Alastin skincare

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Alastin is an American skincare brand founded in 2015 and owned by Galderma Group AG since 2022.

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Alastin is beloved for its thoughtful moisturizers and expertly calibrated formulas. Its products suit mature, dry, and sensitive skin types best. The standout products for particular concerns include the Ultra Nourishing Moisturizer for acne-prone skin and the Ultra Light Moisturizer for skin with dark spots. These nourishing solutions provide gentle, effective care for the daily routine.

This page covers some of the most popular Alastin products; for the whole Alastin range, with a fit score for every product, use the Lovi app.

Alastin moisturizers

Questions and answers

Is Alastin worth it?

Alastin is worth it for shoppers seeking effective skin care, as Lovi rates the Alastin-focused routines Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin. Additionally, the Alastin products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients.

What are Alastin's best products?

Ultra Nourishing Moisturizer and Ultra Light Moisturizer are the best Alastin products on this page. Lovi rates Ultra Nourishing Moisturizer as Superior for dry skin, mature skin, and dry sensitive skin, while Ultra Light Moisturizer is rated High for dry skin, acne-prone skin, and dry sensitive skin.

Which Alastin moisturizer is best for dry skin?

Ultra Nourishing Moisturizer is the best choice, as Lovi rates it Superior for dry skin, followed by Ultra Light Moisturizer, which Lovi rates High. Every Alastin product on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

Does Alastin cause breakouts?

Alastin is unlikely to cause breakouts because its moisturisers are well suited for skin prone to blemishes. Lovi rates both Ultra Nourishing Moisturizer and Ultra Light Moisturizer High for acne-prone skin.

Is Alastin fragrance-free?

Yes, every one of the Alastin products on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

What are the key ingredients in Alastin products?

Alastin products feature key ingredients such as glycerin, panthenol, and ceramide np that help hydrate the skin and restore its barrier function. Glycerin provides lasting moisture, while ceramide np supports the outer layer to keep the skin feeling soft and smooth.

American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002

How do I build a Alastin skincare routine?

To build an Alastin skincare routine, start by cleansing the skin and then apply Ultra Nourishing Moisturizer or Ultra Light Moisturizer. Lovi rates the Alastin-focused routines Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin. Additionally, the Alastin products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients.

What are good alternatives to Alastin?

CeraVe, Cetaphil, Paula's Choice, Neutrogena, Kiehl's, and Dermalogica are good alternatives to Alastin, as they also have dedicated brand pages on Lovi. Lovi rates CeraVe-focused routines as High for dry skin and Superior for oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin.

Alastin vs CeraVe: which is better?

Alastin routines fit dry skin better, as Lovi rates the Alastin-focused routine Superior for dry skin compared to High for CeraVe. For oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin, Lovi rates the Alastin-focused routines Superior.

Who owns Alastin, and where is it from?

Alastin is an American brand founded in 2015, owned by Galderma Group AG since 2022.

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Is Alastin cruelty-free?

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

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Research behind Alastin's key ingredients

Topical use of dexpanthenol in skin disorders
Panthenol · American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002
Ceramide 1 and ceramide 3 act synergistically on skin hydration and the transepidermal water loss of sodium lauryl sulfate-irritated skin
Ceramide np · International Journal of Dermatology, 2008
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
Glycerin · Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
A new topical panthenol-containing emollient: Results from two randomized controlled studies assessing its skin moisturization and barrier restoration potential, and the effect on skin microflora
Panthenol · The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017
A Lipid Mixture Enriched by Ceramide NP with Fatty Acids of Diverse Chain Lengths Contributes to Restore the Skin Barrier Function Impaired by Topical Corticosteroid
Ceramide np · Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2022

6 more studies

Evaluation of dermal extracellular matrix and epidermal-dermal junction modifications using matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization mass spectrometric imaging, in vivo reflectance confocal microscopy, echography, and histology: effect of age and peptide applications
Palmitoyl hexapeptide-12 · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2015
Evaluation of the Efficacy and Safety of a Panthenol-Enriched Mask for Skin Barrier Recovery After Facial Laser Treatment: Results of a Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Study
Panthenol · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025
Effect of an Emollient Emulsion Containing 15.0% of Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride on the Urocanic Acid of the Stratum Corneum
Caprylic capric triglyceride · Life, 2023
Noninvasive Monitoring of Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12 in Human Skin Layers: Mechanical Interaction with Skin Components and Its Potential Skincare Benefits
Palmitoyl hexapeptide-12 · ACS Applied Bio Materials, 2025
Targeting Circadian Rhythm for the Regulation of Skin Collagen Metabolism
Palmitoyl tripeptide-1 · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2026
Mechanistic understanding and peptide ingredient screening for type III collagen via biological knowledge graph and molecular docking
Palmitoyl tripeptide-1 · International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2026

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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.

Nadia Kapleva, MS

Co-founder, Medical Director

Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer
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

Medical Board

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

Medical Board

Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD
Asya Zubkova, MS

Medical Board

Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member
Hanna Kurets, MD

Medical Board, Medical Advisor

Dermatology MD
Elina Nazarenko, MD

Medical Board

Dermatology and diagnostic consultant
Victoria Derkova, MS

Medical Board

Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist