# Malin + Goetz skincare

Page: https://lovi.care/skincare/it/brands/malin-goetz

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Malin + Goetz is an American skincare brand founded in 2004 and owned by Manzanita Capital since 2015.

[malinandgoetz.com](https://www.malinandgoetz.com/pages/our-story) [pitchbook.com](https://pitchbook.com/profiles/investor/59926-33)

Malin + Goetz is widely loved for its thoughtful moisturizers and streamlined formulas. Its products suit sensitive skin best because of their gentle, balancing approach. The standout products for particular concerns include the Recovery Treatment Oil for acne-prone skin. Together, these carefully crafted items offer a reliable foundation for daily routines.

- [Cruelty-free · PETA](https://crueltyfree.peta.org/company/malingoetz/)

This page covers some of the most popular Malin + Goetz products; for the whole Malin + Goetz 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=pgdf42ea8ea9).

### Malin + Goetz moisturizers

#### Moisturizers

- [Recovery Treatment Oil](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/p/malin-goetz/recovery-treatment-oil/for/dry-skin) — High fit

## Questions and answers

### Is Malin + Goetz worth it?

Malin + Goetz is worth it for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin, where Lovi rates its focused routines Superior. Every product from Malin + Goetz on this page is formulated without fragrance.

### What are Malin + Goetz's best products?

Malin + Goetz's best products depend on your skin type, with routines featuring the brand rating Superior across dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin on Lovi. For dry, mature, or dark spots, Lovi rates the Recovery Treatment Oil High.

### Which Malin + Goetz moisturizer is best for dry skin?

Recovery Treatment Oil is the best choice among the moisturizers on this page for dry skin. Lovi rates Recovery Treatment Oil High for dry skin.

[Scientific Reports, 2020](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33037252/) [International Journal of Nanomedicine, 2014](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25143733/)

### Does Malin + Goetz cause breakouts?

Malin + Goetz is unlikely to cause breakouts, and Lovi rates its Recovery Treatment Oil Average for acne-prone and oily skin. The Malin + Goetz products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients.

### Is Malin + Goetz fragrance-free?

Yes, every product from the Malin + Goetz products on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients, making them free of added scents.

### What are the key ingredients in Malin + Goetz products?

Malin + Goetz includes [tocopherol](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/ingredients/vitamin-e), squalane, [argania spinosa kernel oil](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/ingredients/argan-oil), [oenothera biennis oil](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/ingredients/evening-primrose-oil), persea gratissima oil, and caprylic capric triglyceride in its formulas. These key ingredients help keep the skin smooth and hydrated while supporting a calm, healthy feel.

[Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31975502/) [Scientific Reports, 2020](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33037252/)

### How do I build a Malin + Goetz skincare routine?

To build a Malin + Goetz skincare routine, you use the brand's moisturizer, the Recovery Treatment Oil, which Lovi rates Superior for dry skin, oily skin, sensitive skin, combination skin, and acne-prone skin.

### What are good alternatives to Malin + Goetz?

Good alternatives to Malin + Goetz with similar skincare pages on Lovi include CeraVe, Cetaphil, Paula's Choice, Neutrogena, Kiehl's, and Dermalogica. Lovi rates these alternative brand-focused routines as High to Superior across various skin types.

### Malin + Goetz vs CeraVe: which is better?

Malin + Goetz rates Superior for dry skin, oily skin, sensitive skin, combination skin, and acne-prone skin, while CeraVe rates High for dry skin and Superior for the others. Additionally, the Malin + Goetz products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients.

### Who owns Malin + Goetz, and where is it from?

Malin + Goetz is an American brand founded in 2004, owned by Manzanita Capital since 2015.

[malinandgoetz.com](https://www.malinandgoetz.com/pages/our-story) [pitchbook.com](https://pitchbook.com/profiles/investor/59926-33)

### Is Malin + Goetz cruelty-free?

Yes: PETA lists Malin + Goetz as cruelty-free.

[PETA](https://crueltyfree.peta.org/company/malingoetz/)

## Research behind Malin + Goetz's key ingredients

- [Anti-aging and brightening effects of a topical treatment containing vitamin C, vitamin E, and raspberry leaf cell culture extract: A split-face, randomized controlled trial](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31975502/) Tocopherol · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020
- [Vitamin C-squalene bioconjugate promotes epidermal thickening and collagen production in human skin](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33037252/) Squalane · Scientific Reports, 2020
- [Effect of a topical antioxidant serum containing vitamin C, vitamin E, and ferulic acid after Q-switched 1064-nm Nd:YAG laser for treatment of environment-induced skin pigmentation](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32052907/) Tocopherol · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020
- [Design, characterization, and clinical evaluation of argan oil nanostructured lipid carriers to improve skin hydration](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25143733/) Argania spinosa kernel oil · International Journal of Nanomedicine, 2014
- [Preparation and evaluation of anti-wrinkle cream containing saffron extract and avocado oil](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31957954/) Persea gratissima oil avocado oil · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020
- [Effect of an Emollient Emulsion Containing 15.0% of Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride on the Urocanic Acid of the Stratum Corneum](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37109405/) Caprylic capric triglyceride · Life, 2023

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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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