Starface skincare

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

Starface is an American skincare brand founded in 2019 and owned by Starface World, Inc..

Starface is widely loved for its thoughtful serums, clarifying masks, and targeted formulas. Its products suit balanced, oily, and acne-prone skin best. For acne-prone skin, the standout products are the Hydro-Star + Salicylic Acid Pimple Patches, while the Lift Off Pore Strips address skin with dark spots. The brand uses its formulations to gently care for the complexion.

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

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Questions and answers

Is Starface worth it?

Starface is worth it because Lovi rates the brand-focused routine Superior for acne-prone, oily, sensitive, and combination skin. Lovi also rates it Superior for dry skin, and the Starface products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients.

What are Starface's best products?

Starface's best products are the Hydro-Star + Salicylic Acid Pimple Patches and the Lift Off Pore Strips, which help clear and smooth oily and blemish-prone skin. Lovi rates the Starface-focused routine Superior for oily and acne-prone skin.

BioMed Research International, 2020 Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024

Does Starface cause breakouts?

Starface is unlikely to cause breakouts, as the Starface products on this page help manage acne-prone and oily skin. Lovi rates the Starface-focused routine Superior for acne-prone skin.

BioMed Research International, 2020 Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024

Is Starface fragrance-free?

Yes, every one of the Starface products on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients, making them free of added scents.

What are the key ingredients in Starface products?

The Starface products on this page feature salicylic acid as a key ingredient to help clear pimples. Every product from the brand on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

BioMed Research International, 2020 Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024

How do I build a Starface skincare routine?

To build a Starface routine, use the Hydro-Star + Salicylic Acid Pimple Patches for blemishes and the Lift Off Pore Strips to clear pores. Lovi rates the Starface-focused routine Superior for acne-prone, oily, combination, sensitive, and dry skin.

BioMed Research International, 2020 Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024

What are good alternatives to Starface?

Good alternatives to Starface include CeraVe, Cetaphil, Paula's Choice, Neutrogena, Kiehl's, and Dermalogica. These brands also have dedicated pages on Lovi for comparison.

Starface vs CeraVe: which is better?

For dry skin, the Starface-focused routine is Superior while the CeraVe-focused routine is High. For oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin, both routines reach a Superior fit level. Lovi rates the overall fit of Starface as Superior across these four skin types.

Who owns Starface, and where is it from?

Starface is an American brand founded in 2019, owned by Starface World, Inc..

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Is Starface cruelty-free?

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

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Research behind Starface's key ingredients

A Double-Blinded, Randomized, Vehicle-Controlled Study of the Efficacy of Moisturizer Containing Licochalcone A, Decanediol, L-Carnitine, and Salicylic Acid for Prevention of Acne Relapse in Asian Population
Salicylic acid · BioMed Research International, 2020
High molecular compounds (polysaccharides and proanthocyanidins) from Hamamelis virginiana bark: influence on human skin keratinocyte proliferation and differentiation and influence on irritated skin
Witch hazel leaf extract · Phytochemistry, 2001
Efficacy of a multitargeted, salicylic acid-based dermocosmetic cream compared to benzoyl peroxide 5% in Acne vulgaris: Results from a randomized study
Salicylic acid · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024
A Salicylic Acid-Based Dermocosmetic is Effective as an Adjunct to Benzoyl Peroxide for Mild to Moderate Acne and as Monotherapy in Maintenance Post Benzoyl Peroxide
Salicylic acid · Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2023

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