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Beauty of Joseon Revive Serum for combination skin

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  • HighCombination Skin Fit
  • AverageEffectiveness
  • HighSafety

Works for combination skin; other serums fit it better.

This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with combination skin: an oily T-zone, enlarged pores, and dry cheeks. 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 combination skin as niacinamide helps regulate oil production and Centella Asiatica Extract provides calming benefits, though it does not directly target oily shine.
  • Glycerin and Hyaluronic Acid offer hydration, supporting overall skin health for your combination skin type.
  • The formula is safe for your skin, containing soothing ingredients like Centella Asiatica Extract and Camellia Sinensis Extract with no harsh or prohibited substances.

How to apply

  • Use your serum as part of your PM routine. Start using it 3 times a week and move to daily use if your skin likes it.
  • Apply the serum after cleansing and toner, and right before your moisturizer.
  • Gently press 2-3 drops of the serum into your skin and wait a minute ⏳for it to soak in.
  • Apply the serum on clean and dry skin since your skin is not sensitive.
  • Always do a patch test before using the serum for the first time, and avoid the eye area .

People Say

★4.6Overall rating based on 4.0k+ reviews

Based on a very large amount of data, this serum is highly recommended for dry, combination, and sensitive skin types, frequently praised for its deep hydration and ability to restore vitality to dull complexions without irritation. Many users report achieving a 'glass skin' glow and improved elasticity. Results for hyperpigmentation appear gradually, and a moderate number of users note a slightly tacky texture upon application, while a low number experienced breakouts or found results to be slow.

Highlights

  • Hydrates and plumps Mostly Mentioned
    • “Leaves the face moisturized, looks like glass skin.”
    • “My face feels so moisturized when I put this on!”
    • “Skin feels bouncier and more lifted.”
  • Lightweight texture Often Mentioned
    • “Absorbs well without any strong scent.”
    • “Lightweight texture that absorbs well.”
    • “Non-offensive, not heavy and layerable.”
  • Soothing and gentle Often Mentioned
    • “No irritation at all... great for sensitive skin.”
    • “Helps to soothe my skin.”
    • “Gentle and effective formulation.”
  • Radiant glow Sometimes Noted
    • “Leaves my skin glowing.”
    • “Makes the face alkaline and shiny.”
    • “Instant glow that this product leaves.”
  • Sticky finish Sometimes Noted
    • “Might seem sticky... I apply it over a peptide serum.”
    • “There is a residue nonetheless when this dries down.”
    • “Slimy-ness puts me off a bit.”
  • Caused breakouts Rarely Noted
    • “Experienced acne breakouts after using it.”
    • “There's a better one that doesn't cause breakouts.”
    • “3% experienced acne breakouts.”
  • Slow results Rarely Noted
    • “Haven't seen significant changes in terms of fine lines.”
    • “Not an overnight fix... this is a long game product.”
    • “Didn't see a drastic difference yet.”

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Questions and answers

How well does Beauty of Joseon Revive Serum work for combination skin?

Beauty of Joseon Revive Serum works moderately well for combination skin because niacinamide helps regulate oil and centella asiatica calms, though it does not directly target oily shine. A treatment for this skin needs effective ingredients like niacinamide and propolis or zinc PCA to provide balanced hydration and manage oiliness without irritation.

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

Niacinamide and Centella Asiatica Extract make this serum a good fit for your combination skin because niacinamide helps regulate oil production and Centella Asiatica Extract provides calming benefits, while glycerin and hyaluronic acid offer hydration.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

What does Panax Ginseng do for combination skin?

Panax ginseng helps keep combination skin smooth and calm by supporting the skin barrier and managing irritation. It may also improve moisture levels and help protect against daily skin damage.

Journal of Ginseng Research, 2021Journal of Ginseng Research, 2020

What does Snail Mucin do for combination skin?

Snail mucin helps balance combination skin by providing lightweight hydration to dry areas while calming oily zones and supporting overall skin recovery. It is unlikely to feel heavy, and products for this skin type typically need ingredients that add moisture without clogging pores.

The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, 2020Molecules, 2023

Where does it go in a skincare routine for combination skin?

This treatment goes in the evening routine after cleansing and before moisturizing, though some treatments may also be used in the morning or twice a day. A treatment for this skin needs ingredients like niacinamide to help regulate oil, alongside soothing and hydrating components.

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 and hydrate your skin before following with your retinol product. This routine helps support your skin barrier while minimizing potential dryness or irritation from the retinol.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

How often should I use it?

You can use this treatment in your evening routine, applying it after cleansing and toning. Combination skin of this type needs ingredients like Niacinamide to help manage oil and lightweight hydrators like Glycerin and Hyaluronic Acid to keep skin soft without feeling heavy.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

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

This serum is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for combination skin, as it contains soothing ingredients with a safe profile, though a few reviewers have occasionally reported breakouts. Combination skin needs lightweight hydrators like hyaluronic acid and glycerin alongside ingredients that balance oily shine without feeling heavy.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

Is it 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, 2016
  • 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
  • Application of green tea extracts on normal human skin resulted in dose-dependent inhibition of UV-evoked erythema, reduced sunburn cells, protected Langerhans cells, and decreased UV-induced DNA damage compared to untreated UV-exposed skin.

    Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 2001
  • Topical application of (-)-epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) to human skin before UV irradiation decreases UV-induced production of hydrogen peroxide by 68-90% and nitric oxide by 30-100%, inhibits leukocyte infiltration and lipid peroxidation by 41-84%, and restores glutathione levels and glutathione peroxidase activity compared to UV exposure alone.

    Carcinogenesis, 2001
  • Enzyme-modified ginseng extract cream significantly reduced the global photo-damage score and various roughness measures including total roughness, smoothness depth, and arithmetic roughness average compared to placebo in 23 human subjects.

    Rejuvenation Research, 2015
  • A red ginseng hydrogel formulation with 1,2-hexanediol promoted selective growth of Staphylococcus epidermidis and decreased Cutibacterium acnes in 20 female subjects.

    Journal of Ginseng Research, 2022
  • A 1% fermented black ginseng cream significantly reduced eye wrinkles and brightened skin color in twenty-three human subjects compared to control cream and baseline.

    Journal of Toxicology and Environmental Health. Part A, 2020
  • A facial serum containing snail secretion filtrate, Calendula officinalis, and Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract significantly reduced inflammatory acne lesions compared to placebo in 66 participants with mild-to-moderate maskne over 12 weeks.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022
  • HelixComplex snail mucus protected human keratinocytes and reconstructed human epidermis models from ozone-induced oxidative damage and pro-inflammatory response following exposure to 0.5 ppm ozone for 2 hours.

    PloS One, 2020
  • Topical treatment with Snail Secretion Filtrate significantly improves the speed and percentage of wound area closure, enhances proliferation and tissue remodeling, and reduces inflammation in a full-thickness excisional wound model in mice compared to untreated controls.

    Veterinary Sciences, 2021
  • Topical post-laser application of human adipocyte-derived mesenchymal stem cell media combined with niacinamide significantly improved wrinkle index, melanin index, patient satisfaction, and investigator esthetic improvement scores compared to vehicle cream in patients with aging skin.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021
  • Topical nicotinamide prevented solar-simulated UV-induced immunosuppression in healthy volunteers, and men experienced immunosuppression at solar-simulated UV doses three times lower than those required for women.

    The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2008
  • Topical 5% niacinamide applied twice daily for 12 weeks reduced fine lines and wrinkles, hyperpigmented spots, red blotchiness, and skin sallowness, and improved skin elasticity compared to vehicle control in 50 female white subjects with facial photoaging.

    Dermatologic Surgery, 2005
  • 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
  • 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 treatment with 5% vitamin C and 0.1% madecassoside significantly improved clinical scores for wrinkles, suppleness, firmness, roughness, and skin hydration, along with functional and structural remodeling of the elastic fiber network in 20 female volunteers with photoaged skin after 6 months compared to baseline.

    Experimental Dermatology, 2008
  • Combining 755 nm alexandrite laser with topical licorice gel significantly reduces terminal hair counts compared to alexandrite laser with placebo in women with idiopathic hirsutism.

    Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2015
  • Licochalcone A activated Nrf2 signaling, elevated cytoprotective enzymes, increased the reduced-to-oxidized glutathione ratio, and decreased reactive oxygen species in human fibroblasts and neutrophils, while a LicA-rich licorice extract lowered UVA-induced oxidative processes in vivo.

    Experimental Dermatology, 2015
  • Bioactive glycyrrhizic acid and oxymatrine ionic liquid self-assembled nanomicelles significantly promoted the transdermal permeation, subcutaneous retention, and anti-photoaging efficacy of palmitoyl pentapeptide-4 in cellular and animal models compared to unformulated peptide.

    Advanced Science, 2025

Why other serums fit combination 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

Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Panthenol, Hyaluronic Acid, Centella Asiatica Extract, Camellia Sinensis Extract, Licorice Root Extract, Allantoin, Adenosine, Arginine, Carbomer, Ethylhexylglycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol

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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