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Palmer's skincare

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Palmer's is an American skincare brand founded in 1840 and owned by E.T. Browne Drug Co., Inc. since 1971.

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Palmer's is loved for nourishing serums and moisturizers enriched with vitamin. Its products suit dry sensitive skin and dry skin best. The standout products for particular concerns include the Eventone Fade Cream for acne-prone skin, the Cocoa Butter for skin with dark spots, and the Skin Therapy Oil for mature skin. Vitamin e reduces pollution pigmentation and skin aging signs.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022

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People Say

★4.5Overall rating based on 30.8k+ reviews

Reviewers most often praise Palmer's for fading dark spots, moisturizing properties, and fast-absorbing dry oil texture. The most common complaints are heavy or greasy texture and overpowering scent.

Highlights

  • Deep hydration Mostly Mentioned
    • “skin drinks it up — Skin Therapy Oil”
    • “keeps my sensitive skin moist — Skin Success Anti-Dark Spot Fade Cream”
    • “Leaves the skin soft and hydrated. — Eventone Fade Cream”
  • Dark spot fading Mostly Mentioned
    • “acne scars really fade away — Skin Success Anti-Dark Spot Fade Cream”
    • “stretch marks are lighter — Skin Therapy Oil”
    • “Seen the spots fading. — Eventone Fade Cream”
  • Value products Often Mentioned
    • “super cheap — Skin Success Anti-Dark Spot Fade Cream”
    • “better than expensive brands — Skin Therapy Oil”
  • Skin improvement Often Mentioned
    • “not greasy at all — Skin Therapy Oil”
    • “brightens overall skin tone — Skin Success Anti-Dark Spot Fade Cream”
  • Slow results Mostly Mentioned
    • “It's not an instant fix. — Eventone Fade Cream”
    • “no change after a month — Skin Success Anti-Dark Spot Fade Cream”
    • “didn't change old marks — Skin Therapy Oil”
  • Unpleasant scent Often Mentioned
    • “distinctive lavender smell — Skin Success Anti-Dark Spot Fade Cream”
    • “smell is overpowering — Skin Therapy Oil”
    • “Has a smell that can't really be described. — Eventone Fade Cream”
  • Heavy, greasy texture Often Mentioned
    • “thick and hard to rub in — Skin Success Anti-Dark Spot Fade Cream”
    • “Takes a while to completely absorb. — Eventone Fade Cream”

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Questions and answers

Is Palmer's good for oily skin?

Palmer's is generally helpful for oily skin, as Lovi rates the brand-focused routine High for oily skin. However, individual products like the Skin Therapy Oil may cause a heavy or greasy feel.

Is Palmer's worth it?

Palmer's is worth it for shoppers seeking budget-friendly options, as the brand provides value products priced between £8.75 and £12.39. Reviewers frequently mention that these items help deliver deep hydration and skin improvement, though users may also experience a heavy, greasy texture and slow results.

What are Palmer's's best products?

Eventone Fade Cream is Palmer's best product for treating dark spots, where Lovi rates it High. For dry skin, Cocoa Butter, Skin Therapy Oil, and Scar Serum are also suitable options as the brand focuses heavily on dry skin types.

Which Palmer's moisturizer is best for dry skin?

Eventone Fade Cream is the best moisturizer on this page for dry skin, where Lovi rates its fit as Average. Reviewers often mention deep hydration when using these products.

Does Palmer's cause breakouts?

Palmer's may cause breakouts because several products on this page receive warnings for acne-prone skin. Reviewers often mention a heavy and greasy texture across the range, which can clog pores.

Is Palmer's fragrance-free?

The Palmer's products on this page are mostly fragrance-free, as four out of five list no added fragrance. Only the Skin Success Anti-Dark Spot Fade Cream includes fragrance.

What are the key ingredients in Palmer's products?

Vitamin E is the key ingredient across the Palmer's products on this page. Reviewers frequently mention that these products help provide deep hydration.

How do I build a Palmer's skincare routine?

To build a Palmer's routine for dry skin in the morning, use a hydrating cleanser, a hydrating toner, Skin Therapy Oil as a moisturizer, and a mild sunscreen. In the evening, add a pre-cleanser before cleansing, and use Skin Success Anti-Dark Spot Fade Cream as a treatment before applying Skin Therapy Oil. Lovi rates the Palmer's-focused routine High for dry skin.

Where can I buy Palmer's, and how much does it cost?

Palmer's is available at stores in the United Kingdom. Prices range from #8.75 to #12.39, with most items falling between #8.75 and #12.39.

What are good alternatives to Palmer's?

Good alternatives to Palmer's include CeraVe, Cetaphil, Paula's Choice, Neutrogena, Kiehl's, and Dermalogica. These similar skincare brands also have dedicated pages on Lovi for shoppers to explore.

Palmer's vs CeraVe: which is better?

Palmer's rates High for dry skin, though CeraVe is rated slightly higher for dry skin and offers superior fit for oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin.

Who owns Palmer's, and where is it from?

Palmer's is an American brand founded in 1840, owned by E.T. Browne Drug Co., Inc. since 1971.

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Is Palmer's cruelty-free?

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

Is Palmer's good for dry skin?

Yes, Palmer's helps provide deep hydration and Lovi rates the Palmer's-focused routine High for dry skin. Reviewers mostly mention experiencing deep hydration from the products.

Is Palmer's good for sensitive skin?

Palmer's rates High for sensitive skin when following the brand-focused routine. Reviewers often mention deep hydration, though a heavy, greasy texture may occur.

Is Palmer's good for acne-prone skin?

Palmer's is generally helpful for acne-prone skin, though some individual products may not suit every user. Lovi rates the Palmer's-focused routine High for acne-prone skin.

Is Palmer's good for skin with dark spots?

Eventone Fade Cream may help with dark spots, for which Lovi rates it High, while other products on the page rate Average or Low. Reviewers note that the brand helps fade dark spots, though results may be slow.

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Is Palmer's good for mature skin?

Yes, Palmer's is a good choice for mature skin because the brand-focused routine fits this skin type well. Lovi rates the Palmer's products on this page High for mature skin.

Research behind Palmer's's key ingredients

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

    Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Co-founder, Medical Director

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer

  • Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    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

    Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Medical Board

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

  • Aishani Shah, MD

    Aishani Shah, MD

    Medical Board

    Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD

  • Asya Zubkova, MS

    Asya Zubkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member

  • Hanna Kurets, MD

    Hanna Kurets, MD

    Medical Board, Medical Advisor

    Dermatology MD

  • Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Medical Board

    Dermatology and diagnostic consultant

  • Victoria Derkova, MS

    Victoria Derkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist

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