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SkinCeuticals skincare

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

SkinCeuticals is an American skincare brand founded in 1994 and owned by L'Oréal since 2005.

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SkinCeuticals is loved for its thoughtful range of serums, moisturizers, cleansers, eye products, and more, which rely on essential ingredients like glycerin, hyaluronic acid, and dimethicone. Its products suit oily acne-prone skin and acne-prone skin best. The standout products for particular concerns include the C E Ferulic for acne-prone skin, the Sheer Physical UV Defense SPF 50 for skin with dark spots, and the A.G.E. Advanced Eye for mature skin. These key ingredients benefit the skin because glycerin significantly increased skin hydration and restored barrier function, hyaluronic acid lengthened the duration of wrinkle reduction, and dimethicone significantly reduced incontinence-associated dermatitis prevalence.

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

SkinCeuticals serums and treatments

SkinCeuticals moisturizers

People Say

★4.5Overall rating based on 40.7k+ reviews

Reviewers most often praise SkinCeuticals for deep hydration, improved skin texture, and brightening the complexion. The most common complaints are high price point and skin irritation or breakouts.

Highlights

  • Texture-improving serums Mostly Mentioned
    • “definitely gave me a glass skin texture — P-TOX”
    • “Skin feels baby smooth — Retinol 0.3”
    • “skin looked smoother — Blemish + Age Defense”
  • Lightweight and fast-absorbing serums Mostly Mentioned
    • “absorbs quickly — Discoloration Defense Serum”
    • “absorbs into my skin quickly — P-TOX”
    • “sank in quickly — Phyto Corrective Gel”
  • Hydrating and plumping moisturizers Mostly Mentioned
    • “Hydrated my skin beautifully. — Triple Lipid Restore 2:4:2”
    • “Pure hydration in a bottle — Hydrating B5 Gel”
    • “skin feels super hydrated — H.A. Intensifier”
  • Texture-improving moisturizers Mostly Mentioned
    • “pores appeared less noticeable — P-Tiox”
    • “My skin is softer to the touch. — Triple Lipid Restore 2:4:2”
    • “Leaves skin supple and smooth — Hydrating B5 Gel”
  • Acne and oil-controlling serums Often Mentioned
    • “cystic acne shrinking — Blemish + Age Defense”
    • “game changer for oily skin — Silymarin CF”
    • “felt less oily — Blemish + Age Defense”
  • Anti-aging and line-reducing serums Often Mentioned
    • “reduction in some of the finer lines — P-TOX”
    • “forehead lines less defined — A.G.E. Interrupter”
    • “improves fine lines — Blemish + Age Defense”
  • High price point Mostly Mentioned
    • “very expensive — A.G.E. Interrupter”
    • “Too pricey for the hype — P-TOX”
  • Skin irritation and reactions Sometimes Noted
    • “skin went through a slight purge — P-TOX”
    • “caused redness — P-Tiox”
    • “I tried a sample of this stuff and it make my face so red! — Triple Lipid Restore 2:4:2”
  • Lack of results Sometimes Noted
    • “haven't noticed much change on the deeper lines — P-TOX”
    • “did nothing — P-Tiox”
    • “no noticeable difference — A.G.E. Advanced Eye”
  • Unpleasant scent Sometimes Noted
    • “hot dog water — Silymarin CF”
    • “The scent is strong and smells like alcohol mixed with something burnt. — Phloretin CF”
    • “alcohol fumes hit nostrils — Blemish + Age Defense”
  • Sticky or heavy texture Sometimes Noted
    • “feels tacky — H.A. Intensifier”
    • “leaves a white film — A.G.E. Interrupter”
    • “slight tackiness — P-Tiox”

Sources: lovi.care, dermstore.com, lovelyskin.com, lookfantastic.com, ellemesmedspa.com, reddit.com, and more

SkinCeuticals cleansers

Other SkinCeuticals products

Questions and answers

Is SkinCeuticals good for oily skin?

Yes, SkinCeuticals is well-suited for oily skin, as Lovi rates the SkinCeuticals-focused routine for oily skin as Superior. The brand features targeted items like Silymarin CF and Blemish + Age Defense, which help manage oil and improve skin texture.

Is SkinCeuticals worth it?

SkinCeuticals is worth it for shoppers seeking targeted care, as Lovi rates its routines Superior for combination and acne-prone skin. The SkinCeuticals products on this page help smooth texture and control oil, though reviewers frequently note a high price point.

What are SkinCeuticals's best products?

SkinCeuticals fits best for oily acne-prone skin, acne-prone skin, and combination skin through its targeted brand-focused routines. Among the products on the page, C E Ferulic and Sheer Physical UV Defense SPF 50 are standout items that achieve Superior fit levels across multiple skin types.

Which SkinCeuticals moisturizer is best for dry skin?

The best SkinCeuticals moisturizer for dry skin is Triple Lipid Restore 2:4:2, which Lovi rates Superior for dry skin. Emollience and Hydrating B5 Gel are also effective options, as Lovi rates both High for dry skin.

Does SkinCeuticals cause breakouts?

SkinCeuticals is unlikely to cause breakouts, as the SkinCeuticals products on this page often help control oil and target acne-prone skin. Lovi rates the SkinCeuticals-focused routine Superior for acne-prone skin.

Is SkinCeuticals fragrance-free?

Yes, the SkinCeuticals products on this page are mostly fragrance-free, as 34 out of 37 list no added fragrance. Only three products, such as Phyto Corrective Gel, contain fragrance.

What are the key ingredients in SkinCeuticals products?

SkinCeuticals products feature several key ingredients such as glycerin, hyaluronic acid, dimethicone, glycolic acid, salicylic acid, vitamin C, ferulic acid, and aloe vera. Topical hyaluronic acid helps improve skin quality and signs of skin aging.

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How do I build a SkinCeuticals skincare routine?

To build a SkinCeuticals routine for dry skin, follow a daily regimen starting in the morning with Simply Clean Gel as the cleanser, followed by a hydrating toner, a first spray serum for moisture, and a protective SPF. In the evening, use an ultra hyalon cleansing cream as a pre-cleanser, Simply Clean Gel again, Retinol 0.3 as the serum or treatment, and finish with the first spray serum. Once a week, add a nourishing mask into this evening routine before applying your treatment and moisturizer.

Where can I buy SkinCeuticals, and how much does it cost?

SkinCeuticals products can be purchased at stores in Singapore, and prices on the page range from S$86.78 to S$146.30, with most falling between S$86.78 and S$146.30.

What are good alternatives to SkinCeuticals?

Good alternatives to SkinCeuticals include several similar skincare brands with pages on Lovi, such as CeraVe, Cetaphil, Paula's Choice, Neutrogena, Kiehl's, and Dermalogica. Lovi rates the CeraVe-focused routine Superior for sensitive and acne-prone skin.

SkinCeuticals vs CeraVe: which is better?

SkinCeuticals and CeraVe both suit most skin types well, with Lovi rating the SkinCeuticals-focused routine Superior for combination, acne-prone, and oily skin, and High for dry and sensitive skin. CeraVe routines rate Superior for sensitive and acne-prone skin, and High for dry, oily, and combination skin.

Who owns SkinCeuticals, and where is it from?

SkinCeuticals is an American brand founded in 1994, owned by L'Oréal since 2005.

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Is SkinCeuticals cruelty-free?

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

Is SkinCeuticals good for dry skin?

Yes, SkinCeuticals is good for dry skin, as Lovi rates the SkinCeuticals-focused routine High for dry skin. Topical hyaluronic acid helps improve skin quality and signs of skin aging.

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Which SkinCeuticals cleanser is best for oily skin?

The Glycolic Renewal Cleanser is the best choice, as Lovi rates it High for oily skin. Simply Clean Gel and LHA Cleanser Gel also rate High for oily skin.

Is SkinCeuticals good for sensitive skin?

Yes, SkinCeuticals is generally good for sensitive skin, as Lovi rates the brand-focused routine High for sensitive skin. The SkinCeuticals products on this page are mostly fragrance-free, which helps minimize skin irritation and reactions.

Which SkinCeuticals sunscreen is best for sensitive skin?

Sheer Physical UV Defense SPF 50 is the SkinCeuticals sunscreen on this page that is best for sensitive skin, with Lovi rating it High.

Is SkinCeuticals good for acne-prone skin?

Yes, SkinCeuticals is well-suited for acne-prone skin, as Lovi rates the SkinCeuticals-focused routine Superior for this skin type. Reviewers often mention its acne and oil-controlling serums, which help manage breakouts.

Is SkinCeuticals good for skin with dark spots?

SkinCeuticals is a good choice for skin with dark spots because Lovi rates Discoloration Defense Serum as Superior and Sheer Physical UV Defense SPF 50 as Superior for this skin type. Topical ingredients like niacinamide help reduce cutaneous pigmentation.

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Is SkinCeuticals good for mature skin?

Yes, SkinCeuticals is well-suited for mature skin, offering options like Retinol 0.3 which helps stimulate collagen accumulation to improve the look of aging skin. Lovi rates the brand's fit as High for mature skin when using targeted products.

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Research behind SkinCeuticals'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.

  • 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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