# Albolene skincare

Page: https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/brands/albolene

The Lovi Fit is the same in every country; only the stores and prices differ, and the ones here are for the United Kingdom.

Albolene is an American skincare brand founded in 1885 and owned by Charlesbank Capital Partners since 2021.

[albolene.com](https://www.albolene.com/terms-of-use/) [globenewswire.com](https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2020/11/30/2136841/0/en/charlesbank-forms-bridges-consumer-healthcare-acquires-thermacare-from-gsk-consumer-healthcare.html) [prnewswire.com](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/albolene-introduces-new-line-of-hydrating-facial-cleansers-providing-skincare-fans-with-the-ultimate-foundationforboldness-301607665.html)

Albolene is warmly loved for its targeted makeup removers and nourishing formulas. Its products suit dry, sensitive, and mature skin best. For acne-prone skin, the standout product is the Moisturizing Cleanser. These careful formulations gently lift impurities while maintaining the skin's natural moisture balance.

This page covers some of the most popular Albolene products; for the whole Albolene 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=pg08ce3574eb).

### Albolene makeup removers and cleansing oils

#### Makeup removers and cleansing oils

- [Moisturizing Cleanser](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/p/albolene/moisturizing-cleanser/for/dry-sensitive-skin) — High fit

## Questions and answers

### Is Albolene worth it?

Albolene is worth it because Lovi rates the Albolene-focused routine Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin. Every Albolene product on this page also lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

### What are Albolene's best products?

Albolene features the Moisturizing Cleanser as its primary makeup remover on this page. Lovi rates this cleanser High for dry sensitive skin and Average for dry, oily, combination, mature, and acne-prone skin.

### Does Albolene cause breakouts?

Albolene Moisturizing Cleanser is unlikely to cause breakouts, as the Albolene products on this page are formulated without fragrance. Lovi rates acne-prone skin Average for this cleanser, while the Albolene-focused routine for acne-prone skin is rated Superior.

### Is Albolene fragrance-free?

Yes, every one of the Albolene products on this page is formulated without any added fragrance. This helps keep the skin calm and reduces the likelihood of irritation for sensitive skin types.

### What are the key ingredients in Albolene products?

Albolene products rely on key ingredients such as [mineral oil](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/mineral-oil), [petrolatum](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/petrolatum), [paraffin](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/paraffin-wax), and [beta carotene](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/beta-carotene). Mineral oil and petrolatum help lock in moisture and keep skin soft, while paraffin supports the skin barrier. Beta carotene also helps protect the skin from environmental stressors.

### How do I build a Albolene skincare routine?

To build an Albolene skincare routine, you use the Moisturizing Cleanser to gently remove makeup and wash your face while keeping skin soft. Lovi rates the Albolene-focused routine Superior for dry skin, oily skin, sensitive skin, combination skin, and acne-prone skin.

### What are good alternatives to Albolene?

Good alternatives to Albolene include CeraVe, Cetaphil, Paula's Choice, Neutrogena, Kiehl's, and Dermalogica. These similar skincare brands also have dedicated pages on Lovi for comparison.

### Albolene vs CeraVe: which is better?

Albolene rates Superior for dry skin, oily skin, sensitive skin, combination skin, and acne-prone skin, compared to CeraVe which rates High for dry skin and Superior for the others. Paraffin helps protect the skin barrier.

### Who owns Albolene, and where is it from?

Albolene is an American brand founded in 1885, owned by Charlesbank Capital Partners since 2021.

[albolene.com](https://www.albolene.com/terms-of-use/) [globenewswire.com](https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2020/11/30/2136841/0/en/charlesbank-forms-bridges-consumer-healthcare-acquires-thermacare-from-gsk-consumer-healthcare.html) [prnewswire.com](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/albolene-introduces-new-line-of-hydrating-facial-cleansers-providing-skincare-fans-with-the-ultimate-foundationforboldness-301607665.html)

### Is Albolene cruelty-free?

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

## Research behind Albolene's key ingredients

- [Topical beta-carotene protects against infra-red-light-induced free radicals](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21255091/) Beta carotene · Experimental Dermatology, 2011

## Similar brands

- American skincare: [CeraVe](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/brands/cerave)
- American skincare: [Cetaphil](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/brands/cetaphil)
- American skincare: [Paula's Choice](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/brands/paula-s-choice)
- American skincare: [Neutrogena](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/brands/neutrogena)
- American skincare: [Kiehl's](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/brands/kiehl-s)
- American skincare: [Dermalogica](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/brands/dermalogica)
- American skincare: [Good Molecules](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/brands/good-molecules)
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## 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).

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