Key takeaways
- Geologie is a skin care brand offering products for skin, hair, and body care. Their products are vegan, cruelty-free, and formulated by dermatologists.
- Some popular product choices include the Vitamin C + E Serum, Natural Deodorant, and Dark Circle Eye Cream.
- Customer reviews are overall positive.
Geologie is a New York-based skin care brand specializing in products for skin, hair, and body.
In 2018, founders Dave Skaff and Nick Allen partnered with dermatologist, Dr Steve Xu, to launch the company which aimed to create skin care that was straightforward, personalized, and simple to integrate into daily life.
Geologie says it designs products using science-backed ingredients, and they offer an extensive range that aims to target numerous skin concerns, from sensitive and acne-prone skin to dry or oily skin and more.
They also have a hair care range, though this is less targeted to specific needs when compared to the skin care line. People can also try body products from Geologie, including body washes and natural deodorants.
Geologie stocks a range of products for skin, hair, and body. Here are some of the products the company offers and what our in-house testers thought.
All products featured below went through Healthline’s stringent vetting process.
If you’re looking to update your skin care routine but don’t know where to start, Geologie has a short online survey that creates a personalized routine based on your answers. It asks you several questions, including what skin concerns you have, what your budget is, and more.
The survey provides options for:
- acne
- aging
- dry skin
- sensitivity
- under eyes
- oily skin
- redness
- sun protection
After completing the quiz, you’ll see a set of recommended products tailored to your needs and have the option to purchase.
One of our testers, Ellie-Louise, tried the quiz for dry, sensitive skin and had this to say: “I liked the personalized online survey because I wasn’t sure what I was looking for in my skin care routine. I really liked that it took less than 5 minutes to complete, and it had the option for additional steps, like adding a photo of your skin. I didn’t upload a photo, but I thought the results were still fairly targeted. It also asked me what my budget was, which I really appreciated!
“Although I had to input my email, my personalized skin care routine was ready immediately on the next page, and I didn’t have to wait for an email to see the results. The results page even told me a little about the products, including the active ingredients, and offered some discounts and offers.”
The brand offers lifetime discounts to some people:
- Hero discount: People who are first responders, healthcare workers, teachers, or in the U.S. and Canadian military can get 80% off their initial trial and 30% off subscriptions and all future purchases.
- Student discount: Students can get 80% off their initial product trial and 15% off subsequent subscriptions or purchases.
To be eligible, people must verify their identity using one of the partnered brands.
Overall, the company’s products get a lot of positive customer reviews.
Most of the lower-star reviews mention slow shipping with wait times of over 3 weeks. However, many of these are older reviews, and more recent reviews are more positive. Other people rated the products low due to not seeing any notable differences after several weeks of use.
Despite a few 1- to 2-star reviews, the company gets a lot of high ratings from customers who praise the products’ effectiveness, good customer service, and longevity of the items.
A note on skin reactions
Everyone’s skin is different and may react differently to various products. If you have sensitive skin, it’s a good idea to do a patch test with any new products you add to your routine. Alternatively, if you have a history of reacting to certain ingredients, it may be best to avoid products with these ingredients altogether.
If you have any underlying skin condition or symptoms of one, you could consider talking with a dermatologist or other healthcare professional for further support.
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| Brand | What can you buy | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Geologie | • cleansers, toners, moisturizers, serums • body wash, shampoo, conditioner • natural deodorant | • targeted skin, hair, and body care • whole skin care routine |
| CeraVe | • cleansers, toners, moisturizers, serums, sun protection • shampoo, conditioner, anti-dandruff solutions | • affordable skin care • fragrance-free cosmetics • targeted skin care for different concerns |
| amika | • shampoo, conditioner, heat protection, oils, styling products, and more | • targeted hair care for different textures and types, from straight to coily • sustainable packaging |
| Aveeno | • body lotions, scrubs, and washes • facial cleansers, moisturizers, scrubs, serums • sun protection • shampoo, conditioner, grooming | • skin, hair, and body care • sensitive skin • children and baby range • natural ingredients |
| Aesop | • cleansers, toners, moisturizers, serums, treatments • body lotion, scrub, wash, and oil • deodorant • shampoo, conditioner, treatments, grooming | • skin, hair, and body care • whole skin care routine • plant-based ingredients |
| Pai | • cleansers, toners, moisturizers, serums, treatments, masks, oils, and more • body wash and lotion, hand cream | • targeted skin care for different skin conditions • whole skin care routine • certified natural and organic formulas • sensitive skin |
Geologie is a skin care brand offering skin and hair care solutions. All its products are tested by a dermatologist, are cruelty-free, and vegan.
The company gets many positive reviews for the effectiveness of its products.
If you have a skin sensitivity, allergy, or underlying skin condition, you may want to talk with a dermatologist or other healthcare professional before changing your skin care routine.