Glytone skincare

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

Glytone is an American skincare brand founded in 1992 and owned by Clinical Skin LLC since 2024.

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Glytone is quietly celebrated for its clarifying cleansers and advanced formulas. Its products suit oily and acne-prone skin best, as they address stubborn blemishes and excess oil. For acne-prone skin, the Mild Gel Cleanser stands out as an essential daily treatment. These targeted regimens work to gently refine the complexion and restore natural clarity.

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

Glytone cleansers

Mild Gel Cleanser

Questions and answers

Is Glytone worth it?

Lovi rates the Glytone-focused routines Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin. The Glytone products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients.

What are Glytone's best products?

The Mild Gel Cleanser is the featured product on the page, and Lovi rates it High for oily, acne-prone, combination skin, and skin with dark spots. Glytone's routines as a whole rate Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin.

Which Glytone cleanser is best for oily skin?

Mild Gel Cleanser is the best Glytone cleanser for oily skin, where Lovi rates it Average. It helps clean the skin while remaining gentle.

Does Glytone cause breakouts?

Glytone is unlikely to cause breakouts, and Lovi rates the Mild Gel Cleanser High for oily acne-prone skin. The Glytone products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2019

Is Glytone fragrance-free?

Yes, every one of the Glytone products on this page is formulated without added fragrance.

What are the key ingredients in Glytone products?

Glycolic acid and glycerin are key ingredients found in Glytone formulas. Lovi rates the Glytone routine Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin.

How do I build a Glytone skincare routine?

To build a Glytone routine, start by cleansing with the Mild Gel Cleanser to help clear away oil and impurities. Lovi rates the Glytone-focused routine Superior for acne-prone, combination, oily, sensitive, and dry skin.

What are good alternatives to Glytone?

Good alternatives to Glytone include CeraVe, Cetaphil, Paula's Choice, Neutrogena, Kiehl's, and Dermalogica. These brands also offer effective options for various skin concerns and routines.

Glytone vs CeraVe: which is better?

Glytone and CeraVe both score a Superior fit for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin. Lovi rates the Glytone-focused routine Superior for all five skin types, just like the CeraVe-focused routine.

Who owns Glytone, and where is it from?

Glytone is an American brand founded in 1992, owned by Clinical Skin LLC since 2024.

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Is Glytone cruelty-free?

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

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Research behind Glytone'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
The efficacy of glycolic acid, salicylic acid, gluconolactone, and licochalcone A combined with 0.1% adapalene vs adapalene monotherapy in mild-to-moderate acne vulgaris: a double-blinded within-person comparative study
Glycolic acid · Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2019

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