Neora Advanced SIG-1273 Concentrated Serum for oily skin
Sodium Hyaluronate
Glycerin
Disodium Tetramethylhexadecenyl Succinoyl Cysteine
Pentylene Glycol
Citric Acid
Average
- HighOily Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- ConcerningSafety
Works for oily skin; other serums fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with oily skin: shine, enlarged pores, blackheads, and blemishes. 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 skin hydration for your oily skin due to glycerin and sodium hyaluronate, which provide humectant benefits without exacerbating oiliness.
- Citric acid offers mild keratolytic action beneficial for oily skin, though specialized ingredients to directly address oily shine are not present.
How to apply
- Use this serum in your PM routine. Start by applying it 3 times a week and build up to daily use if your skin tolerates it well.
- Apply the serum after cleansing and toning, but right before your moisturizer for the best results.
- Gently press 2-3 drops of the serum into your skin. Let it absorb ⏱ for a minute before applying the next product.
- Apply the serum on clean and dry skin since your skin is not sensitive and you want to target oily shine. This helps control excess oil throughout the night.
- Avoid the delicate eye area and do a patch test before using the serum for the very first time.
People Say
★3.5Overall rating based on 100+ reviewsBased on limited data, users describe the serum as a lightweight, hydrating formula that leaves skin feeling smooth and looking radiant. While many report improvements in skin texture and a healthy glow, some users feel the anti-aging results are subtle rather than dramatic, especially when weighed against the product's premium price point.
Highlights
High price Mostly Mentioned
- “Extremely high prices”
- “Expensive”
- “Not worth the cost”
Hydrating effect Often Mentioned
- “Extra burst of hydration”
- “Feels hydrating”
- “Leaves skin plump”
Lightweight texture Often Mentioned
- “Feels very light”
- “Lightweight and fits routine”
- “Gel consistency”
Radiant glow Sometimes Noted
- “Brighter and beautiful”
- “Naturally radiant glow”
- “Leaves a nice glow”
Smoother skin Sometimes Noted
- “Skin looks smoother”
- “Improved texture”
- “Feels super smooth”
MLM model Sometimes Noted
- “Business model frustration”
- “Auto-ship requirements”
- “Financial obligation”
Subtle results Sometimes Noted
- “Didn't see dramatic changes”
- “Not memorable”
- “Didn't wow you”
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Questions and answers
How well does Neora Advanced SIG-1273 Concentrated Serum work for oily skin?
Neora Advanced SIG-1273 Concentrated Serum works moderately well for oily skin, offering hydration and mild exfoliation without adding extra oiliness. However, an oily skin type needs specialized ingredients like niacinamide and zinc PCA to properly control shine and manage excess oil.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021
Which ingredients make this serum a good fit for oily skin?
Glycerin and sodium hyaluronate make this serum a good fit for oily skin by providing light moisture without making it greasy, while citric acid helps smooth the surface. To work best for oily skin, a product of this type needs ingredients like niacinamide and zinc PCA to control excess oil and shine, along with soothing extracts and lightweight hydrators.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021
What does Hyaluronic Acid do for oily skin?
Hyaluronic acid helps oily skin by reducing extra oil and sebum production without causing irritation. Clinical studies show it successfully balances oil levels while keeping the skin comfortable.
What does Glycerin do for oily skin?
Glycerin helps keep oily skin hydrated without feeling heavy and supports the skin barrier. Because this product is a weak fit for your skin, an ideal product of this type needs lightweight hydrators and ingredients that balance oil while protecting the skin.
The British Journal of Dermatology, 2008International Journal of Toxicology, 2019
Where does this serum go in a skincare routine for oily skin?
This serum goes in the evening routine after cleansing and toning, and before moisturizing. Oily skin typically needs specialized ingredients to directly address shine.
Can I use this serum with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this serum with retinol by applying the serum first and following it with your retinol product. Using this order allows the hydrating ingredients like glycerin and sodium hyaluronate to absorb fully while minimizing potential irritation from the retinol.
How often should I use this serum?
You can use this serum in your evening routine, as treatments fit well there for simplicity and extra safety around sun exposure. A product of this type for oily skin needs targeted ingredients to directly address oily shine.
Can this serum clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily skin?
This serum is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for oily skin. It provides moderate hydration with ingredients that keep skin soft without adding extra oiliness, though it lacks specialized ingredients to directly manage oily shine.
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, 2017Daily treatment with a facial serum containing multiple acids reduced post-inflammatory hyperchromia lesion grade and number by 29.4% at 56 days, and decreased skin oiliness by 30.7% at 7 days in Brazilian patients with acne vulgaris.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021Topical 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, 2011Topical 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, 2022Treatment 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, 2019The 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, 2012Exposure of epidermal full-thickness skin equivalents to a blend of betaine, pentylene glycol, Saccharomyces cerevisiae, and Rhodiola rosea root extract significantly increased antioxidant, skin barrier, and oxidative stress biomarkers while reducing the negative impact of hydrogen peroxide on MMP3, MMP12, FBN2, ANXA1, and HGF, whereas a blend of Narcissus tazetta bulb extract and Schisandra chinensis fruit extract significantly increased 8 growth factors, 7 signaling, 7 structural/barrier function, 7 oxidative stress biomarkers, and specific microRNAs over control levels.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2018A novel composition containing salicylic acid, capryloyl salicylic acid, HEPES, glycolic acid, citric acid, and dioic acid showed similar tolerance and efficacy compared with clindamycin 1% and benzoyl peroxide 5% gel in subjects with acne vulgaris.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2013Topical 20% citric acid lotion increases viable epidermal thickness and dermal glycosaminoglycan content in sun-damaged skin compared to vehicle alone.
Dermatologic Surgery, 1997
Why other serums fit oily skin better
A panthenol-enriched mask improved skin hydration, regulated sebum, and reduced redness and TEWL across dry sensitive, oily sensitive, and oily acne skin subgroups with excellent tolerance and no adverse reactions.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024Niacinamide and ferulic acid incorporated in a stable multiple emulsion successfully reduced melanin, sebum, and skin erythema while improving skin elasticity and hydration in human skin compared to a placebo.
BioMed Research International, 2022
Ingredients
Water, Pentylene Glycol, Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Disodium Tetramethylhexadecenyl Succinoyl Cysteine, Pentasodum Pentetate, Citric Acid
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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