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NIVEA vs Skintific

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

NIVEA and Skintific are trusted skincare lines known for thoughtful sunscreens, targeted serums, and nourishing moisturizers. The German heritage brand founded in 1911 uses glycerin to suit combination skin, sensitive skin, and specific needs like acne-prone, dark-spot, or mature concerns. Meanwhile, the second brand utilizes carefully formulated ingredients to best suit oily acne-prone and combination skin with its own standout offerings. Both differ through their unique ingredient approaches while delivering effective daily care for a balanced complexion.

NIVEA is a German skincare brand founded in 1911 and owned by maxingvest GmbH & Co. KGaA since 2004.

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This page compares some of the most popular NIVEA and Skintific products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.

Popular NIVEA vs Skintific products

People Say

NIVEASkintific
  • Lightweight and Soothing Care Not notedMostly Mentioned
    • “absorbs instantly — Skintific 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel”
    • “calm my acne instantly — Skintific MUGWORT”
    • “super light and leaves a radiant glow — Skintific All Day Light Sunscreen Mist”
  • Hydration and Moisture Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “Smoothed out dry flaky scales on my cheeks overnight — NIVEA Creme”
    • “It's lightweight on the skin and leaves a bit of subtle sheen. — NIVEA Soft”
    • “Makes my face feel smooth and soft. — NIVEA Soft”
  • Blemish and Texture Improvement Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “cleared my complexion in 7 days — NIVEA DERMA SKIN CLEAR”
    • “skin feels squeaky clean and soft — NIVEA DERMA SKIN CLEAR”
    • “skin feels smooth — NIVEA Derma Skin Clear Anti-Blemish Scrub”
    • “Kulit terasa lebih halus — Skintific AHA BHA PHA LHA Peeling Solution”
  • Versatility and Value Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “Use it on face, body, hands, and feet — NIVEA Creme”
    • “Applying is easy, you can use on your face, hands, and body. — NIVEA Soft”
    • “Works better than expensive luxury creams — NIVEA Creme”
  • Oil Control and Finish Not notedMostly Mentioned
    • “controls shine for 8 hours — Skintific MATE FIT”
    • “invisible, no white cast — Skintific All Day Light Sunscreen Mist”
    • “no white cast — Skintific MATE FIT”
  • Scents and Fragrance Often MentionedNot noted
    • “smells like holiday — NIVEA Protect & Moisture Sun Lotion SPF50+”
    • “Smell brings me back to childhood — NIVEA Creme”
  • Fragrance Complaints Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Scent is too overpowering for sensitive noses — NIVEA Creme”
    • “Has a heavy, baby powder smell. — NIVEA Soft”
    • “smell is too strong — NIVEA Protect & Moisture Sun Lotion SPF50+”
    • “scent is actually quite strong — Skintific All Day Light Sunscreen Mist”
  • Greasy or Heavy Texture Often MentionedNot noted
    • “Leaves a shiny grease layer that doesn't go away — NIVEA Creme”
  • Breakouts and Acne Issues Sometimes NotedRarely Noted
    • “broke me out so bad — Skintific 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel”
    • “caused tiny bumps — Skintific MUGWORT”
    • “Clogged my pores and caused bad acne — NIVEA Creme”
  • Application and Staining Issues Sometimes NotedRarely Noted
    • “hard to reach nose area — Skintific MUGWORT”
    • “ruined my white t-shirt — NIVEA Protect & Moisture Sun Lotion SPF50+”

NIVEA vs Skintific routines for dry skin

Buy Skintific routine · S$189.84 · 87% fitBuy NIVEA routine · S$227.16 · 80% fitSee multi-brand routine · 99% fit

NIVEA vs Skintific routines for oily skin

Buy Skintific routine · S$423.46 · 90% fitBuy NIVEA routine · S$458.64 · 84% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

NIVEA vs Skintific routines for combination skin

Buy Skintific routine · S$319.36 · 91% fitBuy NIVEA routine · S$354.54 · 86% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Questions and answers

NIVEA or Skintific: which is better?

NIVEA and Skintific both offer great choices, but Skintific is Lovi-rated as Superior for oily skin while NIVEA is rated as High.

What is the difference between NIVEA and Skintific?

NIVEA and Skintific both offer great options, but NIVEA stands out for hydration and blemish care while Skintific provides a Superior fit for oil control and finish on the products on this page.

NIVEA or Skintific for dry skin?

Both NIVEA and Skintific achieve a High fit for dry skin on this page. Glycerin helps provide moisture for dry skin.

NIVEA or Skintific: which moisturizer is better?

For dry skin, both NIVEA Creme and Skintific 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel provide a High Lovi fit. NIVEA offers intense deep hydration while Skintific provides lightweight and soothing care, but NIVEA products on this page frequently list fragrance while Skintific products on this page list no fragrance.

Which is more affordable, NIVEA or Skintific?

The provided page facts do not mention the prices of NIVEA or Skintific products, so affordability cannot be compared here.

How do NIVEA and Skintific compare regarding fragrance in their products?

NIVEA includes fragrance in 6 of the 9 products on this page, whereas every product from Skintific lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

Which brand performs better for blemish and texture improvement according to review themes?

NIVEA performs better for blemish and texture improvement according to the review themes on this page.

What are the founding years and parent companies of NIVEA and Skintific?

NIVEA was founded in 1911 in Germany and is owned by maxingvest GmbH & Co. KGaA. Skintific was founded in 2021 and is owned by Guangzhou Feimei Network Technology Co., Ltd.

NIVEA or Skintific for oily skin?

For oily skin, Skintific is a better fit with a Superior routine level compared to NIVEA at High. Reviewers note that Skintific delivers better oil control and finish.

NIVEA or Skintific: which sunscreen is better?

Skintific offers All Day Light Sunscreen Mist, which Lovi rates as High for skin with dark spots, sensitive skin, mature skin, dry skin, acne-prone skin, combination skin, oily skin, dry sensitive skin, and oily acne-prone skin. NIVEA features sunscreens like UV Deep Protect & Care Gel and Protect & Moisture Sun Lotion SPF50+, which Lovi rates as High for several of these skin types.

NIVEA or Skintific for sensitive skin?

Both NIVEA and Skintific are well suited for sensitive skin, as Lovi rates both brands as having a High routine fit for this skin type. NIVEA features versatile moisturizers and blemish-clearing serums, while Skintific provides fragrance-free products that help deliver lightweight, soothing care.

NIVEA or Skintific for acne-prone skin?

Both NIVEA and Skintific are a High fit for acne-prone skin on Lovi. NIVEA features blemish-clearing serums on this page, while Skintific provides lightweight and soothing care.

Research behind their key ingredients

Behind this comparison

Lovi compares products by their fit scores, calculated from the 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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