Skinbetter Science skincare
Skinbetter Science is an American skincare brand founded in 2016 and owned by L'Oréal Group since 2022.
Skinbetter Science is loved for its thoughtful range of moisturizers, serums, and cleansers, all anchored by advanced formulas. Its products suit mature, blemish-prone, and unevenly pigmented skin best because of these targeted formulations. The brand features standout products for particular concerns, including the Trio Rebalancing Moisture Treatment for acne-prone skin, the Even Tone Correcting Serum for skin with dark spots, and the Alto Advanced Defense and Repair Serum for mature skin. These carefully crafted options work harmoniously to support daily skin health and restore a balanced, refined complexion.
This page covers some of the most popular Skinbetter Science products; for the whole Skinbetter Science range, with a fit score for every product, use the Lovi app.
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People Say
★4.6Overall rating based on 1.6k+ reviewsReviewers most often praise Skinbetter Science for visible improvements in skin texture, enhanced radiance and tone, and effective anti-aging and pigmentation benefits without harsh side effects. The most common complaints are initial purging or dryness and the high price point.
Highlights
Gentle and effective moisturizers Mostly Mentioned
- “No redness or peeling — AlphaRet Overnight Cream”
- “Heavy hydration without weight — Trio Rebalancing Moisture Treatment”
- “Softened forehead lines — AlphaRet Overnight Cream”
Effective and elegant serums Mostly Mentioned
- “Feels lightweight and silky — Alto Advanced Defense and Repair Serum”
- “Cheek shadow is about half gone — Even Tone Correcting Serum™”
- “Calms visible redness — Even Tone Correcting Serum™”
High price point Mostly Mentioned
- “Very expensive — AlphaRet Overnight Cream”
- “Very pricey — Alto Advanced Defense and Repair Serum”
Minor serum complaints Sometimes Noted
- “It works! It's slow — Even Tone Correcting Serum™”
- “Less moisturizing than expected — Even Tone Correcting Serum™”
- “Bottle was halfway done quickly — Even Tone Correcting Serum™”
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Questions and answers
Is Skinbetter Science worth it?
Skinbetter Science is worth considering if you are looking for gentle and effective moisturizers and serums, though reviewers note a high price point. Lovi rates the Skinbetter Science-focused routine Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin.
What are Skinbetter Science's best products?
Skinbetter Science's best products are the Trio Rebalancing Moisture Treatment, which rates Superior for dry skin, and the Even Tone Correcting Serum, which rates High for skin with dark spots. Reviewers note that these moisturizers and serums feel gentle and effective, though the brand has a high price point.
Which Skinbetter Science moisturizer is best for dry skin?
Trio Rebalancing Moisture Treatment is the best option, and AlphaRet Overnight Cream is also available. Lovi rates Trio Rebalancing Moisture Treatment Superior for dry skin, and AlphaRet Overnight Cream High.
Does Skinbetter Science cause breakouts?
Skinbetter Science is unlikely to cause breakouts, as Lovi rates the brand-focused routine Superior for acne-prone skin and reviewers mostly mention its gentle, effective moisturizers. Every Skinbetter Science product on this page also lists no fragrance in its ingredients.
Is Skinbetter Science fragrance-free?
Yes, every one of the Skinbetter Science products on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.
What are the key ingredients in Skinbetter Science products?
Skinbetter Science products feature ingredients like niacinamide and urea, which help improve dark spots and skin hydration. Sodium hyaluronate and glycerin also help maintain moisture, while ceramides support the skin barrier. Additionally, ingredients like alpha-arbutin may help brighten the skin, and ergothioneine helps protect against environmental stressors.
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How do I build a Skinbetter Science skincare routine?
To build a Skinbetter Science routine, start by cleansing the face, apply serums to target specific concerns, and finish with a moisturizer to keep the skin soft and smooth. Lovi rates Skinbetter Science-focused routines Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin.
What are good alternatives to Skinbetter Science?
Good alternatives to Skinbetter Science that also feature on Lovi include CeraVe, Cetaphil, Paula's Choice, Neutrogena, Kiehl's, and Dermalogica. These brands offer similar options for daily routines and targeted skin concerns.
Skinbetter Science vs CeraVe: which is better?
Lovi rates the Skinbetter Science-focused routine Superior for dry skin, oily skin, sensitive skin, combination skin, and acne-prone skin, while the CeraVe-focused routine is rated High for dry skin and Superior for the others.
Who owns Skinbetter Science, and where is it from?
Skinbetter Science is an American brand founded in 2016, owned by L'Oréal Group since 2022.
Is Skinbetter Science cruelty-free?
PETA, Leaping Bunny, and Cruelty Free International, the registries Lovi checks, do not list Skinbetter Science as cruelty-free.
Which Skinbetter Science cleanser is best for oily skin?
The Refining Foam Cleanser is the best Skinbetter Science cleanser for oily skin, as Lovi rates it High for oily skin.
Research behind Skinbetter Science'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.
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Co-founder, Medical Director
Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer
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Co-founder, CEO and CTO
PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex
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Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc
Medical Board
Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine
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Medical Board
Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD
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Medical Board
Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member
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Medical Board, Medical Advisor
Dermatology MD
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Elina Nazarenko, MD
Medical Board
Dermatology and diagnostic consultant
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Victoria Derkova, MS
Medical Board
Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist
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