# Finacea skincare Page: https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/brands/finacea The Lovi Fit is the same in every country; only the stores and prices differ, and the ones here are for Singapore. Finacea is an American skincare brand founded in 2002 and owned by LEO Foundation since 2018. [sec.gov](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1124139/000116854805000033/sag20-f2004.htm) Finacea is warmly appreciated for its refined [serums](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/serum) and effective formulas. Its products suit sensitive, redness-prone skin best, owing to their gentle nature. The standout products for particular concerns include the Gel, which is especially favored for acne-prone skin. This page covers some of the most popular Finacea products; for the whole Finacea 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=pg8b33e73130). ### Finacea [serums](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/serum) and treatments #### Serums and treatments - [Gel](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/p/finacea/gel/for/oily-acne-prone-skin) — High fit ## Questions and answers ### Is Finacea worth it? Yes, Finacea is worth it because its products help clear breakouts and calm redness. Lovi rates the Finacea-focused routine Superior for acne-prone skin, oily skin, combination skin, sensitive skin, and dry skin. Additionally, the Finacea products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients. [Pharmaceutics, 2021](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33923739/) ### What are Finacea's best products? Finacea Gel is the brand's best product for oily and acne-prone skin, for which Lovi rates it High. It helps calm breakouts and smooth skin texture using [azelaic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/azelaic-acid). [Pharmaceutics, 2021](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33923739/) ### Does Finacea cause breakouts? Finacea is unlikely to cause breakouts, as its products help clear blemishes and calm the skin. Lovi rates the Finacea Gel High for acne-prone skin. [Pharmaceutics, 2021](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33923739/) ### Is Finacea fragrance-free? Yes, every Finacea product on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients. ### What are the key ingredients in Finacea products? Finacea products contain azelaic acid as their key ingredient, which helps manage breakouts, redness, and dark spots. [Pharmaceutics, 2021](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33923739/) ### How do I build a Finacea skincare routine? To build a Finacea skincare routine, use the Finacea Gel, which Lovi rates Superior for acne-prone, oily, sensitive, and combination skin. Every product among the Finacea products on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients. [Pharmaceutics, 2021](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33923739/) ### What are good alternatives to Finacea? Good alternatives to Finacea include CeraVe, Cetaphil, Paula's Choice, Neutrogena, Kiehl's, and Dermalogica, which all have pages on Lovi. ### Finacea vs CeraVe: which is better? Finacea is better for oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin, as Lovi rates the Finacea-focused routines as Superior for those skin types, compared to High for CeraVe in oily, combination, and dry skin. For dry skin, the Finacea-focused routine also rates Superior, while CeraVe rates High. ### Who owns Finacea, and where is it from? Finacea is an American brand founded in 2002, owned by LEO Foundation since 2018. [sec.gov](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1124139/000116854805000033/sag20-f2004.htm) ### Is Finacea cruelty-free? PETA, Leaping Bunny, and Cruelty Free International, the registries Lovi checks, do not list Finacea as cruelty-free. ## Research behind Finacea's key ingredients - [Efficacy and Safety of Azelaic Acid Nanocrystal-Loaded In Situ Hydrogel in the Treatment of Acne Vulgaris](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33923739/) Azelaic acid · Pharmaceutics, 2021 - [Effects of 15% Azelaic Acid Gel in the Management of Post-Inflammatory Erythema and Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation in Acne Vulgaris](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38734843/) 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](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36729399/) Azelaic acid · Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, 2023 ## Similar brands - American skincare: [CeraVe](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/brands/cerave) - American skincare: [Cetaphil](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/brands/cetaphil) - American skincare: [Paula's Choice](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/brands/paula-s-choice) - American skincare: [Neutrogena](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/brands/neutrogena) - American skincare: [Kiehl's](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/brands/kiehl-s) - American skincare: [Dermalogica](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/brands/dermalogica) - American skincare: [Good Molecules](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/brands/good-molecules) - American skincare: [Clinique](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/brands/clinique) - American skincare: [SkinCeuticals](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/brands/skinceuticals) - American skincare: [Estée Lauder](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/brands/estee-lauder) ## Popular brands - Korean skincare: [SKIN1004](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/brands/skin1004) - Korean skincare: [Anua](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/brands/anua) - Korean skincare: [Medicube](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/brands/medicube) - Canadian skincare: [The Ordinary](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/brands/the-ordinary) - Korean skincare: [Beauty of Joseon](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/brands/beauty-of-joseon) - Korean skincare: [COSRX](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/brands/cosrx) - French skincare: [La Roche-Posay](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/brands/la-roche-posay) - Korean skincare: [Dr. Althea](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/brands/dr-althea) - Korean skincare: [Some By Mi](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/brands/some-by-mi) - Korean skincare: [Torriden](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/brands/torriden) - Korean skincare: [celimax](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/brands/celimax) - Korean skincare: [Purito](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/brands/purito) - Korean skincare: [ROUND LAB](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/brands/round-lab) - Korean skincare: [AXIS-Y](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/brands/axis-y) - Korean skincare: [d'Alba](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/brands/d-alba) - Korean skincare: [LANEIGE](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/brands/laneige) - Korean skincare: [Haruharu Wonder](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/brands/haruharu-wonder) - Korean skincare: [Pyunkang Yul](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/brands/pyunkang-yul) - Korean skincare: [innisfree](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/brands/innisfree) - French skincare: [Caudalie](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/brands/caudalie) ## 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/finacea - United Kingdom: https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/brands/finacea - Ireland: https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/brands/finacea - Germany: https://lovi.care/skincare/de/brands/finacea - France: https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/brands/finacea - Italy: https://lovi.care/skincare/it/brands/finacea - Netherlands: https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/finacea - Spain: https://lovi.care/skincare/es/brands/finacea - Canada: https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/finacea - Australia: https://lovi.care/skincare/au/brands/finacea - Singapore: https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/brands/finacea (this page) - Saudi Arabia: https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/brands/finacea - United Arab Emirates: https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/brands/finacea