47 Skin skincare

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

47 Skin is a British skincare brand founded in 2018.

47 Skin's products on this page cover serums. For acne-prone skin, Lovi rates the Serum highest; and for skin with dark spots, the Anti-Blemish & Scar Repair Serum.

This page covers some of the most popular 47 Skin products; for the whole 47 Skin range, with a fit score for every product, use the Lovi app.

47 Skin serums and treatments

Questions and answers

Is 47 Skin worth it?

Yes, 47 Skin is worth it as Lovi rates its routines Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin. Every product from the 47 Skin products on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

What are 47 Skin's best products?

The 47 Skin products on this page are Serum and Anti-Blemish & Scar Repair Serum. Lovi rates the 47 Skin-focused routine Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin.

Does 47 Skin cause breakouts?

The 47 Skin products on this page are unlikely to cause breakouts, as the brand-focused routines rate Superior for acne-prone skin.

Is 47 Skin fragrance-free?

Yes, every product from the 47 Skin products on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients, making them free of added scents.

What are the key ingredients in 47 Skin products?

The key ingredients in 47 Skin products include chitosan, allantoin, glycerin, and azelaic acid, which help soothe, hydrate, and clear the skin.

Polymers, 2020 Medicina Oral, Patologia Oral Y Cirugia Bucal, 2016

How do I build a 47 Skin skincare routine?

To build a 47 Skin routine, apply the serum to clean skin daily. Lovi rates the 47 Skin-focused routine Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin.

What are good alternatives to 47 Skin?

Good alternatives to 47 Skin with pages on Lovi include BYOMA, The INKEY List, Medik8, Simple, Elemis, and Pixi.

47 Skin vs BYOMA: which is better?

Lovi rates the 47 Skin-focused routine Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin, while the BYOMA-focused routine is rated Superior for dry, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin, and High for oily skin.

Is 47 Skin cruelty-free?

PETA, Leaping Bunny, and Cruelty Free International, the registries Lovi checks, do not list 47 Skin as cruelty-free.

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Research behind 47 Skin's key ingredients

Antioxidant and Moisturizing Properties of Carboxymethyl Chitosan with Different Molecular Weights
Chitosan · Polymers, 2020
The effects of a topical gel containing chitosan, 0,2% chlorhexidine, allantoin and despanthenol on the wound healing process subsequent to impacted lower third molar extraction
Allantoin · Medicina Oral, Patologia Oral Y Cirugia Bucal, 2016
Efficacy and Safety of Azelaic Acid Nanocrystal-Loaded In Situ Hydrogel in the Treatment of Acne Vulgaris
Azelaic acid · Pharmaceutics, 2021
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
Efficacy of a topical gel containing chitosan, chlorhexidine, allantoin and dexpanthenol for pain and inflammation control after third molar surgery: A randomized and placebo-controlled clinical trial
Allantoin · Medicina Oral, Patologia Oral Y Cirugia Bucal, 2020

5 more studies

Effects of 15% Azelaic Acid Gel in the Management of Post-Inflammatory Erythema and Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation in Acne Vulgaris
Azelaic acid · Dermatology and Therapy, 2024
The usefulness of a dermocosmetic containing Myrtus communis extract and azelaic acid for maintenance phase of adult female acne: Results from a randomized exploratory investigator-blinded comparative study
Azelaic acid · Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, 2023
A randomized controlled trial to compare the effectiveness and safety of adsorbent lotion containing tapioca starch, spent grain wax, Butyrospermum parkii extract, argania spinosa kernel oil, aloe barbadensis, rosehip oil, and allantoin with a low-potency topical corticosteroid in the treatment of intertrigo
Shea butter · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022
Effect of an Emollient Emulsion Containing 15.0% of Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride on the Urocanic Acid of the Stratum Corneum
Caprylic capric triglyceride · Life, 2023
Efficacy and safety of combination cream of stimu-tex AS™ (spent grain wax, Argania Spinosa Kernel oil, Butyrospermum Parkii (shea butter) extract), and saccharide isomerate after fractional CO2 laser procedure: split-face, double blinded, randomized controlled trial
Shea butter · Lasers in Medical Science, 2025

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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