Erborian skincare
Erborian is a French skincare brand founded in 2007 and owned by L'Occitane Group since 2012.
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Erborian is universally loved for its thoughtful array of moisturizers, eye products, makeup removers, and cleansers, all elevated by soothing botanical formulas. Its products suit dry skin and sensitive skin best, offering gentle care and reliable hydration. For targeted concerns, the standout products include the Centella Cleansing Gel for acne-prone skin, the Centella Cleansing Oil for skin with dark spots, and the CC Eye Cream for mature skin. Through these carefully crafted solutions, the brand provides a balanced, restorative approach to daily beauty rituals.
Centella asiaticaThis page covers some of the most popular Erborian products; for the whole Erborian range, with a fit score for every product, use the Lovi app.
People Say
★4.6Overall rating based on 7.0k+ reviewsReviewers most often praise Erborian for a natural radiant finish, lightweight textures, and deep hydration. The most common complaints are a limited shade range and breakouts for sensitive or acne-prone skin.
Highlights
Radiant and lightweight moisturizers Mostly Mentioned
- “your skin but better — Korean Skin Therapy”
- “sinks in quickly — Skin Therapy Multi-Perfecting Night Oil-Serum”
- “doesn't feel like makeup — Korean Skin Therapy”
Redness-correcting and hydrating moisturizers Mostly Mentioned
- “wake up with my skin soft and plump — Skin Therapy Multi-Perfecting Night Oil-Serum”
- “expertly conceals redness — Korean Skin Therapy”
- “gives an instant glow — Skin Therapy Multi-Perfecting Night Oil-Serum”
Sheer coverage and texture issues Often Mentioned
- “doesn't cover acne — Korean Skin Therapy”
- “need an oil first — Centella Cleansing Gel”
- “Coverage is very light — CC Eye Cream”
High price point Often Mentioned
- “expensive investment — Korean Skin Therapy”
- “expensive — Skin Therapy Multi-Perfecting Night Oil-Serum”
- “Bottle finishes quickly — Centella Cleansing Oil”
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Questions and answers
Is Erborian good for oily skin?
Yes, Erborian is good for oily skin, as Lovi rates the Erborian-focused routine High for oily skin. The products help provide lightweight moisture and help soothe the skin without feeling heavy.
Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016Pharmaceutics, 2024
Is Erborian worth it?
Erborian is worth it for dry and sensitive skin, where Lovi rates the brand-focused routines Superior. Reviewers often mention its lightweight and redness-correcting moisturizers, though some note a high price point.
What are Erborian's best products?
Erborian works best for dry, sensitive, and acne-prone skin, with top picks including Centella Cleansing Oil, Centella Cleansing Gel, and Korean Skin Therapy. Centella asiatica helps moisturize and calm the skin.
Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016Pharmaceutics, 2024
Which Erborian moisturizer is best for dry skin?
Skin Therapy Multi-Perfecting Night Oil-Serum is the best Erborian moisturizer for dry skin among the choices on this page, followed by Korean Skin Therapy. Lovi rates both products Average for dry skin.
Does Erborian cause breakouts?
Erborian is unlikely to cause breakouts, as the brand features lightweight moisturizers and routines that Lovi rates High to Superior for acne-prone skin. Centella asiatica helps calm skin and soothe irritation.
Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016Pharmaceutics, 2024
Is Erborian fragrance-free?
No, the Erborian products on this page are not all fragrance-free, as four of the five products include fragrance while only one lists none.
What are the key ingredients in Erborian products?
Centella asiatica is a key ingredient across the Erborian products on this page. Research shows that Centella asiatica extract helps provide moisturizing and anti-inflammatory properties.
How do I build a Erborian skincare routine?
To build an Erborian routine for dry skin, start your morning with Centella Cleansing Gel, follow with Skin Therapy Multi-Perfecting Night Oil-Serum, and apply your own sunscreen. In the evening, use Centella Cleansing Oil as a pre-cleanser, wash with Centella Cleansing Gel, and finish with Skin Therapy Multi-Perfecting Night Oil-Serum. Once a week, add a nourishing mask into this evening routine.
Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016Pharmaceutics, 2024
Where can I buy Erborian, and how much does it cost?
Erborian products are available to buy through the brand page on Lovi for shoppers in the Netherlands. Prices range from €22.99 to €48.94, with most products falling between €27.90 and €48.94.
What are good alternatives to Erborian?
Good alternatives to Erborian with similar skincare offerings on Lovi include La Roche-Posay, Caudalie, Bioderma, Avène, Garnier SkinActive, and Garnier. Lovi rates the routine fit for La Roche-Posay as Superior for dry skin, High for oily skin, Superior for sensitive skin, High for combination skin, and High for acne-prone skin.
Erborian vs La Roche-Posay: which is better?
La Roche-Posay is slightly better for dry and sensitive skin, where Lovi rates its routines as Superior with slightly higher scores, while Erborian is better for acne-prone skin with a Superior routine rating. Both brands achieve High fit levels for oily and combination skin.
Who owns Erborian, and where is it from?
Erborian is a French brand founded in 2007, owned by L'Occitane Group since 2012.
Is Erborian cruelty-free?
PETA, Leaping Bunny, and Cruelty Free International, the registries Lovi checks, do not list Erborian as cruelty-free.
Is Erborian good for dry skin?
Yes, Erborian fits dry skin very well, as Lovi rates the Erborian-focused routine for dry skin as Superior. Centella asiatica helps provide moisturizing and anti-inflammatory properties.
Which Erborian cleanser is best for oily skin?
Centella Cleansing Gel is the best Erborian cleanser for oily skin, as Lovi rates it High for that skin type. Reviewers frequently mention that Erborian products offer radiant and lightweight moisturizers.
Is Erborian good for sensitive skin?
Yes, Erborian fits sensitive skin well, with Lovi rating the brand-focused routine Superior for sensitive skin. Centella asiatica helps soothe and calm dry or irritated areas.
Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016Pharmaceutics, 2024
Is Erborian good for acne-prone skin?
Yes, Erborian is good for acne-prone skin, as Lovi rates its brand-focused routine Superior for this skin type. Centella Cleansing Gel is rated High for acne-prone skin, and Centella asiatica helps moisturize and calm the skin.
Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016Pharmaceutics, 2024
Is Erborian good for skin with dark spots?
Erborian is a good match for skin with dark spots, as Lovi rates products like Centella Cleansing Gel and Centella Cleansing Oil High for this concern. Reviewers mention that the brand's moisturizers help create a radiant look while keeping things lightweight.
Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016Pharmaceutics, 2024
Is Erborian good for mature skin?
Erborian works well for mature skin, with Lovi rating the Centella Cleansing Gel and Centella Cleansing Oil High for this skin type. Reviewers frequently mention that its moisturizers are radiant and lightweight, though they also note a high price point.
Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016Pharmaceutics, 2024
Research behind Erborian's key ingredients
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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Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc
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Elina Nazarenko, MD
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Victoria Derkova, MS
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