Sonage skincare

Rated by Lovi · Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes · How the Fit score works

Sonage is an American skincare brand founded in 1994 and owned by ASA Universal Inc..

Sonage is deeply loved for its targeted serums and balanced formulas. Its products suit sensitive, dry, and aging skin best. For acne-prone skin, the standout product is the Gommage Exfoliating Gel. The brand relies on gentle, effective botanicals to nurture the complexion.

Cruelty-free · PETA

This page covers some of the most popular Sonage products; for the whole Sonage range, with a fit score for every product, use the Lovi app.

Sonage serums and treatments

Gommage Exfoliating Gel

Questions and answers

Is Sonage worth it?

Yes, Sonage is worth it because Lovi rates the Sonage-focused routine Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin. Every product on this page also lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

What are Sonage's best products?

Lovi rates the Sonage-focused routine Superior for dry skin, oily skin, sensitive skin, combination skin, and acne-prone skin.

Does Sonage cause breakouts?

Sonage is unlikely to cause breakouts, and Lovi rates the brand-focused routine Superior for acne-prone skin. Every product on this page also lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

Is Sonage fragrance-free?

Yes, every one of the Sonage products on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

What are the key ingredients in Sonage products?

Sonage products feature key ingredients like glycerin and plant extracts to help keep skin soft and hydrated. Glycerin supports skin barrier function and hydration.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

How do I build a Sonage skincare routine?

Lovi rates the Sonage-focused routine Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin. Every Sonage product on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

What are good alternatives to Sonage?

Good alternatives to Sonage with pages on Lovi include CeraVe, Cetaphil, Paula's Choice, Neutrogena, Kiehl's, and Dermalogica. Lovi rates the Sonage-focused routines as Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin.

Sonage vs CeraVe: which is better?

Sonage is better than CeraVe for dry skin, as Lovi rates the Sonage-focused routine Superior and the CeraVe-focused routine High. For oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin, both brands reach a Superior fit level.

Who owns Sonage, and where is it from?

Sonage is an American brand founded in 1994, owned by ASA Universal Inc..

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Is Sonage cruelty-free?

Yes: PETA lists Sonage as cruelty-free.

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Research behind Sonage's key ingredients

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
Glycerin · Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
Oxidative Stress Protection and Anti-Inflammatory Activity of Polyphenolic Fraction from Urtica dioica: In Vitro Study Using Human Skin Cells
Urtica dioica extract · Molecules, 2025
Dirt-binding particles consisting of hydrogenated castor oil beads constitute a nonirritating alternative for abrasive cleaning of recalcitrant oily skin contamination in a three-step programme of occupational skin protection
Hydrogenated castor oil · The British Journal of Dermatology, 2010

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

Co-founder, Medical Director

Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer
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

Medical Board

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

Medical Board

Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD
Asya Zubkova, MS

Medical Board

Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member
Hanna Kurets, MD

Medical Board, Medical Advisor

Dermatology MD
Elina Nazarenko, MD

Medical Board

Dermatology and diagnostic consultant
Victoria Derkova, MS

Medical Board

Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist