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Face Reality skincare

Rated by Lovi · Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes · How the Fit score works

Face Reality is an American skincare brand founded in 2005 and owned by Norwest Venture Partners since 2022.

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Face Reality is loved for its thoughtful toners and moisturizers, which feature carefully crafted formulas. Its products suit blemish-prone and aging skin best. The standout products for particular concerns include the Moisture Balance Toner for acne-prone skin, the hydraBalance gel for skin with dark spots, and the sal-C toner for mature skin. These preparations work gently to nurture the complexion.

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

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★4.8Overall rating based on 1000+ reviews

Reviewers most often praise Face Reality for lightweight formulas, deep hydration, and acne management. The most common complaints are a slightly sticky residue and mild irritation.

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Questions and answers

Is Face Reality worth it?

Face Reality is worth it because Lovi rates the brand-focused routines Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin. Additionally, the Face Reality products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients.

What are Face Reality's best products?

Face Reality's best products for oily and breakout-prone skin are the Moisture Balance Toner, which Lovi rates Superior for those skin types, and the hydraBalance gel, which Lovi rates High for oily, breakout-prone skin. Additionally, the Face Reality-focused routine rates Superior overall for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and breakout-prone skin types.

Which Face Reality moisturizer is best for dry skin?

The Face Reality moisturizer for dry skin on this page is hydraBalance gel. Lovi rates hydraBalance gel Average for dry skin.

Does Face Reality cause breakouts?

Face Reality is unlikely to cause breakouts, as the Face Reality products on this page help keep pores clear and calm. Lovi rates the Face Reality-focused routines Superior for acne-prone skin.

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Is Face Reality fragrance-free?

Yes, every product among the Face Reality products on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

What are the key ingredients in Face Reality products?

Face Reality products on this page include key ingredients like hyaluronic acid to help keep skin hydrated, glycerin to support moisture retention, and salicylic acid to help manage acne-prone skin. Panthenol is also included to help soothe irritated skin, while gluconolactone assists in improving skin clarity.

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How do I build a Face Reality skincare routine?

To build a Face Reality routine, start with a toner like Moisture Balance Toner to prep the skin, followed by a moisturizer such as hydraBalance gel to keep it soft and calm. The Face Reality products on this page are free of fragrance. Lovi rates Face Reality-focused routines Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin.

What are good alternatives to Face Reality?

Good alternatives to Face Reality that also have dedicated pages on Lovi include CeraVe, Cetaphil, Paula's Choice, Neutrogena, Kiehl's, and Dermalogica. Lovi rates the CeraVe-focused routine as Superior for dry skin, oily skin, sensitive skin, combination skin, and acne-prone skin.

Face Reality vs CeraVe: which is better?

Face Reality is better for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin, as Lovi rates Face Reality-focused routines as Superior for all these skin types, compared to High or Superior for CeraVe-focused routines. Every product from Face Reality on this page is also fragrance-free.

Who owns Face Reality, and where is it from?

Face Reality is an American brand founded in 2005, owned by Norwest Venture Partners since 2022.

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Is Face Reality cruelty-free?

Yes: PETA lists Face Reality as cruelty-free.

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Research behind Face Reality'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.

  • Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Co-founder, Medical Director

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer

  • Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    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

    Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Medical Board

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

  • Aishani Shah, MD

    Aishani Shah, MD

    Medical Board

    Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD

  • Asya Zubkova, MS

    Asya Zubkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member

  • Hanna Kurets, MD

    Hanna Kurets, MD

    Medical Board, Medical Advisor

    Dermatology MD

  • Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Medical Board

    Dermatology and diagnostic consultant

  • Victoria Derkova, MS

    Victoria Derkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist

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