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 rich in vitamins. Its products suit dry skin and mature skin best, thanks to these deeply hydrating formulas. For targeted care, the Eventone Fade Cream helps acne-prone skin, the Cocoa Butter addresses dark spots, and the Skin Therapy Oil supports mature skin. Together, the key ingredients work to reduce pollution pigmentation and signs of skin aging.
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 is generally suitable for oily skin, as Lovi rates the brand-focused routine High for this skin type. However, individual products like Cocoa Butter and Skin Therapy Oil carry a warning or caution for oily skin, so shoppers should choose carefully.
Is Palmer's worth it?
Palmer's is worth it for shoppers seeking value products that provide deep hydration and skin improvement, though users frequently mention a heavy, greasy texture and slow results. Lovi rates the Palmer's-focused routine Superior for dry skin and sensitive skin.
What are Palmer's's best products?
Eventone Fade Cream is Palmer's best product for dark spots, where Lovi rates it High. For dry skin, Cocoa Butter, Skin Therapy Oil, and Scar Serum are its average options.
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 mostly mention deep hydration from using Palmer's products.
Does Palmer's cause breakouts?
Yes, Palmer's includes products that may cause breakouts, as Lovi rates several items like Cocoa Butter and Skin Success Anti-Dark Spot Fade Cream as a warning for acne-prone skin. Reviewers often mention a heavy and greasy texture that can contribute to clogged pores and spots.
Is Palmer's fragrance-free?
Yes, the Palmer's products on this page are mostly fragrance-free as 4 of the 5 products list no fragrance. Only the Skin Success Anti-Dark Spot Fade Cream contains fragrance.
What are the key ingredients in Palmer's products?
The key ingredient found across the Palmer's products on this page is vitamin E. Reviewers often mention deep hydration as a primary benefit of using these products.
How do I build a Palmer's skincare routine?
To build a morning routine with Palmer's, start with a hydrating cleanser and toner, apply Skin Therapy Oil as your moisturizer, and finish with sunscreen. In the evening, use a pre-cleanser, cleanser, treatment serum, and Skin Therapy Oil again, adding a nourishing mask once a week. Lovi rates the Palmer's-focused routine for dry skin as Superior.
Where can I buy Palmer's, and how much does it cost?
Palmer's is available at stores in Ireland listed on the page. Prices range from €26.16 to €26.16, with most items priced between €26.16 and €26.16.
What are good alternatives to Palmer's?
Good alternatives to Palmer's include brands with skincare pages on Lovi like CeraVe, Cetaphil, Paula's Choice, Neutrogena, Kiehl's, and Dermalogica. Lovi rates the Palmer's-focused routine Superior for dry skin and sensitive skin, and High for oily, combination, and acne-prone skin.
Palmer's vs CeraVe: which is better?
Palmer's rates Superior for dry skin, while CeraVe rates High for dry skin. For oily skin, Lovi rates CeraVe Superior and Palmer's High.
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 provide deep hydration for dry skin, and Lovi rates the Palmer's-focused routine Superior for dry skin. Reviewers mostly mention that these products bring deep hydration, though they may feel heavy and greasy.
Is Palmer's good for sensitive skin?
Yes, Palmer's fits sensitive skin well because Lovi rates the Palmer's-focused routine Superior for sensitive skin. Reviewers often mention deep hydration from these products, though some users note a heavy, greasy feel.
Is Palmer's good for acne-prone skin?
Palmer's is generally helpful for acne-prone skin, as Lovi rates the Palmer's-focused routine High for this skin type. However, individual products like Cocoa Butter and Skin Success Anti-Dark Spot Fade Cream may cause breakouts, as they show lower fit levels for acne-prone skin.
Is Palmer's good for skin with dark spots?
Eventone Fade Cream may help with skin with dark spots, for which Lovi rates it High. Reviewers mostly mention dark spot fading as a benefit of the brand.
Is Palmer's good for mature skin?
Yes, Palmer's helps smooth mature skin and Lovi rates the Palmer's-focused routine Superior for dry skin, which often overlaps with mature skin needs. Reviewers frequently note deep hydration and skin improvement from using the brand.
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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