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FOREO SUPERCHARGED SERUM 2.0 for dry skin

High

  • SuperiorDry Skin Fit
  • HighEffectiveness
  • ExcellentSafety

A great choice for dry skin; a few moisturizers fit it even better.

This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with dry skin: flakiness, tightness, dehydration, fine lines, and wrinkles. 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

  • Excellent suitability for your dry skin is provided by Glycerin, Squalane, and Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, which offer superior hydration and barrier support to combat dryness and flakiness.
  • Panthenol and Ceramide NP further enhance skin barrier function and provide soothing effects, complementing the primary moisturizing ingredients.
  • The product is safe for your skin, containing no harsh or prohibited ingredients and including soothing components like Glycerin and Panthenol.

How to apply

  • Could be used as part of your AM or PM routine. Start using it 3 times a week and work your way up to daily use.
  • Apply your moisturizer after your toner and before your sunscreen in the morning. At night, use it as the final step after your serum.
  • Gently press a small amount of the moisturizer into your skin. Avoid rubbing to keep your dry skin happy.
  • Apply the moisturizer on slightly damp skin to help lock in extra hydration. This is great for soothing dry and flaky areas .
  • Avoid the sensitive eye area and do a patch test before your first use .

People Say

★4.6Overall rating based on 700+ reviews

This serum is a highly effective, electrolyte-enriched formula that excels as a conductive medium for microcurrent devices while delivering deep hydration to dry and aging skin. Users frequently report improved skin firmness, reduced appearance of fine lines, and a noticeable plump effect, though those prone to congestion should be mindful of its rich, gel-like consistency.

Highlights

  • Excellent conductivity Mostly Mentioned
    • “Essential for use with FOREO devices”
    • “Excellent for my favorite beauty treatment”
    • “Best conductive serum for microcurrent”
  • Intense hydration Often Mentioned
    • “Definitely hydrating”
    • “Gives great plumpness”
    • “Intensely hydrated and radiant”
  • Quality packaging Sometimes Noted
    • “Packaging is very hefty”
    • “Packaging is really practical”
    • “Classy rose-gold container”
  • Smooth application Sometimes Noted
    • “Ideal slip and glide”
    • “Applies beautifully”
    • “Easier to manage”
  • High price Sometimes Noted
    • “So disappointing for something so expensive”
    • “Undeniably costly”
    • “Splurge”
  • Thick texture Sometimes Noted
    • “Too thick for my face”
    • “Takes a while to absorb”
    • “Slightly sticky at first”
  • Causes breakouts Rarely Noted
    • “Causes me to break out”
    • “Broke us both out so bad”
    • “Not for me”
  • Difficult layering Rarely Noted
    • “Hard to layer other serums”
    • “Rinse it off after”
    • “Hard to manage”

Sources: lovi.care, foreo.com, lovelyskin.com, dermstore.com, ulta.com, lookfantastic.com, and more

Questions and answers

What makes FOREO Supercharged Serum 2.0 a great fit for dry skin?

FOREO Supercharged Serum 2.0 is a great fit for dry skin because ingredients like glycerin, squalane, and sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer provide deep moisture and help stop flakiness. Panthenol and ceramide NP also calm the skin and keep the moisture barrier strong, making it feel smooth and comfortable.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017

Which ingredients make this serum a good fit for dry skin?

Glycerin, squalane, and sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer make this serum a great fit by keeping dry skin hydrated and smooth. Panthenol and ceramide NP help calm the skin and protect its moisture barrier.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017

What does Hyaluronic Acid do for dry skin?

Hyaluronic acid draws moisture into dry skin, giving an immediate and lasting boost in hydration that helps smooth out fine lines and soften rough patches. It is very gentle and unlikely to cause irritation while improving overall skin smoothness and plumpness.

Dermatology and Therapy, 2021Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2011

What does Squalane do for dry skin?

Squalane helps keep dry skin soft and smooth by acting as a hydrating agent that locks in moisture and prevents water loss. It is unlikely to cause irritation and may protect the skin from damage while improving overall hydration.

Advances in Food and Nutrition Research, 2012Molecules, 2009

Where does this serum go in a skincare routine for dry skin?

This serum goes in the evening routine after cleansing and before your moisturizer. Putting treatments in the evening helps keep skin safe around sun exposure while providing deep hydration and barrier support.

The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2022Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

Can I use this serum with retinol, and in what order?

You can use this serum with retinol, applying the serum before your retinol or using it to help soothe dry skin during retinization. Using a barrier-supporting moisturizer helps reduce irritation and dryness while your skin adjusts to retinol.

Cutis, 2006Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2023

How often should I use this serum?

This serum is a great fit for your dry skin and is meant to be used in your evening routine. Daily application helps boost skin moisture and supports your skin barrier to combat dryness and flakiness.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Health Science Reports, 2021

Can this serum clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for dry skin?

This serum is unlikely to cause breakouts for dry skin, as it has a very safe profile and contains soothing ingredients like glycerin and panthenol, though some reviewers have occasionally reported thick texture or breakouts.

Can I use this serum around the eyes or on my body?

This moisturizing treatment is well-suited for the thin skin around the eyes and body skin because it brings deep hydration and helps keep the skin barrier strong against dryness. Ingredients like glycerin, squalane, and panthenol give it a very gentle and safe profile for delicate areas.

Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy, 2002Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

Is this serum fragrance-free and alcohol-free?

Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.

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, 2017
  • A 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, 2017
  • Topical 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, 2002
  • A panthenol-enriched mask significantly decreased erythema and hyperpigmentation, increased sebum and stratum corneum moisture, and reduced transepidermal water loss compared to a saline dressing in 60 subjects undergoing facial laser treatment.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025
  • Topical application of 0.1% hyaluronic acid formulations of different molecular weights led to significant improvements in skin hydration and elasticity, with low-molecular-weight formulations also significantly reducing wrinkle depth in seventy-six female subjects compared to a vehicle control.

    Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2011
  • Topical application of hyaluronic acid in conjunction with free gingival graft significantly reduced donor site postoperative pain until day 7 compared to normal saline, with no significant differences in graft dimensions or patient satisfaction.

    Clinical Oral Investigations, 2022
  • Treatment with a hyaluronic acid-containing mouth rinse or topical gel led to significant lesion reduction, pain relief, and normalization of lesion color in adult patients with minor recurrent aphthous stomatitis, with the gel formulation showing an earlier healing onset at 3 days.

    BMC Oral Health, 2019
  • Squalane at 0.005-0.015% counteracts UVA-induced oxidative stress, inflammation, and collagen metabolism inhibition while stimulating fibroblast migration in human dermal fibroblasts.

    Molecules, 2025
  • Plant-derived squalane protected human dermal fibroblasts against UVA-induced damage by counteracting ROS formation, suppressing apoptosis-related proteins p53, caspase-3, caspase-9, and PARP, and restoring the pro-survival p-Akt/mTOR pathway.

    Antioxidants, 2025
  • Moisturizer 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, 2019
  • Topical dexpanthenol formulated in lipophilic vehicles improved stratum corneum hydration and reduced transepidermal water loss compared to vehicle control in humans.

    Arzneimittel-Forschung, 2000
  • Hyaluronic 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

Ingredients

Water, Glycerin, Diglycerin, Propanediol, Panthenol, Butylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Xylitol, Methylpropanediol, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Betaine, Glyceryl Glucoside, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, Squalane, Caprylyl Glycol, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Xanthan Gum, Adenosine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Trehalose, Sodium Pca, Ceramide Np, Glucose, Serine, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans, Potassium Phosphate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Fd, C Red No, Ci 14700, Benzyl Glycol, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Tocopherol

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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