# Principia skincare Page: https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/brands/principia The Lovi Fit is the same in every country; only the stores and prices differ, and the ones here are for Ireland. Principia is widely loved for its thoughtful cleansers and precise formulas. Its products suit balanced to oily skin best. The standout products for particular concerns include the Gel de Limpeza GL-01 for acne-prone skin. These offerings help maintain a healthy, balanced complexion. This page covers some of the most popular Principia products; for the whole Principia 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=pg1608b7168b). ### Principia cleansers #### Cleansers - [Gel de Limpeza GL-01](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/p/principia/gel-de-limpeza-gl-01/for/oily-skin) — Average fit ## Questions and answers ### Is Principia worth it? Principia offers affordable skincare options, though the suitability of each item varies widely depending on your skin type. For example, Lovi rates the Gel de Limpeza GL-01 Average for oily and combination skin, but advises caution for dry skin. ### What are Principia's best products? Principia does not have standout top products highlighted on this page, as the selection currently includes only the Gel de Limpeza GL-01 cleanser, which Lovi rates Average for oily, sensitive, and combination skin, but Caution for dry skin. Every product from the Principia selection on this page is formulated without fragrance. ### Which Principia cleanser is best for oily skin? Gel de Limpeza GL-01 is the best Principia cleanser for oily skin, rating Average for this skin type. Lovi rates it Average for oily acne-prone skin as well. ### Does Principia cause breakouts? Principia includes [salicylic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/ingredients/salicylic-acid) in some formulas, which helps prevent breakouts. Lovi rates Gel de Limpeza GL-01 Average for oily acne-prone skin and Low for acne-prone skin. [BioMed Research International, 2020](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33150170/) [Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37941097/) ### Is Principia fragrance-free? Yes, every one of the Principia products on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients. ### What are the key ingredients in Principia products? Principia uses ingredients such as salicylic acid and [sodium](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/ingredients/sodium) laureth sulfate across its skincare items. ### How do I build a Principia skincare routine? To build a Principia routine, start with a cleanser like Gel de Limpeza GL-01 to wash the face. Lovi rates this cleanser Average for oily, combination, and sensitive skin, but advises caution for dry skin. The Principia products on this page contain no fragrance. ### Who owns Principia, and where is it from? Principia is a brand founded in 2020, owned by Viziera Participações Ltda.. ### Is Principia cruelty-free? PETA, Leaping Bunny, and Cruelty Free International, the registries Lovi checks, do not list Principia as cruelty-free. ## Research behind Principia's key ingredients - [A Double-Blinded, Randomized, Vehicle-Controlled Study of the Efficacy of Moisturizer Containing Licochalcone A, Decanediol, L-Carnitine, and Salicylic Acid for Prevention of Acne Relapse in Asian Population](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33150170/) Salicylic acid · BioMed Research International, 2020 - [Efficacy of a multitargeted, salicylic acid-based dermocosmetic cream compared to benzoyl peroxide 5% in Acne vulgaris: Results from a randomized study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37941097/) Salicylic acid · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024 - [A Salicylic Acid-Based Dermocosmetic is Effective as an Adjunct to Benzoyl Peroxide for Mild to Moderate Acne and as Monotherapy in Maintenance Post Benzoyl Peroxide](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38051857/) Salicylic acid · Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2023 - [Impact of dermal emulsions containing diacyl phospholipids, mono acyl phospholipids, sodium lauryl ether sulfate and polysorbate 80 in combination with UVA irradiation on human skin physiology in vivo: A pilot study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42617898/) Sodium laureth sulfate · International Journal of Pharmaceutics, 2026 ## Compare Principia - [SKIN1004 vs Principia](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/compare/skin1004-vs-principia) - [Anua vs Principia](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/compare/anua-vs-principia) - [Medicube vs Principia](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/compare/medicube-vs-principia) - [The Ordinary vs Principia](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/compare/the-ordinary-vs-principia) - [Beauty of Joseon vs Principia](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/compare/beauty-of-joseon-vs-principia) - [COSRX vs Principia](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/compare/cosrx-vs-principia) - [CeraVe vs Principia](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/compare/cerave-vs-principia) - [La Roche-Posay vs Principia](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/compare/la-roche-posay-vs-principia) - [Dr. Althea vs Principia](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/compare/dr-althea-vs-principia) - [Some By Mi vs Principia](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/compare/some-by-mi-vs-principia) - [Torriden vs Principia](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/compare/torriden-vs-principia) - [celimax vs Principia](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/compare/celimax-vs-principia) - [Purito vs Principia](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/compare/purito-vs-principia) - [Cetaphil vs Principia](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/compare/cetaphil-vs-principia) - [Paula's Choice vs Principia](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/compare/paula-s-choice-vs-principia) - [Neutrogena vs Principia](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/compare/neutrogena-vs-principia) - [Kiehl's vs Principia](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/compare/kiehl-s-vs-principia) - [Caudalie vs Principia](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/compare/caudalie-vs-principia) - [Dermalogica vs Principia](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/compare/dermalogica-vs-principia) - [Good Molecules vs Principia](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/compare/good-molecules-vs-principia) ## Popular brands - Korean skincare: [SKIN1004](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/brands/skin1004) - Korean skincare: [Anua](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/brands/anua) - Korean skincare: [Medicube](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/brands/medicube) - Canadian skincare: [The Ordinary](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/brands/the-ordinary) - Korean skincare: [Beauty of Joseon](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/brands/beauty-of-joseon) - Korean skincare: [COSRX](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/brands/cosrx) - American skincare: [CeraVe](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/brands/cerave) - French skincare: [La Roche-Posay](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/brands/la-roche-posay) - Korean skincare: [Dr. Althea](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/brands/dr-althea) - Korean skincare: [Some By Mi](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/brands/some-by-mi) - Korean skincare: [Torriden](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/brands/torriden) - Korean skincare: [celimax](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/brands/celimax) - Korean skincare: [Purito](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/brands/purito) - Korean skincare: [ROUND LAB](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/brands/round-lab) - American skincare: [Cetaphil](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/brands/cetaphil) - American skincare: [Paula's Choice](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/brands/paula-s-choice) - American skincare: [Neutrogena](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/brands/neutrogena) - Korean skincare: [AXIS-Y](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/brands/axis-y) - American skincare: [Kiehl's](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/brands/kiehl-s) - Korean skincare: [d'Alba](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/brands/d-alba) ## 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). Page built Nov 8, 2026. 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