# BE THE SKIN skincare Page: https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/be-the-skin The Lovi Fit is the same in every country; only the stores and prices differ, and the ones here are for the Netherlands. BE THE SKIN is a Korean skincare brand founded in 2009 and owned by Be The Skin Co., Ltd.. [m.betheskin.com](https://m.betheskin.com/shopinfo/company.html) [betheskin.en.ec21.com](https://betheskin.en.ec21.com/) [skin-seoul.com](https://skin-seoul.com/brand/be-the-skin/) [tracxn.com](https://tracxn.com/d/companies/be-the-skin/___aiBAwqCjXYB075aA8n7aj1DAnd8yDb9Wv9P7wxOQho) BE THE SKIN is widely loved for its thoughtful toners and expertly balanced formulas. Its products suit sensitive, balanced, and oily skin best because of this gentle approach. For acne-prone skin, the [BHA](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/salicylic-acid)+ Pore Zero Toner stands out as a reliable choice. The brand continues to earn quiet appreciation for maintaining skin comfort through every season. This page covers some of the most popular BE THE SKIN products; for the whole BE THE SKIN 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=pg77b1e02570). ### BE THE SKIN toners and essences #### Toners and essences - [BHA+ Pore Zero Toner](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/p/be-the-skin/bha-pore-zero-toner/for/oily-skin) — Superior fit — [€26.10 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.nl/dp/B0C45TLXZQ?tag=lovi-care-web-product085-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1) ## Questions and answers ### Is BE THE SKIN worth it? BE THE SKIN is worth it because Lovi rates the brand's routines Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin. Every product from the brand on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients. ### What are BE THE SKIN's best products? BE THE SKIN does not have a single best product listed on this page, as different items suit different skin types best. Lovi rates the [BHA](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/salicylic-acid)+ Pore Zero Toner as a Superior fit for oily and combination skin. ### Does BE THE SKIN cause breakouts? BE THE SKIN is unlikely to cause breakouts because it offers treatments like the BHA+ Pore Zero Toner that help manage oily and acne-prone skin. Salicylic acid helps keep pores clear and prevents acne relapses. [BioMed Research International, 2020](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33150170/) [Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37941097/) ### Is BE THE SKIN fragrance-free? Yes, every one of the BE THE SKIN products on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients. This helps keep skin calm and is unlikely to cause irritation. ### What are the key ingredients in BE THE SKIN products? BE THE SKIN products on this page rely on key ingredients like [glycerin](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/glycerin), salicylic acid, and botanical [extracts](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/extract) to help clear pores and hydrate the face. Lovi rates the brand-focused routine Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin. [Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28860834/) ### How do I build a BE THE SKIN skincare routine? To build a BE THE SKIN routine, you can use the BHA+ Pore Zero Toner, which helps clear pores and is suited for oily skin. Lovi rates the BE THE SKIN-focused routine Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin. ### Where can I buy BE THE SKIN, and how much does it cost? BE THE SKIN is available from stores in the Netherlands, with prices on this page starting at €26.10. ### What are good alternatives to BE THE SKIN? Good alternatives to BE THE SKIN include SKIN1004, Anua, Medicube, Beauty of Joseon, COSRX, and Dr. Althea. ### BE THE SKIN vs SKIN1004: which is better? BE THE SKIN is slightly better than SKIN1004 for oily, combination, and acne-prone skin, where Lovi rates the BE THE SKIN-focused routine Superior. Both brands rate Superior for dry and sensitive skin. Additionally, the BE THE SKIN products on this page list no fragrance. ### Who owns BE THE SKIN, and where is it from? BE THE SKIN is a Korean brand founded in 2009, owned by Be The Skin Co., Ltd.. [m.betheskin.com](https://m.betheskin.com/shopinfo/company.html) [betheskin.en.ec21.com](https://betheskin.en.ec21.com/) [skin-seoul.com](https://skin-seoul.com/brand/be-the-skin/) [tracxn.com](https://tracxn.com/d/companies/be-the-skin/___aiBAwqCjXYB075aA8n7aj1DAnd8yDb9Wv9P7wxOQho) ### Is BE THE SKIN cruelty-free? PETA, Leaping Bunny, and Cruelty Free International, the registries Lovi checks, do not list BE THE SKIN as cruelty-free. ## Research behind BE THE SKIN's key ingredients - [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](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28860834/) Glycerin · Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017 - [A Double-Blinded, Randomized, Vehicle-Controlled Study of the Efficacy of Moisturizer Containing Licochalcone A, Decanediol, L-Carnitine, and Salicylic Acid for Prevention of Acne Relapse in Asian Population](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33150170/) Salicylic acid · BioMed Research International, 2020 - [Efficacy of a multitargeted, salicylic acid-based dermocosmetic cream compared to benzoyl peroxide 5% in Acne vulgaris: Results from a randomized study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37941097/) Salicylic acid · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024 - [A Salicylic Acid-Based Dermocosmetic is Effective as an Adjunct to Benzoyl Peroxide for Mild to Moderate Acne and as Monotherapy in Maintenance Post Benzoyl Peroxide](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38051857/) Salicylic acid · Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2023 - [Clinical evaluation of the efficacy of a facial serum containing dioic acid, glycolic acid, salicylic acid, LHA, citric acid, and HEPES in treating post-inflammatory hyperchromia and controlling oily skin in patients with acne vulgaris](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33617668/) Citric acid · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021 - [Effect of a botanical cleansing lotion on skin sebum and erythema of the face: A randomized controlled blinded half-side comparison](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30022595/) Willow bark extract · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2019 - [Comparison of clindamycin 1% and benzoyl peroxide 5% gel to a novel composition containing salicylic acid, capryloyl salicylic acid, HEPES, glycolic acid, citric acid, and dioic acid in the treatment of acne vulgaris](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23545907/) Citric acid · Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2013 ## Similar brands - Korean skincare: [SKIN1004](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/skin1004) - Korean skincare: [Anua](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/anua) - Korean skincare: [Medicube](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/medicube) - Korean skincare: [Beauty of Joseon](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/beauty-of-joseon) - Korean skincare: [COSRX](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/cosrx) - Korean skincare: [Dr. Althea](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/dr-althea) - Korean skincare: [Some By Mi](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/some-by-mi) - Korean skincare: [Torriden](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/torriden) - Korean skincare: [celimax](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/celimax) - Korean skincare: [Purito](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/purito) ## Popular brands - Canadian skincare: [The Ordinary](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/the-ordinary) - American skincare: [CeraVe](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/cerave) - French skincare: [La Roche-Posay](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/la-roche-posay) - Korean skincare: [ROUND LAB](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/round-lab) - American skincare: [Cetaphil](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/cetaphil) - American skincare: [Paula's Choice](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/paula-s-choice) - American skincare: [Neutrogena](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/neutrogena) - Korean skincare: [AXIS-Y](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/axis-y) - American skincare: [Kiehl's](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/kiehl-s) - Korean skincare: [d'Alba](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/d-alba) - Korean skincare: [LANEIGE](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/laneige) - Korean skincare: [Haruharu Wonder](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/haruharu-wonder) - Korean skincare: [Pyunkang Yul](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/pyunkang-yul) - Korean skincare: [innisfree](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/innisfree) - French skincare: [Caudalie](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/caudalie) - Korean skincare: [MISSHA](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/missha) - American skincare: [Dermalogica](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/dermalogica) - American skincare: [Good Molecules](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/good-molecules) - Korean skincare: [Centellian24](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/centellian24) - British skincare: [BYOMA](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/byoma) ## 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). Page built Nov 8, 2026. 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