Aprilskin skincare

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

Aprilskin is a Korean skincare brand founded in 2014 and owned by APR Co., Ltd..

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Aprilskin is widely loved for its clarifying masks and soothing formulas. Its products suit sensitive, dry, and combination skin best. The standout products for particular concerns include the Real Calendula Peel Off Pack for acne-prone skin. The brand consistently delivers gentle, effective care to the complexion.

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

Aprilskin masks

Real Calendula Peel Off Pack

Questions and answers

Is Aprilskin worth it?

Aprilskin is worth it for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin, as Lovi rates Aprilskin-focused routines Superior for all these skin types.

What are Aprilskin's best products?

Aprilskin does not have a single standout product listed on this page, but its brand-focused routines achieve a Superior fit for oily, dry, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin. Lovi rates the Aprilskin-focused routine Superior for dry skin, oily skin, sensitive skin, combination skin, and acne-prone skin.

Does Aprilskin cause breakouts?

Aprilskin is unlikely to cause breakouts, and Lovi rates the Aprilskin-focused routine Superior for acne-prone skin. Salicylic acid helps prevent acne relapse.

BioMed Research International, 2020 Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024

Is Aprilskin fragrance-free?

No, the Aprilskin products on this page are not fragrance-free, as the Real Calendula Peel Off Pack lists fragrance.

What are the key ingredients in Aprilskin products?

Aprilskin products on this page contain ingredients such as glycerin and Calendula officinalis flower extract. Glycerin helps improve skin hydration and barrier function, while Calendula officinalis flower extract is used to soothe and calm the skin.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

How do I build a Aprilskin skincare routine?

To build an Aprilskin skincare routine, you use the brand-focused selections available on the page. Lovi rates the Aprilskin-focused routine Superior for dry skin, oily skin, sensitive skin, combination skin, and acne-prone skin.

What are good alternatives to Aprilskin?

Good alternatives to Aprilskin include SKIN1004, Anua, Medicube, Beauty of Joseon, COSRX, and Dr. Althea, which all have pages on Lovi. Lovi rates the SKIN1004-focused routine High for dry, oily, and combination skin, and Superior for sensitive and acne-prone skin.

Aprilskin vs SKIN1004: which is better?

Aprilskin routines generally edge out SKIN1004 routines, as Lovi rates Aprilskin as Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin compared to the High or Superior ratings for SKIN1004. Lovi rates Aprilskin-focused routines Superior for dry skin, whereas SKIN1004-focused routines rate High.

Who owns Aprilskin, and where is it from?

Aprilskin is a Korean brand founded in 2014, owned by APR Co., Ltd..

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Is Aprilskin cruelty-free?

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

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Research behind Aprilskin's key ingredients

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
Glycerin · Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
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
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
Administration of skin care regimens containing β-glucan for skin recovery after fractional laser therapy: A split-face, double-blinded, vehicle-controlled study
Beta-glucan · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021

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