Skinbetter Science skincare
Skinbetter Science is an American skincare brand founded in 2016 and owned by L'Oréal Group since 2022.
Skinbetter Science is loved for its thoughtful range of moisturizers, serums, and cleansers, all anchored by advanced formulas. Its products suit mature, blemish-prone, and unevenly pigmented skin best because of these targeted formulations. The brand features standout products for particular concerns, including the Trio Rebalancing Moisture Treatment for acne-prone skin, the Even Tone Correcting Serum for skin with dark spots, and the Alto Advanced Defense and Repair Serum for mature skin. These carefully crafted options work harmoniously to support daily skin health and restore a balanced, refined complexion.
This page covers some of the most popular Skinbetter Science products; for the whole Skinbetter Science range, with a fit score for every product, use the Lovi app.
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People Say
★4.6Overall rating based on 1.6k+ reviewsReviewers most often praise Skinbetter Science for visible improvements in skin texture, enhanced radiance and tone, and effective anti-aging and pigmentation benefits without harsh side effects. The most common complaints are initial purging or dryness and the high price point.
Highlights
Gentle and effective moisturizers Mostly Mentioned
- “No redness or peeling — AlphaRet Overnight Cream”
- “Heavy hydration without weight — Trio Rebalancing Moisture Treatment”
- “Softened forehead lines — AlphaRet Overnight Cream”
Effective and elegant serums Mostly Mentioned
- “Feels lightweight and silky — Alto Advanced Defense and Repair Serum”
- “Cheek shadow is about half gone — Even Tone Correcting Serum™”
- “Calms visible redness — Even Tone Correcting Serum™”
High price point Mostly Mentioned
- “Very expensive — AlphaRet Overnight Cream”
- “Very pricey — Alto Advanced Defense and Repair Serum”
Minor serum complaints Sometimes Noted
- “It works! It's slow — Even Tone Correcting Serum™”
- “Less moisturizing than expected — Even Tone Correcting Serum™”
- “Bottle was halfway done quickly — Even Tone Correcting Serum™”
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Questions and answers
Is Skinbetter Science worth it?
Skinbetter Science offers effective and elegant serums and gentle moisturizers, though shoppers frequently note a high price point. Lovi rates the Skinbetter Science-focused routine Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin types.
What are Skinbetter Science's best products?
Skinbetter Science's best products are Trio Rebalancing Moisture Treatment, which Lovi rates Superior for dry skin, and Even Tone Correcting Serum, which Lovi rates High for skin with dark spots. The Skinbetter Science products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients.
Which Skinbetter Science moisturizer is best for dry skin?
Trio Rebalancing Moisture Treatment is the best option among Skinbetter Science moisturizers for dry skin, where Lovi rates it Superior, followed by AlphaRet Overnight Cream, which Lovi rates High.
Does Skinbetter Science cause breakouts?
Skinbetter Science is unlikely to cause breakouts, and Lovi rates the brand-focused routine for acne-prone skin as Superior.
Is Skinbetter Science fragrance-free?
Yes, every Skinbetter Science product on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients. Reviewers also mention gentle and effective moisturizers as well as effective and elegant serums throughout the range.
What are the key ingredients in Skinbetter Science products?
Skinbetter Science products feature key ingredients such as niacinamide, urea, and sodium hyaluronate to help improve skin quality and hydration. Topical hyaluronic acid and glycerin may support skin barrier function and moisture retention. Additionally, ingredients like ceramide NP and alpha-arbutin help address specific concerns like dryness and uneven skin tone.
How do I build a Skinbetter Science skincare routine?
To build a Skinbetter Science routine, start with the Refining Foam Cleanser and follow with targeted treatments like the Alto Advanced Defense and Repair Serum and Even Tone Correcting Serum. Finish with moisturizers such as the Trio Rebalancing Moisture Treatment or AlphaRet Overnight Cream depending on your skin needs. Lovi rates the Skinbetter Science-focused routine Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin.
What are good alternatives to Skinbetter Science?
Good alternatives to Skinbetter Science that also have pages on Lovi include CeraVe, Cetaphil, Paula's Choice, Neutrogena, Kiehl's, and Dermalogica. Lovi rates the CeraVe-focused routine High for dry skin and Superior for oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin.
Skinbetter Science vs CeraVe: which is better?
Skinbetter Science-focused routines rate Superior for dry skin, whereas CeraVe-focused routines rate High. For oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin, both brands rate Superior, though the Skinbetter Science products on this page are completely fragrance-free.
Who owns Skinbetter Science, and where is it from?
Skinbetter Science is an American brand founded in 2016, owned by L'Oréal Group since 2022.
Is Skinbetter Science cruelty-free?
PETA, Leaping Bunny, and Cruelty Free International, the registries Lovi checks, do not list Skinbetter Science as cruelty-free.
Which Skinbetter Science cleanser is best for oily skin?
The Refining Foam Cleanser is the best cleanser on this page for oily skin. Lovi rates this cleanser High for oily skin.
Research behind Skinbetter Science's key ingredients
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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Co-founder, Medical Director
Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer
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Co-founder, CEO and CTO
PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex
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Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc
Medical Board
Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine
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Medical Board
Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD
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Medical Board
Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member
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Medical Board, Medical Advisor
Dermatology MD
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Elina Nazarenko, MD
Medical Board
Dermatology and diagnostic consultant
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Victoria Derkova, MS
Medical Board
Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist
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