Gundry MD skincare

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

Gundry MD is an American skincare brand founded in 2015 and owned by Golden Hippo.

Gundry MD is thoughtfully loved for its targeted serums and advanced formulas. Its products suit mature and sensitive skin best. The standout products for particular concerns include the Polyphenol Dark Spot Diminisher for acne-prone skin. These carefully crafted preparations offer a refined approach to daily skincare maintenance.

Cruelty-free · Leaping Bunny

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

Gundry MD serums and treatments

Polyphenol Dark Spot Diminisher

Questions and answers

Is Gundry MD worth it?

Gundry MD is worth it for shoppers looking for specialized care, as Lovi rates a Gundry MD-focused routine Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin. The Gundry MD products on this page include fragrance.

What are Gundry MD's best products?

Polyphenol Dark Spot Diminisher is the featured product by Gundry MD on this page. Lovi rates this serum High for dry, mature, and dry sensitive skin, and Average for oily, combination, and sensitive skin types.

Does Gundry MD cause breakouts?

Gundry MD is unlikely to cause breakouts, as the brand features formulas like Polyphenol Dark Spot Diminisher that rate Average for acne-prone skin. Lovi rates a Gundry MD-focused routine Superior for acne-prone skin.

Is Gundry MD fragrance-free?

No, the Gundry MD products on this page are not fragrance-free, as Polyphenol Dark Spot Diminisher lists fragrance.

What are the key ingredients in Gundry MD products?

The key ingredients in the Gundry MD products on this page include niacinamide, glycerin, diglucosyl gallic acid, and grape seed oil. Niacinamide and diglucosyl gallic acid help reduce dark spots and signs of aging, while glycerin and grape seed oil provide lasting moisture and support the skin barrier.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002 Antioxidants, 2021

How do I build a Gundry MD skincare routine?

To build a Gundry MD skincare routine, apply the Polyphenol Dark Spot Diminisher serum to clean skin. Lovi rates the Gundry MD-focused routine Superior for dry skin, oily skin, sensitive skin, combination skin, and acne-prone skin.

What are good alternatives to Gundry MD?

Good alternatives to Gundry MD with pages on Lovi include CeraVe, Cetaphil, Paula's Choice, Neutrogena, Kiehl's, and Dermalogica. Lovi rates a CeraVe-focused routine High for dry skin and Superior for oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin.

Gundry MD vs CeraVe: which is better?

Gundry MD and CeraVe both rate Superior for oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin. For dry skin, the Gundry MD-focused routine rates Superior while the CeraVe routine rates High.

Who owns Gundry MD, and where is it from?

Gundry MD is an American brand founded in 2015, owned by Golden Hippo.

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Is Gundry MD cruelty-free?

Yes: Leaping Bunny lists Gundry MD as cruelty-free.

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Research behind Gundry MD's key ingredients

The effect of niacinamide on reducing cutaneous pigmentation and suppression of melanosome transfer
Niacinamide · The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002
Mechanistic Basis and Clinical Evidence for the Applications of Nicotinamide (Niacinamide) to Control Skin Aging and Pigmentation
Niacinamide · Antioxidants, 2021
Randomized controlled study for the anti-aging effect of human adipocyte-derived mesenchymal stem cell media combined with niacinamide after laser therapy
Niacinamide · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021
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
Glycerin · Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
Research on antioxidant performance of diglucosyl gallic acid and its application in emulsion cosmetics
Diglucosyl gallic acid · International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2022

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