# Nécessaire skincare Page: https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/brands/necessaire The Lovi Fit is the same in every country; only the stores and prices differ, and the ones here are for the United Kingdom. Nécessaire is an American skincare brand founded in 2018. [pitchbook.com](https://pitchbook.com/profiles/company/235202-59) [beautymatter.com](https://beautymatter.com/articles/cavu-consumer-partners-becomes-necessaires-newest-investor) [prnewswire.com](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/necessaire-announces-the-appointment-of-chitra-balireddi-as-new-ceo-302356842.html) Nécessaire is loved for its targeted [serums](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/serum) 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](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/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](https://app.pora.ai/vqqJ/j1xj2b6o?af_sub2=brand&af_sub3=selection_note&af_sub4=pg85f0c66cfc). ### Nécessaire [serums](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/serum) and treatments #### Serums and treatments - [The Body Retinol](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/p/necessaire/the-body-retinol/for/dark-spots) — Average fit ## 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](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/retinol) in The Body Retinol [serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/serum), which helps target signs of aging by supporting [collagen](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/collagen) accumulation. [The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10692106/) [Archives of Dermatology, 2007](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17515510/) ### 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. ## 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](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10692106/) 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](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36200921/) Sodium hyaluronate · Dermatologic Therapy, 2022 - [Improvement of naturally aged skin with vitamin A (retinol)](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17515510/) 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](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31975502/) Tocopherol · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020 - [Molecular basis of retinol anti-ageing properties in naturally aged human skin in vivo](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27261203/) Retinol · International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2017 - [Prospective, randomized, double-blind assessment of topical bakuchiol and retinol for facial photoageing](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29947134/) 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](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28860834/) Glycerin · Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017 - [Senomorphic activity of a combination of niacinamide and hyaluronic acid: correlation with clinical improvement of skin aging](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39009698/) 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](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31553119/) Mandelic acid · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020 ## 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) - American skincare: [Clinique](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/brands/clinique) - American skincare: [SkinCeuticals](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/brands/skinceuticals) - American skincare: [Estée Lauder](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/brands/estee-lauder) ## Popular brands - Korean skincare: [SKIN1004](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/brands/skin1004) - Korean skincare: [Anua](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/brands/anua) - Korean skincare: [Medicube](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/brands/medicube) - Canadian skincare: [The Ordinary](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/brands/the-ordinary) - Korean skincare: [Beauty of Joseon](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/brands/beauty-of-joseon) - Korean skincare: [COSRX](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/brands/cosrx) - French skincare: [La Roche-Posay](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/brands/la-roche-posay) - Korean skincare: [Dr. Althea](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/brands/dr-althea) - Korean skincare: [Some By Mi](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/brands/some-by-mi) - Korean skincare: [Torriden](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/brands/torriden) - Korean skincare: [celimax](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/brands/celimax) - Korean skincare: [Purito](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/brands/purito) - Korean skincare: [ROUND LAB](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/brands/round-lab) - Korean skincare: [AXIS-Y](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/brands/axis-y) - Korean skincare: [d'Alba](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/brands/d-alba) - Korean skincare: [LANEIGE](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/brands/laneige) - Korean skincare: [Haruharu Wonder](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/brands/haruharu-wonder) - Korean skincare: [Pyunkang Yul](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/brands/pyunkang-yul) - Korean skincare: [innisfree](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/brands/innisfree) - French skincare: [Caudalie](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/brands/caudalie) ## 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). Page built Nov 8, 2026. 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