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NIVEA vs SKIN&CO

Rated by Lovi · Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes · How the Fit score works

NIVEA and SKIN&CO are respected skincare brands offering nourishing moisturizers, targeted serums, and reliable sunscreens. The German brand, founded in 1911 and owned by Maxingvest GmbH & Co. KGaA since 2004, is best suited for mature and sensitive skin with formulations containing glycerin, including standout products like the Protect & Moisture Sun Lotion SPF50+, the UV Deep Protect & Care Gel, and the LUMINOUS630 Anti-Dark Spot Serum. Conversely, the Italian-rooted counterpart suits dry, normal, and combination skin best with balanced compositions such as the Truffle Therapy Serum. While both deliver thoughtful care, they differ primarily in their ingredient focus and the specific skin types and concerns they target.

NIVEA is a German skincare brand founded in 1911 and owned by maxingvest GmbH & Co. KGaA since 2004.

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This page compares some of the most popular NIVEA and SKIN&CO products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.

Popular NIVEA vs SKIN&CO products

Questions and answers

NIVEA or SKIN&CO: which is better?

NIVEA offers a much wider variety of products on this page with better Lovi fit levels across different skin types compared to SKIN&CO, which only features a single moisturizer. Glycerin is used across the products on this page to help hydrate the skin.

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What is the difference between NIVEA and SKIN&CO?

NIVEA offers a wide range of nine products including moisturizers, sunscreens, and serums with varying Lovi fit levels across skin types, whereas SKIN&CO is represented on this page by just one moisturizer, Truffle Therapy Serum, which has an Average Lovi fit across all skin types.

NIVEA or SKIN&CO: which moisturizer is better?

For dry skin, NIVEA Creme has a High Lovi fit, whereas SKIN&CO Truffle Therapy Serum has an Average Lovi fit. Glycerin helps provide moisture for the skin in these products.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

Which is more affordable, NIVEA or SKIN&CO?

This page does not provide pricing information to compare the affordability of NIVEA and SKIN&CO.

Which causes fewer breakouts, NIVEA or SKIN&CO?

SKIN&CO has an average fit for acne-prone skin with its single moisturizer, whereas NIVEA has a mix of products on this page ranging from high fits to caution or warning levels for acne-prone skin. Glycerin helps moisturize the skin, though certain NIVEA products are sometimes noted for causing breakouts.

How do the founding years and ownership structures of NIVEA and SKIN&CO differ?

NIVEA was founded in 1911 in Germany and has been owned by maxingvest GmbH & Co. KGaA since 2004, whereas SKIN&CO was founded in 2008 and remains independently owned.

Which brand offers more fragrance-free product options on this page, NIVEA or SKIN&CO?

NIVEA offers more fragrance-free product options on this page, with 3 out of 9 products listing no fragrance, whereas SKIN&CO has none. Glycerin is a key ingredient found across the products, and a glycerol-based emollient helps hydrate the skin.

How does the Lovi fit level for dry skin compare between NIVEA's Creme and SKIN&CO's Truffle Therapy Serum?

For dry skin, NIVEA's Creme has a High Lovi fit level, whereas SKIN&CO's Truffle Therapy Serum has an Average fit level.

Research behind their key ingredients

Behind this comparison

Lovi compares products by their fit scores, calculated from the 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.

  • Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Co-founder, Medical Director

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer

  • Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Co-founder, CEO and CTO

    PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex

  • Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Medical Board

    Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine

  • Aishani Shah, MD

    Aishani Shah, MD

    Medical Board

    Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD

  • Asya Zubkova, MS

    Asya Zubkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member

  • Hanna Kurets, MD

    Hanna Kurets, MD

    Medical Board, Medical Advisor

    Dermatology MD

  • Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Medical Board

    Dermatology and diagnostic consultant

  • Victoria Derkova, MS

    Victoria Derkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist

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