Origins Original Skin Renewal Serum for skin with dark spots
Epilobium Angustifolium
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Salicylic Acid
Caffeine
Magnesium Ascorbyl PhosphateAverage
- HighNormal Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for skin with dark spots; other serums fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with dark spots: hyperpigmentation, sun spots, and uneven skin tone. 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 normal skin due to salicylic acid, while epilobium angustifolium stem extract helps reduce redness, but lacks targeted ingredients for your primary concern of pigmentation.
- The inclusion of lavender and chamomile oils provides a soothing effect, and glycerin supports hydration, which are beneficial for general skin health.
- The product is safe for your normal skin, with no risks of irritation from harsh ingredients and the presence of soothing components.
How to apply
- Apply this serum as part of your PM routine starting 3x/week and build up to daily use if your skin likes it.
- Place the serum after cleansing and toning, but before your moisturizer.
- Gently press 2-3 drops of the serum into your skin and wait a minute for it to absorb.
- Apply the serum on dry skin to help fade pigmentation effectively.
- Avoid the eye area and always use SPF 30+ during the day.
People Say
★4.3Overall rating based on 1.1k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, this serum is highly praised for smoothing skin texture and boosting radiance, with many users noting it helps blur pores and clear mild breakouts. Some users with sensitive skin have experienced irritation due to the formula's essential oils. The product's discontinuation has also been a significant point of disappointment for many.
Highlights
Boosts radiance Often Mentioned
- “adds glow”
- “vibrant look”
- “de-stresses skin”
Improves texture Often Mentioned
- “smooths roughness”
- “softens skin”
- “refines surface”
Lightweight consistency Often Mentioned
- “absorbs quickly”
- “non-greasy”
- “silky feel”
Discontinued status Often Mentioned
- “hard to find”
- “out of stock”
- “discontinued”
Minimizes pores Sometimes Noted
- “blurs pores”
- “shrinks appearance”
- “tightens pores”
Pleasant scent Sometimes Noted
- “fresh smell”
- “nice fragrance”
- “spa-like scent”
High price point Sometimes Noted
- “expensive”
- “pricey”
- “small bottle”
Causes irritation Rarely Noted
- “breakouts”
- “redness”
- “stinging sensation”
Not hydrating Rarely Noted
- “dry patches”
- “needs moisturizer”
- “not for dry skin”
Sensitizing ingredients Rarely Noted
- “citrus oils”
- “essential oils”
- “strong fragrance”
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Questions and answers
How well does Origins Original Skin work for skin with dark spots?
This product works for skin with dark spots, though other products fit it better because it lacks targeted ingredients for pigmentation while offering moderate exfoliation and reducing redness. A product of this type needs effective antioxidants, soothing ingredients, niacinamide, and propolis to properly address dark spots while keeping normal skin safe from irritation.
Which ingredients make this serum a good fit for skin with dark spots?
This serum works for skin with dark spots, though it lacks targeted brightening ingredients and relies instead on salicylic acid and willow herb extract for mild exfoliation and soothing care. To properly address dark spots, a treatment of this type needs dedicated brightening ingredients like niacinamide and potent antioxidants combined with soothing components.
What does Willow Herb do for skin with dark spots?
Willow herb helps calm angry skin and protect against daily damage that can lead to uneven tone. It is unlikely to lighten dark spots directly, so a product of this type needs brightening ingredients like vitamin C or niacinamide to help fade discoloration.
What does Argireline do for skin with dark spots?
Argireline is not known to do anything for dark spots on the skin. It is used to help smooth lines and reduce skin roughness by targeting facial wrinkles.
Where does this serum go in a skincare routine for skin with dark spots?
This serum goes in the evening routine after cleansing and before moisturizing. Skin with dark spots needs products featuring targeted brightening ingredients like vitamin C or niacinamide to effectively fade discoloration.
Can I use this serum with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this treatment alongside retinol by applying the retinol first and following with this serum, or by using them on alternating nights to keep your skin calm. This product works well for your skin, though a dark spot product for skin with dark spots needs brightening ingredients and targeted dark spot correctors to fade discoloration effectively.
How often should I use this serum?
You can use this treatment in the evening as part of your routine. This product of this type needs targeted brightening ingredients and vitamin C to effectively fade dark spots.
Can this serum clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for skin with dark spots?
This serum is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for skin with dark spots, as it is safe for normal skin and has a low risk of irritation. Skin with dark spots needs products that include targeted brightening ingredients like vitamin C or niacinamide to effectively fade discoloration.
Is this serum fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It has no drying alcohol and contains fragrance (limonene and linalool).
What the research says
Epilobium angustifolium extract increased cell viability, altered gene expressions in senescent normal human dermal fibroblasts, down-regulated UV-induced release of matrix metalloproteinases, and protected skin against UV-induced erythema formation in vivo.
General Physiology and Biophysics, 2013Ethanolic extracts from Epilobium angustifolium demonstrated antioxidant, antiaging, and anti-inflammatory properties by inhibiting lipoxygenase, collagenase, and elastase, and effectively scavenging free radicals.
Molecules, 2021Topical hydrogels containing Epilobium angustifolium extracts demonstrated antioxidant, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and wound-healing properties, with active ingredients penetrating human skin.
Frontiers in Pharmacology, 2022A 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, 2017Epilobium angustifolium extract reduces lipid synthesis in sebocytes, protects against Malassezia-induced morphological changes, and reduces nonadherent and adherent dandruff by -54% and -48% while inhibiting scalp sebum production by -67% in volunteers with dandruff and greasy scalp.
Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2017Ayurvedic plant extracts demonstrated significant antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-aging, and cytoprotective properties on skin cells, with Epilobium angustifolium L. yielding the most promising results.
Molecules, 2021Treatment with cross-linked hyaluronic acid-based microneedle patches combined with acetyl hexapeptide-8 or epidermal growth factor significantly improved wrinkles and skin hydration compared to the patch alone in Korean females over 29 days.
Annals of Dermatology, 2019Argireline treatment twice daily for 4 weeks produced a significant anti-wrinkle effect with 48.9% total efficacy and decreased skin roughness in Chinese subjects compared with 0% efficacy and no decrease in roughness in the placebo group.
American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2013Acetyl hexapeptide-3 and tripeptide-10 citrulline demonstrated antiwrinkle efficacy and decreased transepidermal water loss in twenty-four healthy volunteers compared to control groups, though synergistic effects between the two peptides remained unclear.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2017Cryotherapy with liquid nitrogen achieved a higher cure rate (39%) than salicylic acid (24%) and a wait-and-see approach (16%) for cutaneous warts at 13 weeks in primary care patients.
CMAJ, 2010A 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, 2020Treatment with 2% supramolecular salicylic acid hydrogel resulted in a regression and markedly improvement rate of 51.01% compared to 43.10% for Adapaline gel in patients with mild to moderate facial acne vulgaris, showing no significant difference in efficacy.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024A topical cosmetic slimming product containing tetrahydroxypropyl ethylenediamine, caffeine, carnitine, forskolin and retinol significantly reduced body circumferences and improved skin aspect compared with placebo in 78 women over 12 weeks.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2011Topical sunscreen formulations containing caffeine combined with UV filters increased in vivo anti-UVB protection by approximately 25% and showed higher SPF values compared to caffeine-free sunscreen, while being well tolerated by the skin of healthy subjects.
Frontiers in Physiology, 2019Caffeine gel combined with choline geranate showed high skin permeation capacity and superior clinical results in cellulite treatment compared to caffeine gel without ionic liquid.
AAPS PharmSciTech, 2021Topical 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, 2003Ascorbic acid 2-glucoside gel significantly reduced gingival melanin pigmentation after 4 weeks compared to placebo in 73 subjects with symmetric pigmentation.
Journal of Periodontology, 2009Topical 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
Why other serums fit skin with dark spots better
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, 2002Treatment with 14% ferulic acid and 12% l-ascorbic acid significantly reduced pigmentation and erythema while improving hydration and elasticity in 20 women with photoaged skin, with neither acid proving definitively more effective overall though ascorbic acid showed slightly greater skin lightening.
Dermatologic Therapy, 2022
Ingredients
Water, Butylene Glycol, Silica, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Hdi Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Polysilicone-11, Grapefruit Peel Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil Lavender Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Oil Flower, Amyris Balsamifera Oil Bark, Salvia Sclarea Oil, Anthemis Nobilis Oil Flower, Rosa Centifolia Flower Extract, Limonene, Linalool, Epilobium Angustifolium Stem Extract Flower Leaf, Albizia Julibrissin Bark Extract, Chestnut Seed Extract, Salicylic Acid, Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract, Molasses Saccharum Officinarum Extrait De Mélasse Extract, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Bambusa Vulgaris Extract, Pisum Sativum Extract, Sigesbeckia Orientalis Extract, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caffeine, Urea, Lauryl Peg-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Arginine, Beeswax Alba Cire Dabeille Cera, Sodium Hyaluronate, Peg-11 Methyl Ether Dimethicone, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Pca, Dimethicone Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Glucosamine Hcl, Sodium Phytate, Hexylene Glycol, Laureth-12, Trehalose, Polyquaternium-51, Tromethamine, Silica Silylate, Carbomer, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Vp Copolymer, Tocopheryl Acetate, Potassium Sorbate, Chlorphenesin, Phenoxyethanol, Mica, Titanium Dioxide Ci 77891
Behind this fit score
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