StriVectin Tightening Face Serum for acne-prone skin
Acetyl Hexapeptide-1
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Ceramide Ng
Alpinia Officinarum Root Extract
Disodium Acetyl Glucosamine Phosphate
Average
- AverageCombination Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- Low RiskSafety
Works for acne-prone skin; other serums fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with acne-prone skin: breakouts, blackheads, and post-acne marks. 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 firming and tightening benefits for your combination skin due to Acetyl Hexapeptide-1 and Tetrapeptide-21, while glycerin and Althaea Officinalis Root Extract provide supportive hydration for your acne and blemishes.
- The inclusion of Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid offers humectant action suitable for combination skin, though additional ingredients for enhanced oil control would be beneficial for your oilier areas.
- The product is generally safe for your skin, with minimal risks of irritation from fragrance and alcohol.
How to apply
- Use your serum as part of your PM routine and start 3x/week before working up to daily use.
- Apply this treatment after cleansing and toner, and before your moisturizer.
- Gently press 2-3 drops of the serum into your skin and let it absorb for a minute.
- Apply the product on clean, dry skin to help manage your breakouts safely.
- Avoid the eye area and do a patch test before your first use.
People Say
★4.6Overall rating based on 1.1k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, this serum is highly praised for its ability to smooth and firm the skin, particularly around the jawline and cheekbones, with users of various skin types reporting a more toned and hydrated complexion. It is frequently noted for its fast-absorbing, lightweight formula that layers well under makeup and other products. While it offers subtle improvements for early signs of aging and does not replace cosmetic procedures, some users find it to be a moderately priced product with gradual results, and a small number report low instances of irritation or limited effectiveness on deep wrinkles.
Highlights
Quickly absorbs Mostly Mentioned
- “Absorbs into skin without leaving residue.”
- “Sinks right in, no sticky residue.”
- “Absorbs within 20 seconds of application.”
Improves firmness Often Mentioned
- “Noticeably firmer skin after a few weeks.”
- “I feel tightened face skin with this product.”
- “My face feels tighter and firmer.”
Lightweight texture Often Mentioned
- “Lightweight, silky, and absorbs quickly.”
- “Feels light on my skin.”
- “Lightweight yet thick, silky texture.”
Layers well Sometimes Noted
- “Layers beautifully under moisturizer and makeup.”
- “Works well alongside my usual moisturizers.”
- “Doesn't pill under makeup.”
Expensive price point Sometimes Noted
- “It is a more expensive product.”
- “Price point may not be justifiable.”
- “It is a very pricey product.”
Subtle/slow results Sometimes Noted
- “Didn't see any significant improvement.”
- “Not a miracle overnight fix.”
- “Haven't seen any significant skin tightening per se.”
Not for deep wrinkles Rarely Noted
- “Not a magic solution for deep set wrinkles.”
- “Still notice the fine lines under my eyes.”
Potential irritation Rarely Noted
- “Not good for sensitive skin types.”
- “Gave me a bad rash.”
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Questions and answers
How well does StriVectin Tightening Face Serum work for acne-prone skin?
This serum works moderately well for acne-prone skin, providing firming benefits and supportive hydration alongside a low risk of irritation. However, because it lacks targeted oil control ingredients, a treatment of this type needs additional components like niacinamide, zinc PCA, and propolis to better manage excess oil and breakouts.
Which ingredients make this serum a good fit for acne-prone skin?
This serum works for your acne-prone skin because it includes glycerin and Althaea Officinalis Root Extract for supportive hydration. To fit this skin type even better, a product like this needs ingredients like niacinamide, zinc PCA, and propolis to control oil and target breakouts.
What does Acetyl Hexapeptide-1 do for acne-prone skin?
Acetyl Hexapeptide-1 is generally well tolerated on acne-prone skin, but an ideal product for this skin type typically needs calming ingredients and lightweight moisture to soothe redness and balance oil without clogging pores.
What does Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid do for acne-prone skin?
Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid helps balance moisture in acne-prone skin while supporting a calm, clear complexion. Depending on its molecular weight and formulation, it may help manage skin oil production and inflammation safely.
Where does this serum go in a skincare routine for acne-prone skin?
This treatment serum goes in your evening routine after cleansing and toning, and before moisturizing. To better fit acne-prone skin, this product type also needs ingredients for enhanced oil control.
Can I use this serum with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this treatment with retinol by applying your retinol first, letting it absorb, and then following with this serum to keep your skin calm and hydrated. This product is generally safe for your skin with minimal risks of irritation, though a product of this type for acne-prone skin needs additional ingredients for enhanced oil control.
How often should I use this serum?
This serum works well in your evening routine, and some treatments like it can also be used in the morning or twice a day. It offers firming and hydration benefits for your acne-prone skin, though this skin type also needs additional ingredients for oil control.
Can this serum clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for acne-prone skin?
This serum is generally safe for acne-prone skin, though it may occasionally cause mild irritation from fragrance and alcohol. A product of this type needs extra oil-control ingredients to better suit this skin.
Is this serum fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It has no drying alcohol and contains fragrance (benzyl alcohol, citral, geraniol, limonene, linalool, and parfum).
What the research says
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, 2017Profhilo treatment led to significant improvements in superficial skin hydration and transepidermal water loss over time in Chinese females, while demonstrating good product tolerability.
Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, 2026Profhilo gel combined with Dysport Botox significantly improved skin hydration, skin thickness, and GAIS scores compared to Dysport Botox injection alone in 19 participants seeking neck rejuvenation.
Dermatologic Therapy, 2022Topical 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 treatment with quercetin significantly decreased UVA- and UVB-induced MMP-1 and TNF-alpha secretion, and quercetin, kaempferol, and galangin significantly decreased UVB-induced cyclobutane thymine dimer formation in an artificial skin mimic compared to untreated controls.
Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2015Galangin protected human keratinocytes against PM2.5- and/or UVB-induced oxidative damage and apoptosis by inhibiting the MAPK signaling pathway.
International Journal of Medical Sciences, 2025Topical 2% N-acetyl glucosamine reduced facial hyperpigmentation in an 8-week split-face clinical test, with an even greater effect observed when combined with 4% niacinamide.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2007N-acetyl-glucosamine-loaded nanostructured lipid carriers successfully delivered the hydrophilic agent through the skin and reduced melanin distribution in healthy volunteers.
Advanced Pharmaceutical Bulletin, 2016Topical cosmetic products containing hyaluronic acid, N-acetyl glucosamine, and gamma-amino butyric acid improved skin hydration by 24.28% to 33.60%, elasticity by 11.98%, and skin lightening by 5.26% over 2 months in 20 female participants.
Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy, 2019
Why other serums fit acne-prone skin better
A 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, 2024A cream combining propolis, tea tree oil, and Aloe vera reduced erythema scars, acne severity index, and total lesion count better than erythromycin cream in sixty patients with mild to moderate acne vulgaris compared to placebo.
Clinical Pharmacology, 2018Topical nicotinamide plus an antibacterial adhesive agent and zinc-pyrrolidone carboxylic acid combined with adapalene significantly reduced noninflammatory acne lesions by the second week of therapy compared to placebo with adapalene in patients with moderate acne vulgaris.
The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, 2020
Ingredients
1,2-Hexanediol, Acetyl Hexapeptide-1, Acrylamide Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer, Acrylates C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Adenosine, Alpinia Officinarum Root Extract, Althaea Officinalis Root Extract, Aminomethyl Propanol, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Vp Copolymer, Benzoic Acid, Benzyl Alcohol, Bis-Stearyl Dimethicone, Brassica Campestris Seed Oil, Butylene Glycol, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Caprylic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Ceramide Ng, Cinnamic Acid, Citral, Citric Acid, Cyathea Cumingii Leaf Extract, Cyperus Rotundus Root Extract, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Dimethicone, Disodium Acetyl Glucosamine Phosphate, Ethylene Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Geraniol, Glycerin, Glyceryl Caprylate, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract Licorice Root Extract, Helianthus Annuus Extract Sunflower Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Isohexadecane, Lecithin, Lepidium Sativum Extract Sprout, Levulinic Acid, Limonene, Linalool, Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract Honeysuckle Flower Extract, Magnesium Sulfate, Maltodextrin, Pyrus Malus Extract Cell Fruit Culture, Myristyl Nicotinate, Nannochloropsis Oculata Extract, Rice Bran Extract, Parfum, Peg-40 Stearate, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Phenoxyethanol, Poloxamer 338, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Polyimide-1, Polysorbate 80, Potassium Sorbate, Ppg-3 Benzyl Ether Myristate, Pullulan, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract Rosemary Leaf Extract, Silica, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Gluconate, Sodium Levulinate, Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate, Sorbitan Oleate, Sorghum Bicolor Stalk Juice, Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract, Tetrapeptide-21, Tetrasodium Edta, Tocopherol, Xanthan Gum, Xanthium Sibiricum Fruit Extract, Xylitol
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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