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AXIS-Y Artichoke Intensive Skin Barrier Ampoule for acne-prone skin

High

  • HighCombination Skin Fit
  • HighEffectiveness
  • HighSafety

A great choice for acne-prone skin; a few moisturizers fit it even 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

  • Highly suitable for your combination skin, this ampoule leverages Centella Asiatica Extract and Cynara Scolymus Extract to provide anti-inflammatory and barrier repair actions, addressing your concerns about acne and blemishes.
  • The inclusion of sodium hyaluronate and beta-glucan offers excellent moisturizing and barrier support, enhancing skin resilience without causing irritation.
  • The safety profile is excellent, with no risks of irritation for your acne-prone skin due to the absence of prohibited or harsh ingredients.

How to apply

  • Use your moisturizer twice a day in your AM and PM routines. Apply it daily to help keep breakouts under control.
  • Apply after your cleanser and toner, and make sure to use your SPF right after in the morning.
  • Gently spread a small amount of moisturizer over your face using soft motions. Let it absorb into the skin for a minute before getting dressed or applying makeup.
  • Apply on slightly damp skin to help lock in extra moisture. This keeps your combination skin balanced without feeling heavy.
  • Avoid the eye area and do a patch test before your first use. Stop using if you feel any irritation.

People Say

★4.4Overall rating based on 500+ reviews

This ampoule is widely praised as a lightweight, fast-absorbing treatment that excels at soothing irritated skin and repairing a damaged moisture barrier, particularly for oily, acne-prone, and sensitive skin types. Users frequently note that while it provides excellent hydration and redness relief without stickiness, those with very dry skin often need to layer it with a heavier moisturizer.

Highlights

  • Soothing & calming Mostly Mentioned
    • “calmed my angry acne”
    • “reduced redness overnight”
    • “soothed irritation from over-exfoliating”
    • “great for sensitive skin”
  • Hydrating Often Mentioned
    • “skin drinks it up”
    • “leaves a nice glow”
    • “plumps fine lines”
    • “hydrating without grease”
  • Lightweight texture Often Mentioned
    • “sinks in immediately”
    • “feels like water”
    • “no sticky residue”
    • “perfect for humid weather”
  • Barrier repair Sometimes Noted
    • “healed my barrier in a week”
    • “stopped the stinging”
    • “skin feels resilient again”
    • “restored balance after retinol burn”
  • Not moisturizing enough Sometimes Noted
    • “need to layer it”
    • “too light for winter”
    • “dry skin needs more”
    • “felt tight after a while”
  • Small size/price Sometimes Noted
    • “finished in 3 weeks”
    • “bottle is tiny”
    • “expensive for the amount”
    • “wish it came in 50ml”
  • Alcohol content Rarely Noted
    • “smelled like alcohol”
    • “slightly drying”
    • “stung my sensitive spots”
    • “avoid if you hate alcohol”
  • Breakouts/reaction Rarely Noted
    • “gave me small bumps”
    • “caused whiteheads on nose”
    • “skin didn't like the ferments”
    • “broke me out”

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Questions and answers

What makes AXIS-Y Artichoke Intensive Skin Barrier Ampoule a great fit for acne-prone skin?

This ampoule is a great fit because it uses Centella Asiatica Extract and artichoke extract to calm redness and help repair the skin barrier, while sodium hyaluronate and beta-glucan provide gentle moisture without causing irritation. It is very safe for acne-prone skin because it leaves out harsh or forbidden ingredients.

Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016Molecules, 2023

Which ingredients make this serum a good fit for acne-prone skin?

This serum is a great fit for your acne-prone skin because Centella Asiatica Extract and Cynara Scolymus Extract help calm redness and repair your skin barrier. Sodium hyaluronate and beta-glucan also provide deep moisture and support your skin without causing irritation.

Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016Molecules, 2023

What does Artichoke Extract do for acne-prone skin?

Artichoke extract helps calm redness and protects acne-prone skin with its antioxidants, but products for this skin type also need ingredients that clear pores and control oil.

Molecules, 2018

What does Hyaluronic Acid do for acne-prone skin?

Hyaluronic acid helps acne-prone skin by soothing irritation, calming redness, and keeping the skin balanced without clogging pores. When combined with targeted ingredients like zinc oxide, it may also help reduce breakouts.

Biomedicines, 2025Drug Delivery, 2017

Where does this serum go in a skincare routine for acne-prone skin?

This treatment goes in the evening routine, applied after cleansing and before moisturizing. Putting treatments in the evening keeps things simple and provides 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 calm your skin and build resilience before putting on your retinol. Using a soothing barrier-supporting product like this helps lower the chances of dry or irritated skin when using strong treatments.

Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2023The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2016

How often should I use this serum?

You can use this treatment in the evening as part of your routine for acne-prone skin, and some treatments may also be used in the morning or twice a day. Daily application helps improve skin moisture and calmness while supporting your skin barrier without causing irritation.

Health Science Reports, 2021Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016

Can this serum clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for acne-prone skin?

This ampoule is a great fit for your acne-prone skin because it relies on soothing ingredients like Centella Asiatica Extract and artichoke extract to calm redness and help keep breakouts away. It has an excellent safety profile with no harsh ingredients, meaning it is unlikely to clog pores or cause irritation.

Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016Molecules, 2023

Can I use this serum around the eyes or on my body?

This moisturizing treatment is well-suited for the skin on your body and around your eyes, though you should apply it carefully near the eyes to avoid any direct contact. Its gentle ingredients like Centella Asiatica Extract and sodium hyaluronate help keep sensitive areas calm and hydrated without causing irritation.

Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016

Is this serum fragrance-free and alcohol-free?

It has no fragrance and contains drying alcohol (alcohol).

What the research says

  • 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
  • Co-delivery of paeonol and madecassoside via nanoemulsions improved transdermal delivery, promoted barrier repair proteins, inhibited inflammatory cytokine secretion in cellular and 3D models, and reduced transepidermal water loss and acne in human facial skin compared to free components.

    Molecules, 2023
  • An artichoke extract cosmetic formulation enhanced skin roughness by 19.74% and elasticity by 11.45% in human subjects compared to a placebo cream, alongside exhibiting antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-aging cellular effects.

    Molecules, 2018
  • Skin care regimens containing beta-glucan improved hemoglobin index, skin hydration, and transepidermal water loss compared to vehicle control in 20 patients undergoing fractional laser therapy.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021
  • 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
  • Luteolin inhibited the mRNA expression of antimicrobial peptides and increased cornified envelope proteins in TNF-alpha/IL-17A/IFN-gamma-stimulated HaCaT cells by regulating the TRAF6/IkappaB/NF-kappaB signaling pathway.

    Food Science and Biotechnology, 2025
  • Antioxidants and luteolin topically applied decrease UV-B induced apoptosis and downregulate pro-inflammatory cytokines in kindler syndrome keratinocyte cultures.

    Human Molecular Genetics, 2016
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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 treatment with 5% vitamin C and 0.1% madecassoside significantly improved clinical scores for wrinkles, suppleness, firmness, roughness, and skin hydration, along with functional and structural remodeling of the elastic fiber network in 20 female volunteers with photoaged skin after 6 months compared to baseline.

    Experimental Dermatology, 2008
  • 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
  • Combining 755 nm alexandrite laser with topical licorice gel significantly reduces terminal hair counts compared to alexandrite laser with placebo in women with idiopathic hirsutism.

    Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2015
  • Licochalcone A activated Nrf2 signaling, elevated cytoprotective enzymes, increased the reduced-to-oxidized glutathione ratio, and decreased reactive oxygen species in human fibroblasts and neutrophils, while a LicA-rich licorice extract lowered UVA-induced oxidative processes in vivo.

    Experimental Dermatology, 2015
  • Bioactive glycyrrhizic acid and oxymatrine ionic liquid self-assembled nanomicelles significantly promoted the transdermal permeation, subcutaneous retention, and anti-photoaging efficacy of palmitoyl pentapeptide-4 in cellular and animal models compared to unformulated peptide.

    Advanced Science, 2025

Ingredients

Water, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Glycerin, Betaine, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract Licorice Root Extract, Alcohol, Cynara Scolymus Extract, Sorbitol, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Hieracium Pilosella Extract, Rheum Palmatum Root Extract, Althaea Rosea Flower Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Dimethyl Sulfone, Chlorphenesin, Xanthan Gum, Peg-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polyglutamic Acid, Beta-Glucan, Arginine, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Extract, Hibiscus Esculentus Fruit Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Arctium Lappa Root Extract, Hibiscus Mutabilis Flower Extract, Corchorus Olitorius Leaf Extract, Allantoin, Carbomer, Adenosine, Melaleuca Alternifolia Tree Oil Leaf

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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