Derma E Vitamin C Renewing Moisturizer for dry sensitive skin
Ascorbic Acid
Probiotics
Aspalathus Linearis
Glycerin
RetinolAverage
- HighDry Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for dry sensitive skin; other moisturizers fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with dry sensitive skin: flakiness, tightness, redness, 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
- Offers moderate suitability for your dry and sensitive skin, as glycerin, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, and Rosa Canina Oil Fruit provide essential humectant and emollient actions to hydrate and support barrier function. While these ingredients offer general moisturizing benefits, they do not specifically target the dryness or flakiness of your skin.
- The formulation is safe for your dry and sensitive skin, containing no harsh or irritating ingredients.
- The product provides excellent moisturizing due to the presence of glycerin and panthenol, which hydrate and enhance barrier resilience.
How to apply
- Could be used as part of your AM or PM routine. Start using this moisturizer 3 times a week and move to daily use if your dry skin tolerates it well.
- Apply this moisturizer after cleansing and toner in the morning, or after your serum in the evening. Always pair it with SPF in the morning.
- Gently press a small amount of the moisturizer into your skin. Avoid rubbing it harshly to protect your sensitive skin.
- Apply the moisturizer on slightly damp skin to help with hydration absorption. This also works well for dry and flaky skin types.
- Do a patch test before your first use. Avoid the eye area to prevent any irritation.
People Say
★4.5Overall rating based on 3.1k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, this moisturizer is highly praised for its lightweight, non-comedogenic texture that absorbs quickly, making it an excellent base for makeup while providing effective hydration. Users frequently note visible improvements in skin brightness, evenness of tone, and a reduction in the appearance of dark spots, particularly for those with combination or sensitive skin.
Highlights
Lightweight texture Mostly Mentioned
- “Feels light on skin”
- “Not heavy or greasy”
- “Absorbs easily”
Brightens skin Often Mentioned
- “Complexion got brighter”
- “Noticeable radiance”
- “Vibrant glow”
Good makeup base Sometimes Noted
- “Perfect base for makeup”
- “Works well under makeup”
- “No primer needed”
Non-comedogenic Sometimes Noted
- “Doesn't clog pores”
- “No breakouts”
- “Safe for combo skin”
Pleasant scent Sometimes Noted
- “Subtle citrusy scent”
- “Smells nice”
- “Light, pleasant aroma”
Lacks deep moisture Rarely Noted
- “Not as emollient as expected”
- “Tugs at skin”
- “Not moisturizing enough”
Minimal results Rarely Noted
- “Not sure I've seen benefits”
- “Didn't work for me”
- “So-so product”
Texture issues Rarely Noted
- “Felt like a mask”
- “Tugs when applying”
- “Not smooth enough”
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Questions and answers
How well does Derma E Vitamin C Renewing Moisturizer work for dry sensitive skin?
This moisturizer offers moderate suitability for dry and sensitive skin, as it hydrates and supports the skin barrier with glycerin and plant oils, though it does not specifically target deeper dryness or flakiness. A product of this type needs highly effective, soothing ingredients and hydrating agents like hyaluronic acid or rich emollients to provide deep nourishment and resolve flakes without irritation.
Which ingredients make this cream a good fit for dry sensitive skin?
Glycerin, almond oil, and rosehip oil make this cream a good fit by adding moisture and helping support your skin barrier. Because it does not specifically target intense dryness or flakiness, a product for this skin needs highly effective, soothing ingredients that provide deep hydration and nourishment without irritation.
What does Vitamin C do for dry sensitive skin?
Vitamin C helps brighten and smooth dry sensitive skin while reducing wrinkles and improving elasticity. It is generally well tolerated and unlikely to cause irritation when properly formulated, leaving the skin looking more radiant.
What do Probiotics do for dry sensitive skin?
Probiotics help dry sensitive skin by calming irritation, strengthening the skin barrier, and locking in moisture. These ingredients may also reduce redness and help keep the skin calm against everyday triggers.
Experimental Dermatology, 2019Experimental Dermatology, 2010
Where does this cream go in a skincare routine for dry sensitive skin?
This moisturizing treatment goes in the evening routine after a soothing toner and before a moisturizer. A routine for dry sensitive skin needs rich moisturizers with ceramides and soothing oils to deeply nourish and ease flakiness.
Can I use this cream with niacinamide, and in what order?
You can use this cream with niacinamide by applying niacinamide first and following with this moisturizer. This product is safe and unlikely to irritate dry and sensitive skin, but to properly care for this skin type, a product needs ingredients that specifically target deep dryness and flakiness.
How often should I use this cream?
This cream works as a moisturizing treatment in the evening routine for dry sensitive skin. Daily application is generally safe and helps keep skin soft and smooth, though dry skin of this type needs richer hydrators and barrier-repairing ingredients to fully target flakiness.
Can this cream clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for dry sensitive skin?
This cream is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for dry sensitive skin because its formula avoids harsh or irritating ingredients. A product of this type needs rich, targeted hydrators and soothing oils to deeply comfort and relieve flaky, dry skin.
Can I use this cream around the eyes or on my body?
You can use this moisturizing treatment around your eyes and on your body, though it is an average fit for dry and sensitive skin. This skin type needs rich plant oils and gentle hydrators like glycerin and panthenol to keep the thin eye area and body skin soft and smooth without irritation.
Is this cream fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol. Cetyl alcohol is a fatty alcohol, which soften the skin.
What the research says
Topical application of 5% vitamin C cream significantly improved global clinical scores, increased skin microrelief density, and induced elastic tissue repair in photoaged skin compared to excipient control in healthy female volunteers.
Experimental Dermatology, 2003Ascorbic acid 2-glucoside gel significantly reduced gingival melanin pigmentation after 4 weeks compared to placebo in 73 subjects with symmetric pigmentation.
Journal of Periodontology, 2009Topical application of VC-IP cream twice daily for 8 weeks reduces periorbital wrinkles in female subjects compared to a placebo cream.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022Ginkgo formulation increased skin moisturization by 27.88% and smoothness by 4.32% while reducing roughness by 0.4% and wrinkles by 4.63%, and significantly improved skin moisturization compared to the tea and rooibos formula.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2010The addition of Aspalathus linearis extracts to topical sunscreen formulas containing OMC and BMDBM increased protection factors by up to 50% and protected the filters against photodegradation under radiation doses up to 14.4 standard erythemal doses.
Photochemical & Photobiological Sciences, 2026The combination of fermented and unfermented Aspalathus linearis extracts showed a synergistic photoprotective effect on Normal Human Dermal Fibroblast survival after UVB radiation, which further improved when combined with Polypodium leucotomos extract.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2025A 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, 2017The 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, 2001Topical 0.4% retinol significantly increased epidermal thickness, dermal vascularity, and extracellular matrix production by stimulating keratinocyte proliferation, endothelial cell proliferation, and fibroblast activation in naturally aged human skin compared to vehicle.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2017Topical bakuchiol 0.5% applied twice daily compared with retinol 0.5% applied daily significantly decreased wrinkle surface area and hyperpigmentation with no statistical difference between the compounds in 44 patients over 12 weeks, while retinol users reported more facial skin scaling and stinging.
The British Journal of Dermatology, 2019Silicone particles encapsulating retinol increased its half-life by 9-fold and yielded 12-23% lower skin irritation in human subjects compared to Microsponge particles while maintaining biological activity.
Journal of Controlled Release, 2018
Why other moisturizers fit dry sensitive skin better
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, 2016Nanoemulsions containing Macadamia integrifolia seed oil successfully enhanced skin hydration and reduced wrinkles in human volunteers, outperforming conventional emulsions in skin hydration enhancement.
Nanomaterials, 2024
Ingredients
Water, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Cetyl Alcohol, Pseudozyma Epicola, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil Apricot Kernel Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Sunflower Seed Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Saururus Chinensis Extract Ferment Filtrate, Aspalathus Linearis Leaf Extract, Rosa Canina Oil Fruit Rosehip Oil Fruit, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Vitis Vinifera Oil Grape Oil, Olea Europaea Oil Fruit Olive Oil Fruit, Retinyl Palmitate Vitamin A, Panthenol Vitamin B5, Allantoin, Tocopheryl Acetate Vitamin E, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Xanthan Gum, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Oils
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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