Derma E Vitamin C Renewing Moisturizer for dry skin
Ascorbic Acid
Probiotics
Aspalathus Linearis
Glycerin
RetinolAverage
- HighDry Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for dry skin; other moisturizers fit it 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
- Highly suitable for your dry skin due to the presence of glycerin and sunflower seed oil, which provide humectant and emollient actions respectively, enhancing barrier resilience.
- The formula offers moderate moisturizing benefits, with ingredients like glycerin and panthenol providing hydration that is generally supportive for dry or flaky skin.
- The product is safe for your dry skin, as it lacks harsh ingredients and includes 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
★4.5Overall 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 skin?
Derma E Vitamin C Renewing Moisturizer works for dry skin, though other products fit it better. It helps keep skin soft and supports the moisture barrier with ingredients like glycerin and sunflower seed oil, which provide hydration and nourishment. A product for this dry skin needs ingredients like hyaluronic acid and glycerin to ensure maximum hydration and skin barrier support without any risk of irritation.
Which ingredients make this cream a good fit for dry skin?
Glycerin and sunflower seed oil make this cream a good fit for dry skin by holding in water and softening dry patches to help keep your skin comfortable. Because it only offers moderate hydration, a product for this skin needs rich, highly effective nourishing ingredients and heavy moisture-lockers that provide deep hydration and barrier support without any risk of irritation.
What does Vitamin C do for dry skin?
Vitamin C helps dry skin by boosting moisture and keeping the surface smooth and soft. It may also improve skin hydration and support the outer protective barrier over time.
Skin Research and Technology, 2008Experimental Dermatology, 2008
What do Probiotics do for dry skin?
Probiotics help dry skin by boosting hydration, calming irritation, and improving the skin's natural moisture barrier. These ingredients support a balanced skin microbiome, which may make dry skin feel much softer and smoother over time.
International Journal of Medical Sciences, 2021Experimental Dermatology, 2019
Where does this cream go in a skincare routine for dry skin?
This cream goes in the morning routine after a hydrating toner, and in the evening routine after your treatment. To work best for dry skin, a product of this type needs rich moisturizing ingredients like glycerin and plant oils that lock in hydration and smooth flaky areas.
The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2022Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
Can I use this cream with niacinamide, and in what order?
You can use this cream alongside niacinamide, applying the niacinamide serum first and following with this moisturizer once it absorbs. This approach helps keep dry skin calm and hydrated while layering your routine safely.
How often should I use this cream?
You can use this moisturizing treatment twice a day as part of your morning and evening routine. Regular daily application helps improve skin moisture and supports barrier function for dry skin.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Health Science Reports, 2021
Can this cream clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for dry skin?
This cream is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for dry skin, as it lacks harsh ingredients and includes gentle, soothing components. To better nourish dry skin, a product of this type needs richer oils and deep moisturizers that fully stop flaking.
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 works better on certain areas since skin thickness varies across the body. The gentle ingredients help keep dry skin soft, but a product for this skin needs richer oils and deeper moisture to fully care for thin or very dry body areas.
Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy, 2002Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
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
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, 2017Topical 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, 2025The 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, 2001Niacinamide/glycerin body moisturizers provided better rapid and prolonged improvement of cosmetic xerosis through functional improvement of stratum corneum barrier function compared to no treatment and conventional moisturizers in female subjects.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2012Topical 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
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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