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Purito Wonder Releaf Centella Serum for acne-prone skin

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A weak match for acne-prone skin; the serums alongside fit it better.

This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with acne-prone skin: breakouts, blackheads, and post-acne marks. 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 soothing and barrier strengthening for your acne-prone skin, as Centella Asiatica Extract and Madecassoside calm inflammation and support skin repair, though Glycerin and Butylene Glycol may be less ideal for your oilier combination skin areas.
  • The formula provides general hydration and soothing benefits for your blemishes and breakouts, with Niacinamide and Panthenol contributing to overall skin health.
  • The product is safe for your skin, containing no harsh ingredients and including soothing agents like Centella Asiatica Extract and Panthenol to minimize irritation risk.

How to apply

  • Use your serum as part of your PM routine and start 3x/week before working up to daily use.
  • Apply this treatment after cleansing and toner, and before your moisturizer.
  • Gently press 2-3 drops of the serum into your skin and let it absorb for a minute.
  • Apply the product on clean, dry skin to help manage your breakouts safely.
  • Avoid the eye area and do a patch test before your first use.

People Say

★4.7Overall rating based on 2.1k+ reviews

Based on a very large amount of data, this serum is highly recommended for sensitive and acne-prone skin, effectively reducing redness and calming irritation with a lightweight, non-sticky finish. Most users report a strengthened skin barrier and reduced inflammation. A minority found it insufficiently hydrating for very dry skin or experienced minor breakouts.

Highlights

  • Rapid soothing Mostly Mentioned
    • “soothed redness in 10 seconds”
    • “irritation looks better in two days”
    • “instant relief for sensitive skin”
  • Gentle & non-irritating Often Mentioned
    • “doesn't sting at all”
    • “safe for sensitive skin”
    • “no burning sensation”
    • “gentle on damaged barrier”
  • Lightweight texture Often Mentioned
    • “absorbs almost immediately”
    • “no sticky feeling”
    • “light watery texture”
    • “great for layering”
  • Improves skin barrier Sometimes Noted
    • “skin barrier feels stronger”
    • “less reactive over time”
    • “healed my moisture barrier”
    • “skin looks balanced”
  • Insufficient hydration Sometimes Noted
    • “not hydrating enough alone”
    • “need to layer it”
    • “too watery for dry winter skin”
    • “light hydration only”
  • Caused breakouts Rarely Noted
    • “broke me out”
    • “gave me tiny bumps”
    • “caused whiteheads”
    • “clogged my pores”
  • Lack of visible results Rarely Noted
    • “saw no difference”
    • “did literally nothing”
    • “just water on my face”
    • “no effect on redness”
  • Scent (Scented Version) Rarely Noted
    • “smell is awful”
    • “scent is too strong”
    • “tea tree smell is overpowering”
    • “prefer the unscented”

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Questions and answers

Why is Purito Centella Serum a weak match for acne-prone skin?

This serum is a weak match because, while its centella and panthenol help calm breakouts, some of its hydrating ingredients may be less ideal for your oilier areas. Acne-prone skin of this type needs a treatment that controls oil and balances combination skin with ingredients like niacinamide and zinc PCA.

Molecules, 2023Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016

Which ingredients make this serum a poor fit for acne-prone skin?

Glycerin and Butylene Glycol may be less ideal for your oilier combination skin areas, making this a weaker match for your acne-prone skin. A treatment for this skin needs ingredients like niacinamide, propolis, or zinc PCA that provide excellent skincare benefits for acne while balancing oiliness without excess oil or dryness.

What does Centella Asiatica Extract do for acne-prone skin?

Centella asiatica extract helps calm angry skin, reduces redness, and supports healing for breakouts. It is unlikely to cause irritation and may improve overall skin clarity when used consistently.

Molecules, 2023Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 2020

What does Niacinamide do for acne-prone skin?

Niacinamide helps acne-prone skin by reducing both inflamed and uninflamed breakouts and calming redness. It is also very helpful for keeping oily skin balanced by cutting down on excess oil production, and it is well tolerated by most people.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024Cureus, 2024

Where does this serum go in a skincare routine for acne-prone skin?

This serum goes in the evening routine after cleansing and toning, and before moisturizing. A product for this skin needs lightweight, oil-balancing, and soothing ingredients that calm breakouts without adding heavy moisture to oilier areas.

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 your skin and then following with retinol. The product is unlikely to irritate your skin because it contains soothing ingredients like Centella Asiatica Extract and Panthenol, helping to keep your face comfortable.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024

How often should I use this serum?

You can use this serum in your evening routine, applying it after your cleansing toner and before your moisturizer. Because your skin is acne-prone, a product of this type needs lightweight hydrators and oil-balancing ingredients that calm breakouts without adding heavy moisture.

Molecules, 2023Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016

Can this serum clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for acne-prone skin?

This serum is unlikely to cause purging since it contains no exfoliating acids, but it may cause breakouts for some people with acne-prone skin because certain moisturizing ingredients in the formula can feel too heavy on oilier areas. Acne-prone skin needs lightweight, non-greasy hydrators and oil-balancing ingredients to keep pores clear without adding extra weight.

Is this serum fragrance-free and alcohol-free?

Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.

What the research says

  • Co-delivery of paeonol and madecassoside via nanoemulsions improved transdermal delivery, promoted barrier repair proteins, inhibited inflammatory cytokine secretion in cellular and 3D models, and reduced transepidermal water loss and acne in human facial skin compared to free components.

    Molecules, 2023
  • 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
  • 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
  • Topical dexpanthenol acts as a moisturizer, improves stratum corneum hydration, accelerates wound healing and epidermal regeneration, reduces erythema, and improves symptoms of skin irritation compared to vehicle or no pretreatment.

    American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002
  • 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
  • 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
  • Treatment with an asiaticoside-containing cream applied twice daily for 12 weeks significantly improved periorbital wrinkles in 65% of 27 female volunteers compared to a vehicle control cream.

    International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2008
  • 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 0.1% 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, 2011
  • Topical 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, 2022
  • Treatment 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, 2019
  • Topical dexpanthenol formulated in lipophilic vehicles improved stratum corneum hydration and reduced transepidermal water loss compared to vehicle control in humans.

    Arzneimittel-Forschung, 2000
  • Hyaluronic acid, hyaluronic acid plus dexpanthenol, and isotonic saline nasal sprays all significantly improved dry nose symptoms over four weeks in 240 patients, with hyaluronic acid plus dexpanthenol providing superior nasal moisturisation compared to the other two.

    Auris, Nasus, Larynx, 2020
  • A combination serum containing galactomyces ferment filtrate, dexpanthenol, and Centella asiatica effectively treated post-acne hyperpigmentation in subjects with colored skin by significantly increasing lightness scores in Fitzpatrick skin type V and reducing the melanin index in Fitzpatrick skin type IV compared to placebo.

    Skinmed, 2021

Ingredients

Centella Asiatica Extract, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Hyaluronic Acid, Panthenol, Allantoin, Arginine, Madecassoside, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Madecassic Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin

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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