# e.l.f. Skin skincare

Page: https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/e-l-f-skin

The Lovi Fit is the same in every country; only the stores and prices differ, and the ones here are for the Netherlands.

e.l.f. Skin is an American skincare brand founded in 2022 and owned by e.l.f. Beauty, Inc..

[en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/E.l.f.) [glossy.co](https://www.glossy.co/beauty/e-l-f-beauty-carves-out-skin-care-as-fourth-portfolio-brand/) [cosmeticsbusiness.com](https://cosmeticsbusiness.com/e-l-f-skin-is-here-the-fourth-portfolio-brand-from-the-affordable-beauty-name--201511)

Cosmetics enthusiasts adore e.l.f. Skin for its nourishing moisturizers and effective makeup removers, anchored by thoughtful formulas. Its products suit all skin types best, offering accessible daily care without complication. For acne-prone skin, the Holy Hydration! Makeup Melting Cleansing Balm provides a reliable solution, while the Holy Hydration! Face Cream addresses concerns with dark spots. These preparations work harmoniously to support a balanced, healthy complexion.

This page covers some of the most popular e.l.f. Skin products; for the whole e.l.f. 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=pg8dd455fdc1).

### Other e.l.f. Skin products

#### Other products

- [Holy Hydration! Makeup Melting Cleansing Balm](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/p/e-l-f-skin/holy-hydration-makeup-melting-cleansing-balm/for/mature-skin) — High fit — [€14.00 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.nl/dp/B08TQTT8LK?tag=lovi-care-web-product085-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [Holy Hydration! Face Cream](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/p/e-l-f-skin/holy-hydration-face-cream/for/combination-skin) — Average fit

## Questions and answers

### Is e.l.f. Skin worth it?

e.l.f. Skin is worth it, as Lovi rates the e.l.f. Skin-focused routine Superior for dry skin, oily skin, sensitive skin, combination skin, and acne-prone skin. Prices on this page range from fourteen euros.

### What are e.l.f. Skin's best products?

Holy Hydration! Makeup Melting Cleansing Balm and Holy Hydration! Face Cream are the e.l.f. Skin products on this page. Lovi rates Holy Hydration! Makeup Melting Cleansing Balm High for dry skin, sensitive skin, and mature skin.

### Which e.l.f. Skin moisturizer is best for dry skin?

Holy Hydration! Face Cream is the best moisturizer on this page for dry skin, where Lovi rates it Average.

### Does e.l.f. Skin cause breakouts?

e.l.f. Skin is unlikely to cause breakouts, and Lovi rates acne-prone skin as a Superior fit for the e.l.f. Skin-focused routine.

### Is e.l.f. Skin fragrance-free?

No, not all e.l.f. Skin products on this page are fragrance-free, as the Holy Hydration! Makeup Melting Cleansing Balm lists fragrance.

### What are the key ingredients in e.l.f. Skin products?

The key ingredients in the e.l.f. Skin products on this page include [niacinamide](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/niacinamide), ceramides, and [sodium hyaluronate](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/hyaluronic-acid). These components help improve moisture retention and support the skin barrier.

[The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12100180/)

### How do I build a e.l.f. Skin skincare routine?

To build an e.l.f. Skin routine, you can use the Holy Hydration! Makeup Melting Cleansing Balm to remove makeup and the Holy Hydration! Face Cream to moisturize. Lovi rates the e.l.f. Skin-focused routine Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin.

### Where can I buy e.l.f. Skin, and how much does it cost?

e.l.f. Skin products are available from online and retail stores in the Netherlands, with prices on this page starting at €14.00.

### What are good alternatives to e.l.f. Skin?

Good alternatives to e.l.f. Skin include CeraVe, Cetaphil, Paula's Choice, Neutrogena, Kiehl's, and Dermalogica.

### e.l.f. Skin vs CeraVe: which is better?

For dry skin, Lovi rates the e.l.f. Skin-focused routine Superior and the CeraVe-focused routine High. For oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin, Lovi rates both routines as Superior.

### Who owns e.l.f. Skin, and where is it from?

e.l.f. Skin is an American brand founded in 2022, owned by e.l.f. Beauty, Inc..

[en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/E.l.f.) [glossy.co](https://www.glossy.co/beauty/e-l-f-beauty-carves-out-skin-care-as-fourth-portfolio-brand/) [cosmeticsbusiness.com](https://cosmeticsbusiness.com/e-l-f-skin-is-here-the-fourth-portfolio-brand-from-the-affordable-beauty-name--201511)

### Is e.l.f. Skin cruelty-free?

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

## Research behind e.l.f. Skin's key ingredients

- [The effect of niacinamide on reducing cutaneous pigmentation and suppression of melanosome transfer](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12100180/) Niacinamide · The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002
- [Benefits of topical hyaluronic acid for skin quality and signs of skin aging: From literature review to clinical evidence](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36200921/) Sodium hyaluronate · Dermatologic Therapy, 2022
- [Topical use of dexpanthenol in skin disorders](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12113650/) Panthenol vb5 · American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002
- [Alteration of barrier properties, stratum corneum ceramides and microbiome composition in response to lotion application on cosmetic dry skin](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35340018/) Ceramides · Scientific Reports, 2022
- [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
- [Senomorphic activity of a combination of niacinamide and hyaluronic acid: correlation with clinical improvement of skin aging](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39009698/) Niacinamide · Scientific Reports, 2024
- [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](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27425824/) Panthenol vb5 · 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](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34348350/) Ceramide np · Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2022
- [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](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25817264/) Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 · 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](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40613435/) Panthenol vb5 · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025
- [Functional properties and skin care effects of sodium trehalose sulfate](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38606717/) Trehalose · Skin Research and Technology, 2024
- [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
- [Targeting Circadian Rhythm for the Regulation of Skin Collagen Metabolism](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41527525/) 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](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42683869/) Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 · International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2026

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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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