SKINN DermAppeal for dry sensitive skin
Vc5 Crystal Technology
Enzymatic Components
Average
- AverageDry Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for dry sensitive skin; other products 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 exfoliation for your dry and sensitive skin due to papain and bromelain, which aid in smoothing texture while glycerin and chamomile oil provide hydration and soothing support.
- The inclusion of humectants like glycerin and emollients such as caprylic capric triglyceride offers moderate suitability for dry skin, though alcohol denat and menthol may pose a risk of mild unsuitability.
- The product is safe for your dry and sensitive skin as it lacks prohibited or harsh ingredients, minimizing the risk of irritation.
How to apply
- Use your exfoliant PM once a week to help with dryness. Start ⏳3 times a week only if your sensitive skin tolerates it well.
- Apply the exfoliant after cleansing and toning, but always before your favorite moisturizer .
- Gently press 2-3 drops of the exfoliant into your skin and avoid any rubbing. Let it absorb ⏱ for a minute before layering.
- Since your skin is reactive and sensitive, apply the exfoliant on completely dry skin for better tolerance.
- Always do a patch test before your first use and avoid the delicate eye area .
People Say
★4.8Overall rating based on 5.3k+ reviewsUsers with dull, dry, and aging skin report that this product effectively exfoliates to reveal a smoother, brighter, and more youthful complexion. While it successfully targets rough texture, fine lines, and dry flakes, some users with sensitive skin note a tingling or stinging sensation and mention the product's high price point. This summary is based on a very large amount of data and should definitely be taken into account.
Highlights
Smooths skin texture Mostly Mentioned
- “leaves my skin so glowy and smooth”
- “my facial skin looked so smooth afterwards”
- “really does make my skin feel a lot smoother”
- “leaves skin softer, smoother and brighter”
Brightens complexion Often Mentioned
- “makes my skin glowy”
- “brightened up my skin so much”
- “leaves my face feeling light and fresh”
- “brightest glowiest baby soft skin”
Clears dry flakes Sometimes Noted
- “all my flakes disappeared”
- “getting rid of that dry skin”
- “smooth rough, dry, and bumpy skin”
- “ridding lips of dry flakes”
Reduces fine lines Sometimes Noted
- “does make fine lines less visible”
- “smooth lines on and around the lip rim”
- “I'm ageing in reverse!”
- “looking years younger”
High price point Sometimes Noted
- “it's a little on the pricey side”
- “A little pricey but it made my skin feel really nice”
- “not worth the price”
- “so it does add up and it's bit on the pricey side”
Small product size Rarely Noted
- “complaining about the small size of the tube”
- “Good to buy the small bottle first”
- “how long is that gonna last you usually last me maybe a month”
- “you need to super size this”
Stinging or tingling Rarely Noted
- “Stingy, stingy, but not intolerably so”
- “gives their skin a tingly sensation during use”
- “Is that why it stung?”
- “experience moderate heating and cooling sensations”
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Questions and answers
How well does SKINN DermAppeal work for dry sensitive skin?
SKINN DermAppeal works reasonably well for dry sensitive skin, though alcohol denat and menthol may pose a risk of mild unsuitability. An exfoliant for this skin type needs gentle smoothing ingredients paired with soothing moisturizers and barrier-supporting components to keep dry skin calm and hydrated without irritation.
Which ingredients make this exfoliant a good fit for dry sensitive skin?
Glycerin, chamomile oil, papain, and bromelain help smooth texture while providing hydration and soothing support for dry and sensitive skin. An exfoliant of this type needs gentle hydrating ingredients and soothing components that improve moisture retention and support the skin barrier without any risk of irritation.
What does Vitamin C do for dry sensitive skin?
Vitamin C helps dry sensitive skin by reducing redness and improving elasticity, while also calming irritation and boosting moisture when properly formulated. It is unlikely to cause trouble when paired with gentle hydrating ingredients, making it a safe choice for smooth skin.
What do Enzymes do for dry sensitive skin?
Enzymes in skincare help break down dead cells on the surface, but on dry sensitive skin they may irritate and disrupt the barrier further if it is already damaged. Because your skin is dry and easily upset, products of this type need to include gentle hydrating ingredients and soothing agents to calm the skin and protect its natural moisture barrier.
The British Journal of Dermatology, 2009International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2008
Where does it go in a skincare routine for dry sensitive skin?
This treatment goes in your evening routine once a week, as exfoliating products work best when started slowly. A product of this type for dry sensitive skin needs gentle smoothing enzymes paired with plenty of hydrating and calming ingredients to keep the skin soft and comfortable.
Can I use this exfoliant with retinol, and in what order?
It is best to avoid using this scrub on the same nights you use retinol, as using them together may easily irritate dry and sensitive skin. Instead, apply this treatment on separate evenings or stick to gentle smoothing ingredients like enzymes paired with soothing hydrators like glycerin.
How often should I use it?
Start using this treatment once a week to see how your skin reacts, as exfoliating products can sometimes cause irritation on sensitive areas. If your skin feels comfortable and handles it well, you may carefully use it more often.
Can this exfoliant clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for dry sensitive skin?
This exfoliant is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for your dry sensitive skin because it lacks heavy pore-clogging ingredients. However, to truly thrive, dry and sensitive skin needs products packed with deeply nourishing plant oils and soothing ingredients that protect and restore moisture.
Is it fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It contains fragrance (limonene) and drying alcohol (alcohol denat).
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 30% l-menthol decreased cold pain thresholds and enhanced pain responses to suprathreshold noxious cold stimuli without affecting other stimuli in 39 healthy subjects compared to ethanol control.
Pain, 2006Topical application of an emollient emulsion containing 15.0% caprylic/capric triglyceride doubled the amount of urocanic acid isomers and increased skin hydration with reduced transepidermal water loss in healthy subjects, though it did not prevent ultraviolet-induced urocanic acid isomerization.
Life, 2023Topical 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, 2022
Why other products fit dry sensitive skin better
- Menthol in this product
Topical menthol induced significant pain, cold sensations, punctate and cold hyperalgesia, and increased cutaneous perfusion in 10 subjects compared to ethanol control, acting as a human model for cold pain by sensitizing peripheral cold C nociceptors and activating cold-specific A delta fibres.
Brain, 2004
Ingredients
Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, Magnesium Oxide Crystals, Sodium Bicarbonate, Oleth-20, Glycerin, Trihydroxystearin, Glyceryl Stearate, Olea Europaea Oil Olive Oil, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Copper Peptide, Zinc Oxide, Tocopheryl Acetate, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Squalane, Retinyl Palmitate, Anthemis Nobilis Oil Flower Chamomile Oil Flower, Papain, Bromelain, Rosmarinus Officinalis Oil Leaf Rosemary Oil Leaf, Melaleuca Alternifolia Tree Oil Leaf, Peppermint Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil Lavender Oil, Zeolite, Polylactic Acid, Water, Menthol, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Ascorbic Acid, Copper Pca, Dimethicone, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Chloride, Alcohol Denat, Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract, Rice Cera Bran Cera, Limonene, Ci 77289 Chromium Hydroxide Green, Ci 42090 Blue 1 Lake, Phenoxyethanol, 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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Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc
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Elina Nazarenko, MD
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Victoria Derkova, MS
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