# Vivant skincare

Page: https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/vivant

The Lovi Fit is the same in every country; only the stores and prices differ, and the ones here are for the Netherlands.

Vivant is an American skincare brand founded in 1990.

[vivantskincare.com](https://www.vivantskincare.com/pages/clinical-skincare-knowledge-base) [en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Fulton_(dermatologist)) [happi.com](https://www.happi.com/exclusives/all-in-the-family-769196/)

Vivant's products on this page cover [serums](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/serum). For acne-prone skin, Lovi rates the 8% [Mandelic Acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/mandelic-acid) Serum highest; and for skin with dark spots, the DERM-A-GEL.

This page covers some of the most popular Vivant products; for the whole Vivant 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=pge5034e1c0e).

### Vivant [serums](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/serum) and treatments

#### Serums and treatments

- [DERM-A-GEL](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/p/vivant/derm-a-gel/for/acne-prone-skin) — Average fit
- [8% Mandelic Acid Serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/p/vivant/8-mandelic-acid-serum/for/sensitive-skin) — High fit

## Questions and answers

### Is Vivant worth it?

Vivant is worth it because Lovi rates the Vivant-focused routine Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin, outperforming CeraVe across those types. In addition, every Vivant product on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

### Is Vivant fragrance-free?

Yes, every Vivant product on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

### What are the key ingredients in Vivant products?

Key ingredients in Vivant products include [mandelic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/mandelic-acid), [niacinamide](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/niacinamide), and [retinyl propionate](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/vitamin-a), which help improve acne, dark spots, and signs of aging. Every product from Vivant on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

[Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31553119/) [The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12100180/)

### How do I build a Vivant skincare routine?

To build a Vivant routine, pick products suited to your skin type, as Lovi rates Vivant routines as Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin. Every Vivant product on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

### What are good alternatives to Vivant?

Good alternatives to Vivant that have pages on Lovi include CeraVe, Cetaphil, Paula's Choice, Neutrogena, Kiehl's, and Dermalogica. For dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin, CeraVe-focused routines offer High to Superior fit compared to Vivant.

### Vivant vs CeraVe: which is better?

Vivant is better than CeraVe for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin because Lovi rates the Vivant-focused routine Superior for all five skin types, while the CeraVe-focused routine is rated High or Superior.

### Is Vivant cruelty-free?

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

## Research behind Vivant's key ingredients

- [The effect of niacinamide on reducing cutaneous pigmentation and suppression of melanosome transfer](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12100180/) Niacinamide · The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002
- [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
- [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](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20374604/) Retinyl propionate · The British Journal of Dermatology, 2010
- [Senomorphic activity of a combination of niacinamide and hyaluronic acid: correlation with clinical improvement of skin aging](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39009698/) Niacinamide · Scientific Reports, 2024
- [Comparative study of efficacy and safety of 45% mandelic acid versus 30% salicylic acid peels in mild-to-moderate acne vulgaris](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31553119/) Mandelic acid · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020
- [Chemical peels for acne vulgaris: a systematic review of randomised controlled trials](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29705755/) Mandelic acid · BMJ Open, 2018
- [A clinicopathological study of the effects of topical retinyl propionate cream in skin photoageing](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9894360/) Retinyl propionate · Clinical and Experimental Dermatology, 1998
- [Randomized prospective study of low-dose isotretinoin alone and combination with salicylic acid and mandelic peel against acne tarda](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35388606/) Mandelic acid · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022
- [Topical application of retinyl propionate, 4 hexyl resorcinol, and niacinamide reverses molecular and clinical features of ageing](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38685700/) Retinyl propionate · International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2024
- [Retinyl propionate and climbazole combination demonstrates clinical improvement to the appearance of hyperpigmentation and deep wrinkling with minimal irritation](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28733999/) Retinyl propionate · International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2017

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## About the Lovi Fit

Lovi: Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes.

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).

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