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Best serums and treatments for dry sensitive skin

Rated by Lovi · Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes · How the Fit score works

What makes a good serum for dry sensitive skin

Serums and treatments with galactomyces ferment filtrate, niacinamide, and hyaluronic acid help deeply hydrate and balance dry skin. Additional steps with centella asiatica extract and ceramides work to soothe redness and repair the skin barrier.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025

Products are ranked for the concerns frequently associated with dry sensitive skin: flakiness, tightness, redness, fine lines, and wrinkles. For a ranking based on your full skin profile, including your 12D face scan results and any goals or preferences you have, please use the Lovi app.

Lovi's ranking

Why we picked these. Niacinamide, ceramides, and hyaluronic acid soothe irritation, lock in deep moisture, and repair the delicate skin barrier.

  1. 1
    COSRX Galactomyces 95 Tone Balancing Essence SuperiorAmazonCA$24.49

    Why we picked it. This treatment will deeply hydrate your dry skin, utilizing Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate and Glycerin to effectively combat flakiness and restore moisture balance.

  2. 2
    Purito Centella Unscented Serum SuperiorAmazonCA$23.25

    Why we picked it. This treatment will deeply hydrate and repair your dry skin, thanks to the synergistic blend of Centella Asiatica Extract and Ceramide NP, which work together to strengthen your skin barrier.

  3. 3
    Tatcha Violet-C Brightening Serum SuperiorAmazonCA$120.00

    Why we picked it. This treatment will brighten your skin and provide hydration with ingredients like Glycerin and Sodium Hyaluronate, which are excellent for your dry skin.

  4. 4
    SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Poremizing Fresh Ampoule SuperiorAmazonCA$22.09

    Why we picked it. This treatment will deeply hydrate and soothe your dry skin, thanks to ingredients like Glycerin and Sodium Hyaluronate, while also improving overall skin texture.

  5. 5
    MISSHA The First Essence 5X HighAmazonCA$43.00
  6. 6
    KraveBeauty Great Barrier Relief HighAmazonCA$40.00
  7. 7
    Missha Time Revolution The First Treatment Essence RX HighAmazonCA$42.99
  8. 8
    The Ordinary Matrixyl 10% + HA HighAmazonCA$14.40
  9. 9
    Olay Vitamin C + Peptide 24 Brightening Serum HighAmazonCA$35.98
Where it goes in the routine: the full routine for dry sensitive skin

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Behind this ranking

Lovi ranks every product by its fit score, calculated 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.

  • Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Co-founder, Medical Director

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer

  • Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Co-founder, CEO and CTO

    PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex

  • Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Medical Board

    Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine

  • Aishani Shah, MD

    Aishani Shah, MD

    Medical Board

    Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD

  • Asya Zubkova, MS

    Asya Zubkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member

  • Hanna Kurets, MD

    Hanna Kurets, MD

    Medical Board, Medical Advisor

    Dermatology MD

  • Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Medical Board

    Dermatology and diagnostic consultant

  • Victoria Derkova, MS

    Victoria Derkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist

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