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TIRTIR SOS Serum for dry skin

Superior

  • SuperiorDry Skin Fit
  • SuperiorEffectiveness
  • ExcellentSafety

One of the best moisturizers for dry skin.

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

  • Excellent suitability for your dry skin is provided by sodium hyaluronate and polyglutamic acid, which offer superior hydration and barrier enhancement, addressing your dry or flaky skin concerns.
  • Glycerin and squalane further support your dry skin by providing essential humectant and emollient actions, ensuring deep moisturization.
  • The product is safe for your skin due to the absence of harsh ingredients and the inclusion of soothing components like Centella Asiatica Leaf Water and Panthenol.

How to apply

  • Could be used as part of your AM or PM routine. Start using it 3 times a week and work your way up to daily use.
  • Apply your moisturizer after your toner and before your sunscreen in the morning. At night, use it as the final step after your serum.
  • Gently press a small amount of the moisturizer into your skin. Avoid rubbing to keep your dry skin happy.
  • Apply the moisturizer on slightly damp skin to help lock in extra hydration. This is great for soothing dry and flaky areas .
  • Avoid the sensitive eye area and do a patch test before your first use .

People Say

★4.7Overall rating based on 400+ reviews

This serum is widely praised as a "skin savior" for dehydrated, dull, and sensitive complexions, with users frequently reporting a "glass skin" glow and improved texture. While it excels at soothing redness and providing lightweight hydration for most, a small minority of users with very dry or reactive skin found it insufficiently moisturizing or experienced breakouts.

Highlights

  • Intense Hydration Mostly Mentioned
    • “deeply moisturizes”
    • “plumps skin”
    • “restores moisture barrier”
  • Lightweight Texture Often Mentioned
    • “absorbs quickly”
    • “non-sticky”
    • “liquid silk feel”
    • “layers well”
  • Soothing & Calming Often Mentioned
    • “reduces redness”
    • “calms irritation”
    • “helps sensitive skin”
    • “soothes angry spots”
  • Radiant Finish Sometimes Noted
    • “glass skin glow”
    • “brightens complexion”
    • “improves skin texture”
    • “dewy look”
  • Makeup Compatibility Rarely Noted
    • “mixes well with foundation”
    • “prevents makeup settling”
    • “smooths application”
  • Insufficient Moisture Rarely Noted
    • “not enough for very dry skin”
    • “felt dry later”
    • “needed more layers”
  • Lack of Results Rarely Noted
    • “forgettable performance”
    • “no visible difference”
    • “average serum”
  • Price vs. Value Rarely Noted
    • “expensive for size”
    • “bottle runs out fast”
    • “not budget-friendly”
  • Sensory Irritation Rarely Noted
    • “stings eyes/lips”
    • “felt burning sensation”
    • “mild stinging”
  • Skin Reactions Rarely Noted
    • “caused bumps”
    • “broke me out”
    • “tiny pustules”

Sources: lovi.care, iherb.com, oliveyoung.com, skinsort.com, kbeautyaustralia.com.au, ulta.com, and more

Questions and answers

What makes TIRTIR SOS Serum one of the best fits for dry skin?

TIRTIR SOS Serum is a great fit for dry skin because sodium hyaluronate, polyglutamic acid, glycerin, and squalane work together to deliver deep hydration and lock in moisture to help smooth out flaky areas. It also includes soothing ingredients like centella asiatica leaf water and panthenol to keep skin calm and comfortable.

American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016

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

Sodium hyaluronate and polyglutamic acid make this serum a great fit because they provide superior hydration and help fix dry or flaky skin. Glycerin and squalane also support your skin by providing deep moisturization, while centella asiatica leaf water and panthenol help soothe it.

American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016

What does Centella Asiatica Leaf Water do for dry skin?

Centella Asiatica Leaf Water helps boost moisture and calm dry skin. It supports skin barrier repair and reduces water loss, leaving the skin feeling soft and smooth.

Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

What does Hyaluronic Acid do for dry skin?

Hyaluronic acid draws moisture into dry skin, giving an immediate and lasting boost in hydration that helps smooth out fine lines and soften rough patches. It is very gentle and unlikely to cause irritation while improving overall skin smoothness and plumpness.

Dermatology and Therapy, 2021Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2011

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

This moisturizing treatment goes in the evening routine after cleansing and before your moisturizer. Putting it in the evening keeps things simple and gives you extra safety around sun exposure.

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

You can use this serum with retinol by applying the serum first to help hydrate and calm your dry skin before putting on your retinol. Using a hydrating and soothing product alongside retinol helps reduce the dryness and irritation that often come with retinoids. This safe combination supports your skin barrier while you use active treatments.

Cutis, 2006American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002

How often should I use it?

You can use this treatment in your evening routine, applying it after cleansing and before your moisturizer. Daily application helps keep dry skin hydrated and comfortable, and soothing ingredients like centella asiatica and panthenol make it gentle enough for regular use.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Health Science Reports, 2021

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

This serum is unlikely to clog pores, cause breakouts, or lead to purging on dry skin. It has a very low rate of skin reactions and features soothing ingredients like centella asiatica leaf water and panthenol that help keep skin calm.

American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016

Can I use it around the eyes or on my body?

You can use TIRTIR SOS Serum around the eyes and on the body because its hydrating ingredients and safe profile are gentle enough for delicate areas. It is unlikely to cause irritation and helps keep thin skin smooth and moisturized.

Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy, 2002American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002

Is this serum fragrance-free and alcohol-free?

Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.

What the research says

  • Poly-gamma-glutamic acid derived from a novel Bacillus subtilis strain dose-dependently increased skin barrier markers, hyaluronic acid synthesis, and aquaporin 3 expression in keratinocytes, and elevated filaggrin, involucrin, CD44, and aquaporin 3 expression in a reconstructed skin model compared to the control.

    International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2025
  • Topical dexpanthenol acts as a moisturizer, improves stratum corneum hydration, accelerates wound healing and epidermal regeneration, reduces erythema, and improves symptoms of skin irritation compared to vehicle or no pretreatment.

    American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002
  • Cosmetic formulations containing 5% Centella asiatica extract showed the best efficacy in improving skin moisture and decreasing transepidermal water loss, while also exhibiting antiinflammatory properties in 25 volunteers compared to baseline measurements.

    Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016
  • A new topical panthenol-containing emollient significantly improved transepidermal water loss reduction, stratum corneum hydration, and intercellular lipid lamellae length compared with control in healthy subjects without negatively impacting bacterial viability.

    The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017
  • Topical application of 0.05% w/w ECa 233 gel reduced erythema index by 0.03 U and improved early crusting and general wound appearance compared to placebo in thirty individuals undergoing facial laser resurfacing.

    Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 2020
  • 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
  • Moisturizer containing 5% panthenol, madecassoside, and copper-zinc-manganese decreased adverse reactions and downtime after ablative fractional carbon dioxide laser resurfacing with comparable efficacy to 0.02% triamcinolone acetonide cream in 20 subjects.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2019
  • Topical 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, 2011
  • Topical 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, 2022
  • Treatment 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, 2019
  • 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
  • Niacinamide/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
  • Curcumin-loaded polyglutamic acid and gum arabic electrospun nanofibers accelerated wound healing, increased TGF-beta1 and VEGF expression, reduced inflammatory factors, and enhanced re-epithelialization and tissue regeneration in a mouse model with acute full-thickness skin defects.

    International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2024
  • Polyglutamic acid and polylysine composite hydrogels promote wound repair and hemostasis through high water absorption, bioadhesion, calcium ion-mediated coagulation factor activation, and inherent antibacterial properties in a deep skin defect model.

    Macromolecular Bioscience, 2021
  • 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

Centella Asiatica Leaf Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Witch Hazel Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Arginine, Carbomer, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Caprylyl Glycol, Sophora Flavescens Root Extract, Ficus Carica Fruit Extract, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Vp Copolymer, C12-14 Pareth-12, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract Rosemary Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract Matricaria Flower Extract, Betaine, Centella Asiatica Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract Licorice Root Extract, Allantoin, Panthenol, Willow Bark Extract, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Disodium Edta, Chamaecyparis Obtusa Water, Spirodela Polyrhiza Extract, Alteromonas Extract Ferment, Illicium Verum Fruit Extract Anise Fruit Extract, Squalane, Phellinus Linteus Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Sodium Pca, Beta-Glucan, Sodium Hyaluronate, Xylitol, Polyglutamic Acid, Natto Gum, Copper Tripeptide-1, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4

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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