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MEDI-PEEL Red Lacto Collagen Cleansing Oil for skin with dark spots

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Works for skin with dark spots; other pre-cleansers fit it better.

This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with dark spots: hyperpigmentation, sun spots, and uneven skin tone. 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 benefits for pigmentation as Lactobacillus Ferment and Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract provide soothing and antioxidant support for your normal skin.
  • The product effectively removes makeup with Glycine Soja Oil Soybean Oil and Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, while humectants like Xylitylglucoside and Xylitol offer some hydration.
  • The safety profile is excellent, with no risks of irritation due to the absence of harsh ingredients and the presence of soothing agents like Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract and Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract.

How to apply

  • Use this makeup remover as part of your PM routine every evening to melt away makeup and impurities.
  • Apply this makeup remover as the first step of your evening routine before using your regular cleanser.
  • Gently massage the makeup remover onto your face using circular motions, then rinse thoroughly with water.
  • For the best results , apply the makeup remover directly to dry skin to help break down makeup effortlessly.
  • Avoid the immediate eye area and do a patch test before your first use to ensure your skin feels comfortable.

People Say

★4.5Overall rating based on 1.1k+ reviews

Based on a very large amount of data, this cleansing oil is highly effective at deep pore cleansing and removing stubborn makeup, leaving skin soft and hydrated. Users frequently report a reduction in blackheads and an improvement in pore appearance, with many experiencing a 'baby pore' effect. It is also noted as being gentle for sensitive and acne-prone skin. Some users find the fragrance strong and the consistency a bit thick, with occasional reports of temporary eye cloudiness.

Highlights

  • Effective makeup removal Mostly Mentioned
    • “removes even heavy makeup effectively”
    • “melts away waterproof mascara easily”
    • “cleanses makeup and sunscreen very well”
  • Pore & blackhead care Mostly Mentioned
    • “pores were not clogged anymore and were smaller”
    • “removes blackheads from the nose”
    • “achieving 'baby pores' is an effortless dream”
  • Gentle on sensitive skin Often Mentioned
    • “gentle enough for sensitive eye area”
    • “doesn't irritate my skin at all”
    • “no stinging around the eyes”
  • Non-stripping & moisturizing Often Mentioned
    • “leaves my skin feeling fresh without any deep dryness”
    • “skin feel so soft, bouncy and plump”
    • “moisturizing power is amazing”
  • Strong fragrance Sometimes Noted
    • “scent might be a bit disappointing”
    • “intense fragrance might be a concern”
    • “smell is a bit strong”
  • Eye cloudiness Rarely Noted
    • “eyes get cloudy”
    • “blurred vision effect”
    • “residue might be problematic for contact lens wearers”
  • Limited whitehead removal Rarely Noted
    • “didn't meet expectations in terms of eliminating whiteheads”
    • “jury's still out on whiteheads”
    • “better for blackheads than whiteheads”
  • Thick consistency Rarely Noted
    • “a bit on the thicker side”
    • “leaves skin feeling slightly heavy”
    • “takes a bit more water to emulsify”

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Questions and answers

How well does MEDI-PEEL Red Lacto Collagen Cleansing Oil work for skin with dark spots?

This cleansing oil works moderately well for dark spots because ingredients like Lactobacillus and Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract help calm the skin and provide antioxidant support. While it has a very safe formula with no irritation risks, skin with dark spots needs products featuring targeted brightening ingredients and strong pigment-fading actives to achieve the best results.

International Journal of Medical Sciences, 2021Current Issues in Molecular Biology, 2022

Which ingredients make this cleanser a good fit for skin with dark spots?

Lactobacillus and Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract help make this cleanser a good fit for skin with dark spots by providing soothing and antioxidant support. To better address dark spots, a makeup remover for this skin needs more targeted brightening actives.

International Journal of Medical Sciences, 2021Current Issues in Molecular Biology, 2022

What does Lactobacillus do for skin with dark spots?

Lactobacillus helps fade dark spots and uneven color by reducing melanin synthesis and regulating pigmentation pathways. It also supports overall skin health and moisture, which may improve the appearance of spots and UV-induced hyperpigmentation.

International Journal of Medical Sciences, 2021Current Issues in Molecular Biology, 2022

What does Collagen do for skin with dark spots?

Collagen helps reduce skin pigmentation and calm redness when used regularly. It is unlikely to cause irritation and supports an even, smooth skin tone.

Dermatology and Therapy, 2022

Where does this cleanser go in a skincare routine for skin with dark spots?

This makeup remover goes in the evening routine before your cleanser, and also as a weekly first step before your cleanser, enzyme powder, nourishing mask, treatment, and moisturizer. Skincare for dark spots additionally needs targeted brightening ingredients and antioxidants like vitamin C or niacinamide to effectively fade discoloration.

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

You can use this makeup remover in your evening routine before your cleanser, but for dark spots it needs added brightening ingredients like vitamin C or niacinamide to better fade discoloration.

How often should I use this cleanser?

This makeup remover works well in your evening routine, but skin with dark spots needs a product that includes potent brightening ingredients like vitamin C, alpha arbutin, or retinoids to significantly fade dark spots.

Can this cleanser clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for skin with dark spots?

This cleanser is unlikely to clog pores, cause breakouts or trigger purging, as it has a very safe formula with soothing ingredients like Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract and Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract that help keep skin calm. Skin with dark spots typically benefits from a makeup remover that also includes brightening antioxidants like Lactobacillus and Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract.

International Journal of Medical Sciences, 2021Current Issues in Molecular Biology, 2022

Is this cleanser fragrance-free and alcohol-free?

Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.

What the research says

  • Topical application of Lactobacillus plantarum-GMNL6 enhanced collagen synthesis and SPTSSA gene expression while reducing melanin synthesis, Staphylococcus aureus biofilm, and Cutibacterium acnes proliferation, leading to clinical improvements in skin moisture, color, spots, wrinkles, UV spots, and porphyrins in human volunteers.

    International Journal of Medical Sciences, 2021
  • Lactobacillus plantarum extracellular vesicles modulated extracellular matrix related gene expression in vitro and suppressed wrinkle formation and pigmentation in clinical trials.

    Current Issues in Molecular Biology, 2022
  • A formulation containing glycerol (5%) and xylitol (5%) applied twice daily for 14 days increased skin hydration, filaggrin protein quantity, interdigitation index, and biomechanical properties, and decreased transepidermal water loss compared to untreated and vehicle-treated skin in twelve volunteers with dry skin.

    Acta Dermato-venereologica, 2017
  • Topical low-dose green tea extract reduces UVB-induced p53 expression and apoptosis in human skin keratinocytes compared to placebo.

    Experimental Dermatology, 2009
  • Probiotic-derived lotion successfully reduced inflammatory acne lesion counts and erythema index comparably to 2.5% benzoyl peroxide in patients with mild-to-moderate acne vulgaris, while causing fewer side effects.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022
  • Topical application of a postbiotic Saccharomyces and Lactobacillus ferment complex for 28 days significantly modulated the scalp microbiome and achieved a 100% sensitive scalp syndrome alleviation effect in Chinese women with sensitive scalp syndrome.

    Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2023
  • Topical application of live Lactobacillus reuteri DSM 17938 and its lysate reduced proinflammatory IL-6 and IL-8 in UVB-R-induced inflammation models, with live bacteria also increasing aquaporin 3 expression and exhibiting antimicrobial activity against skin pathogens.

    Experimental Dermatology, 2019
  • Topical application of TAC/Collagen postbiotics gel improved skin moisture score and inflammation index, and reduced porphyrins and brown spots in 20 volunteers with acne vulgaris.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022
  • Topical collagen tripeptide application improved skin wrinkles, elasticity, and density while reducing advanced glycated end products in 22 Asian women over 4 weeks.

    International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2022
  • Marine collagen extracted from Greenland halibut skin showed a non-cytotoxic effect on fibroblast cells and provided a slight skin hydration effect when incorporated into cosmetic hydrogel formulations at dosages of 0.1, 0.25, and 0.5% in 23 healthy volunteers.

    Marine Drugs, 2023
  • Topical application of 0.05% w/w ECa 233 gel reduced erythema index by 0.03 U and improved early crusting and general wound appearance compared to placebo in thirty individuals undergoing facial laser resurfacing.

    Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 2020
  • 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
  • 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

Ingredients

Glycine Soja Oil Soybean Oil, Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, Jojoba Seed Oil, Olea Europaea Oil Fruit Olive Oil Fruit, Candida Bombicola Glucose Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment, Mentha Arvensis Oil Leaf, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil Apricot Kernel Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Barosma Betulina Leaf Extract, Rice Germ Oil, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil Grape Seed Oil, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Schisandra Chinensis Fruit Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Lithospermum Erythrorhizon Root Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Sunflower Seed Oil, Carapa Guaianensis Seed Oil, Water, Lactobacillus Ferment, Butylene Glycol, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Xylitol, Diospyros Kaki Leaf Extract, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract Grape Fruit Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Coffea Arabica Seed Extract Coffee Seed Extract, Carthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract, Chestnut Shell Extract, Glucose, Glycine, Serine, Glutamic Acid, Aspartic Acid, Leucine, Alanine, Lysine, Arginine, Tyrosine, Phenylalanine, Proline, Valine, Threonine, Isoleucine, Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract, Histidine, Methionine, Cysteine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydrolyzed Collagen

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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