# NINEL ESS skincare Page: https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/brands/ninel-ess The Lovi Fit is the same in every country; only the stores and prices differ, and the ones here are for Singapore. NINEL ESS is a Korean skincare brand founded in 2021 and owned by JCN Company Co., Ltd.. [ninelessshop.com](https://ninelessshop.com/policies/contact-information) [tracxn.com](https://tracxn.com/d/companies/nineless/__xBC7pDDAgmCxTYZ4AMeuBQe4CZ6etbtrHLqlOzqXY9w) Skincare enthusiasts cherish NINEL ESS for its targeted [serums](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/serum) and meticulously crafted formulas. Its products suit sensitive, dry, and combination skin best. For acne-prone skin, the standout product is the B-BOOST. Each formulation works gently to nurture the complexion and maintain balance. This page covers some of the most popular NINEL ESS products; for the whole NINEL ESS 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=pg7b6b144af7). ### NINEL ESS [serums](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/serum) and treatments #### Serums and treatments - [B-BOOST](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/p/ninel-ess/b-boost/for/dark-spots) — High fit ## Questions and answers ### Is NINEL ESS worth it? Yes, NINEL ESS is worth considering, as Lovi rates the brand-focused routine Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin. Every NINEL ESS product on this page also lists no fragrance in its ingredients. ### What are NINEL ESS's best products? B-BOOST is the best product by NINEL ESS on this page, as Lovi rates it High for dark spots and oily skin. The NINEL ESS products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients. ### Does NINEL ESS cause breakouts? NINEL ESS is unlikely to cause breakouts, as Lovi rates the brand-focused routine Superior for acne-prone skin. ### Is NINEL ESS fragrance-free? Yes, every one of the NINEL ESS products on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients, making the range gentle for daily care. ### What are the key ingredients in NINEL ESS products? NINEL ESS products feature [niacinamide](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/niacinamide), [panthenol](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/panthenol), [kojic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/kojic-acid), and [tranexamic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/tranexamic-acid). Niacinamide helps reduce dark spots, while panthenol supports skin moisture. [The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12100180/) [American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12113650/) ### How do I build a NINEL ESS skincare routine? To build a NINEL ESS routine, Lovi rates the brand-focused routine Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin. Every NINEL ESS product on this page also lists no fragrance in its ingredients. ### What are good alternatives to NINEL ESS? Good alternatives to NINEL ESS include SKIN1004, Anua, Medicube, Beauty of Joseon, COSRX, and Dr. Althea, which all have brand pages on Lovi. Lovi rates NINEL ESS-focused routines as Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin. ### NINEL ESS vs SKIN1004: which is better? NINEL ESS rates slightly better overall, with routines rated Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin. Lovi rates the NINEL ESS-focused routine Superior for dry skin compared to Superior for SKIN1004, and Superior for oily skin compared to High for SKIN1004. ### Who owns NINEL ESS, and where is it from? NINEL ESS is a Korean brand founded in 2021, owned by JCN Company Co., Ltd.. [ninelessshop.com](https://ninelessshop.com/policies/contact-information) [tracxn.com](https://tracxn.com/d/companies/nineless/__xBC7pDDAgmCxTYZ4AMeuBQe4CZ6etbtrHLqlOzqXY9w) ### Is NINEL ESS cruelty-free? PETA, Leaping Bunny, and Cruelty Free International, the registries Lovi checks, do not list NINEL ESS as cruelty-free. ## Research behind NINEL ESS's key ingredients - [The effect of niacinamide on reducing cutaneous pigmentation and suppression of melanosome transfer](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12100180/) Niacinamide · The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002 - [Mechanistic Basis and Clinical Evidence for the Applications of Nicotinamide (Niacinamide) to Control Skin Aging and Pigmentation](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34439563/) Niacinamide · Antioxidants, 2021 - [Topical use of dexpanthenol in skin disorders](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12113650/) Panthenol · American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002 - [A new topical panthenol-containing emollient: Results from two randomized controlled studies assessing its skin moisturization and barrier restoration potential, and the effect on skin microflora](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27425824/) Panthenol · The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017 - [Evaluation of the Efficacy and Safety of a Panthenol-Enriched Mask for Skin Barrier Recovery After Facial Laser Treatment: Results of a Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40613435/) Panthenol · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025 ## Similar 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) - Korean skincare: [Beauty of Joseon](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/brands/beauty-of-joseon) - Korean skincare: [COSRX](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/brands/cosrx) - 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) ## Popular brands - Canadian skincare: [The Ordinary](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/brands/the-ordinary) - American skincare: [CeraVe](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/brands/cerave) - French skincare: [La Roche-Posay](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/brands/la-roche-posay) - Korean skincare: [ROUND LAB](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/brands/round-lab) - 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) - Korean skincare: [AXIS-Y](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/brands/axis-y) - American skincare: [Kiehl's](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/brands/kiehl-s) - 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) - Korean skincare: [MISSHA](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/brands/missha) - American skincare: [Dermalogica](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/brands/dermalogica) - American skincare: [Good Molecules](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/brands/good-molecules) - Korean skincare: [Centellian24](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/brands/centellian24) - British skincare: [BYOMA](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/brands/byoma) ## 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. 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