Palmer's skincare
Palmer's is an American skincare brand founded in 1840 and owned by E.T. Browne Drug Co., Inc. since 1971.
Palmer's is universally loved for its nourishing serums, rich moisturizers, and vitamin-infused formulas. Its products suit dry skin and dry sensitive skin best, thanks to these deeply hydrating components. For specific concerns, the standout products include the Eventone Fade Cream for acne-prone skin, the Cocoa Butter for skin with dark spots, and the Skin Therapy Oil for mature skin. Ultimately, the vitamin E in these offerings reduces pollution pigmentation and skin aging signs.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022
This page covers some of the most popular Palmer's products; for the whole Palmer's range, with a fit score for every product, use the Lovi app.
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People Say
★4.5Overall rating based on 30.8k+ reviewsReviewers most often praise Palmer's for fading dark spots, moisturizing properties, and fast-absorbing dry oil texture. The most common complaints are heavy or greasy texture and overpowering scent.
Highlights
Deep hydration Mostly Mentioned
- “skin drinks it up — Skin Therapy Oil”
- “keeps my sensitive skin moist — Skin Success Anti-Dark Spot Fade Cream”
- “Leaves the skin soft and hydrated. — Eventone Fade Cream”
Dark spot fading Mostly Mentioned
- “acne scars really fade away — Skin Success Anti-Dark Spot Fade Cream”
- “stretch marks are lighter — Skin Therapy Oil”
- “Seen the spots fading. — Eventone Fade Cream”
Value products Often Mentioned
- “super cheap — Skin Success Anti-Dark Spot Fade Cream”
- “better than expensive brands — Skin Therapy Oil”
Skin improvement Often Mentioned
- “not greasy at all — Skin Therapy Oil”
- “brightens overall skin tone — Skin Success Anti-Dark Spot Fade Cream”
Slow results Mostly Mentioned
- “It's not an instant fix. — Eventone Fade Cream”
- “no change after a month — Skin Success Anti-Dark Spot Fade Cream”
- “didn't change old marks — Skin Therapy Oil”
Unpleasant scent Often Mentioned
- “distinctive lavender smell — Skin Success Anti-Dark Spot Fade Cream”
- “smell is overpowering — Skin Therapy Oil”
- “Has a smell that can't really be described. — Eventone Fade Cream”
Heavy, greasy texture Often Mentioned
- “thick and hard to rub in — Skin Success Anti-Dark Spot Fade Cream”
- “Takes a while to completely absorb. — Eventone Fade Cream”
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Questions and answers
Is Palmer's good for oily skin?
Palmer's fits oily skin well, with Lovi rating the brand-focused routine High for oily skin. The Palmer's products on this page have mixed results for oily skin, ranging from average fit for Eventone Fade Cream to warning levels for Cocoa Butter and Skin Success Anti-Dark Spot Fade Cream.
Is Palmer's worth it?
Palmer's is worth it for shoppers seeking budget-friendly options, as reviewers often mention its good value and deep hydration. However, the products may feel heavy or greasy, and users frequently note slow results and an unpleasant scent.
What are Palmer's's best products?
Eventone Fade Cream is Palmer's best product, rating High for dark spots and Average for all other skin types. Cocoa Butter and Skin Therapy Oil also show Average fits for dry skin.
Which Palmer's moisturizer is best for dry skin?
Eventone Fade Cream is the best Palmer's moisturizer for dry skin, where Lovi rates its fit as Average. Cocoa Butter also offers an Average fit for dry skin, providing deep hydration.
Does Palmer's cause breakouts?
Palmer's includes several products that may cause breakouts for oily and acne-prone skin. Lovi rates the Palmer's Cocoa Butter, Skin Success Anti-Dark Spot Fade Cream, and Skin Therapy Oil as warnings or low for acne-prone skin, though the Eventone Fade Cream and Scar Serum rate average.
Is Palmer's fragrance-free?
Most of the Palmer's products on this page are fragrance-free, as four out of the five options list no added fragrance.
What are the key ingredients in Palmer's products?
Vitamin E is a key ingredient across the Palmer's products on this page. It helps keep skin soft and smooth.
How do I build a Palmer's skincare routine?
To build a Palmer's routine for dry skin in the morning, apply Toleriane Hydrating Gentle Cleanser, Supple Preparation Unscented Toner, Skin Therapy Oil, and Daily Soft Touch Sunscreen. In the evening, use Ultra Hyalon Cleansing Cream, Toleriane Hydrating Gentle Cleanser, 1025 Dokdo Cleansing Water, Glass Skin Refining Serum, and Skin Therapy Oil. Once a week, add Water Sleeping Mask_EX to the evening steps.
Where can I buy Palmer's, and how much does it cost?
Palmer's products are sold in stores in the Netherlands. Prices range from fourteen ninety-nine, with most items priced at fourteen ninety-nine.
What are good alternatives to Palmer's?
Good alternatives to Palmer's include CeraVe, Cetaphil, Paula's Choice, Neutrogena, Kiehl's, and Dermalogica, which all have dedicated pages on Lovi.
Palmer's vs CeraVe: which is better?
Palmer's rates Superior for dry skin and sensitive skin, while CeraVe rates Superior for sensitive skin, combination skin, and acne-prone skin. Lovi rates the Palmer's-focused routine Superior for dry skin and sensitive skin, and High for oily skin.
Who owns Palmer's, and where is it from?
Palmer's is an American brand founded in 1840, owned by E.T. Browne Drug Co., Inc. since 1971.
Is Palmer's cruelty-free?
PETA, Leaping Bunny, and Cruelty Free International, the registries Lovi checks, do not list Palmer's as cruelty-free.
Is Palmer's good for dry skin?
Yes, Palmer's is well suited for dry skin, and Lovi rates the Palmer's-focused routine Superior for dry skin. Reviewers frequently mention deep hydration from these products, though the texture tends to feel heavy and greasy.
Is Palmer's good for sensitive skin?
Yes, Palmer's is good for sensitive skin because Lovi rates the brand-focused routine Superior for sensitive skin, and the Palmer's products on this page mostly list no fragrance.
Is Palmer's good for acne-prone skin?
Palmer's is generally helpful for acne-prone skin, as Lovi rates the Palmer's-focused routine High for this skin type. However, individual products like Cocoa Butter and Skin Success Anti-Dark Spot Fade Cream carry warnings for acne-prone skin.
Is Palmer's good for skin with dark spots?
Palmer's includes options for skin with dark spots, and Lovi rates Eventone Fade Cream High for skin with dark spots. Reviewers often mention dark spot fading, though results may be slow.
Is Palmer's good for mature skin?
Palmer's is generally not the best choice for mature skin, as Lovi rates the mature skin fit as Average for Cocoa Butter and Eventone Fade Cream, and Low for Skin Therapy Oil and Scar Serum. Reviewers frequently mention slow results alongside heavy and greasy textures for these products.
Research behind Palmer's's key ingredients
The effect of niacinamide on reducing cutaneous pigmentation and suppression of melanosome transfer
Molecular basis of retinol anti-ageing properties in naturally aged human skin in vivo
Effects of ascorbic acid on gingival melanin pigmentation in vitro and in vivo
The effects of onion extract on hypertrophic and keloid scars
Effectiveness of onion extract gel on surgical scars in asians
Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skin
Enhancement of comedogenic substances by ultraviolet radiation
Comedogenicity in rabbit: some cosmetic ingredients/vehicles
Treatment with Ascorbyl Glucoside-Arginine Complex Ameliorates Solar Lentigos
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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