47 Skin Anti-Blemish & Scar Repair Serum for sensitive skin
Silver
Chitosan
Lactic Acid
Glycerin
Shea ButterLow
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A weak match for sensitive skin; the serums alongside fit it better.
- European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics, 2016
- Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with sensitive skin: redness, stinging, and reactions to new products. For scores and recommendations based on your full skin profile, including your 12D face scan results and any goals or preferences you have, please use the Lovi app.
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Lovi Assistant explains
- Suitable for normal skin due to the presence of glycerin and shea butter, which maintain skin hydration and barrier function, this serum offers moderate treatment for acne and scars with allantoin aiding in skin repair and soothing.
- While it provides general skincare benefits like hydration and soothing, these are mostly supportive and not directly targeted at your redness and irritation.
How to apply
- Use your serum in the PM routine, starting 3 times a week before building up to daily use if your skin is happy.
- Apply the serum after cleansing and toning, but before putting on your moisturizer for the best results.
- Gently press 2-3 drops of the serum into your skin and wait a minute ⏱ for it to soak in.
- Since your skin is sensitive and easily irritated, apply the serum on completely dry skin to help keep it calm.
- Always do a patch test before your first use and avoid getting the serum too close to your eyes .
People Say
★4.8Overall rating based on 3.0k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, this serum is frequently praised as a 'miracle' solution for stubborn acne and scarring, with users crediting its unique 'Silver Chitoderm' ingredient for clearing breakouts without drying out the skin. While many experience rapid improvements in skin texture and redness, a notable minority find it ineffective for hormonal acne or cystic breakouts, suggesting results can vary significantly by skin type.
Highlights
Clears active breakouts Mostly Mentioned
- “cleared many spots overnight”
- “spots and blemishes never came back”
- “90% of my spots disappeared”
- “reduced inflammation immediately”
Fades acne scarring Often Mentioned
- “scars are fading”
- “reduced appearance of post-blemish pigmentation”
- “softening scar tissue”
- “old red marks are gone”
Hydrating and non-drying Often Mentioned
- “skin was soft and hydrated”
- “leaves skin soft, plump and glowing”
- “doesn't dry out my already dry skin”
- “dewy look”
Boosts confidence Sometimes Noted
- “confidence is back”
- “feel confident to leave the house without makeup”
- “changed my life”
- “feel happy with how my skin looks”
Good makeup base Sometimes Noted
- “amazing base for makeup”
- “goes in really smooth”
- “makeup sits lovely on top”
- “silky texture”
High price point Sometimes Noted
- “expensive for the size”
- “£29 is pricey”
- “bottle didn't last long”
- “not worth the money”
Ineffective for hormonal acne Sometimes Noted
- “didn't work for my hormonal acne”
- “skin has not improved at all”
- “not revolutionary for hormonal acne”
- “did nothing for my chin breakouts”
Packaging issues Rarely Noted
- “pump stopped working”
- “hard to get product out”
- “glass bottle is heavy but pump is flimsy”
Scent polarization Rarely Noted
- “smells like medicine”
- “strong chemical smell”
- “smells like chocolate orange (disliked)”
- “scent is overpowering”
Worsened skin condition Rarely Noted
- “caused cystic acne on back”
- “made skin worse”
- “broke me out more”
- “irritated my sensitive skin”
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Questions and answers
Why is 47 Skin Anti-Blemish & Scar Repair Serum a weak match for sensitive skin?
This serum is a weak match because its ingredients mostly offer general hydration and soothing rather than directly targeting your redness and irritation. Products that fit sensitive skin well need soothing ingredients that calm irritation and address redness safely without causing adverse reactions.
Which ingredients make this serum a poor fit for sensitive skin?
This serum is a weak match for sensitive skin because it contains essential oils and lactic acid that may cause irritation, and lacks ingredients directly targeted at calming redness. Sensitive skin needs treatments with soothing components like niacinamide and snail secretion filtrate that reduce redness without irritation, alongside gentle hydrators.
What does Silver do for sensitive skin?
Silver helps calm irritated skin and fights unwanted bacteria with a low chance of causing irritation. This makes it useful for soothing red or troubled skin while keeping it clean.
What does Chitosan do for sensitive skin?
Chitosan helps calm sensitive skin by soothing irritation and reducing redness. It also supports the skin barrier to keep it soft and comfortable.
The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2013Journal of Basic and Clinical Physiology and Pharmacology, 2021
Where does this serum go in a skincare routine for sensitive skin?
This treatment serum goes in the evening routine for sensitive skin, used after cleansing and toning and before moisturizing. Because this product is a weak match for sensitive skin, a product of this type needs soothing ingredients like allantoin and gentle hydrators like glycerin and shea butter to help calm redness and maintain skin comfort.
Can I use this serum with retinol, and in what order?
This serum is a weak match for sensitive skin because its ingredients are mostly supportive and do not directly target redness and irritation. Sensitive skin needs calming ingredients like centella asiatica or soothing botanical extracts to reduce discomfort when using strong treatments like retinol.
How often should I use this serum?
You can use this serum in your evening routine once a week to start, as it is a weak match for sensitive skin. A product of this type needs soothing ingredients and gentle hydrators to calm redness and keep dry skin comfortable.
Can this serum clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for sensitive skin?
This serum is unlikely to clog pores for sensitive skin, as its hydrating ingredients like glycerin help keep skin smooth without heavy oils. However, because it is a weak match for sensitive skin, it may not adequately target redness and irritation, so a product of this type needs calming ingredients and barrier-supporting lipids to soothe reactive skin.
Is this serum fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol. Cetearyl alcohol is a fatty alcohol, which soften the skin.
What the research says
A single application of a moisturizing fluid containing hyaluronic acid 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract significantly increased skin hydration by 29% and reduced transepidermal water loss at 24 hours compared to baseline and an untreated control site in twenty healthy women.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Carboxymethyl chitosan derived from low molecular weight exhibited higher antioxidant properties, while high molecular weight carboxymethyl chitosan demonstrated significantly greater moisturizing effects on pig skin compared to untreated skin, distilled water, propylene glycol, and pure chitosan.
Polymers, 2020Topical spray powder containing hyaluronic acid and metallic silver reduced wound area, bacterial load, and improved overall clinical status and patient perception in 25 patients with chronic wounds over 28 days.
Journal of Wound Care, 2019Chlorogenic acid-functionalized silver nanoparticles of Citrus sinensis in a gel matrix achieved a particle size of 71.78 nm and an entrapment efficiency of 79.42%, providing an effective drug carrier system for the topical treatment of acne.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2023Topical delivery of silver nanoparticles promotes rapid wound healing and improves cosmetic appearance in a dose-dependent manner in an animal model through antimicrobial properties, reduced inflammation, and modulation of fibrogenic cytokines.
ChemMedChem, 2007Topical gel containing chitosan, 0.2% chlorhexidine, allantoin and dexpanthenol did not improve postoperative comfort regarding swelling and pain, but improved the wound's aesthetic appearance following impacted lower third molar extraction compared to no gel.
Medicina Oral, Patologia Oral Y Cirugia Bucal, 2016Topical 2% chitosan applied after microneedling increased mean hair density by 30.5% in patients with hair loss, comparable to the 22.3% increase seen with 5% minoxidil and significantly greater than the untreated control group.
The Journal of Craniofacial Surgery, 2026Topical chitosan nanoparticles loaded with nicotinamide achieved a 73% reduction in inflammatory acne lesions compared to untreated areas in patients suffering from acne vulgaris.
International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2020Application of a cream containing lactic acid 12% and pramoxine HCl 1% significantly improved skin dryness, hydration, and itch compared with a nontreated control in 24 women with a history of dry itchy skin.
Cutis, 2004Topical 12% ammonium lactate produced a significant sparing of epidermal and dermal atrophy induced by clobetasol propionate in human volunteers, without influencing the corticosteroid's bioavailability or antiinflammatory properties.
Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 1992A lactic acid/ceramide lotion significantly improved skin moisturization and desquamation compared to no treatment in women with dry, rough skin on the anterior shins.
The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, 2020The emollient V0034CR significantly reduced TEWL compared to vehicle and vehicle plus glycerol, and significantly increased corneometry scores compared to vehicle and vehicle plus petrolatum in healthy volunteers with dry skin, demonstrating combined barrier function improvement from petrolatum and hydration improvement from glycerol.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Ten days of treatment with a cream containing 20% glycerin significantly increased skin hydration measured by corneometer values in 17 healthy volunteers compared to a placebo cream, but showed no influence on transepidermal water loss or skin sensitivity to an irritating surfactant.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2001Niacinamide/glycerin body moisturizers provided better rapid and prolonged improvement of cosmetic xerosis through functional improvement of stratum corneum barrier function compared to no treatment and conventional moisturizers in female subjects.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2012A combination cream of stimu-tex AS and saccharide isomerate reduced erythema, increased skin capacitance, and reduced transepidermal water loss compared to placebo in 20 subjects after fractional CO2 laser procedure without causing serious adverse events.
Lasers in Medical Science, 2025A skin barrier restoring cream with shea butter, silkflo, and vitamin E increased type I procollagen synthesis, enhanced antioxidant enzyme activity, decreased reactive oxygen species generation, and promoted hyaluronic acid production in H2O2-stimulated human keratinocyte cells compared to untreated cells.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2025
Why other serums fit sensitive skin better
Topical application of TAT-SOD significantly suppresses UVB-induced erythema formation, blood flow rise, and apoptotic sunburn cell formation in human volunteers compared to a vehicle control.
European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics, 2016
Ingredients
Water, Glycerin, Cyclopentasiloxane, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, Glyceryl Stearate, Peg-100 Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ceteareth-20, Triethanolamine, Phenoxyethanol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Shea Butter, Ethylhexylglycerin, Allantoin, Bergamot Oil Fruit, Grapefruit Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Citrus Peel Oil Tangerina Peel Oil
Behind this fit score
Lovi calculates every fit score from the 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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