d'Alba skincare
d'Alba is a Korean skincare brand founded in 2016 and owned by d'Alba Global Co., Ltd..
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Skincare enthusiasts revere d'Alba for its luxurious moisturizers, protective sunscreens, and gentle cleansers infused with hydrating hyaluronic acid. Its products suit dry skin and mature skin best, delivering deep moisture and comfort. For acne-prone skin, the Piedmont Waterfull Mild Sunscreen stands out, while the UVessence Mild Waterfull Sun Cream SPF 50 addresses skin with dark spots, and the White Truffle Return Oil Cream Cleanser targets mature skin. Beyond daily care, the brand utilizes key ingredients whose research shows that hyaluronic acid lengthens the duration of botulinum toxin.
Hyaluronic acidThis page covers some of the most popular d'Alba products; for the whole d'Alba range, with a fit score for every product, use the Lovi app.
People Say
★4.7Overall rating based on 21.1k+ reviewsReviewers most often praise d'Alba for deep hydration, a radiant glow, and gentle formulations. The most common complaints are a strong fragrance and a greasy or overly dewy finish for oily skin.
Highlights
Glow and radiance Mostly Mentioned
- “Gives a light glow and leaves my skin feeling hydrated without being greasy. — First Spray Serum”
- “My skin literally glows from within — Aromatic Spray Serum”
- “gives a beautiful glow without grease — Vital Spray Serum”
Lightweight sunscreens Mostly Mentioned
- “melts into skin like butter — UV Essence Waterfull+”
- “Melts like butter — Piedmont Waterfull Mild Sunscreen”
- “very moisturizing — UVessence Mild Waterfull Sun Cream SPF 50”
Fine and versatile mists Mostly Mentioned
- “mist is so fine it feels like fog — Vital Spray Serum”
- “The mist is super fine and distributes evenly across the face. — First Spray Serum”
- “I use this in the middle of my skincare routine, at the end... or even just throughout the day. — First Spray Serum”
Gentle and non-irritating sunscreens Mostly Mentioned
- “Zero eye irritation — UVessence Mild Waterfull Sun Cream SPF 50”
- “calms sensitive skin — Piedmont Waterfull Mild Sunscreen”
Soothing and calming effects Mostly Mentioned
- “It has a light, calming scent that feels like a mini spa moment. — First Spray Serum”
- “Scent is absolutely divine and super calming — Aromatic Spray Serum”
- “soothes my red cheeks instantly — Vital Spray Serum”
Makeup base compatibility Often Mentioned
- “foundation sits perfectly on top — UV Essence Waterfull+”
- “sits perfectly under makeup without causing pilling — Piedmont Waterfull Tone-up Sunscreen”
- “Foundation sits well — Piedmont Waterfull Mild Sunscreen”
Strong fragrance Often Mentioned
- “smell is way too strong for my face — Vital Spray Serum”
- “I personally hate the smell... found it highly scented which can be an irritant. — First Spray Serum”
- “smell is quite strong... like fruity pebbles — Piedmont Waterfull Tone-up Sunscreen”
Oily or greasy residue Often Mentioned
- “looked like a greaseball by noon — UV Essence Waterfull+”
- “too creamy for me... prefer light cream/gel — Piedmont Waterfull Tone-up Sunscreen”
- “Oily people beware — Piedmont Waterfull Mild Sunscreen”
High price point Sometimes Noted
- “Size is good for the price but still a bit pricey. — First Spray Serum”
- “definitely on the pricier side — White Truffle Return Oil Cream Cleanser”
- “finished the bottle in two weeks — Vital Spray Serum”
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Questions and answers
Is d'Alba good for oily skin?
Yes, d'Alba fits oily skin well, as Lovi rates the d'Alba-focused routine for oily skin as Superior. The d'Alba products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients, and reviewers often mention lightweight sunscreens alongside some oily or greasy residue.
Is d'Alba worth it?
Yes, d'Alba is worth it because Lovi rates its routines Superior for dry skin, oily skin, sensitive skin, combination skin, and acne-prone skin. The d'Alba products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients, and topical hyaluronic acid helps improve skin quality and signs of skin aging.
What are d'Alba's best products?
d'Alba's best products for dry, mature, and dry sensitive skin include the Piedmont Waterfull Mild Sunscreen and UVessence Mild Waterfull Sun Cream SPF 50, both of which Lovi rates Superior for dry skin. Hyaluronic acid is used across the range to help keep skin hydrated.
Which d'Alba moisturizer is best for dry skin?
The First Spray Serum is the best d'Alba moisturizer for dry skin, followed by the Aromatic Spray Serum, while the Vital Spray Serum receives a warning. Topical hyaluronic acid, featured across the brand's products, helps support skin quality and moisture.
Does d'Alba cause breakouts?
Lovi rates acne-prone skin as Superior for the d'Alba-focused routine, and the d'Alba products on this page list no fragrance. Reviewers often mention a strong fragrance and an oily or greasy residue, which may sometimes lead to breakouts for certain users.
Is d'Alba fragrance-free?
Yes, the d'Alba products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients. Reviewers often mention strong fragrance as a common issue for the brand, so checking individual labels remains helpful.
What are the key ingredients in d'Alba products?
The key ingredient in d'Alba products is hyaluronic acid, which helps keep the skin hydrated and supports skin quality as it ages. Hyaluronic acid is widely noted in studies for improving skin moisture and overall appearance.
How do I build a d'Alba skincare routine?
To build a d'Alba skincare routine for dry skin in the morning, start with the White Truffle Return Oil Cream Cleanser, follow with the Calming Deep Moisture Toner, apply the First Spray Serum as a moisturizer, and finish with the UVessence Mild Waterfull Sun Cream SPF 50. For your evening routine, use the Ultra Hyalon Cleansing Cream as a pre-cleanser, repeat the cleanser and First Spray Serum, and add the Madagascar Centella Poremizing Fresh Ampoule as a treatment. Lovi rates the d'Alba-focused routine for dry skin as Superior.
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Where can I buy d'Alba, and how much does it cost?
d'Alba products on this page are available at stores in Italy. Prices range from €20.40 to €24.99, with most items falling between €20.99 and €23.99.
What are good alternatives to d'Alba?
Similar brands with pages on Lovi are SKIN1004, Anua, Medicube, Beauty of Joseon, COSRX, and Dr. Althea. Among these, SKIN1004 offers a routine that Lovi rates Superior for dry skin, matching d'Alba.
d'Alba vs SKIN1004: which is better?
Lovi rates the d'Alba-focused routines as Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin, performing slightly better than SKIN1004 for oily, combination, and acne-prone skin types.
Who owns d'Alba, and where is it from?
d'Alba is a Korean brand founded in 2016, owned by d'Alba Global Co., Ltd..
Is d'Alba cruelty-free?
PETA, Leaping Bunny, and Cruelty Free International, the registries Lovi checks, do not list d'Alba as cruelty-free.
Is d'Alba good for dry skin?
Yes, d'Alba fits dry skin well, with Lovi rating the d'Alba-focused routine Superior for this skin type. Hyaluronic acid helps maintain skin hydration and improves overall skin quality. The d'Alba products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients.
Which d'Alba cleanser is best for oily skin?
The best cleanser on this page for oily skin is the White Truffle Return Oil Cream Cleanser. Lovi rates this cleanser High for oily skin.
Is d'Alba good for sensitive skin?
Yes, d'Alba fits sensitive skin well, as Lovi rates sensitive skin routines Superior and most sunscreens on the page are gentle and non-irritating. Hyaluronic acid helps keep moisture locked in and supports skin quality.
Which d'Alba sunscreen is best for sensitive skin?
UVessence Mild Waterfull Sun Cream SPF 50 is the best d'Alba sunscreen for sensitive skin, followed by Piedmont Waterfull Mild Sunscreen and UV Essence Waterfull+. Lovi rates the fit for sensitive skin as Superior for the first two and High for the last one.
Is d'Alba good for acne-prone skin?
Yes, d'Alba fits acne-prone skin well, as Lovi rates the brand-focused routine Superior for this skin type. Reviewers often mention soothing and calming effects from the products, though some note an oily or greasy residue.
Is d'Alba good for skin with dark spots?
Yes, d'Alba fits skin with dark spots well, as Lovi rates products like the Piedmont Waterfull Tone-up Sunscreen and White Truffle Return Oil Cream Cleanser High for this concern. Topical hyaluronic acid helps maintain skin quality and moisture, supporting an even tone.
Is d'Alba good for mature skin?
Yes, d'Alba fits mature skin well, as Lovi rates the brand-focused routine Superior for dry and mature skin types. Topical hyaluronic acid helps maintain skin quality and addresses signs of skin aging.
Research behind d'Alba's key ingredients
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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Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc
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Elina Nazarenko, MD
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Victoria Derkova, MS
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