StriVectin skincare
StriVectin is an American skincare brand founded in 2002 and owned by Hildred Capital Management since 2021.
Skincare enthusiasts cherish StriVectin for its nourishing serums and restorative masks, anchored by its advanced formulas. Its products suit dry skin and oily skin best, owing to their targeted compositions. The standout choices for specific needs include the Super-C Retinol Brighten & Correct Vitamin C Serum for acne-prone skin, the AR™ Night Treatment for skin with dark spots, and the TL Advanced Tightening Neck Cream PLUS for mature skin. These carefully balanced offerings work gently to support a refined and healthy complexion.
This page covers some of the most popular StriVectin products; for the whole StriVectin range, with a fit score for every product, use the Lovi app.
People Say
★4.6Overall rating based on 6.8k+ reviewsReviewers most often praise StriVectin for effectively addressing fine lines and wrinkles, smoothing rough texture, and providing deep hydration. The most common complaints are strong fragrance and skin dryness.
Highlights
Anti-aging and skin smoothing serums Mostly Mentioned
- “neck instantly looked smoother — TL Advanced Tightening Neck Cream PLUS”
- “skin feels thoroughly clean — Daily Reveal Exfoliating Pads”
- “helped lift saggy skin — TL Advanced Tightening Neck Cream PLUS”
Hydrating and lightweight serums Mostly Mentioned
- “absorbs instantly — Super-C Retinol Brighten & Correct Vitamin C Serum”
- “absorbs well without residue — TL Advanced Tightening Neck Cream PLUS”
- “intense hydration — AR™ Night Treatment”
Brightening and glowing serums Mostly Mentioned
- “skin looks radiant — Super-C Retinol Brighten & Correct Vitamin C Serum”
- “wonders for dark spots — Daily Reveal Exfoliating Pads”
- “neck looks brighter — TL Advanced Tightening Neck Cream PLUS”
Gentle serums Often Mentioned
- “no stinging or redness — Super-C Retinol Brighten & Correct Vitamin C Serum”
- “gentle enough to use every day — AR™ Night Treatment”
Pore minimizing and plumping serums Often Mentioned
- “clean my pores out — Daily Reveal Exfoliating Pads”
- “skin feels juicy — Super-C Retinol Brighten & Correct Vitamin C Serum”
Expensive products Often Mentioned
- “price is steep — TL Advanced Tightening Neck Cream PLUS”
- “too expensive — Super-C Retinol Brighten & Correct Vitamin C Serum”
- “comes at a pretty steep price — AR™ Night Treatment”
Strong fragrance and scent Often Mentioned
- “smell is overwhelming — Super-C Retinol Brighten & Correct Vitamin C Serum”
- “smells slightly like chemicals — TL Advanced Tightening Neck Cream PLUS”
- “could not get over the scent — AR™ Night Treatment”
Skin irritation and dryness Sometimes Noted
- “irritated my neck — TL Advanced Tightening Neck Cream PLUS”
- “dried my skin out — Daily Reveal Exfoliating Pads”
- “little bit harsh — Daily Reveal Exfoliating Pads”
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Questions and answers
Is StriVectin good for oily skin?
StriVectin fits oily skin well, with Lovi rating the brand-focused routine Superior for this skin type. Reviewers mostly mention that the brand offers lightweight and pore-minimizing serums that help keep skin smooth.
Is StriVectin worth it?
StriVectin products are expensive, but Lovi rates the StriVectin-focused routines Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin. Reviewers mostly mention anti-aging, smoothing, hydrating, and brightening benefits, while some note skin irritation and dryness.
What are StriVectin's best products?
StriVectin's best products depend on the skin type, as Lovi rates the brand-focused routines Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin. Reviewers often mention its anti-aging, skin smoothing, hydrating, and lightweight serums as top choices.
Does StriVectin cause breakouts?
StriVectin is unlikely to cause breakouts when using products like Daily Reveal Exfoliating Pads, which Lovi rates Average for acne-prone skin. Reviewers sometimes note skin irritation and dryness, but the brand features options that help smooth and clear skin.
Is StriVectin fragrance-free?
No, the StriVectin products on this page generally contain fragrance, with only one out of five products listing no fragrance.
What are the key ingredients in StriVectin products?
StriVectin products feature key ingredients such as retinol, niacinamide, sodium hyaluronate, and ascorbic acid that help smooth the skin, improve dark spots, and reduce signs of aging. Retinol may stimulate collagen accumulation in aged skin, while niacinamide is used to control skin aging and pigmentation.
The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000Archives of Dermatology, 2007
How do I build a StriVectin skincare routine?
To build a StriVectin routine for dry skin, start your morning with a hydrating cleanser, a calming toner, a firming moisturizer, and sunscreen, followed in the evening by a pre-cleanser, cleanser, TL Advanced Tightening Neck Cream PLUS serum, and the same moisturizer. Once a week, you can add a nourishing mask into your evening routine before applying your serum and moisturizer. Lovi rates the StriVectin routine Superior for dry skin.
Where can I buy StriVectin, and how much does it cost?
StriVectin products can be bought at stores in Italy. Prices on the page range from €26.90 to €40.00, with most falling between €26.90 and €40.00.
What are good alternatives to StriVectin?
Good alternatives to StriVectin with skincare pages on Lovi include CeraVe, Cetaphil, Paula's Choice, Neutrogena, Kiehl's, and Dermalogica. These brands offer similar options for daily routines and targeted skincare needs.
StriVectin vs CeraVe: which is better?
StriVectin and CeraVe both rate Superior for dry skin, oily skin, sensitive skin, combination skin, and acne-prone skin. Lovi rates StriVectin-focused routines slightly higher across these skin types, though reviewers note that some StriVectin products may feel expensive or carry a strong fragrance.
Who owns StriVectin, and where is it from?
StriVectin is an American brand founded in 2002, owned by Hildred Capital Management since 2021.
Is StriVectin cruelty-free?
PETA, Leaping Bunny, and Cruelty Free International, the registries Lovi checks, do not list StriVectin as cruelty-free.
Is StriVectin good for dry skin?
Yes, StriVectin is a good match for dry skin, as Lovi rates the StriVectin-focused routine Superior for dry skin. Reviewers often mention that the brand's hydrating and lightweight serums help keep skin soft and smooth.
Is StriVectin good for sensitive skin?
Yes, StriVectin is well suited for sensitive skin, as Lovi rates the StriVectin-focused routine Superior for sensitive skin. Reviewers often mention that these serums are gentle, though shoppers should note that many products on this page contain fragrance.
Is StriVectin good for acne-prone skin?
Yes, StriVectin is good for acne-prone skin, as Lovi rates its brand-focused routine Superior for this skin type. Reviewers often mention its anti-aging, smoothing, and hydrating serums, though some note skin irritation and dryness.
Is StriVectin good for skin with dark spots?
StriVectin helps skin with dark spots, as Lovi rates the Super-C Retinol Brighten & Correct Vitamin C Serum and Daily Reveal Exfoliating Pads as Average fit for this skin type. Reviewers mostly mention that these are brightening and glowing serums, which may improve dark spots.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Journal of Periodontology, 2009
Is StriVectin good for mature skin?
StriVectin is well suited for mature skin, with products like AR™ Night Treatment rating High for this skin type. Reviewers mostly mention the brand for anti-aging and skin smoothing serums that help improve skin quality over time.
The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000Archives of Dermatology, 2007
Research behind StriVectin's key ingredients
Molecular basis of retinol anti-ageing properties in naturally aged human skin in vivo
Effects of ascorbic acid on gingival melanin pigmentation in vitro and in vivo
Encapsulation and controlled release of retinol from silicone particles for topical delivery
Effect of myristyl nicotinate on retinoic acid therapy for facial photodamage
Nanocomplex of quaternized cyclodextrin grafted chitosan and hyaluronic acid for a skin delivery
Histometric assessment of the age-related skin response to 2-hydroxy-5-octanoyl benzoic acid
Treatment with Ascorbyl Glucoside-Arginine Complex Ameliorates Solar Lentigos
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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Co-founder, Medical Director
Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer
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Co-founder, CEO and CTO
PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex
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Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc
Medical Board
Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine
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Medical Board
Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD
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Medical Board
Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member
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Medical Board, Medical Advisor
Dermatology MD
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Elina Nazarenko, MD
Medical Board
Dermatology and diagnostic consultant
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Victoria Derkova, MS
Medical Board
Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist
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