AXIS-Y skincare
AXIS-Y is a Korean skincare brand founded in 2019 and owned by Asia Master Trade Co., Ltd..
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Skincare enthusiasts deeply appreciate AXIS-Y for its thoughtfully formulated serums, toners, eye products, sunscreens, and nourishing treatments centered around hero ingredients like niacinamide. Its products suit sensitive skin and dry sensitive skin best thanks to these gentle, restorative formulations. For targeted concerns, the standout offerings include the Complete No-Stress Physical Sunscreen for acne-prone skin, the PHA Resurfacing Glow Peel for skin with dark spots, and the Daily Purifying Treatment Toner for mature skin. Through regular application, its key ingredients work to significantly decrease hyperpigmentation and increase skin lightness.
The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002
This page covers some of the most popular AXIS-Y products; for the whole AXIS-Y range, with a fit score for every product, use the Lovi app.
Other AXIS-Y products
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Dark Spot Correcting Glow Serum
€14.49
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Spot The Difference Blemish Treatment
€13.00
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PHA Resurfacing Glow Peel
€13.90
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Vegan Collagen Eye Serum
€14.08
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Dark Spot Correcting Glow Toner
€20.83
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Daily Purifying Treatment Toner
€19.55
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Mugwort Pore Clarifying Wash Off Pack
€17.00
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Complete No-Stress Physical Sunscreen
€19.00
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Artichoke Intensive Skin Barrier Ampoule
€14.25
People Say
★4.6Overall rating based on 19.5k+ reviewsReviewers most often praise AXIS-Y for lightweight hydration, soothing redness, and gentle care for acne-prone and sensitive skin. The most common complaints are slow results on dark spots and a lack of potency for deep concerns.
Highlights
Glowing and effective exfoliating toners for acne control Mostly Mentioned
- “leaves the skin glowing — Dark Spot Correcting Glow Toner”
- “This toner cleared up my breakouts so quickly! — Daily Purifying Treatment Toner”
- “It gently exfoliates without making my skin feel tight. — Daily Purifying Treatment Toner”
Lightweight and fast-absorbing serums Mostly Mentioned
- “Beautiful gel-like texture — Dark Spot Correcting Glow Serum”
- “absorbs quickly — Spot The Difference Blemish Treatment”
- “Sits well under makeup — Dark Spot Correcting Glow Serum”
Gentle, soothing and non-drying serums for sensitive skin Mostly Mentioned
- “hydrating ceramide capsules — Spot The Difference Blemish Treatment”
- “Doesn't irritate — Dark Spot Correcting Glow Serum”
- “no irritation — Spot The Difference Blemish Treatment”
Effective acne-clearing and mark-fading serums Mostly Mentioned
- “Old acne marks fade — Dark Spot Correcting Glow Serum”
- “reduces pimple size — Spot The Difference Blemish Treatment”
Gentle, soothing and lightweight toners Mostly Mentioned
- “vaporizer is so pleasant — Dark Spot Correcting Glow Toner”
- “absorbs quickly — Dark Spot Correcting Glow Toner”
- “My skin feels soothed and calm after using this. — Daily Purifying Treatment Toner”
Brightening and smoothing serums with a glow Often Mentioned
- “Fresh-faced glow — PHA Resurfacing Glow Peel”
- “Baby smooth skin — PHA Resurfacing Glow Peel”
- “Skin feels brighter — Dark Spot Correcting Glow Serum”
Slow or ineffective results Often Mentioned
- “Takes a while — Dark Spot Correcting Glow Serum”
- “Did nothing for hyperpigmentation — Dark Spot Correcting Glow Serum”
- “minimal dark circle reduction, slow progress, not a miracle cure, maintenance only — Vegan Collagen Eye Serum”
Unpleasant or herbal scents Sometimes Noted
- “smelled like rotten eggs — Mugwort Pore Clarifying Wash Off Pack”
- “The tea tree smell is quite strong and medicinal. — Daily Purifying Treatment Toner”
- “Smells like rosemary — Dark Spot Correcting Glow Serum”
Small quantities and high price points Sometimes Noted
- “tiny bottle (10ml), finishes quickly, expensive for size, not enough product — Vegan Collagen Eye Serum”
- “tiny bottle — Spot The Difference Blemish Treatment”
- “finished in 3 weeks — Artichoke Intensive Skin Barrier Ampoule”
Packaging and dispenser issues Sometimes Noted
- “pumps too much, hard to control, messy application, stiff pump — Vegan Collagen Eye Serum”
- “Pump stops working — Dark Spot Correcting Glow Serum”
- “spatula is too small — Mugwort Pore Clarifying Wash Off Pack”
Insufficient hydration, oily residues, and absorption issues Sometimes Noted
- “need to layer it — Artichoke Intensive Skin Barrier Ampoule”
- “expecting more hydrating effect — Dark Spot Correcting Glow Toner”
- “feels like an oil layer — Dark Spot Correcting Glow Toner”
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Questions and answers
Is AXIS-Y good for oily skin?
Yes, AXIS-Y is good for oily skin, offering products like the Complete No-Stress Physical Sunscreen which Lovi rates Superior for oily skin. Reviewers often mention that the brand provides lightweight serums and effective exfoliating toners that help manage acne and oil.
Is AXIS-Y worth it?
AXIS-Y may be worth it for shoppers seeking effective, gentle care, as Lovi rates the brand-focused routine Superior for sensitive skin and High for dry skin. Reviewers often mention brightening and smoothing serums with a glow, though some note slow results or unpleasant herbal scents. Additionally, the AXIS-Y products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients.
What are AXIS-Y's best products?
AXIS-Y's best products are the Complete No-Stress Physical Sunscreen and PHA Resurfacing Glow Peel, both of which achieve Superior fit levels across almost all skin types. Lovi rates the sunscreen as Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, and mature skin, while the peel is also rated Superior for sensitive skin and dark spots. Reviewers often mention these formulas as glowing, lightweight, and effective for a smooth complexion.
Which AXIS-Y moisturizer is best for dry skin?
The Artichoke Intensive Skin Barrier Ampoule is the moisturizer available on this page, and Lovi rates it Average for dry skin.
Does AXIS-Y cause breakouts?
AXIS-Y is unlikely to cause breakouts, as the AXIS-Y products on this page help calm the skin and are formulated to avoid heavy ingredients. Lovi rates the routine High for acne-prone skin.
Is AXIS-Y fragrance-free?
Yes, the AXIS-Y products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients. This helps shoppers with sensitive skin use them safely without worrying about irritation from added scents.
What are the key ingredients in AXIS-Y products?
Niacinamide is a key ingredient featured across the AXIS-Y products on this page. It helps reduce dark spots and manage skin pigmentation as supported by clinical studies.
How do I build a AXIS-Y skincare routine?
To build an AXIS-Y routine for dry skin, start your morning with the Dark Spot Correcting Glow Toner, apply the Artichoke Intensive Skin Barrier Ampoule, and finish with the Complete No-Stress Physical Sunscreen. In the evening, cleanse and apply the PHA Resurfacing Glow Peel followed by the Artichoke Intensive Skin Barrier Ampoule. Lovi rates this AXIS-Y-focused routine High for dry skin.
Where can I buy AXIS-Y, and how much does it cost?
AXIS-Y is available from stores in Ireland listed on Lovi. The prices on the page range from 13.00 euros to 20.83 euros, with most products costing between 14.08 euros and 19.00 euros.
What are good alternatives to AXIS-Y?
Good alternatives to AXIS-Y include SKIN1004, Anua, Medicube, Beauty of Joseon, COSRX, and Dr. Althea.
AXIS-Y vs SKIN1004: which is better?
Lovi rates the AXIS-Y-focused routine Superior for sensitive skin and High for dry skin, oily skin, combination skin, and acne-prone skin. For comparison, SKIN1004 rates Superior for dry skin, sensitive skin, and acne-prone skin, and High for oily skin and combination skin.
Who owns AXIS-Y, and where is it from?
AXIS-Y is a Korean brand founded in 2019, owned by Asia Master Trade Co., Ltd..
Is AXIS-Y cruelty-free?
Yes: PETA lists AXIS-Y as cruelty-free.
Is AXIS-Y good for dry skin?
Yes, AXIS-Y is a good choice for dry skin, as the brand features it among its best-fit skin types and the AXIS-Y-focused routine for dry skin achieves a High fit level. Furthermore, the AXIS-Y products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients, which helps keep sensitive and dry skin calm.
Which AXIS-Y sunscreen is best for sensitive skin?
The AXIS-Y sunscreen best for sensitive skin is Complete No-Stress Physical Sunscreen. Lovi rates this sunscreen Superior for sensitive skin.
Is AXIS-Y good for sensitive skin?
Yes, AXIS-Y is good for sensitive skin and Lovi rates the brand-focused routine Superior for it. The AXIS-Y products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients, and reviewers often mention its gentle and soothing serums.
Is AXIS-Y good for acne-prone skin?
Yes, AXIS-Y is a good choice for acne-prone skin, as Lovi rates the brand-focused routine High for this skin type. Reviewers often mention its effective acne-clearing and mark-fading serums, and the AXIS-Y products on this page list no fragrance.
Is AXIS-Y good for skin with dark spots?
Yes, AXIS-Y helps with dark spots because many of its popular serums and treatments contain niacinamide, which suppresses pigment transfer. Lovi rates the Dark Spot Correcting Glow Serum High for skin with dark spots.
Is AXIS-Y good for mature skin?
Yes, AXIS-Y helps mature skin with products like the PHA Resurfacing Glow Peel and the Complete No-Stress Physical Sunscreen. Lovi rates the brand-focused routine as High for dry skin and Superior for sensitive skin, while the AXIS-Y products on this page list no fragrance.
Research behind AXIS-Y's key ingredients
Topical palmitoyl pentapeptide provides improvement in photoaged human facial skin
Effect of Camellia japonica oil on human type I procollagen production and skin barrier function
A comparative study of gluconolactone versus benzoyl peroxide in the treatment of acne
The influence of alkane chain length on the skin irritation potential of 1,2-alkanediols
Effects of topical copper tripeptide complex on CO2 laser-resurfaced skin
Supramolecular collagen nanoparticles for anti-wrinkle, skin whitening, and moisturizing effects
Dually functionalized dendrimer for stimuli-responsive release of active ingredients into the skin
Safety of a preservative system containing 1,2-hexanediol and caprylyl glycol
Hippophae rhamnoides oil-in-water (O/W) emulsion improves barrier function in healthy human subjects
Nanocomplex of quaternized cyclodextrin grafted chitosan and hyaluronic acid for a skin delivery
Targeting Circadian Rhythm for the Regulation of Skin Collagen Metabolism
Behind these ratings
Lovi rates every product from its 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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Co-founder, Medical Director
Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer
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Co-founder, CEO and CTO
PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex
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Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc
Medical Board
Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine
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Medical Board
Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD
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Medical Board
Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member
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Medical Board, Medical Advisor
Dermatology MD
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Elina Nazarenko, MD
Medical Board
Dermatology and diagnostic consultant
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Victoria Derkova, MS
Medical Board
Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist
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