owns hey HONEY, and where is it from?

hey HONEY is an American brand founded in 2014, owned by Hey Honey Inc..

[tracxn.com](https://tracxn.com/d/companies/hey-honey/__3eW_z7XtVbLGy932zemOhUnrj3cZlJh-oo-9SgO97P0) [heyhoney.eu](https://www.heyhoney.eu/pages/ask-hey-honey)

### Is hey HONEY cruelty-free?

Yes: Leaping Bunny and PETA list hey HONEY as cruelty-free.

[PETA](https://crueltyfree.peta.org/company/hey-honey/) [Leaping Bunny](https://www.leapingbunny.org/brand/hey-honey)

## Research behind hey HONEY's key ingredients

- [Biological and pharmacological activities of squalene and related compounds: potential uses in cosmetic dermatology](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19169201/) Squalene · Molecules, 2009
- [The effect of niacinamide on reducing cutaneous pigmentation and suppression of melanosome transfer](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12100180/) Niacinamide · The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002
- [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/) Hyaluronic acid · Dermatologic Therapy, 2022
- [Topical use of dexpanthenol in skin disorders](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12113650/) Panthenol · American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002
- [Treatment of acne with a combination of propolis, tea tree oil, and Aloe vera compared to erythromycin cream: two double-blind investigations](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30588129/) Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder · Clinical Pharmacology, 2018
- [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
- [Randomized controlled study for the anti-aging effect of human adipocyte-derived mesenchymal stem cell media combined with niacinamide after laser therapy](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33103316/) Niacinamide · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021
- [A new topical panthenol-containing emollient: Results from two randomized controlled studies assessing its skin moisturization and barrier restoration potential, and the effect on skin microflora](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27425824/) Panthenol · The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 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
- [Evaluation of the Efficacy and Safety of a Panthenol-Enriched Mask for Skin Barrier Recovery After Facial Laser Treatment: Results of a Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40613435/) Panthenol · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025
- [Nanostructured Lipid Carrier Based Gel Containing α-Tocopherol and α-Tocopheryl Acetate for Synergistic Cutaneous Antiaging Efficacy](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41309687/) Tocopheryl acetate · Scientific Reports, 2025

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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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