RoC Hydration + Serum for sensitive skin
Hyaluronic Acid
Hydrolyzed Haematococcus Pluvialis ExtractAverage
- HighNormal Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for sensitive skin; other moisturizers fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with sensitive skin: redness, stinging, and reactions to new products. 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
- Suitable for normal skin, this product offers moderate moisturizing due to hyaluronic acid and astaxanthin extract, which hydrate and plump the skin. While it provides general skincare benefits like hydration for your redness and irritation, it lacks specialized ingredients to target inflammation.
- The formula is highly compatible with normal skin due to humectants like glycerin and hyaluronic acid, complemented by antioxidants from hydrolyzed Haematococcus pluvialis extract and astaxanthin extract.
- The safety profile is excellent, with no risks of irritation for your sensitive skin due to the absence of prohibited or harsh ingredients.
How to apply
- Use this soothing AM and PM routine every day to keep your normal skin calm. Always remember to apply SPF in the morning after your moisturizer.
- Apply your moisturizer after your toner in the morning, and after your serum in the evening. This step locks in hydration and protects your skin.
- Gently press a small amount of the moisturizer evenly across your face. Avoid rubbing to keep your sensitive skin happy and calm.
- You can apply this gentle formula on dry or slightly damp skin for the best comfort. It works wonderfully on clean skin to soothe redness and irritation.
- Do a patch test before your very first use to check your skin's reaction. Avoid getting the product directly into your eyes .
People Say
★4.6Overall rating based on 1.2k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, this serum is widely praised for its lightweight, fragrance-free formula that effectively replenishes moisture and visibly plumps fine lines. It is particularly effective for users with dry, sensitive, or mature skin, with many noting significant improvements in skin texture, bounce, and hydration levels within just a few days to a week of consistent use.
Highlights
Deep, Lasting Hydration Mostly Mentioned
- “My skin felt hydrated and fresh after use.”
- “Provides long-lasting hydration without residue.”
- “My skin felt noticeably more hydrated, softer, and smoother.”
Visible Plumping Effect Often Mentioned
- “Visibly plump and smooth the look of lines.”
- “My skin looks much fuller.”
- “After just a few uses my skin genuinely looked more hydrated smoother and plumper.”
Fast Absorption Sometimes Noted
- “Absorbs well into my skin without leaving any residue.”
- “This absorbs really quickly and is easy to apply.”
- “Absorbs in really quickly into the skin.”
Gentle for Sensitive Skin Sometimes Noted
- “I have super sensitive skin... and this is so gentle!”
- “I have sensitive skin but this didn't cause me irritation or redness.”
- “Fragrance-free... made with sensitive skin in mind.”
Initial Stinging Sensation Rarely Noted
- “I didn't like how it stung after I applied it but it only lasted a few seconds.”
Limited Longevity Rarely Noted
- “May not be the most long-lasting option for the price.”
- “Frequent use means you'll likely repurchase sooner.”
Waxy/Sticky Texture Rarely Noted
- “I found that the stick can feel a bit waxy if overapplied.”
- “Some SPF moisturiser can make my skin feel really greasy.”
- “May not feel as elegant or luxurious in texture.”
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Questions and answers
How well does RoC Hydration + Serum work for sensitive skin?
RoC Hydration + Serum works moderately well for sensitive skin, providing general hydration through hyaluronic acid and astaxanthin while lacking specialized ingredients to target inflammation. A moisturizing treatment for this skin needs soothing agents to calm redness and irritation, along with ingredients that protect the skin barrier.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Acta Biochimica Polonica, 2012
Which ingredients make this treatment a good fit for sensitive skin?
Hyaluronic acid and glycerin make this treatment a good fit for sensitive skin by helping to hydrate and plump it. To work best for sensitive skin, a moisturizing treatment of this type needs soothing ingredients to target redness and irritation.
What does Hyaluronic Acid do for sensitive skin?
Hyaluronic acid helps calm and hydrate sensitive skin while supporting the skin barrier to keep it soft and comfortable. Clinical studies show it improves surface moisture and reduces dryness, roughness, and redness without irritation.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2025Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2018
What does Hydrolyzed Haematococcus Pluvialis Extract do for sensitive skin?
Hydrolyzed Haematococcus Pluvialis Extract helps calm sensitive skin by providing natural anti-inflammatory and antioxidant benefits. This ingredient is generally well tolerated, though anyone with highly reactive skin should still patch test it first.
Molecular Medicine Reports, 2015Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology, 2020
Where does this treatment go in a skincare routine for sensitive skin?
This treatment goes in your evening routine, applied after your soothing toner and before your moisturizer. It is unlikely to cause irritation on sensitive skin because it lacks harsh ingredients, but to work best for this skin type, it needs added calming ingredients to target inflammation.
Can I use this treatment with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this treatment with retinol by applying the treatment first to hydrate and plump your skin before your retinol product. This product is unlikely to irritate sensitive skin due to its gentle formula, but sensitive skin needs a moisturizer with soothing ingredients to calm redness and irritation.
Cutis, 2006Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
How often should I use this treatment?
This treatment is used in the evening as part of your routine for sensitive skin. It is unlikely to cause irritation, but a product for this skin needs specialized soothing ingredients to calm redness and inflammation.
Can this treatment clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for sensitive skin?
This treatment is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for sensitive skin, as it has an excellent safety profile without harsh or irritating ingredients. However, because it only offers moderate moisture and lacks specialized ingredients to calm inflammation, sensitive skin needs a product with soothing plant extracts and targeted anti-redness ingredients for a better fit.
Can I use this treatment around the eyes or on my body?
Yes, you can use this moisturizing treatment on your body and around your eyes, as it has a very safe formula with no harsh ingredients that may cause irritation on sensitive skin. Because the skin around the eyes and on certain body areas is very thin, applying it there helps keep those delicate spots soft and hydrated.
Is this treatment fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.
What the research says
Combining oral and topical astaxanthin in 30 healthy females improved skin wrinkles, age spots, elasticity, texture, and moisture, while 6 mg daily oral supplementation in 36 healthy males improved crow's feet wrinkles, elasticity, and transepidermal water loss.
Acta Biochimica Polonica, 2012Topical hyaluronic acid filler serum combined with Botulinum toxin type A lengthened the duration of the toxin's effect in reducing wrinkles compared to Botulinum toxin type A alone.
Dermatologic Therapy, 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, 2017Astaxanthin-loaded polyhydroxybutyrate microbeads achieved 98.1% encapsulation efficiency with sustained release, reduced degradation by 2-fold compared to unencapsulated astaxanthin, and showed no cytotoxicity or skin irritation in human cells and tests.
International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2024Topical 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, 2019Oral astaxanthin supplementation significantly restored moisture content and improved elasticity but did not significantly decrease wrinkle depth compared to placebo in humans.
Nutrients, 2021Twice-daily application of a novel topical antioxidant formulation safe, well-tolerated, and effective in improving overall skin quality, fine lines, wrinkles, radiance, and hyperpigmentation in 32 healthy female subjects over 12 weeks.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2023Astaxanthin prevents UV-induced cutaneous inflammation, abnormal keratinization, wrinkling, and pigmentation in human skin even when applied postirradiation.
Photochemistry and Photobiology, 2019
Ingredients
Water, Propanediol, Ppg-24-Glycereth-24, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Glycerin, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Haematococcus Pluvialis Extract, Astaxanthin Extract, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Fruit Extract, Hydroxyapatite, Lecithin, Erythritol, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Glucomannan, Trihydroxystearin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Disodium Edta, Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Behind this fit score
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