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NIVEA vs Skintific

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NIVEA and Skintific are popular skincare brands offering versatile sunscreens, targeted serums, and nourishing moisturizers. The German brand founded in 1911 uses hydrating glycerin to suit sensitive and acne-prone skin best, while the other features soothing and hydrating properties that suit dry sensitive skin and dry skin best. Both brands differ in their specific ingredient formulations and targeted concerns, providing careful options for everything from acne-prone skin to mature skin.

NIVEA is a German skincare brand founded in 1911 and owned by maxingvest GmbH & Co. KGaA since 2004.

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This page compares some of the most popular NIVEA and Skintific products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.

Popular NIVEA vs Skintific products

People Say

NIVEASkintific
  • Lightweight and Soothing Care Not notedMostly Mentioned
    • “absorbs instantly — Skintific 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel”
    • “calm my acne instantly — Skintific MUGWORT”
    • “super light and leaves a radiant glow — Skintific All Day Light Sunscreen Mist”
  • Hydration and Moisture Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “Smoothed out dry flaky scales on my cheeks overnight — NIVEA Creme”
    • “It's lightweight on the skin and leaves a bit of subtle sheen. — NIVEA Soft”
    • “Makes my face feel smooth and soft. — NIVEA Soft”
  • Blemish and Texture Improvement Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “cleared my complexion in 7 days — NIVEA DERMA SKIN CLEAR”
    • “skin feels squeaky clean and soft — NIVEA DERMA SKIN CLEAR”
    • “skin feels smooth — NIVEA Derma Skin Clear Anti-Blemish Scrub”
    • “Kulit terasa lebih halus — Skintific AHA BHA PHA LHA Peeling Solution”
  • Versatility and Value Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “Use it on face, body, hands, and feet — NIVEA Creme”
    • “Applying is easy, you can use on your face, hands, and body. — NIVEA Soft”
    • “Works better than expensive luxury creams — NIVEA Creme”
  • Oil Control and Finish Not notedMostly Mentioned
    • “controls shine for 8 hours — Skintific MATE FIT”
    • “invisible, no white cast — Skintific All Day Light Sunscreen Mist”
    • “no white cast — Skintific MATE FIT”
  • Scents and Fragrance Often MentionedNot noted
    • “smells like holiday — NIVEA Protect & Moisture Sun Lotion SPF50+”
    • “Smell brings me back to childhood — NIVEA Creme”
  • Fragrance Complaints Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Scent is too overpowering for sensitive noses — NIVEA Creme”
    • “Has a heavy, baby powder smell. — NIVEA Soft”
    • “smell is too strong — NIVEA Protect & Moisture Sun Lotion SPF50+”
    • “scent is actually quite strong — Skintific All Day Light Sunscreen Mist”
  • Greasy or Heavy Texture Often MentionedNot noted
    • “Leaves a shiny grease layer that doesn't go away — NIVEA Creme”
  • Breakouts and Acne Issues Sometimes NotedRarely Noted
    • “broke me out so bad — Skintific 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel”
    • “caused tiny bumps — Skintific MUGWORT”
    • “Clogged my pores and caused bad acne — NIVEA Creme”
  • Application and Staining Issues Sometimes NotedRarely Noted
    • “hard to reach nose area — Skintific MUGWORT”
    • “ruined my white t-shirt — NIVEA Protect & Moisture Sun Lotion SPF50+”

NIVEA vs Skintific routines for dry skin

Buy Skintific routine · SAR 1,200.73 · 94% fitBuy NIVEA routine · SAR 974.09 · 82% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

NIVEA vs Skintific routines for oily skin

Buy Skintific routine · SAR 1,381.02 · 94% fitBuy NIVEA routine · SAR 1,178.96 · 87% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

NIVEA vs Skintific routines for combination skin

Buy Skintific routine · SAR 1,367.83 · 94% fitBuy NIVEA routine · SAR 1,165.77 · 87% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Questions and answers

NIVEA or Skintific: which is better?

Skintific is a better fit overall, offering Superior routines across every skin type compared to NIVEA. Glycerin helps the products on this page provide hydration, and glycerin-based emollients are supported by research for improving dry skin conditions.

What is the difference between NIVEA and Skintific?

NIVEA products on this page often feature glycerin and come with fragrance options, whereas Skintific products on this page list no fragrance. Both brands offer routines with Superior or High fit levels across various skin types, though reviewers note that NIVEA delivers better hydration and blemish improvement while Skintific excels in lightweight and soothing care.

NIVEA or Skintific for dry skin?

For dry skin, Skintific has a Superior routine fit on this page, while NIVEA has a High routine fit. Glycerin is a key ingredient across the products on this page that helps with skin hydration.

NIVEA or Skintific: which moisturizer is better?

NIVEA and Skintific both offer moisturizers with a High Lovi fit for dry skin, while Glycerin is a key ingredient across the products on this page helping to provide moisture. Lovi gives Skintific a Superior routine fit for dry skin compared to NIVEA's High fit.

Which is more affordable, NIVEA or Skintific?

NIVEA is noted for versatility and value among the products on this page. Glycerin helps provide moisture across the formulations.

How do the founding years and ownership of NIVEA and Skintific compare?

NIVEA was founded in 1911 in Germany and is owned by maxingvest GmbH & Co. KGaA, whereas Skintific was founded in 2021 and is owned by Guangzhou Feimei Network Technology Co., Ltd.

Which brand has more products containing fragrance, NIVEA or Skintific?

NIVEA has more products containing fragrance, with 6 out of 9 products on this page listing fragrance, while every Skintific product on this page lists no fragrance.

What are the specific morning and evening routine steps recommended for dry skin using NIVEA products?

For dry skin using NIVEA products on this page, the morning routine recommends using Toleriane Hydrating Gentle Cleanser, Creme, and Protect & Moisture Sun Lotion SPF50+, while the evening routine includes Ultra Hyalon Cleansing Cream, Toleriane Hydrating Gentle Cleanser, 1025 Dokdo Cleansing Water, Derma Skin Clear Anti-Blemish Scrub, and Creme.

NIVEA or Skintific for oily skin?

For oily skin, Skintific is rated Superior while NIVEA is rated High by Lovi. Glycerin is a key ingredient across the products on this page to help moisturize the skin.

NIVEA or Skintific: which sunscreen is better?

When comparing sunscreens from the products on this page, both NIVEA and Skintific offer options with a High Lovi fit for various skin types.

NIVEA or Skintific for sensitive skin?

For sensitive skin, NIVEA has a High routine fit on Lovi and offers intense deep hydration, but the products on this page may occasionally cause a strong fragrance. Skintific has a Superior routine fit on Lovi and lists no fragrance in every product on this page, helping provide lightweight and soothing care.

NIVEA or Skintific for acne-prone skin?

For acne-prone skin, NIVEA fits best with High ratings for products on this page like UV Deep Protect & Care Gel and DERMA SKIN CLEAR, while Skintific achieves Superior routine fit. Glycerin in the products helps maintain skin moisture.

Research behind their key ingredients

Behind this comparison

Lovi compares products by their fit scores, calculated from the 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

    Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Co-founder, Medical Director

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer

  • Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    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

    Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Medical Board

    Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine

  • Aishani Shah, MD

    Aishani Shah, MD

    Medical Board

    Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD

  • Asya Zubkova, MS

    Asya Zubkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member

  • Hanna Kurets, MD

    Hanna Kurets, MD

    Medical Board, Medical Advisor

    Dermatology MD

  • Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Medical Board

    Dermatology and diagnostic consultant

  • Victoria Derkova, MS

    Victoria Derkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist

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