# Vivant skincare

Page: https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/brands/vivant

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

Vivant is an American skincare brand founded in 1990.

[vivantskincare.com](https://www.vivantskincare.com/pages/clinical-skincare-knowledge-base) [en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Fulton_(dermatologist)) [happi.com](https://www.happi.com/exclusives/all-in-the-family-769196/)

Vivant's products on this page cover [serums](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/serum). For acne-prone skin, Lovi rates the 8% [Mandelic Acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/mandelic-acid) Serum highest; and for skin with dark spots, the DERM-A-GEL.

This page covers some of the most popular Vivant products; for the whole Vivant 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=pg489c42c164).

### Vivant [serums](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/serum) and treatments

#### Serums and treatments

- [DERM-A-GEL](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/p/vivant/derm-a-gel/for/acne-prone-skin) — Average fit
- [8% Mandelic Acid Serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/p/vivant/8-mandelic-acid-serum/for/sensitive-skin) — High fit

## Questions and answers

### Is Vivant worth it?

Yes, Vivant is worth considering because Lovi rates the brand's routines as Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin.

### Is Vivant fragrance-free?

Yes, every product on the Vivant page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

### What are the key ingredients in Vivant products?

The key ingredients in the Vivant products on this page include [mandelic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/mandelic-acid), which helps with acne and dark spots. Other active ingredients such as [niacinamide](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/niacinamide) and [retinyl propionate](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/vitamin-a) may help reduce signs of aging and dark spots.

[Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31553119/) [The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12100180/)

### What are good alternatives to Vivant?

Good alternatives to Vivant that have pages on Lovi include CeraVe, Cetaphil, Paula's Choice, Neutrogena, Kiehl's, and Dermalogica. For dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin, CeraVe routines offer strong alternatives with High to Superior fit levels.

### Vivant vs CeraVe: which is better?

Vivant routines are a better match for dry skin, oily skin, sensitive skin, combination skin, and acne-prone skin, as Lovi rates the Vivant-focused routine Superior for all of these skin types compared to the CeraVe-focused routine.

### Is Vivant cruelty-free?

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

## Research behind Vivant'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
- [Randomized controlled study for the anti-aging effect of human adipocyte-derived mesenchymal stem cell media combined with niacinamide after laser therapy](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33103316/) Niacinamide · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021
- [A randomized, controlled comparative study of the wrinkle reduction benefits of a cosmetic niacinamide/peptide/retinyl propionate product regimen vs. a prescription 0.02% tretinoin product regimen](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20374604/) Retinyl propionate · The British Journal of Dermatology, 2010
- [Senomorphic activity of a combination of niacinamide and hyaluronic acid: correlation with clinical improvement of skin aging](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39009698/) Niacinamide · Scientific Reports, 2024
- [Comparative study of efficacy and safety of 45% mandelic acid versus 30% salicylic acid peels in mild-to-moderate acne vulgaris](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31553119/) Mandelic acid · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020
- [Chemical peels for acne vulgaris: a systematic review of randomised controlled trials](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29705755/) Mandelic acid · BMJ Open, 2018
- [A clinicopathological study of the effects of topical retinyl propionate cream in skin photoageing](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9894360/) Retinyl propionate · Clinical and Experimental Dermatology, 1998
- [Randomized prospective study of low-dose isotretinoin alone and combination with salicylic acid and mandelic peel against acne tarda](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35388606/) Mandelic acid · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022
- [Topical application of retinyl propionate, 4 hexyl resorcinol, and niacinamide reverses molecular and clinical features of ageing](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38685700/) Retinyl propionate · International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2024
- [Retinyl propionate and climbazole combination demonstrates clinical improvement to the appearance of hyperpigmentation and deep wrinkling with minimal irritation](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28733999/) Retinyl propionate · International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2017

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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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