Aēsop Parsley Seed Anti-Oxidant Intense Serum for combination skin
Parsley Seed
Tocopherol Vitamin E
Red Algae
Niacinamide
Glycerin
High
- HighCombination Skin Fit
- HighEffectiveness
- HighSafety
A great choice for combination skin; a few serums fit it even better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with combination skin: an oily T-zone, enlarged pores, and dry cheeks. 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 combination skin, the niacinamide and glycerin work synergistically to regulate oil production and provide essential hydration, addressing your oily shine concerns.
- The presence of Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract and Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract offers excellent antioxidant protection, shielding your skin from environmental stressors.
- The formula is safe for your combination skin, with no risks of irritation due to the absence of prohibited or harsh ingredients.
How to apply
- Use your serum as part of your PM routine. Start using it 3 times a week and move to daily use if your skin likes it.
- Apply the serum after cleansing and toner, and right before your moisturizer.
- Gently press 2-3 drops of the serum into your skin and wait a minute ⏳for it to soak in.
- Apply the serum on clean and dry skin since your skin is not sensitive.
- Always do a patch test before using the serum for the first time, and avoid the eye area .
People Say
★4.9Overall rating based on 200+ reviewsThis serum is highly regarded for its deep hydration and skin-calming properties, benefiting normal, combination, and sensitive skin types, particularly in urban settings. Users frequently mention improved skin texture and reduced redness. A notable drawback is its high price, and some users find the texture sticky, which can lead to makeup pilling.
Highlights
Deeply hydrating Often Mentioned
- “delivers deep hydration that really fills your skin”
- “left my skin feeling deeply hydrated”
- “provides just the right amount of hydration”
- “keeps my skin hydrated until morning”
Expensive product Often Mentioned
- “The price point. It's expensive.”
- “adding a steep price tag on top of that makes me hesitant”
- “The price is steep”
- “Honestly quite expensive”
Calms blemishes Sometimes Noted
- “my small blemishes noticeably diminished”
- “significantly calmed my redness”
- “didn't cause any blemishes”
- “gentle ingredients don't cause any blemishes”
Fast absorption Sometimes Noted
- “absorbs incredibly fast”
- “absorbs well into the skin”
- “absorbs quickly and leaves your skin feeling beautifully refined”
- “Lightweight, fast-absorbing serum”
Causes makeup pilling Sometimes Noted
- “causes my sunscreen and cushion foundation to pill”
- “inevitably leads to my makeup pilling”
- “experience clumping when layering with oil-rich hydrators”
- “try to apply makeup over it, you'll definitely experience pilling”
Sticky texture Sometimes Noted
- “feels very sticky right after application”
- “unique texture creates a slightly stiff feeling”
- “stickiness is too intense for my morning skincare”
- “during the day, it feels too sticky”
Ineffective dropper Rarely Noted
- “The dropper is surprisingly ineffective”
- “dropper could use some improvement”
- “doesn't quite reach all the way to the bottom”
- “opening seems too large, causing the product to flow out too quickly”
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Questions and answers
What makes Aēsop Parsley Seed Intense Serum a great fit for combination skin?
Aēsop Parsley Seed Intense Serum is a great fit because its niacinamide and glycerin help balance oil and deliver essential moisture where your skin needs it. Green tea and grape seed extracts also provide strong antioxidant protection to shield your skin from environmental stress.
Experimental Dermatology, 2009Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
Which ingredients make this serum a good fit for combination skin?
Niacinamide and glycerin make this serum a great fit for combination skin because they work together to control oily shine while keeping your skin hydrated. Green tea extract and grape seed extract also provide strong antioxidant protection against daily environmental stress, and the gentle formula is very safe and unlikely to cause irritation.
Experimental Dermatology, 2009Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
What does Parsley Seed do for combination skin?
Parsley Seed extract helps calm redness and balances uneven tone for combination skin. It provides strong antioxidant protection and helps manage irritation while supporting a clear, even complexion.
What does Tocopherol do for combination skin?
Tocopherol helps keep combination skin smooth and protects it against daily environmental stress. It is unlikely to cause issues, but a product of this type needs a balanced blend of lightweight hydrators and oil-control ingredients to properly care for combination skin.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Journal of Clinical Medicine, 2023
Where does this serum go in a skincare routine for combination skin?
This serum goes in your evening routine after your cleansing toner and before your moisturizer. Treatments are used at night for simplicity and extra safety around sun exposure, though some may also be used in the morning or twice a day.
Can I use this serum with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this serum with retinol by applying it after your retinol treatment to help soothe the skin. The gentle, well-tolerated formula is unlikely to cause irritation when combined with active ingredients.
How often should I use this serum?
You can use this serum in your evening routine for simplicity and extra safety around sun exposure. The formula is safe for your combination skin with no risks of irritation.
Can this serum clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for combination skin?
This serum is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for combination skin because its formula avoids heavy, pore-blocking ingredients and regulates oil while providing lightweight hydration. It does not contain exfoliating acids, so it will not cause purging.
Is this serum fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It contains fragrance (linalool, limonene, and geraniol) and drying alcohol (alcohol).
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 low-dose green tea extract reduces UVB-induced p53 expression and apoptosis in human skin keratinocytes compared to placebo.
Experimental Dermatology, 2009Topical application of an antioxidant serum containing 15% ascorbic acid, 0.5% ferulic acid, and 1% tocopherol prevented particulate matter-induced degradation of extracellular matrix components, inflammation, and oxidative stress in the skin of 15 female volunteers compared to untreated controls.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025Dermatological products containing d-alpha tocopheryl acetate showed non-comedogenic potential with less than a 50% increase in microcomedones in 12 healthy male subjects compared to octyl palmitate.
Contemporary Clinical Trials Communications, 2021Topical application of an antioxidant mix containing 15% ascorbic acid, 0.5% ferulic acid, and 1% tocopherol prevented PM and UV-induced skin barrier perturbation, lipid peroxidation, inflammatory markers, MMP9 activation, and Type I collagen loss in 15 healthy females compared to untreated exposed skin.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024Topical sunscreen formulations containing UV filters, red algae extract, Ginkgo biloba, and vitamins protected hairless mice from UV-induced erythema, reduced transepidermal water loss, and significantly decreased the expression of p53 and caspase-3 compared to untreated controls.
Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology. B, Biology, 2015Chitosan/polyvinyl alcohol nanofibrous dressings containing 3% Corallina officinalis extract exhibited bead-free morphology, enhanced mechanical strength, strong antibacterial activity against Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus, and excellent biocompatibility for skin cell survival and proliferation.
Journal of Biomaterials Science. Polymer Edition, 2026Topical 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, 2021Topical 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, 2008Topical 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, 2005The 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, 2012
Ingredients
Water, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Polysorbate 20, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polysorbate 80, Trehalose, Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Extract, Panthenol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Sodium Gluconate, Alcohol, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil Lavender Oil, Kappaphycus Alvarezii Extract, Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Bisabolol, Xanthan Gum, Maltodextrin, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Tocopherol, Citric Acid, Ormenis Multicaulis Oil, Sodium Acetate, Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract Grape Seed Extract, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Cellulose, Sodium Benzoate, Lactic Acid, Parsley Seed Oil, Potassium Sorbate, Linalool, Limonene, Geraniol
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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