# Skin Better Science skincare Page: https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/skin-better-science The Lovi Fit is the same in every country; only the stores and prices differ, and the ones here are for the Netherlands. Skin Better Science is an American skincare brand founded in 2016 and owned by L'Oréal Group since 2022. [beautymatter.com](https://beautymatter.com/articles/l-oreal-to-acquire-physician-dispensed-skinbetter-science) [loreal-finance.com](https://www.loreal-finance.com/eng/news-release/loreal-signs-agreement-acquire-skinbetter-science-physician-dispensed-american) [pitchbook.com](https://pitchbook.com/profiles/company/405390-70) [prnewswire.com](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/skinbetter-science-debuts-nationwide-300331565.html) Skin Better Science is widely loved for its expertly crafted [serums](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/serum) and advanced formulas. Its products suit mature, sensitive, and dry skin types best. The standout products for particular concerns include, for acne-prone skin, the Alto Advanced Defense and Repair Serum. Its key ingredients nourish and protect the complexion. This page covers some of the most popular Skin Better Science products; for the whole Skin Better Science range, with a fit score for every product, [use the Lovi app](https://app.pora.ai/vqqJ/j1xj2b6o?af_sub2=brand&af_sub3=selection_note&af_sub4=pg669cfd9cf5). ### Skin Better Science [serums](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/serum) and treatments #### Serums and treatments - [Alto Advanced Defense and Repair Serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/p/skin-better-science/alto-advanced-defense-and-repair-serum/for/dry-skin) — High fit ## Questions and answers ### Is Skin Better Science worth it? Skin Better Science is worth it because Lovi rates its routines Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin. The Skin Better Science products on this page are free of added scent. ### What are Skin Better Science's best products? Skin Better Science's top product is Alto Advanced Defense and Repair [Serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/serum), which Lovi rates High for dry and dry sensitive skin and Average for all other skin types. Every product from Skin Better Science on this page is free of fragrance. ### Does Skin Better Science cause breakouts? Skin Better Science is unlikely to cause breakouts, as the Skin Better Science products on this page are rated Average for acne-prone skin while the brand's routines for acne-prone skin rate Superior. ### Is Skin Better Science fragrance-free? Yes, every product on the Skin Better Science page lists no fragrance in its ingredients. ### What are the key ingredients in Skin Better Science products? Skin Better Science products feature key ingredients such as Arabidopsis thaliana [extract](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/extract), [ergothioneine](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/ergothioneine), and [ubiquinone](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/coenzyme-q10). These components help protect the skin from environmental stressors and oxidative damage. [Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America, 2000](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10660687/) [Free Radical Biology & Medicine, 2015](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26021820/) ### How do I build a Skin Better Science skincare routine? To build a routine, you can use the brand's targeted products to care for your skin, and Lovi rates Skin Better Science-focused routines Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin. ### What are good alternatives to Skin Better Science? Good alternatives to Skin Better Science include CeraVe, Cetaphil, Paula's Choice, Neutrogena, Kiehl's, and Dermalogica. Lovi rates the Skin Better Science-focused routines as Superior across multiple skin types compared to CeraVe-focused routines. ### Skin Better Science vs CeraVe: which is better? Skin Better Science is better than CeraVe for dry skin, where Lovi rates the Skin Better Science-focused routine Superior and the CeraVe-focused routine High. For oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin, Lovi rates both brand-focused routines as Superior. ### Who owns Skin Better Science, and where is it from? Skin Better Science is an American brand founded in 2016, owned by L'Oréal Group since 2022. [beautymatter.com](https://beautymatter.com/articles/l-oreal-to-acquire-physician-dispensed-skinbetter-science) [loreal-finance.com](https://www.loreal-finance.com/eng/news-release/loreal-signs-agreement-acquire-skinbetter-science-physician-dispensed-american) [pitchbook.com](https://pitchbook.com/profiles/company/405390-70) [prnewswire.com](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/skinbetter-science-debuts-nationwide-300331565.html) ### Is Skin Better Science cruelty-free? PETA, Leaping Bunny, and Cruelty Free International, the registries Lovi checks, do not list Skin Better Science as cruelty-free. ## Research behind Skin Better Science's key ingredients - [Enzyme plus light therapy to repair DNA damage in ultraviolet-B-irradiated human skin](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10660687/) Arabidopsis thaliana extract · Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America, 2000 - [Dermato-protective properties of ergothioneine through induction of Nrf2/ARE-mediated antioxidant genes in UVA-irradiated Human keratinocytes](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26021820/) Ergothioneine · Free Radical Biology & Medicine, 2015 - [Topical treatment with coenzyme Q10-containing formulas improves skin's Q10 level and provides antioxidative effects](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26648450/) Ubiquinone · BioFactors, 2015 - [Ceramide 1 and ceramide 3 act synergistically on skin hydration and the transepidermal water loss of sodium lauryl sulfate-irritated skin](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18717861/) Ceramide np · International Journal of Dermatology, 2008 - [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](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28860834/) Glycerin · Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017 - [Randomized controlled study for the anti-aging effect of human adipocyte-derived mesenchymal stem cell media combined with niacinamide after laser therapy](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33103316/) Niacinamide · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021 - [Clinical evidence of the efficacy and safety of a new 3-in-1 anti-aging topical night serum-in-oil containing melatonin, bakuchiol, and ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate: 103 females treated from 28 to 84 days](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30924254/) Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2019 - [Night Cream Containing Melatonin, Carnosine and Helichrysum italicum Extract Helps Reduce Skin Reactivity and Signs of Photodamage: Ex Vivo and Clinical Studies](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32915393/) Carnosine · Dermatology and Therapy, 2020 - [A Lipid Mixture Enriched by Ceramide NP with Fatty Acids of Diverse Chain Lengths Contributes to Restore the Skin Barrier Function Impaired by Topical Corticosteroid](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34348350/) Ceramide np · Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2022 - [Antioxidant-based topical formulations influence on the inflammatory response of Japanese skin: A clinical study using non-invasive techniques](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28385617/) Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate · European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics, 2017 - [Topical application of superoxide dismutase mediated by HIV-TAT peptide attenuates UVB-induced damages in human skin](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27460952/) Superoxide dismutase · European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics, 2016 - [Antiacne and antiblotch activities of a formulated combination of Aloe barbadensis leaf powder, Garcinia mangostana peel extract, and Camellia sinensis leaf extract](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31239743/) Camellia sinensis leaf extract · Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2019 - [Neuroimmunomodulatory compound for sensitive skin care: in vitro and clinical assessment](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18482014/) Carnosine · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2008 - [Prospective randomized double-blind comparative study of topical acetyl zingerone with tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate versus tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate alone on facial photoaging](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38525606/) Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024 - [Preliminary evaluation of a comprehensive skincare regimen for enhancing skin health following advanced optimal pulse technology (AOPT) treatment](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40497421/) Ergothioneine · International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2025 - [Ergothioneine, collagen peptides, and sodium hyaluronate ameliorate facial skin aging via modulating oxidative stress, inflammation, and extracellular matrix homeostasis](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42698538/) Ergothioneine · Frontiers in Nutrition, 2026 ## Similar brands - 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Lovi rates every product from its full ingredient list with brand-independent rules its 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. Levels from best to worst: Superior, High, Average, Low, Caution, Warning. Behind these ratings: Nadia Kapleva, MS (Co-founder, Medical Director); Alexey Shagraev, PhD (Co-founder, CEO and CTO); Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc (Medical Board); Aishani Shah, MD (Medical Board); Asya Zubkova, MS (Medical Board); Hanna Kurets, MD (Medical Board, Medical Advisor); Elina Nazarenko, MD (Medical Board); Victoria Derkova, MS (Medical Board). Page built Nov 8, 2026. 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