B.LAB skincare

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

B.LAB is a Korean skincare brand founded in 2013 and owned by GFPROJECT Inc..

B.LAB is loved for gentle cleansers and balanced formulas. Its products suit sensitive, dry, and combination skin best. The standout products for particular concerns include the Matcha Hydrating Foam Cleanser for acne-prone skin. These thoughtful formulations cleanse the skin effectively without causing irritation.

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

B.LAB cleansers

Matcha Hydrating Foam Cleanser

Questions and answers

Is B.LAB worth it?

B.LAB is worth it because Lovi rates the B.LAB-focused routine Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin. Every B.LAB product on this page is also free from added fragrance, which helps keep the skin calm.

What are B.LAB's best products?

B.LAB's best product on this page is the Matcha Hydrating Foam Cleanser. Lovi rates it Superior for dry, oily, combination, acne-prone, and dry sensitive skin, and High for oily, mature, and sensitive skin as well as skin with dark spots.

Which B.LAB cleanser is best for oily skin?

The Matcha Hydrating Foam Cleanser is the best B.LAB cleanser for oily skin. Lovi rates the Matcha Hydrating Foam Cleanser High for oily skin.

Does B.LAB cause breakouts?

B.LAB does not cause breakouts because its cleansers help calm the skin and manage excess oil. Lovi rates the Matcha Hydrating Foam Cleanser Superior for acne-prone skin.

Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016

Is B.LAB fragrance-free?

Yes, every product from the B.LAB products on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

What are the key ingredients in B.LAB products?

The key ingredients in the B.LAB products on this page include green tea, glycerin, and Centella asiatica extract. These ingredients help keep skin calm, soft, and hydrated.

Experimental Dermatology, 2009 Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

How do I build a B.LAB skincare routine?

B.LAB routines rate Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin. Lovi rates the B.LAB-focused routine Superior for dry skin compared to a High fit for SKIN1004.

What are good alternatives to B.LAB?

Good alternatives to B.LAB include SKIN1004, Anua, Medicube, Beauty of Joseon, COSRX, and Dr. Althea, which also have pages on Lovi. For dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin, B.LAB-focused routines rate a bit higher than SKIN1004-focused routines.

B.LAB vs SKIN1004: which is better?

B.LAB and SKIN1004 both fit sensitive skin well, but B.LAB rates higher for dry, oily, and combination skin.

Who owns B.LAB, and where is it from?

B.LAB is a Korean brand founded in 2013, owned by GFPROJECT Inc..

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Is B.LAB cruelty-free?

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

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Research behind B.LAB's key ingredients

Moisturizing and Antiinflammatory Properties of Cosmetic Formulations Containing Centella asiatica Extract
Centella asiatica extract · Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016
Ceramide 1 and ceramide 3 act synergistically on skin hydration and the transepidermal water loss of sodium lauryl sulfate-irritated skin
Ceramide np · International Journal of Dermatology, 2008
Green tea extract reduces induction of p53 and apoptosis in UVB-irradiated human skin independent of transcriptional controls
Camellia sinensis leaf extract · Experimental Dermatology, 2009
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
In vitro antioxidant, collagenase inhibition, and in vivo anti-wrinkle effects of combined formulation containing Punica granatum, Ginkgo biloba, Ficus carica, and Morus alba fruits extract
Ficus carica fruit extract · Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2015

7 more studies

Systematic Study of Paeonol/Madecassoside Co-Delivery Nanoemulsion Transdermal Delivery System for Enhancing Barrier Repair and Anti-Inflammatory Efficacy
Centella asiatica extract · Molecules, 2023
An Extract from Ficus carica Cell Cultures Works as an Anti-Stress Ingredient for the Skin
Ficus carica fruit extract · Antioxidants, 2021
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
Ceramide np · Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2022
Antiacne and antiblotch activities of a formulated combination of Aloe barbadensis leaf powder, Garcinia mangostana peel extract, and Camellia sinensis leaf extract
Camellia sinensis leaf extract · Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2019
Effects of Cream Containing Ficus carica L. Fruit Extract on Skin Parameters: In vivo Evaluation
Ficus carica fruit extract · Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2014
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
Synergetic Effects of Aloe Vera Extract with Trimethylglycine for Targeted Aquaporin 3 Regulation and Long-Term Skin Hydration
Betaine · Molecules, 2024

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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