FATION NOSCA9 TROUBLE SERUM for dry sensitive skin
Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract
Glycerin
PanthenolAverage
- HighDry Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- Low RiskSafety
Works for dry sensitive skin; other serums fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with dry sensitive skin: flakiness, tightness, redness, fine lines, and wrinkles. 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
- This serum offers moderate benefits for your dry and sensitive skin, with Glycerin and Hyaluronic Acid providing essential hydration and Ceramide NP supporting barrier repair. While effective for blemishes due to Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract and Centella Asiatica Extract, Hydroxyethyl Urea may pose a slight irritation risk for your sensitive skin.
- The formula is generally safe for your dry and sensitive skin, with a focus on hydration and barrier support.
- The product is generally safe for your dry and sensitive skin, with a low risk of irritation.
How to apply
- Use this PM routine for your evening skincare. Start using the serum 3 times a week and increase to daily use if your skin feels comfortable.
- Apply the serum after cleansing and toner, but right before your moisturizer. This step locks in deep hydration for dry skin.
- Gently press 2-3 drops of the serum into your skin using your palms. Let it absorb completely for a minute ⏱ before applying your next product.
- Since your skin is sensitive, apply the serum on completely dry skin for better tolerance and less irritation.
- Avoid the sensitive eye area during application. Always do a patch test before your first use to ensure your skin reacts well.
People Say
★4.8Overall rating based on 7.9k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, this serum is widely praised by users with acne-prone and sensitive skin for its ability to rapidly calm redness and inflammation without clogging pores. While it is not an overnight miracle cure for active breakouts, consistent use strengthens the skin barrier and significantly reduces the severity and duration of hormonal acne and irritation.
Highlights
Lightweight & fast absorbing Mostly Mentioned
- “Sinks in without feeling greasy”
- “Absorbs beautifully without feeling sticky”
- “Lightweight consistency”
- “Perfect for oily skin.”
Rapidly calms redness Mostly Mentioned
- “Redness looked noticeably lighter the next morning”
- “Calms everything down”
- “Soothing effect is real”
- “Prevents spots from becoming angry red.”
Improves barrier health Often Mentioned
- “Helped heal my skin barrier”
- “Skin feels more comfortable”
- “Less tightness by evening”
- “Restores damaged skin.”
Non-comedogenic Often Mentioned
- “Did not make me break out”
- “Safe for fungal acne”
- “Doesn't clog pores”
- “Great for sensitive acne-prone skin.”
Not moisturizing enough Sometimes Noted
- “Might be too drying for dry skin”
- “Need a moisturizer on top”
- “Felt a bit of tightness alone”
- “Not for deep hydration.”
Price point Sometimes Noted
- “Price point is pretty steep”
- “Wish for discounts”
- “Price is a bit disappointing”
- “Wait for a sale.”
Slight stickiness Rarely Noted
- “Slightly sticky at first”
- “Feels a bit tacky before drying”
- “Sticky if you use too much.”
Slow results on acne Rarely Noted
- “Doesn't erase blemishes overnight”
- “No instant results on spots”
- “Takes consistent use to see changes”
- “Didn't notice visible improvement immediately.”
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Questions and answers
How well does FATION NOSCA9 Trouble Serum work for dry sensitive skin?
This serum works moderately well for your dry and sensitive skin, as ingredients like glycerin and hyaluronic acid provide essential hydration while ceramide NP supports barrier repair, though hydroxyethylurea may pose a slight irritation risk. Treatments that fit dry and sensitive skin better need rich moisturizing components, soothing plant extracts, and barrier-supporting ceramides to deeply hydrate and protect without any irritation.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2022
Which ingredients make this serum a good fit for dry sensitive skin?
Glycerin, hyaluronic acid, and panthenol help hydrate dry skin, while ceramide NP supports the skin barrier. A treatment for dry sensitive skin needs rich moisturizing components and barrier-supporting ingredients that provide deep hydration without any risk of irritation.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2022
What does Mugwort Leaf Extract do for dry sensitive skin?
Mugwort leaf extract helps calm dry sensitive skin by reducing redness and irritation while supporting the skin barrier to keep it soft and comfortable. This ingredient may improve moisture retention and soothe easily triggered skin, making it feel smoother and less reactive. To care for dry sensitive skin properly, products of this type need gentle, deeply hydrating ingredients and barrier-supporting extracts.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2017Molecular Medicine Reports, 2017
What does Glycerin do for dry sensitive skin?
Glycerin helps dry sensitive skin by drawing moisture into the skin and keeping it there, making the skin soft and smooth. It is very gentle and unlikely to cause irritation while improving how well the skin holds onto water. This type of skin needs ingredients that boost hydration and repair the barrier without causing stinging.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017The British Journal of Dermatology, 2008
Where does this serum go in a skincare routine for dry sensitive skin?
This treatment serum goes in your evening routine after your toner and before your moisturizer. Dry and sensitive skin needs products loaded with extra soothing ingredients and rich hydrators to keep the skin calm and comfortable.
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 and hydrate your skin, followed by your retinol product. This product works for your dry sensitive skin, but a product of this type needs extra soothing ingredients and rich moisturizers to prevent irritation and fully comfort very dry skin.
How often should I use this serum?
Use this serum in your evening routine, applying it once a day or a few times a week depending on how your skin feels. Because this product contains ingredients that may cause slight irritation on dry and sensitive skin, this type of skin needs extra soothing and hydrating ingredients like glycerin, hyaluronic acid, and ceramides to stay calm and comfortable.
Can this serum clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for dry sensitive skin?
This serum is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for dry sensitive skin. Its hydrating ingredients help keep skin calm and smooth, though a product for this skin needs extra rich moisturizers and barrier-repairing ingredients to fully prevent dryness.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002
Is this serum 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, 2017A lipid mixture enriched by ceramide NP with fatty acids of diverse chain lengths significantly improved skin barrier recovery rate, stratum corneum integrity, and hydration compared to a vehicle cream in healthy adult male volunteers with corticosteroid-impaired skin.
Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2022Topical dexpanthenol acts as a moisturizer, improves stratum corneum hydration, accelerates wound healing and epidermal regeneration, reduces erythema, and improves symptoms of skin irritation compared to vehicle or no pretreatment.
American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002Emulsions containing ceramides 1 and 3 improved skin hydration and reduced transepidermal water loss in sodium lauryl sulfate-irritated skin of fifteen healthy Asian women compared to a control emulsion.
International Journal of Dermatology, 2008Artemisia princeps-derived nanovesicles accelerate cell proliferation, decrease senescence-associated beta-galactosidase activity, inhibit MMP-1 activity more effectively than EGCG, and increase procollagen type I expression in human dermal cells and skin models.
Journal of Extracellular Biology, 2025Artemisia annua aqueous extract increased the itching threshold, inhibited TSLP expression, and promoted FLG mRNA expression in in vitro and in vivo models.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 2024Artemisia Capillaris Thunb. extract protects human HaCaT keratinocytes from UVB-induced apoptosis and inflammation by suppressing the cGAS/STING signaling pathway.
Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology. B, Biology, 2024The 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, 2020Ten 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, 2001Niacinamide/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, 2012Moisturizer 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, 2019Topical dexpanthenol formulated in lipophilic vehicles improved stratum corneum hydration and reduced transepidermal water loss compared to vehicle control in humans.
Arzneimittel-Forschung, 2000Hyaluronic acid, hyaluronic acid plus dexpanthenol, and isotonic saline nasal sprays all significantly improved dry nose symptoms over four weeks in 240 patients, with hyaluronic acid plus dexpanthenol providing superior nasal moisturisation compared to the other two.
Auris, Nasus, Larynx, 2020
Ingredients
Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract, Water, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Panthenol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Hyaluronic Acid, Diethoxyethyl Succinate, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Acrylates C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Cross Polymer, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Vp Copolymer, Tromethamine, Allantoin, Centella Asiatica Extract, Hydroxyacetophenone, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Succinic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Heparin, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Tocopherol, Caprylyl Capryl Glucoside, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Ceramide Np
Behind this fit score
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