Nécessaire skincare

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

Nécessaire is an American skincare brand founded in 2018.

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Nécessaire is loved for its targeted serums and meticulously crafted formulas. Its products suit sensitive, dry, and combination skin best due to their thoughtful formulations. For acne-prone skin, the standout product is The Body Retinol. The brand delivers reliable daily care for those seeking a balanced, restorative routine.

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

Nécessaire serums and treatments

The Body Retinol

Questions and answers

Is Nécessaire worth it?

Nécessaire is a worthwhile choice because Lovi rates the brand's routines Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin. Additionally, all Nécessaire products on this page are completely fragrance-free.

What are Nécessaire's best products?

Nécessaire offers targeted care for skin concerns, with routines that Lovi rates Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin. The Nécessaire products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients.

Does Nécessaire cause breakouts?

Nécessaire is unlikely to cause breakouts because the Nécessaire products on this page are fragrance-free. Lovi rates the Nécessaire-focused routine Superior for acne-prone skin.

Is Nécessaire fragrance-free?

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

What are the key ingredients in Nécessaire products?

Nécessaire products feature key active ingredients like retinol in The Body Retinol serum, which helps target signs of aging by supporting collagen accumulation.

The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000 Archives of Dermatology, 2007

How do I build a Nécessaire skincare routine?

To build a Nécessaire routine, choose products that match your skin goals since the brand offers targeted care with no added fragrance across its range. Lovi rates a Nécessaire-focused routine Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin.

What are good alternatives to Nécessaire?

Good alternatives to Nécessaire with pages on Lovi include CeraVe, Cetaphil, Paula's Choice, Neutrogena, Kiehl's, and Dermalogica. For dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin, CeraVe offers high to superior fit routines.

Nécessaire vs CeraVe: which is better?

Nécessaire is better, as Lovi rates the Nécessaire-focused routine Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin, while the CeraVe-focused routine is rated High for dry skin and Superior for the others.

Is Nécessaire cruelty-free?

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

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Research behind Nécessaire's key ingredients

Vitamin A antagonizes decreased cell growth and elevated collagen-degrading matrix metalloproteinases and stimulates collagen accumulation in naturally aged human skin
Retinol · The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000
Benefits of topical hyaluronic acid for skin quality and signs of skin aging: From literature review to clinical evidence
Sodium hyaluronate · Dermatologic Therapy, 2022
Improvement of naturally aged skin with vitamin A (retinol)
Retinol · Archives of Dermatology, 2007
Anti-aging and brightening effects of a topical treatment containing vitamin C, vitamin E, and raspberry leaf cell culture extract: A split-face, randomized controlled trial
Tocopherol · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020
Molecular basis of retinol anti-ageing properties in naturally aged human skin in vivo
Retinol · International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2017

4 more studies

Prospective, randomized, double-blind assessment of topical bakuchiol and retinol for facial photoageing
Retinol · The British Journal of Dermatology, 2019
The 24-hour skin hydration and barrier function effects of a hyaluronic 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract moisturizing fluid: an intra-subject, randomized, assessor-blinded study
Glycerin · Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
Senomorphic activity of a combination of niacinamide and hyaluronic acid: correlation with clinical improvement of skin aging
Niacinamide · Scientific Reports, 2024
Comparative study of efficacy and safety of 45% mandelic acid versus 30% salicylic acid peels in mild-to-moderate acne vulgaris
Mandelic acid · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020

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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