FATION NOSCA9 TROUBLE SERUM for oily skin
Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract
Glycerin
PanthenolAverage
- HighOily Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for oily skin; other serums fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with oily skin: shine, enlarged pores, blackheads, and blemishes. 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
- Offers moderate suitability for your oily skin as Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract and Centella Asiatica Extract provide anti-inflammatory action and support barrier repair, though they do not directly address oily shine.
- Glycerin and Panthenol offer general hydration supportive for oily skin, enhancing overall skin comfort.
- The product is safe for your oily skin with no risks of irritation due to the absence of prohibited or harsh ingredients.
How to apply
- Use this serum in your PM routine. Start by applying it 3 times a week and build up to daily use if your skin tolerates it well.
- Apply the serum after cleansing and toning, but right before your moisturizer for the best results.
- Gently press 2-3 drops of the serum into your skin. Let it absorb ⏱ for a minute before applying the next product.
- Apply the serum on clean and dry skin since your skin is not sensitive and you want to target oily shine. This helps control excess oil throughout the night.
- Avoid the delicate eye area and do a patch test before using the serum for the very first time.
People Say
★4.8Overall rating based on 7.9k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, this serum is widely praised by users with acne-prone and sensitive skin for its ability to rapidly calm redness and inflammation without clogging pores. While it is not an overnight miracle cure for active breakouts, consistent use strengthens the skin barrier and significantly reduces the severity and duration of hormonal acne and irritation.
Highlights
Lightweight & fast absorbing Mostly Mentioned
- “Sinks in without feeling greasy”
- “Absorbs beautifully without feeling sticky”
- “Lightweight consistency”
- “Perfect for oily skin.”
Rapidly calms redness Mostly Mentioned
- “Redness looked noticeably lighter the next morning”
- “Calms everything down”
- “Soothing effect is real”
- “Prevents spots from becoming angry red.”
Improves barrier health Often Mentioned
- “Helped heal my skin barrier”
- “Skin feels more comfortable”
- “Less tightness by evening”
- “Restores damaged skin.”
Non-comedogenic Often Mentioned
- “Did not make me break out”
- “Safe for fungal acne”
- “Doesn't clog pores”
- “Great for sensitive acne-prone skin.”
Not moisturizing enough Sometimes Noted
- “Might be too drying for dry skin”
- “Need a moisturizer on top”
- “Felt a bit of tightness alone”
- “Not for deep hydration.”
Price point Sometimes Noted
- “Price point is pretty steep”
- “Wish for discounts”
- “Price is a bit disappointing”
- “Wait for a sale.”
Slight stickiness Rarely Noted
- “Slightly sticky at first”
- “Feels a bit tacky before drying”
- “Sticky if you use too much.”
Slow results on acne Rarely Noted
- “Doesn't erase blemishes overnight”
- “No instant results on spots”
- “Takes consistent use to see changes”
- “Didn't notice visible improvement immediately.”
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Questions and answers
How well does FATION NOSCA9 work for oily skin?
This serum offers moderate suitability for oily skin, helping calm redness and providing comfortable hydration, though it does not directly control oily shine. To better manage oily skin, a product of this type needs ingredients like niacinamide and zinc PCA to control excess oil and target enlarged pores.
Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002
Which ingredients make this serum a good fit for oily skin?
Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Glycerin, and Panthenol make this serum a moderate fit for oily skin because they calm irritation, support skin recovery, and provide gentle hydration. To work best for oily skin, a product of this type needs ingredients like niacinamide and zinc to control shine and address excess oil.
Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
What does Mugwort Leaf Extract do for oily skin?
Mugwort leaf extract helps calm oily skin by soothing redness and irritation. It works well to keep your face feeling comfortable and balanced throughout the day.
What does Glycerin do for oily skin?
Glycerin helps keep oily skin hydrated without feeling heavy and supports the skin barrier. Because this product is a weak fit for your skin, an ideal product of this type needs lightweight hydrators and ingredients that balance oil while protecting the skin.
The British Journal of Dermatology, 2008International Journal of Toxicology, 2019
Where does this serum go in a skincare routine for oily skin?
This serum goes in the evening routine after cleansing and before moisturizing, though some serums may also be used in the morning or twice a day. Because this product offers moderate suitability for oily skin, oily skin types need a product with oil-controlling ingredients that directly address oily shine.
Can I use this serum with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this serum with retinol by applying the serum first to calm your skin and provide hydration, followed by your retinol. This treatment helps keep your skin comfortable and is unlikely to cause irritation. Oily skin also needs ingredients that directly manage excess shine and regulate oil production.
How often should I use this serum?
You can use this serum in your evening routine, as treatments fit best there for simplicity and extra safety around sun exposure. It is safe for your oily skin and is unlikely to cause irritation, though an oily skin product also needs ingredients that directly manage shine.
Can this serum clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily skin?
This serum is safe for your oily skin and is unlikely to cause irritation or breakouts because it contains no harsh ingredients. To better control oily shine, oily skin needs targeted ingredients that balance oil production.
Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002
Is this serum fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.
What the research says
Cosmetic formulations containing 5% Centella asiatica extract showed the best efficacy in improving skin moisture and decreasing transepidermal water loss, while also exhibiting antiinflammatory properties in 25 volunteers compared to baseline measurements.
Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016Co-delivery of paeonol and madecassoside via nanoemulsions improved transdermal delivery, promoted barrier repair proteins, inhibited inflammatory cytokine secretion in cellular and 3D models, and reduced transepidermal water loss and acne in human facial skin compared to free components.
Molecules, 2023Topical dexpanthenol acts as a moisturizer, improves stratum corneum hydration, accelerates wound healing and epidermal regeneration, reduces erythema, and improves symptoms of skin irritation compared to vehicle or no pretreatment.
American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002A 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, 2017A new topical panthenol-containing emollient significantly improved transepidermal water loss reduction, stratum corneum hydration, and intercellular lipid lamellae length compared with control in healthy subjects without negatively impacting bacterial viability.
The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017Artemisia princeps-derived nanovesicles accelerate cell proliferation, decrease senescence-associated beta-galactosidase activity, inhibit MMP-1 activity more effectively than EGCG, and increase procollagen type I expression in human dermal cells and skin models.
Journal of Extracellular Biology, 2025Artemisia annua aqueous extract increased the itching threshold, inhibited TSLP expression, and promoted FLG mRNA expression in in vitro and in vivo models.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 2024Artemisia Capillaris Thunb. extract protects human HaCaT keratinocytes from UVB-induced apoptosis and inflammation by suppressing the cGAS/STING signaling pathway.
Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology. B, Biology, 2024The 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, 2012Moisturizer containing 5% panthenol, madecassoside, and copper-zinc-manganese decreased adverse reactions and downtime after ablative fractional carbon dioxide laser resurfacing with comparable efficacy to 0.02% triamcinolone acetonide cream in 20 subjects.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2019Topical dexpanthenol formulated in lipophilic vehicles improved stratum corneum hydration and reduced transepidermal water loss compared to vehicle control in humans.
Arzneimittel-Forschung, 2000Hyaluronic acid, hyaluronic acid plus dexpanthenol, and isotonic saline nasal sprays all significantly improved dry nose symptoms over four weeks in 240 patients, with hyaluronic acid plus dexpanthenol providing superior nasal moisturisation compared to the other two.
Auris, Nasus, Larynx, 2020
Why other serums fit oily skin better
Niacinamide and ferulic acid incorporated in a stable multiple emulsion successfully reduced melanin, sebum, and skin erythema while improving skin elasticity and hydration in human skin compared to a placebo.
BioMed Research International, 2022
Ingredients
Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract, Water, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Panthenol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Hyaluronic Acid, Diethoxyethyl Succinate, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Acrylates C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Cross Polymer, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Vp Copolymer, Tromethamine, Allantoin, Centella Asiatica Extract, Hydroxyacetophenone, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Succinic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Heparin, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Tocopherol, Caprylyl Capryl Glucoside, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Ceramide Np
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