# Topicals skincare

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Topicals is an American skincare brand founded in 2020.

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Topicals is widely loved for its targeted [serums](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/ingredients/serum) and effective formulas. Its products suit balanced, oily, dry, and combination skin best. For acne-prone skin, the standout product is the Faded Serum, while skin with dark spots benefits from the Faded Brightening & Clearing Gel, and mature skin is well-served by the High Roller Ingrown Tonic.

This page covers some of the most popular Topicals products; for the whole Topicals 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=pg9b081500ed).

### Topicals [serums](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/ingredients/serum) and treatments

#### Serums and treatments

- [Faded Serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/p/topicals/faded-serum/for/oily-acne-prone-skin) — Superior fit
- [Faded Brightening & Clearing Gel](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/p/topicals/faded-brightening-and-clearing-gel/for/dark-spots) — Superior fit

## Questions and answers

### Is Topicals worth it?

Topicals rates Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin, making it a strong choice for these skin types. The Topicals products on this page contain no fragrance.

### What are Topicals's best products?

Topicals's best products are Faded [Serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/ingredients/serum) and Faded Brightening & Clearing Gel, which both rate Superior for oily skin and acne-prone skin. Lovi rates Faded Serum and Faded Brightening & Clearing Gel High for skin with dark spots.

### Does Topicals cause breakouts?

Topicals is unlikely to cause breakouts because the Topicals products on this page are fragrance-free and include treatments like Faded Serum and High Roller Ingrown Tonic that help clear blemishes. Lovi rates the Topicals-focused routine Superior for acne-prone skin.

[Pharmaceutics, 2021](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33923739/)

### Is Topicals fragrance-free?

Yes, every product among the Topicals products on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients, making the range free of added scents.

### What are the key ingredients in Topicals products?

Topicals products feature key ingredients like [niacinamide](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/ingredients/niacinamide), [azelaic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/ingredients/azelaic-acid), and [glycolic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/ingredients/glycolic-acid). Niacinamide helps reduce dark spots, while azelaic acid aids in clearing acne-prone skin.

[The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12100180/) [Pharmaceutics, 2021](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33923739/)

### How do I build a Topicals skincare routine?

To build a Topicals routine, you can use the Faded Brightening & Clearing Gel for dark spots and acne-prone skin, and add the High Roller Ingrown Tonic for oily skin types. Lovi rates Topicals-focused routines Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin. The Topicals products on this page are completely fragrance-free.

### What are good alternatives to Topicals?

Good alternatives to Topicals with pages on Lovi include CeraVe, Cetaphil, Paula's Choice, Neutrogena, Kiehl's, and Dermalogica. Lovi rates Topicals-focused routines as Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin, while CeraVe-focused routines are High for dry skin and Superior for the others.

### Topicals vs CeraVe: which is better?

Topicals is a better match for dry skin, oily skin, sensitive skin, combination skin, and acne-prone skin, where Lovi rates the Topicals-focused routine Superior. For those same skin types, the CeraVe-focused routine is rated either High or Superior.

### Is Topicals cruelty-free?

PETA, Leaping Bunny, and Cruelty Free International, the registries Lovi checks, do not list Topicals as cruelty-free.

## Research behind Topicals's key ingredients

- [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
- [Skin-whitening and skin-condition-improving effects of topical oxidized glutathione: a double-blind and placebo-controlled clinical trial in healthy women](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25378941/) Glutathione · Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2014
- [Moisturizing and Antiinflammatory Properties of Cosmetic Formulations Containing Centella asiatica Extract](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27168678/) Centella asiatica extract · Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016
- [Efficacy and Safety of Azelaic Acid Nanocrystal-Loaded In Situ Hydrogel in the Treatment of Acne Vulgaris](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33923739/) Azelaic acid · Pharmaceutics, 2021
- [The clinical effect of glutathione on skin color and other related skin conditions: A systematic review](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30895708/) Glutathione · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2019
- [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
- [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
- [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
- [Topical glutathione amino acid precursors protect skin against environmental and oxidative stress](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38189670/) Glutathione · Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, 2024
- [The efficacy of glycolic acid, salicylic acid, gluconolactone, and licochalcone A combined with 0.1% adapalene vs adapalene monotherapy in mild-to-moderate acne vulgaris: a double-blinded within-person comparative study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30858720/) Glycolic acid · Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2019
- [Efficacy of a topical gel containing chitosan, chlorhexidine, allantoin and dexpanthenol for pain and inflammation control after third molar surgery: A randomized and placebo-controlled clinical trial](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32683390/) Allantoin · Medicina Oral, Patologia Oral Y Cirugia Bucal, 2020
- [Systematic Study of Paeonol/Madecassoside Co-Delivery Nanoemulsion Transdermal Delivery System for Enhancing Barrier Repair and Anti-Inflammatory Efficacy](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37446936/) Centella asiatica leaf extract, Centella asiatica extract · Molecules, 2023
- [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
- [Encapsulation of alpha arbutin, a depigmenting agent, in nanosized ethosomes: Invitro and invivo human studies](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37681127/) Alpha-arbutin · Heliyon, 2023
- [Effects of 15% Azelaic Acid Gel in the Management of Post-Inflammatory Erythema and Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation in Acne Vulgaris](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38734843/) Azelaic acid · Dermatology and Therapy, 2024
- [Efficacy and safety of moisturizer containing 5% panthenol, madecassoside, and copper-zinc-manganese versus 0.02% triamcinolone acetonide cream in decreasing adverse reaction and downtime after ablative fractional carbon dioxide laser resurfacing: A split-face, double-blinded, randomized, controlled trial](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30945430/) Centella asiatica leaf extract · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2019
- [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
- [The usefulness of a dermocosmetic containing Myrtus communis extract and azelaic acid for maintenance phase of adult female acne: Results from a randomized exploratory investigator-blinded comparative study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36729399/) Azelaic acid · Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, 2023
- [Whitening effect of kojic acid dipalmitate loaded nanosized ethosomal gel for the treatment of hyperpigmentation: In vitro and in vivo characterization](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36156360/) Kojic acid dipalmitate · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022
- [Effect of a botanical cleansing lotion on skin sebum and erythema of the face: A randomized controlled blinded half-side comparison](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30022595/) Willow bark extract · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2019
- [Anti-Inflammatory Effect of a Novel Topical Herbal Composition (VEL-091604) Consisting of Gentian Root, Licorice Root and Willow Bark Extract](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30690691/) Willow bark extract · Planta Medica, 2019
- [An evaluation of the effect of a topical product containing salicin on the visible signs of human skin aging](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20883292/) Willow bark extract · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2010
- [Development of solid lipid microparticles (SLMs) containing asiatic acid for topical treatment of acne: Characterization, stability, in vitro and in vivo anti-acne assessment](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38460769/) Centella asiatica leaf extract · International Journal of Pharmaceutics, 2024

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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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