genes skincare

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

genes is an American skincare brand founded in 2000 and owned by Panco Men's Products, Inc..

The skincare brand genes is loved for its comforting moisturizers and carefully blended formulas. Its products suit dry, sensitive, and mature skin best, offering gentle yet effective daily care. For acne-prone skin, the standout solution is the Vitamin E Creme. Users appreciate the thoughtful composition that respects the natural balance of the complexion.

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

genes moisturizers

Vitamin E Creme

Questions and answers

Is genes worth it?

Yes, genes is worth it because Lovi rates the genes-focused routine Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin. Additionally, the genes products on this page are completely free of added fragrance.

What are genes's best products?

Vitamin E Creme is the only product featured for genes on this page. Lovi rates it Average for dry, oily, and sensitive skin types.

Which genes moisturizer is best for dry skin?

Vitamin E Creme is the best genes moisturizer for dry skin, though Lovi rates it Average for this skin type. The fragrance-free formula helps keep dry skin soft.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022

Does genes cause breakouts?

Vitamin E Creme is unlikely to cause breakouts for most skin types, as Lovi rates its fit as Average for acne-prone skin and Low for oily acne-prone skin.

Contemporary Clinical Trials Communications, 2021

Is genes fragrance-free?

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

What are the key ingredients in genes products?

The key ingredients in the genes products on this page include Vitamin E, which helps smooth and protect dry skin. Lovi rates Vitamin E Creme as Average for dry and sensitive skin. Every product in the genes range is completely fragrance-free.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022

How do I build a genes skincare routine?

To build a genes skincare routine, Lovi rates the genes-focused routine Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin. Every product from the genes products on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

What are good alternatives to genes?

CeraVe, Cetaphil, Paula's Choice, Neutrogena, Kiehl's, and Dermalogica are good alternatives to genes. Lovi rates the CeraVe-focused routine High for dry skin and Superior for oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin.

genes vs CeraVe: which is better?

Lovi rates Superior for dry skin, oily skin, sensitive skin, combination skin, and acne-prone skin, whereas CeraVe rates High for dry skin and Superior for the others. Every product in the genes range on this page is fragrance-free.

Who owns genes, and where is it from?

genes is an American brand founded in 2000, owned by Panco Men's Products, Inc..

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Is genes cruelty-free?

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

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Research behind genes's key ingredients

Anti-aging and brightening effects of a topical treatment containing vitamin C, vitamin E, and raspberry leaf cell culture extract: A split-face, randomized controlled trial
Ascorbic acid · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020
Effect of a topical antioxidant serum containing vitamin C, vitamin E, and ferulic acid after Q-switched 1064-nm Nd:YAG laser for treatment of environment-induced skin pigmentation
Ascorbic acid · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020
Efficacy of a topical serum containing L-ascorbic acid, neohesperidin, pycnogenol, tocopherol, and hyaluronic acid in relation to skin aging signs
Vitamin e · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022
Amended safety assessment of Sesamum indicum (sesame) seed oil, hydrogenated sesame seed oil, Sesamum indicum (sesame) oil unsaponifiables, and sodium sesameseedate
Sesamum indicum oil · International Journal of Toxicology, 2011
Formulation and evaluation of exotic fat based cosmeceuticals for skin repair
Mangifera indica seed oil · Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2008

2 more studies

Safety assessment on comedogenicity of dermatological products containing d-alpha tocopheryl acetate in Asian subjects: A double-blind randomized controlled trial
Tocopheryl acetate · Contemporary Clinical Trials Communications, 2021
Efficacy and safety of combination cream of stimu-tex AS™ (spent grain wax, Argania Spinosa Kernel oil, Butyrospermum Parkii (shea butter) extract), and saccharide isomerate after fractional CO2 laser procedure: split-face, double blinded, randomized controlled trial
Shea nut butter · Lasers in Medical Science, 2025

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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