Pharma Développement skincare

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

Pharma Développement is a French skincare brand founded in 1991.

Pharma Développement is cherished for its targeted serums and meticulously balanced formulas. Its products suit sensitive, dry, and aging skin best, offering gentle yet effective care. For acne-prone skin, the standout product is the A313 Vitamin A Retinol Cream, which addresses persistent blemishes. The brand continues to provide reliable options for daily skincare routines.

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

Pharma Développement serums and treatments

A313 Vitamin A Retinol Cream €24.90

Questions and answers

Is Pharma Développement worth it?

Pharma Développement is worth considering because Lovi rates its routines Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin. Every product on this page also lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

What are Pharma Développement's best products?

Pharma Développement's best product on this page is the A313 Vitamin A Retinol Cream, which Lovi rates High for skin with dark spots. The brand also fits dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin well through its daily routines.

Does Pharma Développement cause breakouts?

Pharma Développement is unlikely to cause breakouts, and Lovi rates the brand-focused routine Superior for acne-prone skin. The products help manage acne when using formulations like A313 Vitamin A Retinol Cream.

International Journal of Nanomedicine, 2021

Is Pharma Développement fragrance-free?

Yes, every product from Pharma Développement on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

What are the key ingredients in Pharma Développement products?

Pharma Développement products feature vitamin A derivatives such as retinol as key ingredients to help improve the look of skin. The Pharma Développement products on this page are also fragrance-free.

International Journal of Nanomedicine, 2021 The British Journal of Dermatology, 2010

How do I build a Pharma Développement skincare routine?

To build a skincare routine with Pharma Développement, choose products tailored to your skin type for the best results. Lovi rates the Pharma Développement-focused routines Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin.

Where can I buy Pharma Développement, and how much does it cost?

Pharma Développement products on this page are available in stores in the Netherlands, with prices ranging from €24.90 to €24.90.

What are good alternatives to Pharma Développement?

Good alternatives to Pharma Développement with pages on Lovi include La Roche-Posay, Caudalie, Bioderma, Avène, Garnier SkinActive, and Garnier.

Pharma Développement vs La Roche-Posay: which is better?

For dry skin, both match at Superior, while Pharma Développement rates higher for oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin.

Is Pharma Développement cruelty-free?

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

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Research behind Pharma Développement's key ingredients

Tailoring of Retinyl Palmitate-Based Ethosomal Hydrogel as a Novel Nanoplatform for Acne Vulgaris Management: Fabrication, Optimization, and Clinical Evaluation Employing a Split-Face Comparative Study
Retinyl palmitate · International Journal of Nanomedicine, 2021
A randomized, controlled comparative study of the wrinkle reduction benefits of a cosmetic niacinamide/peptide/retinyl propionate product regimen vs. a prescription 0.02% tretinoin product regimen
Retinyl propionate · The British Journal of Dermatology, 2010
Structural characterization and in vivo evaluation of retinyl palmitate in non-ionic lamellar liquid crystalline system
Retinyl palmitate · Colloids and Surfaces. B, Biointerfaces, 2011
The effect of a vitamin A palmitate and antioxidant-containing oil-based moisturizer on photodamaged skin of several body sites
Retinyl palmitate · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2013
Topical application of retinyl propionate, 4 hexyl resorcinol, and niacinamide reverses molecular and clinical features of ageing
Retinyl propionate · International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2024

2 more studies

Retinyl propionate and climbazole combination demonstrates clinical improvement to the appearance of hyperpigmentation and deep wrinkling with minimal irritation
Retinyl propionate · International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2017
Microneedling and Topical Retinyl Palmitate for Acne Scars: A Preliminary Split-Face Study with Placebo Control
Retinyl palmitate · Journal of Clinical Medicine, 2026

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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