# Pair skincare Page: https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/brands/pair The Lovi Fit is the same in every country; only the stores and prices differ, and the ones here are for Saudi Arabia. Pair is a Japanese skincare brand founded in 2000 and owned by Lion Corporation since 2004. [ja.wikipedia.org](https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%83%A9%E3%82%A4%E3%82%AA%E3%83%B3%E8%A3%BD%E5%93%81%E4%B8%80%E8%A6%A7) [beautymatter.com](https://beautymatter.com/articles/courtin-family-takes-majority-stake-in-pai-skincare) Pair is beloved for its targeted [serums](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/ingredients/serum) and meticulously crafted formulas. Its products suit acne-prone skin best, helping to address stubborn blemishes effectively. The standout products for particular concerns include the Acne Cream W, which is especially beneficial for targeted breakouts. These gentle preparations work harmoniously to restore balance and clarity to the complexion. This page covers some of the most popular Pair products; for the whole Pair 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=pgabad6a2158). ### Pair [serums](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/ingredients/serum) and treatments #### Serums and treatments - [Acne Cream W](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/p/pair/acne-cream-w/for/combination-skin) — Average fit — [SAR 82.28 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.sa/dp/B083WFBFGX?tag=lovisa02-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1) ## Questions and answers ### Is Pair worth it? Pair is worth considering because Lovi rates the Pair-focused routine Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin. Every product from the Pair products on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients. ### What are Pair's best products? Pair Acne Cream W is the main product featured on this page for treating breakouts. Lovi rates this [serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/ingredients/serum) Average for oily and acne-prone skin. ### Does Pair cause breakouts? Pair is unlikely to cause breakouts, as its Acne Cream W helps calm oily acne-prone skin and acne-prone skin with an Average fit. Lovi rates the Pair-focused routine Superior for acne-prone skin. ### Is Pair fragrance-free? Yes, every one of the Pair products on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients. ### What are the key ingredients in Pair products? Pair products on this page contain 3-butylene glycol, which helps keep skin soft and hydrated. They also use isopropyl methylphenol to keep the skin calm and clear, alongside stearyl alcohol, though this ingredient may occasionally lead to irritation in rare cases. [International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2024](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37699769/) ### How do I build a Pair skincare routine? To build a Pair routine, you use the Acne Cream W serum as the main step. Lovi rates the Pair-focused routine Superior for dry skin, oily skin, sensitive skin, combination skin, and acne-prone skin. ### Where can I buy Pair, and how much does it cost? Pair products are sold at stores in Saudi Arabia, with prices on this page mostly around SAR 82.28. ### What are good alternatives to Pair? Good alternatives to Pair include Biore, Hada Labo, Shiseido, SK-II, Shiseido Senka, and DHC, which all have pages on Lovi. ### Pair vs Biore: which is better? Pair is better for oily, dry, combination, acne-prone, and sensitive skin, as Lovi rates the Pair routines Superior for all of these skin types compared to Biore's lower ratings. Furthermore, the Pair products on this page contain no fragrance. ### Who owns Pair, and where is it from? Pair is a Japanese brand founded in 2000, owned by Lion Corporation since 2004. [ja.wikipedia.org](https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%83%A9%E3%82%A4%E3%82%AA%E3%83%B3%E8%A3%BD%E5%93%81%E4%B8%80%E8%A6%A7) [beautymatter.com](https://beautymatter.com/articles/courtin-family-takes-majority-stake-in-pai-skincare) ### Is Pair cruelty-free? PETA, Leaping Bunny, and Cruelty Free International, the registries Lovi checks, do not list Pair as cruelty-free. ## Research behind Pair's key ingredients - [Effects of 1,3-propanediol associated, or not, with butylene glycol and/or glycerol on skin hydration and skin barrier function](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37699769/) 3-butylene glycol · International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2024 ## Similar brands - Japanese skincare: [Biore](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/brands/biore) - Japanese skincare: [Hada Labo](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/brands/hada-labo) - Japanese skincare: [Shiseido](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/brands/shiseido) - Japanese skincare: [SK-II](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/brands/sk-ii) - Japanese skincare: [Shiseido Senka](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/brands/shiseido-senka) - Japanese skincare: [DHC](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/brands/dhc) - Japanese skincare: [Anessa](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/brands/anessa) - Japanese skincare: [FANCL](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/brands/fancl) - Japanese skincare: [Shu Uemura](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/brands/shu-uemura) - Japanese skincare: [Kose](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/brands/kose) ## Compare Pair - [SKIN1004 vs Pair](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/compare/skin1004-vs-pair) - [Anua vs Pair](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/compare/anua-vs-pair) - [Medicube vs Pair](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/compare/medicube-vs-pair) - [The Ordinary vs Pair](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/compare/the-ordinary-vs-pair) - [Beauty of Joseon vs Pair](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/compare/beauty-of-joseon-vs-pair) - [COSRX vs Pair](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/compare/cosrx-vs-pair) - [CeraVe vs Pair](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/compare/cerave-vs-pair) - [La Roche-Posay vs Pair](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/compare/la-roche-posay-vs-pair) - [Dr. Althea vs Pair](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/compare/dr-althea-vs-pair) - [Some By Mi vs Pair](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/compare/some-by-mi-vs-pair) - [Torriden vs Pair](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/compare/torriden-vs-pair) - [celimax vs Pair](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/compare/celimax-vs-pair) - [Purito vs Pair](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/compare/purito-vs-pair) - [Cetaphil vs Pair](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/compare/cetaphil-vs-pair) - [Paula's Choice vs Pair](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/compare/paula-s-choice-vs-pair) - [Neutrogena vs Pair](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/compare/neutrogena-vs-pair) - [Kiehl's vs Pair](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/compare/kiehl-s-vs-pair) - [Caudalie vs Pair](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/compare/caudalie-vs-pair) - [Dermalogica vs Pair](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/compare/dermalogica-vs-pair) - [Good Molecules vs Pair](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/compare/good-molecules-vs-pair) ## Popular brands - Korean skincare: [SKIN1004](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/brands/skin1004) - Korean skincare: [Anua](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/brands/anua) - Korean skincare: [Medicube](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/brands/medicube) - Canadian skincare: [The Ordinary](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/brands/the-ordinary) - Korean skincare: [Beauty of Joseon](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/brands/beauty-of-joseon) - Korean skincare: [COSRX](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/brands/cosrx) - American skincare: [CeraVe](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/brands/cerave) - French skincare: [La Roche-Posay](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/brands/la-roche-posay) - Korean skincare: [Dr. Althea](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/brands/dr-althea) - Korean skincare: [Some By Mi](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/brands/some-by-mi) - Korean skincare: [Torriden](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/brands/torriden) - Korean skincare: [celimax](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/brands/celimax) - Korean skincare: [Purito](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/brands/purito) - Korean skincare: [ROUND LAB](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/brands/round-lab) - American skincare: [Cetaphil](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/brands/cetaphil) - American skincare: [Paula's Choice](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/brands/paula-s-choice) - American skincare: [Neutrogena](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/brands/neutrogena) - Korean skincare: [AXIS-Y](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/brands/axis-y) - American skincare: [Kiehl's](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/brands/kiehl-s) - Korean skincare: [d'Alba](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/brands/d-alba) ## 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). Page built Nov 8, 2026. More from Lovi: https://lovi.care/skincare/llms.txt ## This page in other countries - United States: https://lovi.care/skincare/brands/pair - United Kingdom: https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/brands/pair - Ireland: https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/brands/pair - Germany: https://lovi.care/skincare/de/brands/pair - France: https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/brands/pair - Italy: https://lovi.care/skincare/it/brands/pair - Netherlands: https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/pair - Spain: https://lovi.care/skincare/es/brands/pair - Canada: https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/pair - Australia: https://lovi.care/skincare/au/brands/pair - Singapore: https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/brands/pair - Saudi Arabia: https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/brands/pair (this page) - United Arab Emirates: https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/brands/pair