Benton skincare
Benton is a Korean skincare brand founded in 2011.
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Skincare enthusiasts deeply appreciate Benton for its thoughtful array of gentle moisturizers, soothing eye products, protective sunscreens, and balancing toners, all united by carefully crafted formulas. Its products suit dry skin and acne-prone skin best, offering balanced hydration and relief without heaviness. For specific concerns, the standout choices include the Fermentation Eye Cream for acne-prone skin, the Deep Green Tea Toner for skin with dark spots, and the Snail Bee High Content Essence for mature skin. Through these targeted offerings, the brand delivers reliable daily care that nurtures the complexion with quiet consistency.
This page covers some of the most popular Benton products; for the whole Benton range, with a fit score for every product, use the Lovi app.
People Say
★4.5Overall rating based on 8.2k+ reviewsReviewers most often praise Benton for soothing sensitive skin, lightweight hydration, and reducing redness. The most common complaints are insufficient moisture for dry skin and causing clogged pores or greasiness for oily skin.
Highlights
Lightweight, non-greasy moisturizers Mostly Mentioned
- “absorbs instantly — Snail Bee High Content Essence”
- “sinks in immediately — Aloe Propolis Soothing Gel”
Soothes redness and acne in moisturizers Mostly Mentioned
- “calmed down my redness — Snail Bee High Content Essence”
- “redness vanished overnight — Aloe Propolis Soothing Gel”
- “didn't clog my pores — Aloe Propolis Soothing Gel”
Insufficient moisture Often Mentioned
- “skin felt tight afterwards — Aloe Propolis Soothing Gel”
- “not moisturizing enough — Snail Bee High Content Essence”
- “too watery — Deep Green Tea Toner”
Scent complaints Often Mentioned
- “smells like wet dog — Aloe Propolis Soothing Gel”
- “scent is herbal, you can smell rosemary leaf oil — Air Fit UV Defense Sun Cream”
- “smells like bad iced tea — Snail Bee High Content Essence”
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Questions and answers
Is Benton good for oily skin?
Yes, Benton is good for oily skin, and Lovi rates the Benton-focused routine Superior for oily skin. The Benton products on this page are lightweight and help soothe redness and acne.
Is Benton worth it?
Benton is worth it for shoppers seeking lightweight, non-greasy moisturizers and soothing care, as Lovi rates its fit Superior for dry skin. The Benton products on this page are all fragrance-free, though reviewers note that some may feel a bit low on moisture or have a scent.
What are Benton's best products?
Benton's best products are the Snail Bee High Content Essence and the Fermentation Eye Cream, which both rate Superior for mature skin. Lovi rates the Deep Green Tea Toner Superior for dry skin and skin with dark spots as well.
Which Benton moisturizer is best for dry skin?
Snail Bee High Content Essence is the best Benton moisturizer for dry skin, followed by Aloe Propolis Soothing Gel. Lovi rates both High for dry skin.
Does Benton cause breakouts?
Benton is unlikely to cause breakouts because its reviewers mostly note that its lightweight moisturizers soothe acne and redness. Lovi rates the acne-prone skin fit for Snail Bee High Content Essence as Superior and for Aloe Propolis Soothing Gel as High.
Is Benton fragrance-free?
Yes, every one of the Benton products on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients. Reviewers note scent complaints as well, which may reflect the lack of added masking fragrances.
What are the key ingredients in Benton products?
Benton products use key ingredients such as snail secretion filtrate, bee venom, aloe barbadensis leaf juice, green tea extract, and propolis to help soothe redness and keep skin calm. The Benton products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients.
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How do I build a Benton skincare routine?
To build a Benton skincare routine for dry skin in the morning, use a cleanser, follow with the Propolis Synergy Toner, apply Snail Bee High Content Essence as a moisturizer, and finish with Air Fit UV Defense Sun Cream. In the evening, cleanse twice, apply a serum or treatment, and use the Snail Bee High Content Essence. Once a week, add a nourishing mask into your evening steps before your serum.
Where can I buy Benton, and how much does it cost?
Benton products can be bought on Lovi, with Singapore store prices ranging from S$16.95 to S$36.12 and most falling between S$19.53 and S$36.12.
What are good alternatives to Benton?
Good alternatives to Benton with pages on Lovi include SKIN1004, Anua, Medicube, Beauty of Joseon, COSRX, and Dr. Althea. SKIN1004 offers a routine that rates Superior for dry and sensitive skin, and High for oily, combination, and acne-prone skin.
Benton vs SKIN1004: which is better?
Benton and SKIN1004 both suit dry skin very well, with Lovi rating the Benton-focused routine Superior and the SKIN1004-focused routine Superior for it. For acne-prone, oily, and combination skin, Lovi rates the Benton-focused routine Superior while rating the SKIN1004 routines High.
Is Benton cruelty-free?
Yes: PETA lists Benton as cruelty-free.
Is Benton good for dry skin?
Benton is good for dry skin, as Lovi rates dry skin fit as Superior for the Benton-focused routine and the brand fits dry skin best. The Benton products on this page help keep skin soft and smooth, though reviewers often mention insufficient moisture.
Which Benton sunscreen is best for sensitive skin?
Air Fit UV Defense Sun Cream is the best Benton sunscreen for sensitive skin, as Lovi rates it High for sensitive skin.
Is Benton good for sensitive skin?
Yes, Benton is good for sensitive skin and Lovi rates the brand-focused routine Superior for sensitive skin. Reviewers mostly mention that the moisturizers help soothe redness and acne.
Is Benton good for acne-prone skin?
Yes, Benton is great for acne-prone skin because Lovi rates the brand-focused routine Superior for this skin type. Reviewers often mention that its moisturizers help calm redness and breakouts, and the products on this page list no fragrance.
Is Benton good for skin with dark spots?
Benton is good for skin with dark spots because the Deep Green Tea Toner rates Superior for skin with dark spots, and several other products like Snail Bee High Content Essence and Fermentation Eye Cream rate High. Niacinamide in the formulas helps reduce cutaneous pigmentation.
Is Benton good for mature skin?
Benton is good for mature skin, with Lovi rating the brand-focused routine Superior for this skin type. Reviewers frequently mention that the moisturizers help soothe redness and acne while staying lightweight.
Research behind Benton's key ingredients
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.
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Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer
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Co-founder, CEO and CTO
PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex
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Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc
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Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine
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Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD
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Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member
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Medical Board, Medical Advisor
Dermatology MD
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Elina Nazarenko, MD
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Dermatology and diagnostic consultant
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Victoria Derkova, MS
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Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist
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