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ma:nyo Bifida Complex Ampoule for oily acne-prone skin

Average

  • AverageOily Skin Fit
  • AverageEffectiveness
  • Low RiskSafety

Works for oily acne-prone skin; other serums fit it better.

This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with oily acne-prone skin: shine, breakouts, blemishes, and enlarged pores. 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 excellent skin barrier resilience due to Bifida Lysate Ferment and Lactobacillus Pumpkin Fruit Ferment Filtrate, which are beneficial for your oily skin, but it lacks targeted ingredients to effectively address your acne, blemishes, and breakouts.
  • Niacinamide provides some seboregulation for your oily skin, but the formula does not offer sufficient ingredients for optimal oil control.
  • The product is generally safe for your oily skin with some risks of irritation due to the absence of harsh ingredients.

How to apply

  • Could be used as part of your PM routine. Start 3 times a week and build up to daily use if your skin tolerates it well.
  • Apply your serum after cleansing and toning, but before putting on your moisturizer.
  • Gently press 2 to 3 drops of the serum into your skin and let it absorb for a minute.
  • Apply the serum on clean, dry skin to help manage your blemishes safely.
  • Do a patch test before your first use and avoid the delicate eye area.

Questions and answers

How well does ma:nyo Bifida Complex Ampoule work for oily acne-prone skin?

This ampoule works okay for your oily acne-prone skin because it strengthens your skin barrier and helps with oil, but it lacks targeted ingredients to properly handle breakouts. An ideal treatment for this skin needs ingredients like niacinamide, propolis, or Vitamin C to control oil and clear blemishes comfortably without causing breakouts.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2023

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

Bifida Lysate Ferment and Lactobacillus Pumpkin Fruit Ferment Filtrate help strengthen your skin barrier, while niacinamide offers some oil control for oily acne-prone skin. However, an oily acne-prone skin type needs targeted ingredients like propolis or vitamin C to effectively address breakouts and manage excess oil.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2023

What does Bifida Ferment Lysate do for oily acne-prone skin?

Bifida Ferment Lysate helps keep oily, acne-prone skin calm and protected by strengthening the skin barrier and lowering irritation. It is unlikely to clog pores and may reduce redness and reactivity while supporting your skin's natural defenses.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2023Experimental Dermatology, 2010

What does Niacinamide do for oily acne-prone skin?

Niacinamide helps balance oil production, calms redness, and is unlikely to irritate oily, acne-prone skin while improving blemishes. Clinical tests show it reduces excess oil and helps clear up both inflammatory and non-inflammatory acne breakouts.

Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy, 2006Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024

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

This treatment goes in your evening routine after your cleansing toner and before your moisturizer. Oily acne-prone skin of this type needs targeted ingredients that actively clear breakouts, blemishes, and acne alongside oil-control ingredients.

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

You can use this treatment alongside retinol by applying the serum first to strengthen your skin barrier, followed by retinol once it absorbs. This routine is unlikely to cause irritation since the formula is generally safe, and using soothing care alongside retinoids may help reduce dryness and discomfort.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2023

How often should I use this serum?

You can use this treatment in the evening as part of your routine. Oily acne-prone skin needs targeted blemish-fighting ingredients and stronger oil control to get the best results.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2023

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

This serum is unlikely to cause breakouts or clog pores for oily acne-prone skin, as it is generally safe and free of harsh ingredients. However, because it lacks targeted ingredients for blemishes and strong oil control, an acne-prone routine needs added acne-fighting ingredients and oil-balancing components to truly clear the skin.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2023

Is this serum fragrance-free and alcohol-free?

Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.

What the research says

  • Topical application of Bifida Ferment Lysate strengthens the skin barrier function by upregulating barrier and antimicrobial peptide genes, exhibiting strong antioxidant properties, and decreasing inflammatory cytokine secretion in vitro.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2023
  • Topical post-laser application of human adipocyte-derived mesenchymal stem cell media combined with niacinamide significantly improved wrinkle index, melanin index, patient satisfaction, and investigator esthetic improvement scores compared to vehicle cream in patients with aging skin.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021
  • Topical nicotinamide prevented solar-simulated UV-induced immunosuppression in healthy volunteers, and men experienced immunosuppression at solar-simulated UV doses three times lower than those required for women.

    The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2008
  • Topical 5% niacinamide applied twice daily for 12 weeks reduced fine lines and wrinkles, hyperpigmented spots, red blotchiness, and skin sallowness, and improved skin elasticity compared to vehicle control in 50 female white subjects with facial photoaging.

    Dermatologic Surgery, 2005
  • Topical treatment with pumpkin seed oil-loaded niosomes decreased fallen hairs by 44.42% and increased the anagen to telogen ratio by 1.4-fold after 8 weeks compared to initial conditions.

    Pharmaceuticals, 2022
  • Topical application of prickly pear, pumpkin, and linseed oils significantly reduced clinical signs of acute inflammation, inflammatory markers, and oxidative stress in carrageenan-treated rats compared to the normal saline-treated group.

    BioMed Research International, 2020
  • Enzyme-modified ginseng extract cream significantly reduced the global photo-damage score and various roughness measures including total roughness, smoothness depth, and arithmetic roughness average compared to placebo in 23 human subjects.

    Rejuvenation Research, 2015
  • A red ginseng hydrogel formulation with 1,2-hexanediol promoted selective growth of Staphylococcus epidermidis and decreased Cutibacterium acnes in 20 female subjects.

    Journal of Ginseng Research, 2022
  • A 1% fermented black ginseng cream significantly reduced eye wrinkles and brightened skin color in twenty-three human subjects compared to control cream and baseline.

    Journal of Toxicology and Environmental Health. Part A, 2020
  • 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

Why other serums fit oily acne-prone skin better

Ingredients

Bifida Lysate Ferment, Lactobacillus Pumpkin Fruit Ferment Filtrate, Niacinamide, Butylene Glycol, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Aureobasidium Pullulans Ferment, Hydrolyzed Algin, Caffeine, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Panax Ginseng Callus Culture Extract, Glycerin, Epigallocatechin Gallate, Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract, Pulsatilla Koreana Extract, Usnea Barbata Extract, Copper Tripeptide-1, Physalis Alkekengi Fruit Extract, Methyl Gluceth-20, Sodium Hyaluronate, Adenosine

Behind this fit score

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