# NINEL ESS skincare Page: https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/brands/ninel-ess The Lovi Fit is the same in every country; only the stores and prices differ, and the ones here are for the United Kingdom. NINEL ESS is a Korean skincare brand founded in 2021 and owned by JCN Company Co., Ltd.. [ninelessshop.com](https://ninelessshop.com/policies/contact-information) [tracxn.com](https://tracxn.com/d/companies/nineless/__xBC7pDDAgmCxTYZ4AMeuBQe4CZ6etbtrHLqlOzqXY9w) Skincare enthusiasts cherish NINEL ESS for its targeted [serums](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/serum) and meticulously crafted formulas. Its products suit sensitive, dry, and combination skin best. For acne-prone skin, the standout product is the B-BOOST. Each formulation works gently to nurture the complexion and maintain balance. This page covers some of the most popular NINEL ESS products; for the whole NINEL ESS 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=pg1f76a5dcc5). ### NINEL ESS [serums](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/serum) and treatments #### Serums and treatments - [B-BOOST](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/p/ninel-ess/b-boost/for/dark-spots) — High fit ## Questions and answers ### Is NINEL ESS worth it? Yes, NINEL ESS is worth considering, as Lovi rates the brand-focused routine Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin. Every product from NINEL ESS on this page is fragrance-free. ### What are NINEL ESS's best products? NINEL ESS features the B-BOOST [serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/serum), which Lovi rates High for oily skin and skin with dark spots. Lovi rates the NINEL ESS-focused routine Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin. ### Does NINEL ESS cause breakouts? NINEL ESS is unlikely to cause breakouts, as the products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients. Lovi rates the B-BOOST serum Average for acne-prone skin, and the brand-focused routine Superior for acne-prone skin. ### Is NINEL ESS fragrance-free? Yes, every product from NINEL ESS on this page is formulated without any added fragrance in its ingredients. ### What are the key ingredients in NINEL ESS products? NINEL ESS products feature key ingredients such as [niacinamide](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/niacinamide), [panthenol](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/panthenol), [kojic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/kojic-acid), and [tranexamic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/tranexamic-acid), which target dark spots and support skin health. Every product from NINEL ESS listed on this page is free of fragrance. [The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12100180/) [Antioxidants, 2021](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34439563/) ### How do I build a NINEL ESS skincare routine? To build a skincare routine with NINEL ESS, apply the B-BOOST serum as the core step for its targeted care. Lovi rates NINEL ESS-focused routines Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin. ### What are good alternatives to NINEL ESS? Good alternatives to NINEL ESS include SKIN1004, Anua, and Medicube, which also have dedicated pages on Lovi. Shoppers can also consider Beauty of Joseon, COSRX, and Dr. Althea as similar skincare brand options. ### NINEL ESS vs SKIN1004: which is better? NINEL ESS routines are generally better, as Lovi rates the NINEL ESS-focused routine Superior for dry skin, oily skin, sensitive skin, combination skin, and acne-prone skin, whereas SKIN1004 routines score slightly lower in most of those categories. ### Who owns NINEL ESS, and where is it from? NINEL ESS is a Korean brand founded in 2021, owned by JCN Company Co., Ltd.. [ninelessshop.com](https://ninelessshop.com/policies/contact-information) [tracxn.com](https://tracxn.com/d/companies/nineless/__xBC7pDDAgmCxTYZ4AMeuBQe4CZ6etbtrHLqlOzqXY9w) ### Is NINEL ESS cruelty-free? PETA, Leaping Bunny, and Cruelty Free International, the registries Lovi checks, do not list NINEL ESS as cruelty-free. ## Research behind NINEL ESS's key ingredients - [The effect of niacinamide on reducing cutaneous pigmentation and suppression of melanosome transfer](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12100180/) Niacinamide · The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002 - [Mechanistic Basis and Clinical Evidence for the Applications of Nicotinamide (Niacinamide) to Control Skin Aging and Pigmentation](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34439563/) Niacinamide · Antioxidants, 2021 - [Topical use of dexpanthenol in skin disorders](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12113650/) Panthenol · American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002 - [A new topical panthenol-containing emollient: Results from two randomized controlled studies assessing its skin moisturization and barrier restoration potential, and the effect on skin microflora](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27425824/) Panthenol · The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017 - [Evaluation of the Efficacy and Safety of a Panthenol-Enriched Mask for Skin Barrier Recovery After Facial Laser Treatment: Results of a Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40613435/) Panthenol · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025 ## Similar 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) - Korean skincare: [Beauty of Joseon](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/brands/beauty-of-joseon) - Korean skincare: [COSRX](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/brands/cosrx) - 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) ## Popular brands - Canadian skincare: [The Ordinary](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/brands/the-ordinary) - American skincare: [CeraVe](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/brands/cerave) - French skincare: [La Roche-Posay](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/brands/la-roche-posay) - Korean skincare: [ROUND LAB](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/brands/round-lab) - 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) - Korean skincare: [AXIS-Y](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/brands/axis-y) - American skincare: [Kiehl's](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/brands/kiehl-s) - 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) - Korean skincare: [MISSHA](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/brands/missha) - American skincare: [Dermalogica](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/brands/dermalogica) - American skincare: [Good Molecules](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/brands/good-molecules) - Korean skincare: [Centellian24](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/brands/centellian24) - British skincare: [BYOMA](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/brands/byoma) ## 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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