Goldfaden MD skincare

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

Goldfaden MD is an American skincare brand founded in 2012.

Goldfaden MD is cherished for its targeted serums and advanced formulas. Its products suit mature and sensitive skin best, addressing individual concerns with gentle efficacy. For acne-prone skin, the Radical Difference provides clear support, while the Needle-Less Line Smoothing Concentrate addresses skin with dark spots. Each carefully considered preparation works to support the complexion through disciplined, thoughtful formulation.

Cruelty-free · PETA

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

Goldfaden MD serums and treatments

Questions and answers

Is Goldfaden MD worth it?

Goldfaden MD is worth considering because Lovi rates the brand's routines Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin. Every product from Goldfaden MD on this page is formulated without fragrance.

What are Goldfaden MD's best products?

Goldfaden MD features Radical Difference and Needle-Less Line Smoothing Concentrate as its key serums on this page. Lovi rates the Goldfaden MD-focused routine Superior for dry skin, oily skin, sensitive skin, combination skin, and acne-prone skin.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022 American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2013

Does Goldfaden MD cause breakouts?

Goldfaden MD is unlikely to cause breakouts, and Lovi rates the Goldfaden MD-focused routine Superior for acne-prone skin. Additionally, the Goldfaden MD products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients.

Is Goldfaden MD fragrance-free?

Yes, every one of the Goldfaden MD products on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

What are the key ingredients in Goldfaden MD products?

Goldfaden MD products on this page feature key ingredients like sodium hyaluronate, algae extract, and acetyl hexapeptide-3. These components help hydrate the skin, improve firmness, and smooth the appearance of lines.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022 Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2002

How do I build a Goldfaden MD skincare routine?

To build a Goldfaden MD skincare routine, you can use serums like Radical Difference and Needle-Less Line Smoothing Concentrate. Lovi rates the Goldfaden MD-focused routine Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin.

What are good alternatives to Goldfaden MD?

Good alternatives to Goldfaden MD include CeraVe, Cetaphil, Paula's Choice, Neutrogena, Kiehl's, and Dermalogica, which all have dedicated pages on Lovi.

Goldfaden MD vs CeraVe: which is better?

Goldfaden MD rates better than CeraVe for dry skin, oily skin, sensitive skin, combination skin, and acne-prone skin, with routines for all of these skin types rated as Superior. Lovi rates the Goldfaden MD-focused routine for dry skin as Superior, compared to High for CeraVe.

Is Goldfaden MD cruelty-free?

Yes: PETA lists Goldfaden MD as cruelty-free.

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Research behind Goldfaden MD's key ingredients

Benefits of topical hyaluronic acid for skin quality and signs of skin aging: From literature review to clinical evidence
Sodium hyaluronate · Dermatologic Therapy, 2022
Treatment of human skin with an extract of Fucus vesiculosus changes its thickness and mechanical properties
Algae extract · Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2002
The anti-wrinkle efficacy of argireline, a synthetic hexapeptide, in Chinese subjects: a randomized, placebo-controlled study
Acetyl hexapeptide-3 · American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2013
Anti-Wrinkle Efficacy of Cross-Linked Hyaluronic Acid-Based Microneedle Patch with Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 and Epidermal Growth Factor on Korean Skin
Acetyl hexapeptide-3 · Annals of Dermatology, 2019
The efficacy study of the combination of tripeptide-10-citrulline and acetyl hexapeptide-3. A prospective, randomized controlled study
Acetyl hexapeptide-3 · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2017

1 more study

Algae extract protection effect on oxidized protein level in human stratum corneum
Algae extract · Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences, 2004

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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

Co-founder, Medical Director

Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer
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

Medical Board

Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine
Aishani Shah, MD

Medical Board

Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD
Asya Zubkova, MS

Medical Board

Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member
Hanna Kurets, MD

Medical Board, Medical Advisor

Dermatology MD
Elina Nazarenko, MD

Medical Board

Dermatology and diagnostic consultant
Victoria Derkova, MS

Medical Board

Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist