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Purito Galacto Niacin 97 Power Essence for dry skin

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  • HighDry Skin Fit
  • AverageEffectiveness
  • HighSafety

A great choice for dry skin; a few serums fit it even better.

This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with dry skin: flakiness, tightness, dehydration, 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 suitability for your dry skin due to the presence of galactomyces ferment filtrate and bifida lysate ferment, which provide humectant and barrier repair actions to support hydration.
  • Niacinamide and galactomyces ferment filtrate offer excellent skin brightening and smoothing texture, though these ingredients are supportive rather than specialized for your dry or flaky skin concerns.
  • The product is safe for your dry skin, with no risks of irritation due to the absence of prohibited or harsh ingredients.

How to apply

  • Apply this serum PM, starting 3×/week and working up to daily use as your skin adjusts.
  • Place the serum after cleansing and toner, but right before your moisturizer.
  • Gently press 2-3 drops of the serum into your skin and let it absorb for a minute.
  • Apply the serum on slightly damp skin to help lock in extra moisture.
  • Avoid the eye area and do a patch test before your first use.

People Say

★4.6Overall rating based on 1.5k+ reviews

Based on a very large amount of data, this lightweight, watery essence is widely praised by users with oily and combination skin for its ability to regulate sebum and refine skin texture without heaviness. While many report a noticeable "glow" and fading of acne scars over time, a minority of users find it insufficiently hydrating on its own or experience breakouts due to fungal acne triggers.

Highlights

  • Lightweight & Fast Mostly Mentioned
    • “absorbs instantly into skin”
    • “watery texture, no residue”
    • “perfect for layering”
    • “feels like nothing on”
    • “non-sticky finish”
  • Brightening & Glow Often Mentioned
    • “faded my acne scars”
    • “gives a healthy glow”
    • “skin looks more translucent”
    • “evened out skin tone”
    • “glass skin effect”
  • Gentle & Unscented Often Mentioned
    • “no fragrance, no irritation”
    • “great for sensitive skin”
    • “soothing on redness”
    • “didn't sting my face”
    • “simple, clean ingredient list”
  • Oil & Sebum Control Sometimes Noted
    • “less oily by midday”
    • “balanced my T-zone”
    • “helped control sebum production”
    • “pores look smaller”
    • “great for oily skin”
  • No visible results Sometimes Noted
    • “did absolutely nothing”
    • “just feels like water”
    • “finished bottle, no change”
    • “saw no brightening effect”
    • “waste of money”
  • Caused breakouts Rarely Noted
    • “gave me tiny bumps”
    • “triggered fungal acne”
    • “broke me out badly”
    • “caused whiteheads on forehead”
    • “skin texture got worse”
  • Not hydrating enough Rarely Noted
    • “too drying for winter”
    • “need more moisture”
    • “skin felt tight after”
    • “not enough for dry skin”
    • “disappears too fast”

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Questions and answers

What makes Purito Galacto Niacin Power Essence a great fit for dry skin?

Purito Galacto Niacin 97 Power Essence is a great fit for your dry skin because it combines galactomyces ferment filtrate and bifida lysate ferment to support hydration and repair the skin barrier. It also includes niacinamide to smooth and brighten your skin safely without any risk of irritation.

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Which ingredients make this essence a good fit for dry skin?

Galactomyces ferment filtrate and bifida lysate ferment make this essence a good fit for dry skin by helping hold in moisture and support your skin barrier. Niacinamide and galactomyces ferment filtrate also help smooth your skin and make it look brighter.

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What does Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate do for dry skin?

Galactomyces ferment filtrate helps dry skin by significantly increasing skin hydration and improving roughness. It also supports your skin barrier to keep it soft and smooth.

Journal of Clinical Medicine, 2023Journal of Clinical Medicine, 2021

What does Niacinamide do for dry skin?

Niacinamide helps dry skin by strengthening the skin barrier, increasing hydration, and reducing water loss. It supports ceramide production and helps keep the surface smooth and calm. This ingredient tends to be very well tolerated and is unlikely to irritate dry skin.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2004Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2026

Where does this essence go in a skincare routine for dry skin?

This treatment goes in your evening routine after cleansing and before your moisturizer. It is safe for dry skin and is unlikely to cause irritation.

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

You can use this essence in the same routine as your retinol, applying the essence first to clean skin and following with your retinol once it absorbs. This product is unlikely to cause irritation and helps keep skin hydrated and smooth while using active treatments.

Journal of Clinical Medicine, 2023The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002

How often should I use this essence?

You can use this treatment in your evening routine, applying it after cleansing and before your moisturizer. Daily application helps smooth texture and keeps your dry skin hydrated over time.

Journal of Clinical Medicine, 2023

Can this essence clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for dry skin?

This essence is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for dry skin, as it has a safe formula with no harsh or heavy ingredients. Complaints about breakouts are low.

Is this essence fragrance-free and alcohol-free?

Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.

What the research says

  • Daily application of Galactomyces ferment filtrate-containing skin products for 12 months significantly and cumulatively reversed 11-year facial skin aging parameters of wrinkles, hyperpigmented spots, and roughness, and increased skin hydration in 86 female volunteers.

    Journal of Clinical Medicine, 2023
  • Niacinamide significantly decreased hyperpigmentation and increased skin lightness compared with vehicle alone after 4 weeks of use in women by inhibiting melanosome transfer.

    The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002
  • Application of Galactomyces ferment filtrate skin care formula significantly reduced the net values and daily fluctuation of facial pore area, roughness, and redness in young Japanese women.

    Journal of Clinical Medicine, 2021
  • A combination serum containing galactomyces ferment filtrate, dexpanthenol, and Centella asiatica effectively treated post-acne hyperpigmentation in subjects with colored skin by significantly increasing lightness scores in Fitzpatrick skin type V and reducing the melanin index in Fitzpatrick skin type IV compared to placebo.

    Skinmed, 2021
  • Galactomyces ferment filtrate promotes epidermal interconnectivity, barrier development, cell adhesion, keratinocyte differentiation and proliferation, and protects cellular bioenergetics against stress in keratinocytes and ex vivo skin explants compared to untreated controls.

    International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2024
  • Galactomyces ferment filtrate activates AHR and NRF2, upregulates filaggrin and terminal differentiation markers, exhibits antioxidative activity, promotes antiinflammatory IL-37, and downregulates CDKN2A, IL-33, CXCL14, and IL6R in epidermal keratinocytes.

    Journal of Clinical Medicine, 2022
  • Treatment of human keratinocytes with Galactomyces ferment filtrate consistently modulated 99 genes, upregulating barrier-related and wound healing genes such as CYP1A1, SPRR1A, SPRR1B, SERPINB2, CLDN1, and CLDN4, while downregulating inflammation-related genes such as CXCL14 and IL6R.

    Journal of Clinical Medicine, 2022
  • Topical 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, 2021
  • Topical 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, 2008
  • Topical 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, 2005
  • Topical application of Bifida Ferment Lysate strengthens the skin barrier function by upregulating barrier and antimicrobial peptide genes, exhibiting strong antioxidant properties, and decreasing inflammatory cytokine secretion in vitro.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2023
  • Probiotic-derived lotion successfully reduced inflammatory acne lesion counts and erythema index comparably to 2.5% benzoyl peroxide in patients with mild-to-moderate acne vulgaris, while causing fewer side effects.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022
  • Topical application of Lactobacillus plantarum-GMNL6 enhanced collagen synthesis and SPTSSA gene expression while reducing melanin synthesis, Staphylococcus aureus biofilm, and Cutibacterium acnes proliferation, leading to clinical improvements in skin moisture, color, spots, wrinkles, UV spots, and porphyrins in human volunteers.

    International Journal of Medical Sciences, 2021
  • Lactobacillus plantarum extracellular vesicles modulated extracellular matrix related gene expression in vitro and suppressed wrinkle formation and pigmentation in clinical trials.

    Current Issues in Molecular Biology, 2022
  • Topical gel containing chitosan, 0.2% chlorhexidine, allantoin and dexpanthenol did not improve postoperative comfort regarding swelling and pain, but improved the wound's aesthetic appearance following impacted lower third molar extraction compared to no gel.

    Medicina Oral, Patologia Oral Y Cirugia Bucal, 2016
  • A topical gel containing chitosan, chlorhexidine, allantoin, and dexpanthenol significantly reduced postoperative pain, trismus, swelling, and analgesic consumption, while improving wound healing after third molar surgery compared to a placebo.

    Medicina Oral, Patologia Oral Y Cirugia Bucal, 2020
  • An overnight patch containing Allium cepa extract and allantoin safely promotes scar healing after dermatologic surgery, resulting in significantly greater reductions in observer- and patient-assessed POSAS scores compared to no treatment.

    Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, 2018

Ingredients

Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Mistletoe Leaf Extract, Bifida Lysate Ferment, Lactobacillus Ferment, Acrylates C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Arginine, Allantoin, Adenosine, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Disodium Edta

Behind this fit score

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