FRANKLY Closer Serum for sensitive skin

Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Copper Tripeptide-1
Sodium Hyaluronate
Adenosine
Hydrolyzed Lupine Protein
Average
- HighNormal Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for sensitive skin; other serums fit it better.
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
- Highly suitable for your normal skin, this serum offers moderate firming benefits due to peptides like Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 and Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, which support collagen production.
- While Glycerin and Sodium Hyaluronate provide essential hydration beneficial for your redness and irritation, the formula lacks specialized ingredients to directly target these concerns.
- The product is safe for your sensitive skin, with no risks of irritation from harsh or prohibited ingredients.
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
★4.4Overall rating based on 1.2k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, this serum is widely praised as a lightweight, affordable hydrating treatment that improves overall skin texture and creates a "glass skin" glow using peptides and collagen. While effective for plumping fine lines and soothing sensitive skin, users report mixed results regarding its primary claim of visibly reducing pore size, with many noting it works better for hydration than pore minimization.
Highlights
Deeply hydrating Mostly Mentioned
- “skin feels plumper and youthful”
- “provides deep hydration without feeling heavy”
- “gives an amazing glow”
Improves texture Often Mentioned
- “skin feels smoother”
- “texture has really improved”
- “softens my skin”
Lightweight texture Often Mentioned
- “absorbs quickly”
- “light, watery consistency”
- “non-greasy finish”
Affordable price Sometimes Noted
- “unbeatable price”
- “good cost performance”
- “great deal for this serum”
Gentle & non-irritating Sometimes Noted
- “didn't cause any irritation”
- “soothing on my skin”
- “feels so gentle”
Ineffective for pores Sometimes Noted
- “no difference on my pores”
- “didn't shrink pores”
- “don't expect pore-minimizing results”
Caused breakouts Rarely Noted
- “gave me cystic acne”
- “broke me out”
Leaky packaging Rarely Noted
- “leaks quite a bit”
- “leaked in the box”
- “messy bottle”
Sticky finish Rarely Noted
- “feels quite sticky”
- “tacky feel”
- “sits on top of skin”
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Questions and answers
How well does FRANKLY Closer Serum work for sensitive skin?
FRANKLY Closer Serum works for sensitive skin safely without causing irritation, though other products fit it better because they have specialized ingredients to calm redness and irritation. A product of this type needs soothing ingredients like niacinamide or snail secretion filtrate to properly care for sensitive skin.
Which ingredients make this serum a good fit for sensitive skin?
Glycerin and Sodium Hyaluronate make this serum a good fit for sensitive skin by providing essential hydration that helps keep skin comfortable. While it is safe and unlikely to cause irritation, a product for sensitive skin with redness needs specialized ingredients that directly calm redness and irritation.
What does Argireline do for sensitive skin?
Argireline is unlikely to cause irritation and is sometimes found in products designed to calm reactive skin. Studies show it helps smooth the look of wrinkles and decrease skin roughness when used consistently.
American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2013Pharmaceuticals, 2021
What does Copper Tripeptide-1 do for sensitive skin?
Copper Tripeptide-1 helps calm sensitive skin by reducing inflammation and supports tissue repair for a healthier barrier. It may also improve firmness and reduce signs of aging while being gentle enough for daily use.
Skin Research and Technology, 2026Journal of Biomaterials Science. Polymer Edition, 2008
Where does it go in a skincare routine for sensitive skin?
This treatment goes in the evening routine after your soothing toner and before your moisturizer. Putting it at night keeps it simple and safe for your skin around sun exposure.
Can I use this serum with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this serum with retinol by applying the serum first to give your skin hydration and firming peptides before following with retinol. This routine helps keep your skin soft while managing signs of aging, though sensitive skin needs specialized soothing ingredients to fully calm redness and irritation.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2005American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2013
How often should I use it?
You can use this treatment in your evening routine, applying it after your toner and before your moisturizer. Sensitive skin needs a serum that combines soothing plant extracts and calming hydrators to actively reduce redness while keeping the skin calm and comfortable.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2005American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2013
Can this serum clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for sensitive skin?
This serum is unlikely to cause breakouts or purging for sensitive skin, though a small number of reviewers report breakouts. A product of this type needs soothing ingredients like Centella asiatica or green tea extract to calm redness and care for sensitive skin.
Is it fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.
What the research says
Topical palmitoyl pentapeptide (pal-KTTKS) provided significant improvement versus placebo control in the reduction of wrinkles and fine lines in Caucasian female subjects.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2005Argireline treatment twice daily for 4 weeks produced a significant anti-wrinkle effect with 48.9% total efficacy and decreased skin roughness in Chinese subjects compared with 0% efficacy and no decrease in roughness in the placebo group.
American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2013Acetyl hexapeptide-3 and tripeptide-10 citrulline demonstrated antiwrinkle efficacy and decreased transepidermal water loss in twenty-four healthy volunteers compared to control groups, though synergistic effects between the two peptides remained unclear.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2017A 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, 2017Treatment with cross-linked hyaluronic acid-based microneedle patches combined with acetyl hexapeptide-8 or epidermal growth factor significantly improved wrinkles and skin hydration compared to the patch alone in Korean females over 29 days.
Annals of Dermatology, 2019Daily topical acetyl hexapeptide-8 showed a trend toward a longer time until return to baseline Jankovic Blepharospasm Rating Scale scores compared to placebo (3.7 months vs. 3.0 months) in 24 patients with blepharospasm receiving botulinum toxin therapy.
European Journal of Neurology, 2013Argireline applied twice daily for 4 weeks achieved a total anti-wrinkle efficiency of 48.9% and notably reduced wrinkle depth compared to placebo in Chinese subjects.
Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy, 2013Topical copper tripeptide complex on CO2 laser-resurfaced skin caused no significant reduction in erythema or objective improvement in wrinkles compared to controls, but significantly increased patient satisfaction regarding overall skin quality.
Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery, 2006A novel regimen combining a hydroxy acid-based scrub and copper tripeptide serum significantly reduced adherent scalp flaking by 61.24%, increased hair density by 12.48%, increased hair thickness by 25.36%, and improved scalp skin hydration by 76.24% in adults with mild to moderate dandruff over 15 days.
Cureus, 2024The combination of Thermus thermophilus and Bacillus subtilis mixed-culture ferment extract and copper tripeptide-1 GHK-Cu reduced inflammatory cytokines, protected skin explants from UV-induced damage, and improved wrinkles and skin barrier conditions compared to individual components or controls.
Skin Research and Technology, 2026Topical 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, 2011Topical 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, 2022Treatment 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, 2019Topical adenosine treatment significantly increased the anagen hair growth rate and thick hair rate compared to placebo in Japanese women with female pattern hair loss over 12 months.
The Journal of Dermatology, 2008Topical application of a disodium adenosine monophosphate-based formulation reduced wrinkles and hyperpigmentation while improving hydration, barrier function, skin lifting, and epidermal turnover in female participants.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2026Adenosine and cordycepin stimulate the Wnt/beta-catenin signaling pathway through adenosine receptor and PKA activation, promoting cell proliferation, migration, and growth factor secretion in cultured dermal fibroblasts.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2021
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, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, 2-Hexanediol, Hydrolyzed Lupine Protein, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Tripeptide-3, Acetyl Octapeptide-3, Copper Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Tripeptide-1, Tripeptide-2, Adenosine, Gluconolactone, Collagen, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Leuconostoc Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Carbomer, Cellulose Gum, Tromethamine, Betaine, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydrolyzed Gardenia Florida Extract, Hydrolyzed Malt Extract, Hydrolyzed Viola Tricolor Extract, Disodium Edta
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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