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Moon Juice Acid Potion for sensitive skin

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Moon Juice Acid Potion

Average

  • HighNormal Skin Fit
  • AverageEffectiveness
  • HighSafety

Works for sensitive skin; other products 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

  • Offers moderate exfoliation for your normal skin, as glycolic acid, lactic acid, and salicylic acid effectively smooth texture and decongest pores, while allantoin and glycerin provide soothing and humectant benefits.
  • While the formula is generally supportive for redness and irritation, its primary benefits are not directly targeted at these concerns.
  • The product is safe for your sensitive skin, with no risks of irritation due to the absence of prohibited or harsh ingredients.

How to apply

  • Use your exfoliant PM once a week to help with redness and irritation. Start slowly and only increase frequency if your skin feels happy and comfortable.
  • Apply the exfoliant after cleansing and toner , but always before your moisturizer . This ensures the product absorbs properly into the skin.
  • Gently press 2-3 drops of the exfoliant into your skin without rubbing . Let it absorb for a minute before moving on.
  • Since your skin is sensitive , apply the exfoliant on completely dry skin for the best tolerance. This helps prevent any extra stinging or discomfort.
  • Always do a patch test before your first use and avoid the delicate eye area .

People Say

★4.8Overall rating based on 1000+ reviews

Moon Juice Acid Potion is highly regarded for its potent resurfacing abilities, effectively smoothing skin texture, clearing congestion, and brightening dull complexions. While many users with oily, combination, or normal skin report transformative results, those with sensitive skin should exercise caution, as the high concentration of acids can cause irritation or peeling if used too frequently.

Highlights

  • Smooths texture Mostly Mentioned
    • “Skin feels so soft”
    • “Refined my skin texture”
    • “Noticeable difference in smoothness”
  • Clears congestion Often Mentioned
    • “Spots just disappeared”
    • “Effective against blackheads”
    • “Stopped a bad breakout”
  • Brightens complexion Sometimes Noted
    • “Gives a nice glow”
    • “Skin appears brighter”
    • “Revealed radiant skin”
  • Lasting value Sometimes Noted
    • “A little goes a long way”
    • “Bottle lasts forever”
    • “Economical for the price”
  • Causes irritation Sometimes Noted
    • “Too strong for my skin”
    • “Red, irritated skin”
    • “Caused stinging/burning”
  • Tacky feel Sometimes Noted
    • “I don't like the tacky feeling”
    • “Left my face feeling tacky”
    • “Sticky residue”
  • Drying effect Rarely Noted
    • “Skin felt tight and dry”
    • “Caused peeling”
    • “Too drying for me”
  • Packaging issues Rarely Noted
    • “Cap coating started to deteriorate”
    • “Tiny white chips on my face”
    • “Poor cap quality”

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Questions and answers

How well does Acid Potion work for sensitive skin?

Moon Juice Acid Potion works for sensitive skin, though other products fit it better because its primary benefits are not directly targeted at redness and irritation. An exfoliant treatment for this skin needs ingredients that calm redness and irritation, along with soothing agents and antioxidants.

Which ingredients make this exfoliant a good fit for sensitive skin?

Allantoin and glycerin make this exfoliant a good fit for your sensitive skin because they provide soothing and hydrating benefits. To be a better fit for this skin, an exfoliant needs ingredients that calm redness and irritation, contain potent antioxidants, and include skin-repairing components.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

What does Glycolic Acid do for sensitive skin?

Glycolic acid can be too harsh for sensitive skin, leaving it dry and irritated, so this type of skin needs a gentler exfoliating ingredient and calming plant extracts to keep the skin barrier safe and comfortable.

Cutaneous and Ocular Toxicology, 2022

What does Lactic Acid do for sensitive skin?

Lactic acid may cause stinging and irritation on sensitive skin because sensitive skin often has a fragile barrier and enhanced facial blood flow. To care for sensitive skin, a product of this type needs soothing ingredients like ceramides to strengthen the skin barrier and calm discomfort.

Archives of Dermatological Research, 2018Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2021

Where does it go in a skincare routine for sensitive skin?

This exfoliant treatment goes in the evening routine, starting at once a week to see how your skin responds. While it is generally safe and helps smooth texture, sensitive skin needs a product that focuses more strongly on soothing redness and calming irritation.

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

You can use this exfoliant in your evening routine, but apply it on nights when you are not using your retinol to avoid irritation. This product needs to be applied after your cleanser and soothing toner, and before your moisturizer.

How often should I use it?

Start by using this treatment once a week in your evening routine, and if your skin tolerates it well and shows good results, you may carefully use it more often. To better fit sensitive skin, a product of this type needs calming ingredients and gentle hydrators to keep the face soft and comfortable.

Can this exfoliant clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for sensitive skin?

This exfoliant is unlikely to clog pores since it contains salicylic acid to help clear out buildup, though some shoppers do report mild irritation and a drying effect. Sensitive skin of this type needs a gentler exfoliating treatment with soothing ingredients and hydrating helpers to keep skin calm and smooth.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024BioMed Research International, 2020

Is it fragrance-free and alcohol-free?

Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.

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, 2017

  • A 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, 2020

  • Ganoderma lucidum polysaccharide inhibits UVB-induced melanogenesis in B16F10 and PIG1 cells, skin pigmentation in zebrafish, and erythema reaction in guinea pigs by antagonizing cAMP/PKA and ROS/MAPK signaling pathways.

    Journal of Cellular Physiology, 2019

  • Twice daily application of a multitargeted dermocosmetic cream provided comparable efficacy to benzoyl peroxide 5% gel in reducing inflammatory, non-inflammatory, and total lesions in 150 Caucasian subjects with mild-to-moderate acne over 56 days, while demonstrating superior skin tolerability.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024

  • Repeated short-contact 70% glycolic acid peels provided superior results in atrophic acne scars compared to daily low-strength glycolic acid cream or placebo in 58 women over 24 weeks.

    International Journal of Dermatology, 2000

  • Serial glycolic acid peels combined with a modified Kligman formula significantly reduced facial PIH severity in Indian patients compared to the modified Kligman formula alone.

    Dermatologic Surgery, 2017

  • Application of a cream containing lactic acid 12% and pramoxine HCl 1% significantly improved skin dryness, hydration, and itch compared with a nontreated control in 24 women with a history of dry itchy skin.

    Cutis, 2004

  • Topical 12% ammonium lactate produced a significant sparing of epidermal and dermal atrophy induced by clobetasol propionate in human volunteers, without influencing the corticosteroid's bioavailability or antiinflammatory properties.

    Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 1992

  • A lactic acid/ceramide lotion significantly improved skin moisturization and desquamation compared to no treatment in women with dry, rough skin on the anterior shins.

    The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, 2020

  • 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

  • Cryotherapy 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, 2010

  • Treatment 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, 2024

  • Topical 5% benzoyl peroxide plus salicylic acid achieved the greatest lesion reduction at early 2 to 4 week time points compared to benzoyl peroxide, clindamycin, and combination benzoyl peroxide/clindamycin, while 5% benzoyl peroxide plus salicylic acid and combination benzoyl peroxide/clindamycin showed similar efficacy at 10 to 12 weeks in acne patients.

    Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 2010

  • Topical application of soap enriched with Ganoderma lucidum and goat's milk for 3 days resulted in almost complete regression of annular cutaneous sarcoidosis lesions in a 44-year-old male patient.

    Dermatology and Therapy, 2016

  • Ganoderma lucidum polysaccharides at concentrations of 10, 20, and 40 ΓΖg/mL significantly increased fibroblast viability, migration, and CICP and TGF-Β1 expression compared to the control group, and external use in mice significantly increased wound healing rates and reduced healing time.

    Chinese Journal of Integrative Medicine, 2019

  • Ethanolic extracts of Ganoderma lucidum rich in triterpenoids and phenolic acids exhibit antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antityrosinase, antimicrobial, and cytotoxic effects, and can be successfully incorporated into topical cosmeceutical formulations while preserving their bioactivities.

    Food and Chemical Toxicology, 2017

Why other products fit sensitive skin better

Ingredients

Water, Glycolic Acid, Lactic Acid, Salicylic Acid, Phytic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Niacinamide, Propanediol, Glycereth-7 Trimethyl Ether, Allantoin, Ganoderma Lucidum Extract, Glycerin, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Rice Bran Oil, Tocopherol, Tocotrienols, Salvia Sclarea Oil, Citric Acid, Lonicera Caprifolium Flower Extract Honeysuckle Flower Extract, Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract Honeysuckle Flower Extract

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.

  • Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Co-founder, Medical Director

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer

  • Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Co-founder, CEO and CTO

    PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex

  • Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Medical Board

    Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine

  • Aishani Shah, MD

    Aishani Shah, MD

    Medical Board

    Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD

  • Asya Zubkova, MS

    Asya Zubkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member

  • Hanna Kurets, MD

    Hanna Kurets, MD

    Medical Board, Medical Advisor

    Dermatology MD

  • Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Medical Board

    Dermatology and diagnostic consultant

  • Victoria Derkova, MS

    Victoria Derkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist

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