Nécessaire skincare

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

Nécessaire is an American skincare brand founded in 2018.

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Nécessaire is loved for its targeted serums and meticulously crafted formulas. Its products suit sensitive, dry, and combination skin best due to their thoughtful formulations. For acne-prone skin, the standout product is The Body Retinol. The brand delivers reliable daily care for those seeking a balanced, restorative routine.

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

Nécessaire serums and treatments

The Body Retinol

Questions and answers

Is Nécessaire worth it?

Nécessaire is worth it for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin because Lovi rates the brand-focused routines as Superior for all of these skin types. Every product from Nécessaire on this page also lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

What are Nécessaire's best products?

Nécessaire offers the Nécessaire-focused routine, which Lovi rates Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin. Every product from Nécessaire on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

Does Nécessaire cause breakouts?

Nécessaire offers products for various skin types, but The Body Retinol is rated Low for acne-prone skin and Caution for oily acne-prone skin. Lovi rates the overall Nécessaire-focused routine Superior for acne-prone skin.

Is Nécessaire fragrance-free?

Yes, every one of the Nécessaire products on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

What are the key ingredients in Nécessaire products?

Nécessaire products feature key active ingredients such as retinol in The Body Retinol serum to help target skin aging. Additionally, the Nécessaire products on this page are formulated without added fragrance.

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How do I build a Nécessaire skincare routine?

To build a Nécessaire routine, you can use the brand's targeted formulas which are designed to support different skin types with high effectiveness. Lovi rates the Nécessaire-focused routine Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin.

What are good alternatives to Nécessaire?

CeraVe, Cetaphil, Paula's Choice, Neutrogena, Kiehl's, and Dermalogica are good alternatives to Nécessaire. These similar brands also have pages on Lovi for comparison.

Nécessaire vs CeraVe: which is better?

Nécessaire is a better choice across most skin types, as Lovi rates the Nécessaire-focused routine Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin, compared to High or Superior for CeraVe. Every Nécessaire product on this page is also fragrance-free.

Is Nécessaire cruelty-free?

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

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Research behind Nécessaire's key ingredients

Vitamin A antagonizes decreased cell growth and elevated collagen-degrading matrix metalloproteinases and stimulates collagen accumulation in naturally aged human skin
Retinol · The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000
Benefits of topical hyaluronic acid for skin quality and signs of skin aging: From literature review to clinical evidence
Sodium hyaluronate · Dermatologic Therapy, 2022
Improvement of naturally aged skin with vitamin A (retinol)
Retinol · Archives of Dermatology, 2007
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
Tocopherol · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020
Molecular basis of retinol anti-ageing properties in naturally aged human skin in vivo
Retinol · International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2017

4 more studies

Prospective, randomized, double-blind assessment of topical bakuchiol and retinol for facial photoageing
Retinol · The British Journal of Dermatology, 2019
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
Senomorphic activity of a combination of niacinamide and hyaluronic acid: correlation with clinical improvement of skin aging
Niacinamide · Scientific Reports, 2024
Comparative study of efficacy and safety of 45% mandelic acid versus 30% salicylic acid peels in mild-to-moderate acne vulgaris
Mandelic acid · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020

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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