Erborian skincare
Erborian is a French skincare brand founded in 2007 and owned by L'Occitane Group since 2012.
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Erborian is universally loved for its thoughtful array of moisturizers, eye products, makeup removers, and cleansers, all elevated by soothing botanical formulas. Its products suit dry skin and sensitive skin best, offering gentle care and reliable hydration. For targeted concerns, the standout products include the Centella Cleansing Gel for acne-prone skin, the Centella Cleansing Oil for skin with dark spots, and the CC Eye Cream for mature skin. Through these carefully crafted solutions, the brand provides a balanced, restorative approach to daily beauty rituals.
Centella asiaticaThis page covers some of the most popular Erborian products; for the whole Erborian range, with a fit score for every product, use the Lovi app.
People Say
★4.6Overall rating based on 7.0k+ reviewsReviewers most often praise Erborian for a natural radiant finish, lightweight textures, and deep hydration. The most common complaints are a limited shade range and breakouts for sensitive or acne-prone skin.
Highlights
Radiant and lightweight moisturizers Mostly Mentioned
- “your skin but better — Korean Skin Therapy”
- “sinks in quickly — Skin Therapy Multi-Perfecting Night Oil-Serum”
- “doesn't feel like makeup — Korean Skin Therapy”
Redness-correcting and hydrating moisturizers Mostly Mentioned
- “wake up with my skin soft and plump — Skin Therapy Multi-Perfecting Night Oil-Serum”
- “expertly conceals redness — Korean Skin Therapy”
- “gives an instant glow — Skin Therapy Multi-Perfecting Night Oil-Serum”
Sheer coverage and texture issues Often Mentioned
- “doesn't cover acne — Korean Skin Therapy”
- “need an oil first — Centella Cleansing Gel”
- “Coverage is very light — CC Eye Cream”
High price point Often Mentioned
- “expensive investment — Korean Skin Therapy”
- “expensive — Skin Therapy Multi-Perfecting Night Oil-Serum”
- “Bottle finishes quickly — Centella Cleansing Oil”
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Questions and answers
Is Erborian good for oily skin?
Yes, Erborian is good for oily skin, as Lovi rates the Erborian-focused routine High for oily skin. Reviewers often mention its radiant and lightweight moisturizers, which help keep the face feeling fresh without feeling heavy.
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Is Erborian worth it?
Erborian may be worth it for shoppers looking for lightweight and radiant moisturizers, though some reviewers mention sheer coverage and high prices. Lovi rates the brand-focused routine Superior for dry skin. Centella asiatica helps moisturize and calm the skin.
Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016Pharmaceutics, 2024
What are Erborian's best products?
Erborian's best products are Centella Cleansing Gel and Centella Cleansing Oil, which both fit dry skin, sensitive skin, and dry sensitive skin best. Centella asiatica helps moisturize and calm the skin.
Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016Pharmaceutics, 2024
Which Erborian moisturizer is best for dry skin?
The best Erborian moisturizer for dry skin on this page is Skin Therapy Multi-Perfecting Night Oil-Serum, which Lovi rates Average for dry skin, followed by Korean Skin Therapy, which is also rated Average. Centella asiatica helps soothe and moisturize the skin.
Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016Pharmaceutics, 2024
Does Erborian cause breakouts?
Erborian products are unlikely to cause breakouts, as the brand features lightweight options and Centella asiatica to help keep skin calm. Lovi rates Erborian's routine High for oily skin and Superior for acne-prone skin.
Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016Pharmaceutics, 2024
Is Erborian fragrance-free?
No, the Erborian products on this page are not fragrance-free, as four of the five products list added fragrance.
What are the key ingredients in Erborian products?
Centella asiatica is a key ingredient featured across the Erborian products on this page. Centella asiatica extract helps provide moisturizing and anti-inflammatory properties.
Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016Pharmaceutics, 2024
How do I build a Erborian skincare routine?
To build an Erborian routine for dry skin in the morning, apply Centella Cleansing Gel, Supple Preparation Unscented Toner, Skin Therapy Multi-Perfecting Night Oil-Serum, and DIVE-IN Mild Sunscreen. In the evening, use Centella Cleansing Oil, Centella Cleansing Gel, Glass Skin Refining Serum, and Skin Therapy Multi-Perfecting Night Oil-Serum. Once a week, add Vita Essential Mask to that evening lineup. Lovi rates the Erborian-focused routine Superior for dry skin.
Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016Pharmaceutics, 2024
Where can I buy Erborian, and how much does it cost?
Erborian products on this page are available at stores in the United Kingdom, with prices ranging from £8.90 to £22.00 and most falling between £20.00 and £22.00.
What are good alternatives to Erborian?
Good alternatives to Erborian with pages on Lovi include La Roche-Posay, Caudalie, Bioderma, Avène, Garnier SkinActive, and Garnier.
Erborian vs La Roche-Posay: which is better?
La Roche-Posay is slightly better for dry and sensitive skin, where Lovi rates La Roche-Posay's routine Superior compared to Erborian's Superior and High fits, while Erborian works better for acne-prone skin with a Superior routine fit versus La Roche-Posay's High fit. Both brands offer high-performing routines for oily and combination skin types.
Who owns Erborian, and where is it from?
Erborian is a French brand founded in 2007, owned by L'Occitane Group since 2012.
Is Erborian cruelty-free?
PETA, Leaping Bunny, and Cruelty Free International, the registries Lovi checks, do not list Erborian as cruelty-free.
Is Erborian good for dry skin?
Yes, Erborian is good for dry skin, and Lovi rates the brand-focused routine Superior for dry skin. Reviewers often mention its radiant and lightweight moisturizers, while Centella asiatica helps provide moisturizing and anti-inflammatory properties.
Which Erborian cleanser is best for oily skin?
Centella Cleansing Gel is the best cleanser on this page for oily skin, with Lovi rating it High. Centella asiatica helps moisturize and calm the skin.
Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016Pharmaceutics, 2024
Is Erborian good for sensitive skin?
Erborian is good for sensitive skin, as the brand features high fit levels and soothing formulas across its selection. Lovi rates sensitive skin fit as Superior for the Erborian-focused routine. Centella asiatica extract helps calm and moisturize the skin.
Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016Pharmaceutics, 2024
Is Erborian good for acne-prone skin?
Yes, Erborian is good for acne-prone skin because Lovi rates its brand-focused routines as Superior for this skin type. Products such as Centella Cleansing Gel and Centella Cleansing Oil help cleanse and care for the skin, and formulations containing Centella asiatica provide moisturizing and calming benefits.
Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016Pharmaceutics, 2024
Is Erborian good for skin with dark spots?
Erborian works well for skin with dark spots, as Lovi rates products like Centella Cleansing Gel and Centella Cleansing Oil High for this concern. Centella asiatica helps soothe the skin while these cleansers clear away impurities.
Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016Pharmaceutics, 2024
Is Erborian good for mature skin?
Erborian is a good fit for mature skin, with Lovi rating the brand-focused routine as Superior for overall health and specific products like Centella Cleansing Gel and Centella Cleansing Oil rating High for mature skin. Reviewers often mention the brand's moisturizers as lightweight and hydrating.
Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016Pharmaceutics, 2024
Research behind Erborian'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.
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Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc
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