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Fresh Kombucha Facial Treatment Essence for oily acne-prone skin

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Fresh Kombucha Facial Treatment Essence

Average

  • HighOily Skin Fit
  • HighEffectiveness
  • HighSafety

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 moderate hydration for your oily skin, as Saccharomyces Xylinum Black Tea Ferment and Glycerin provide humectant action without exacerbating oiliness.
  • While the formula offers general skincare benefits, ingredients like Rosa Damascena Oil Flower are not directly targeted towards your acne, blemishes, and breakouts.
  • The product is safe for your oily skin, with no risks of irritation due to the absence of prohibited or 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.

People Say

★4.7Overall rating based on 7.6k+ reviews

Based on a very large amount of data, users with dry, dull, or uneven skin frequently praise this essence for its ability to deliver "glass skin" radiance and immediate hydration without feeling heavy. Most users report smoother texture and better absorption of subsequent skincare products, though a minority with very sensitive skin experienced irritation due to the fragrance.

Highlights

  • Deep hydration Mostly Mentioned
    • “skin feels hydrated”
    • “plumper with more bounce”
    • “hydration boost”
    • “leaves skin soft”
  • Fast absorption Often Mentioned
    • “absorbs quickly”
    • “no sticky residue”
    • “layers well”
    • “lightweight liquid”
  • Improved skin texture Often Mentioned
    • “glass skin”
    • “silky smooth”
    • “softens texture”
    • “refines pores”
  • Expensive price point Often Mentioned
    • “hefty price tag”
    • “very expensive”
    • “pricy for water”
    • “luxury splurge”
  • Boosts other products Sometimes Noted
    • “preps for serums”
    • “boosts efficacy”
    • “helps makeup application”
    • “balancing prep step”
  • Enhanced radiance Sometimes Noted
    • “healthy glow”
    • “luminous complexion”
    • “brightens dullness”
    • “radiant look”
  • Noticeable fragrance Sometimes Noted
    • “scent is strong”
    • “floral smell”
    • “contains fragrance”
    • “smells like fermented tea”
  • Limited visible results Rarely Noted
    • “didn't see effect”
    • “meh results”
    • “no obvious difference”
    • “just expensive water”
  • Packaging concerns Rarely Noted
    • “heavy glass bottle”
    • “fear of breaking”
    • “hard to travel with”
    • “cap peels off”
  • Potential skin irritation Rarely Noted
    • “caused breakouts”
    • “stung my face”
    • “redness flared up”

Sources: lovi.care, sephora.sg, sephora.hk, ulta.com, influenster.com, fresh.com, and more

Questions and answers

How well does fresh Kombucha Facial Treatment Essence work for oily acne-prone skin?

This essence works moderately well for your oily acne-prone skin, as its ingredients provide hydration without making your skin more oily. While it is safe and unlikely to cause irritation, it lacks specific ingredients to target breakouts and blemishes. A treatment for this skin needs effective ingredients like niacinamide, propolis, benzoyl peroxide, or Vitamin C to control excess oil and clear up acne while remaining comfortable for daily use.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

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

Fermented black tea and glycerin make this essence a good fit by giving your oily skin light moisture without adding extra oil. Even though it is safe and does not irritate, a product of this type needs targeted ingredients like niacinamide, propolis, benzoyl peroxide, or vitamin C to properly manage breakouts and excess oil.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Scientific Reports, 2021

What does Saccharomyces Xylinum Black Tea Ferment do for oily acne-prone skin?

Saccharomyces Xylinum Black Tea Ferment is a good match for oily, acne-prone skin because it helps smooth the skin and keeps it soft without feeling heavy. It is unlikely to clog pores, and this type of ingredient often helps calm redness and manage excess shine.

What does Hyaluronic Acid do for oily acne-prone skin?

Hyaluronic acid helps calm oily acne-prone skin by reducing sebum production and lipid synthesis in sebaceous glands. It also supports skin barrier function and improves hydration while helping deliver treatments without causing irritation.

The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2017Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022

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

This treatment goes in the evening routine after cleansing and before moisturizing, and it can also be used weekly. It helps hydrate oily skin without adding excess oil, but oily acne-prone skin needs products with ingredients that directly target blemishes and breakouts.

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

You can use this essence with retinol by applying the essence first to hydrate your oily skin without adding extra oil. This product is safe and unlikely to cause irritation, but to truly care for acne-prone skin, it needs ingredients that directly target breakouts and blemishes.

How often should I use this essence?

You can use this treatment in the evening as part of your routine. It offers moderate hydration without making your skin oily, but an oily and acne-prone skin needs ingredients that directly target breakouts and blemishes for the best results.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

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

This essence is unlikely to clog pores or cause purging on oily acne-prone skin, as it has a safe formula without harsh ingredients, though it also lacks targeted blemish-fighting ingredients. An effective option for this skin needs oil-controlling and acne-clearing ingredients like salicylic acid or niacinamide to help keep breakouts at bay.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Scientific Reports, 2021

Is this essence fragrance-free and alcohol-free?

It has no drying alcohol and contains fragrance (parfum, linalool, citronellol, and geraniol).

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

  • Kombucha Yerba Mate ferments after 14 and 21 days of fermentation showed about a 40% inhibition of lipoxygenase, collagenase, and elastase enzymes, long-lasting skin hydration, and increased cell viability on keratinocyte and fibroblast cell lines compared to unfermented extracts.

    Scientific Reports, 2021

  • An emulgel containing 20% green tea extract and 5% rose oil provided good hydrating properties and effectiveness on the skin barrier function in ten female subjects.

    Acta Pharmaceutica, 2013

  • Fermentation of grape stems extract using a Scoby consortium for 10 and 20 days increases phenolic content and antioxidant activity, and when added to model cosmetic creams, improves skin hydration and reduces transepidermal water loss.

    International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2023

  • 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

  • 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

  • Verminoside from Kigelia africana inhibited iNOS expression and NO release in LPS-induced J774.A1 macrophages without affecting cell viability or causing cutaneous irritation in cell cultures and reconstituted human epidermis models.

    Journal of Natural Products, 2005

  • A methanolic extract of Kigelia africana accelerated wound healing in human normal epidermal keratinocyte and foreskin fibroblast cells compared with untreated cells, achieving complete healing in 48 and 72 hours versus 72 and 96 hours respectively.

    Journal of Wound Care, 2023

  • Topical application of Taif rose oil nanoemulsion ameliorated UVB-induced oxidative damage and skin photoaging in rats by modulating antioxidant enzymes, inflammatory markers, MMP-9, and MAPK signaling pathways.

    ACS Omega, 2023

  • Treatment with polyphenol-enriched fractions RF20-(SP-207) and F(IV) significantly decreased the expression and cellular protein secretion of pro-inflammatory biomarkers IL-1β, IL-6, IL-8, RANTES, and MCP-1 in HaCaT keratinocytes under both stimulated and non-stimulated conditions.

    Fitoterapia, 2016

  • A peel-off facial mask containing curcumin, Rosa Damascena extract, and 10% polyvinyl alcohol demonstrates effective antibacterial activity against Propionibacterium acnes while maintaining safe physical application properties.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024

Why other serums fit oily acne-prone skin better

  • Adapalene 0.1%-benzoyl peroxide 2.5% fixed-dose combination gel provided significantly greater, synergistic efficacy and a faster onset of action compared with the vehicle, adapalene monotherapy, and benzoyl peroxide monotherapy in patients with acne vulgaris.

    The British Journal of Dermatology, 2009

  • Topical benzoyl peroxide 5% gel treatment improved acne severity, sebum, stratum corneum hydration, and transepidermal water loss, while significantly reducing microbial diversity and the prevalence of Cutibacterium in 33 patients with acne vulgaris.

    Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

  • A cream combining propolis, tea tree oil, and Aloe vera reduced erythema scars, acne severity index, and total lesion count better than erythromycin cream in sixty patients with mild to moderate acne vulgaris compared to placebo.

    Clinical Pharmacology, 2018

Ingredients

Water, Saccharomyces Xylinum Black Tea Ferment, Glycerin, Polyglycerin-3, Pentylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Kigelia Africana Fruit Extract, Artemisia Capillaris Flower Extract, Rosa Damascena Oil Flower, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Butylene Glycol, Diglycerin, Propanediol, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Inositol, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Parfum, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Citric Acid, Adenosine, Chlorphenesin, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Metabisulfite, Potassium Sorbate, Linalool, Citronellol, Geraniol, Bht, Disodium Edta, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Biotin, Phenoxyethanol

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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