SkinCeuticals Phyto Corrective Serum for combination skin
Sodium Hyaluronate
Olea Europaea Leaf Extract
Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
Lactic Acid
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf ExtractAverage
- HighCombination Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for combination skin; other serums 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 skin calming and hydration for your combination skin due to cucumber fruit extract and sodium hyaluronate, which hydrate and soothe irritation. Olea Europaea Olive Leaf Extract provides antioxidant activity, supporting your skin's overall health.
- While Glycerin and Sodium Hyaluronate offer general skincare benefits, they are not specifically targeted to address your main goal of oily shine.
- The product 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
★4.5Overall rating based on 4.5k+ reviewsWhile many find it an essential lightweight hydrator that helps fade post-acne marks, a minority of users feel it lacks sufficient moisturizing power for drier skin types or does not justify the high price tag.
Highlights
Calms redness immediately Mostly Mentioned
- “Calmed the condition immediately and after about a week the soreness has gone”
- “Subdues redness and helps to calm the skin”
- “Within hours of using this serum, the heat and redness dropped significantly”
- “No more rosey cheeks”
Lightweight and non-greasy Often Mentioned
- “Absorbs so well and I don't need to use much”
- “Sank in quickly and hydrated my skin without blocking my pores”
- “Lightweight, non-greasy texture”
- “Not a greasy or oily serum as it's oil free”
Soothes sensitive skin Often Mentioned
- “Ideal to calm and hydrate skin”
- “Soothes irritated skin”
- “Great recovery treatment”
- “Did not have any issues or discomfort at all”
Fades acne marks Sometimes Noted
- “Helping to fade my dark marks and hyperpigmentation quicker”
- “Great for scars”
- “Lightens dark spots and helps even skin tone”
- “Helps fade the appearance of discoloration”
High price tag Sometimes Noted
- “It was pricey... really a waste of money unfortunately”
- “Expensive for the amount you get”
- “I really didn't want to like it because of the price tag”
Ineffective for some Rarely Noted
- “Haven't noticed any difference whatsoever”
- “Didn't work at all for me”
- “No change”
Not hydrating enough Rarely Noted
- “Might not be hydrating enough for everyone”
- “Need additional barrier support”
- “Skin is quite dry typically”
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Questions and answers
How well does SkinCeuticals Phyto Corrective work for combination skin?
SkinCeuticals Phyto Corrective Serum works moderately well for combination skin, offering soothing hydration and antioxidant benefits without causing irritation, though it does little to control oily shine. A treatment for this skin needs ingredients like niacinamide, propolis, or zinc PCA to regulate oiliness while keeping the skin balanced and hydrated.
Which ingredients make this serum a good fit for combination skin?
This serum works for combination skin thanks to cucumber fruit extract and sodium hyaluronate, which calm irritation and hydrate dry areas. To better fit combination skin, a treatment of this type needs ingredients like niacinamide and propolis or zinc PCA that regulate oiliness while keeping the skin balanced.
What does Hyaluronic Acid do for combination skin?
Hyaluronic acid is a great fit for combination skin because it quenches dry areas with a boost of hydration while keeping oily zones balanced. Regular use helps smooth out fine lines and makes your skin feel soft and plump without causing irritation.
Dermatology and Therapy, 2021Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2011
What does Olive Leaf Extract do for combination skin?
Olive leaf extract helps balance combination skin by boosting moisture and protecting against daily environmental stress. It may also calm redness and strengthen the skin barrier, keeping your face soft and smooth.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2008
Where does this serum go in a skincare routine for combination skin?
This serum goes in the evening routine after cleansing and before moisturizing. Combination skin products of this type also need ingredients that help balance oily shine.
Can I use this serum with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this serum with retinol by applying it before your retinol at night to help calm and hydrate your skin. This product of this type works best for combination skin when it also includes ingredients that specifically target oily shine.
How often should I use this serum?
This serum works well in your evening routine, which is recommended for simplicity and extra safety around sun exposure. Because it offers an average fit for combination skin, a product of this type needs ingredients that balance oily shine while hydrating and soothing.
Can this serum clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for combination skin?
This serum is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts on combination skin because it has a safe formula without harsh ingredients that typically cause irritation. However, a product for this skin type also needs ingredients that specifically target oily shine.
Is this serum fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It has no drying alcohol and contains fragrance (parfum, benzyl alcohol, and linalool).
What the research says
A combined cosmetic and food supplement treatment using biophenols from olive leaves and wastewater improved skin health indicators and showed a 17% improvement against Photo-induced Irritative Stimulus in healthy volunteers compared to a placebo.
Life, 2023Application of olive leaf extract-containing cream twice daily for 2 months significantly decreased transepidermal water loss and increased skin hydration and wrinkles in 36 participants with photoaging skin.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Topical 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, 2019Topical herbal treatments including lemon balm, olive leaf extract, propolis, and sage-rhubarb cream reduce pain, swelling, lesion size, and healing time in patients with herpes labialis compared with placebo or acyclovir.
Journal of Integrative and Complementary Medicine, 2025Topical oleuropein formulations reduced erythema, transepidermal water loss, and blood flow by approximately 22%, 35%, and 30% in healthy volunteers with UVB-induced erythema.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2008An oil-in-serum formulation containing olive extract standardized in hydroxytyrosol improved skin barrier function and significantly reduced hyperpigmentation in participants with post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation after 45 days of application.
AAPS PharmSciTech, 2026Transgenic cucumber expressing poly-γ-glutamic acid synthesis genes increased water content by 6-14%, reduced water loss by 11-12%, decreased facial wrinkles and roughness by 19.58% and 24.97%, decreased skin melanin by 5.27%, and improved facial elasticity in human skin and zebrafish compared to controls.
International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2024Copper Oxide nanoparticles synthesized using cucumber extract exhibited antibacterial, antifungal, UV protection, and reactive-oxygen species inhibition properties with low cellular toxicity and skin-rejuvenating effects when incorporated into skin cream.
Endocrine, Metabolic & Immune Disorders Drug Targets, 2021Topical treatment with Holothuria parva extract gel showed significant wound contraction compared to the negative control in full-thickness wounded rats.
The International Journal of Lower Extremity Wounds, 2024Application of a cream containing lactic acid 12% and pramoxine HCl 1% significantly improved skin dryness, hydration, and itch compared with a nontreated control in 24 women with a history of dry itchy skin.
Cutis, 2004Topical 12% ammonium lactate produced a significant sparing of epidermal and dermal atrophy induced by clobetasol propionate in human volunteers, without influencing the corticosteroid's bioavailability or antiinflammatory properties.
Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 1992A lactic acid/ceramide lotion significantly improved skin moisturization and desquamation compared to no treatment in women with dry, rough skin on the anterior shins.
The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, 2020Topical application of rosemary essential oil-loaded lipid nanoparticles in gel vehicles significantly increased skin hydration compared to gels containing free oil, and increased elasticity to a lesser extent, in ten healthy volunteers.
Pharmaceutics, 2017Topical application of a cream containing the NHE1 activator rosmarinic acid decreased skin surface pH and transepidermal water loss while increasing skin hydration in 50-60-year-old adult females compared to vehicle cream and no treatment.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2022An alcoholic extract of rosemary leaves, Rosm1, demonstrates strong antioxidant activity and inhibits oxidative alterations to skin surface lipids when evaluated in vitro and in vivo.
International Journal of Tissue Reactions, 2000
Why other serums fit combination skin better
Niacinamide 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, 2022A 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, 2024
Ingredients
Water, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Polysorbate 80, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Disodium Edta, Olea Europaea Olive Leaf Extract, Benzophenone-4, Butylene Glycol, Rosmarinus Officinalis Rosemary Leaf Extract, Parfum, Grapefruit Fruit Extract, Cucumis Sativus Cucumber Fruit Extract, Thymus Vulgaris Thyme Leaf Extract Flower, Lactic Acid, Benzyl Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Benzyl Alcohol, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Morus Alba Root Extract, Linalool, Ci 19140 Yellow 5, Cl 42090 Blue 1
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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