# Nu Skin skincare

Page: https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/brands/nu-skin

The Lovi Fit is the same in every country; only the stores and prices differ, and the ones here are for the United Kingdom.

Nu Skin is an American skincare brand founded in 1984 and owned by Nu Skin Enterprises, Inc..

[en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nu_Skin_Enterprises) [sec.gov](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1021561/000114036124008111/ef20015265_10k.htm) [nuskin.com](https://www.nuskin.com/en_HK/about/company/the-history.html) [tracxn.com](https://tracxn.com/d/companies/nu-skin/__FJrbFEh-BEGIm3siO6Cgg-8tdLRgZqbiSpe9ib29Eqc)

Nu Skin is beloved for its sophisticated [serums](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/serum) and balancing toners, featuring meticulously developed formulas. Its products suit balanced, dry, and combination skin best, owing to their gentle and nourishing nature. For those managing specific concerns, the standout products include the NaPCA Moisture Mist for acne-prone skin and the ageLOC Tru Face Essence Ultra for skin with dark spots. The brand continuously refines its offerings to support a healthy and radiant complexion.

This page covers some of the most popular Nu Skin products; for the whole Nu Skin 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=pg070ff101a1).

### Other Nu Skin products

#### Other products

- [NaPCA Moisture Mist](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/p/nu-skin/napca-moisture-mist/for/dry-skin) — High fit
- [ageLOC Tru Face Essence Ultra](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/p/nu-skin/ageloc-tru-face-essence-ultra/for/dry-skin) — Average fit

## Questions and answers

### Is Nu Skin worth it?

Nu Skin is worth it for shoppers seeking a dedicated routine, as Lovi rates the Nu Skin-focused routine Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin. Every product from Nu Skin on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

### What are Nu Skin's best products?

Nu Skin's best products depend on the skin type, with the brand-focused routines rating Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin. For individual items, NaPCA Moisture Mist rates High for dry and dry sensitive skin, while ageLOC Tru Face Essence Ultra rates Average across all skin types.

### Does Nu Skin cause breakouts?

Nu Skin is unlikely to cause breakouts, and Lovi rates the Nu Skin-focused routine Superior for acne-prone skin. Additionally, every product on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

### Is Nu Skin fragrance-free?

Yes, every product from the Nu Skin products on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

### What are the key ingredients in Nu Skin products?

Nu Skin uses ingredients such as [glycerin](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/glycerin), [niacinamide](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/niacinamide), and various plant [extracts](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/extract) across its range. Every product from Nu Skin on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

[The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12100180/)

### How do I build a Nu Skin skincare routine?

To build a Nu Skin routine, you can use the ageLOC Tru Face Essence Ultra [serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/serum) followed by the NaPCA Moisture Mist toner. Lovi rates the Nu Skin-focused routine Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin.

### What are good alternatives to Nu Skin?

Good alternatives to Nu Skin with similar pages on Lovi include CeraVe, Cetaphil, Paula's Choice, Neutrogena, Kiehl's, and Dermalogica. These brands offer alternative routines, such as CeraVe-focused routines which rate High for dry skin and Superior for oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin.

### Nu Skin vs CeraVe: which is better?

Nu Skin routines achieve a Superior fit for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin, whereas CeraVe routines fit dry skin at a High level and other skin types at a Superior level. Lovi rates the Nu Skin-focused routine higher specifically for dry skin. Every Nu Skin product on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

### Who owns Nu Skin, and where is it from?

Nu Skin is an American brand founded in 1984, owned by Nu Skin Enterprises, Inc..

[en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nu_Skin_Enterprises) [sec.gov](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1021561/000114036124008111/ef20015265_10k.htm) [nuskin.com](https://www.nuskin.com/en_HK/about/company/the-history.html) [tracxn.com](https://tracxn.com/d/companies/nu-skin/__FJrbFEh-BEGIm3siO6Cgg-8tdLRgZqbiSpe9ib29Eqc)

### Is Nu Skin cruelty-free?

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

## Research behind Nu Skin'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
- [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
- [Moisturizing and Antiinflammatory Properties of Cosmetic Formulations Containing Centella asiatica Extract](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27168678/) Centella asiatica extract · Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016
- [Tailoring of Retinyl Palmitate-Based Ethosomal Hydrogel as a Novel Nanoplatform for Acne Vulgaris Management: Fabrication, Optimization, and Clinical Evaluation Employing a Split-Face Comparative Study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34211271/) Retinyl palmitate · International Journal of Nanomedicine, 2021
- [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
- [A Dunaliella salina Extract Counteracts Skin Aging under Intense Solar Irradiation Thanks to Its Antiglycation and Anti-Inflammatory Properties](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35200634/) Dunaliella salina extract · Marine Drugs, 2022
- [Safflower Seed Oil and Its Active Compound Acacetin Inhibit UVB-Induced Skin Photoaging](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32522955/) Carthamus tinctorius seed oil · Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology, 2020
- [Structural characterization and in vivo evaluation of retinyl palmitate in non-ionic lamellar liquid crystalline system](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21411295/) Retinyl palmitate · Colloids and Surfaces. B, Biointerfaces, 2011
- [Clinical evidence of the efficacy and safety of a new 3-in-1 anti-aging topical night serum-in-oil containing melatonin, bakuchiol, and ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate: 103 females treated from 28 to 84 days](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30924254/) Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2019
- [Sunscreens and Cosmetic Formulations Containing Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate and Rice Peptides for the Improvement of Skin Photoaging: A Double-blind, Randomized Placebo-controlled Clinical Study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33529350/) Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate · Photochemistry and Photobiology, 2021
- [Systematic Study of Paeonol/Madecassoside Co-Delivery Nanoemulsion Transdermal Delivery System for Enhancing Barrier Repair and Anti-Inflammatory Efficacy](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37446936/) Centella asiatica extract · Molecules, 2023
- [Antioxidant-based topical formulations influence on the inflammatory response of Japanese skin: A clinical study using non-invasive techniques](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28385617/) Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate · European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics, 2017
- [Squalane as a Promising Agent Protecting UV-Induced Inhibition of Collagen Biosynthesis and Wound Healing in Human Dermal Fibroblast](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40363772/) Squalane · Molecules, 2025
- [The effect of a vitamin A palmitate and antioxidant-containing oil-based moisturizer on photodamaged skin of several body sites](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23438139/) Retinyl palmitate · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2013
- [Prospective randomized double-blind comparative study of topical acetyl zingerone with tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate versus tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate alone on facial photoaging](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38525606/) Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024

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## 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).

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