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NeoLumo Purifying Gel Peel for combination skin

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NeoLumo Purifying Gel Peel

Average

  • HighCombination Skin Fit
  • AverageEffectiveness
  • HighSafety

Works for combination skin; other products fit it 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

  • Offers moderate exfoliation for your combination skin, as glycolic acid and salicylic acid work to smooth texture and help manage oily shine. Aloe Barbadensis Extract and Chamomile Extract provide soothing benefits, complementing the exfoliating action without causing irritation.
  • The formula is well-suited for combination skin due to the keratolytic and seboregulating properties of salicylic acid and glycolic acid, which address general skincare needs.
  • The safety profile is excellent, with no risks of irritation due to the absence of harsh ingredients and the inclusion of soothing botanical extracts.

How to apply

  • Use this exfoliant product in your PM routine starting once a week, then increase frequency carefully if your skin feels fine.
  • Apply this exfoliant step after cleansing and toner, but right before your moisturizer.
  • Gently press 2-3 drops of the exfoliant into your skin and wait a minute before layering.
  • Apply the exfoliant to clean, dry skin to help control your oily shine comfortably.
  • Avoid the eye area and do a patch test before your first use.

People Say

★3.9Overall rating based on 200+ reviews

The product is praised for its gentle, non-abrasive exfoliation that leaves skin feeling soft and hydrated. Users frequently report improved skin texture and brightness. However, the high price is a common concern.

Highlights

  • Gentle exfoliation Mostly Mentioned
    • “Non-abrasive formula”
    • “gentle on skin”
    • “no irritation”
  • Smoother skin Often Mentioned
    • “Skin feels supple”
    • “smoother complexion”
    • “baby-soft skin”
  • High price Often Mentioned
    • “A bit expensive”
    • “only reason for 4 stars was price”
    • “very expensive”
  • Brightens complexion Sometimes Noted
    • “Fades dark spots”
    • “radiant look”
    • “evens skin tone”
  • Clears pores Sometimes Noted
    • “Removes stubborn blackheads”
    • “unclogs pores”
    • “deep cleansing”
  • Aggressive sales Sometimes Noted
    • “Salesman was successful in getting me to try”
    • “consultation with sales woman”
  • Availability issues Rarely Noted
    • “Have not found any local sellers”
    • “not authorized by Neolumo”
  • Unpleasant scent Rarely Noted
    • “Overpowering, decaying orange scent”
    • “unpleasant scent”

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Questions and answers

How well does NeoLumo Purifying Gel Peel work for combination skin?

NeoLumo Purifying Gel Peel works moderately well for your combination skin, as it provides smooth texture and helps manage oily shine with safe ingredients like glycolic acid and salicylic acid. An exfoliant treatment for combination skin needs effective ingredients like niacinamide, propolis, or zinc PCA to provide optimal hydration and balance without excess oiliness or dryness.

BioMed Research International, 2020Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2019

Which ingredients make this exfoliant a good fit for combination skin?

Glycolic acid and salicylic acid help smooth texture and manage oily shine on combination skin. To fit this skin type as well as top-rated options, an exfoliant of this type needs ingredients like niacinamide, propolis, or zinc PCA to provide balanced hydration, radiance, and oil control without causing dryness.

BioMed Research International, 2020Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2019

What does Glycerin do for combination skin?

Glycerin helps keep combination skin soft and smooth by pulling moisture in and keeping it there. It improves hydration and supports your skin barrier, which is unlikely to cause irritation.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2008Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

What does Vitamin C do for combination skin?

Vitamin C helps brighten dull areas and smooth out uneven texture on combination skin while protecting against daily environmental stress. It may also help keep pores clear and skin firm by supporting collagen production, though drier spots may need an added moisturizer to stay comfortable.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2023

Where does it go in a skincare routine for combination skin?

This treatment goes in the evening routine, starting at once a week, because it contains exfoliating acids. Combination skin works best with products that offer gentle exfoliation to smooth texture and help manage oily shine while keeping the skin calm.

Can I use this exfoliant with retinol, and in what order?

It is best to use this exfoliant on a different night than your retinol to avoid irritation on your combination skin. If you do use them together, apply the exfoliant first, let it absorb fully, and then follow with your retinol.

How often should I use it?

Start by using this exfoliant treatment once a week in your evening routine, and if your skin tolerates it well and sees good results, you may carefully use it more often. Combination skin generally benefits from a routine that balances gentle exfoliation with soothing ingredients and hydration to keep texture smooth without causing dryness.

Can this exfoliant clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for combination skin?

This exfoliant is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts on your combination skin, as it contains glycolic acid and salicylic acid to help smooth texture and manage oily shine. Soothing ingredients like aloe vera and chamomile help calm your skin and minimize irritation. A product of this type needs gentle exfoliating ingredients and soothing plant extracts to keep combination skin smooth without causing breakouts.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2019Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024

Is it fragrance-free and alcohol-free?

Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.

What the research says

  • A moisturizer containing licochalcone A, 1,2-decanediol, L-carnitine, and salicylic acid significantly reduced noninflammatory, inflammatory, and total acne lesion counts compared to a vehicle control in Thai patients during a 12-week maintenance phase.

    BioMed Research International, 2020

  • Glycolic acid, salicylic acid, gluconolactone, and licochalcone A combined with 0.1% adapalene showed no hindrance compared to adapalene monotherapy and provided benefits in reducing complications in 25 subjects with mild-to-moderate acne vulgaris.

    Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2019

  • Twice daily application of a multitargeted dermocosmetic cream provided comparable efficacy to benzoyl peroxide 5% gel in reducing inflammatory, non-inflammatory, and total lesions in 150 Caucasian subjects with mild-to-moderate acne over 56 days, while demonstrating superior skin tolerability.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024

  • The use of a salicylic acid-based dermocosmetic significantly reduces the needed quantity of benzoyl peroxide without impacting efficacy in mild to moderate acne, and as maintenance post-benzoyl peroxide allows a significant reduction of acne relapse compared to vehicle.

    Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2023

  • 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

  • The 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, 2020

  • Ten 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, 2001

  • Topical 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, 2003

  • Ascorbic acid 2-glucoside gel significantly reduced gingival melanin pigmentation after 4 weeks compared to placebo in 73 subjects with symmetric pigmentation.

    Journal of Periodontology, 2009

  • Topical 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

  • Repeated short-contact 70% glycolic acid peels provided superior results in atrophic acne scars compared to daily low-strength glycolic acid cream or placebo in 58 women over 24 weeks.

    International Journal of Dermatology, 2000

  • Serial glycolic acid peels combined with a modified Kligman formula significantly reduced facial PIH severity in Indian patients compared to the modified Kligman formula alone.

    Dermatologic Surgery, 2017

Ingredients

Water, Glycerin, Ascorbic Acid, Glycolic Acid, Salicylic Acid, Aloe Barbadensis Extract, Chamomile Extract, 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.

  • 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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