# Prickly pear

Page: https://lovi.care/skincare/it/ingredients/prickly-pear

The Lovi Fit is the same in every country; only the stores and prices differ, and the ones here are for Italy.

Prickly [pear](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/ingredients/pear) delivers lasting moisture to the outer skin layer, calms visible swelling, defends against everyday stress, and supports natural barrier repair and surface renewal. It suits dry skin and oily skin particularly well, and is most commonly available in lightweight [serums](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/ingredients/serum). Because of its fluid texture, it layers easily into any daily routine.

[Molecules, 2015](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25648593/) [BioMed Research International, 2015](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25821823/) [Journal of Medicinal Food, 2015](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26061570/)

This page shows prickly pear products with a Lovi page. For every product, and a routine built for your skin, use the Lovi app.

### Popular prickly [pear](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/ingredients/pear) products

- [Sunday Riley Good Genes All-In-One Lactic Acid Treatment](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/p/sunday-riley/good-genes-all-in-one-lactic-acid-treatment/for/oily-skin) — Superior fit
- [Medik8 Press & Glow](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/p/medik8/press-and-glow/for/dry-skin) — Superior fit — [€83.00 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.it/dp/B0BHX9PXBQ?tag=lovi-care-web-product09-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [Huxley Secret of Sahara Cleansing Foam](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/p/huxley/secret-of-sahara-cleansing-foam/for/oily-skin) — Superior fit

### Other prickly [pear](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/ingredients/pear) products

- [Sunday Riley Good Genes All-In-One Lactic Acid Treatment](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/p/sunday-riley/good-genes-all-in-one-lactic-acid-treatment/for/oily-skin) — Superior fit
- [CELL BY CELL Soft Enzyme Powder](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/p/cell-by-cell/soft-enzyme-powder/for/dry-sensitive-skin) — Average fit
- [Medik8 Press & Glow](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/p/medik8/press-and-glow/for/dry-skin) — Superior fit — [€83.00 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.it/dp/B0BHX9PXBQ?tag=lovi-care-web-product09-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [Huxley Secret of Sahara Cleansing Foam](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/p/huxley/secret-of-sahara-cleansing-foam/for/oily-skin) — Superior fit
- [Huxley Good Night Sleep Mask](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/p/huxley/good-night-sleep-mask/for/sensitive-skin) — High fit — [€25.70 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.it/dp/B076SDHGJ6?tag=lovi-care-web-product09-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)

## What reviewers say about popular prickly pear products

The highlight reviewers mention most for each popular prickly [pear](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/ingredients/pear) product on Lovi.

- Sunday Riley Good Genes All-In-One Lactic Acid Treatment Smoothes texture ★4.7 · 6.8k+ reviews High price point Plumps fine lines “baby soft skin” [What people say about Good Genes All-In-One Lactic Acid Treatment](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/p/sunday-riley/good-genes-all-in-one-lactic-acid-treatment/for/oily-skin)
- Medik8 Press & Glow Improves glow ★4.8 · 4.0k+ reviews Hydrating formula Packaging & usability “Leaves skin looking glass-like and radiant” [What people say about Press & Glow](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/p/medik8/press-and-glow/for/dry-skin)
- Huxley Secret of Sahara Cleansing Foam Signature scent ★4.2 · 100+ reviews Effective cleansing Luxurious texture “Fresh floral smell” [What people say about Secret of Sahara Cleansing Foam](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/p/huxley/secret-of-sahara-cleansing-foam/for/oily-skin)

### Prickly [pear](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/ingredients/pear) for dry skin

- [Medik8 Press & Glow](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/p/medik8/press-and-glow/for/dry-skin) — Superior fit — [€83.00 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.it/dp/B0BHX9PXBQ?tag=lovi-care-web-product09-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [Huxley Secret of Sahara Cleansing Foam](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/p/huxley/secret-of-sahara-cleansing-foam/for/dry-skin) — High fit
- [Sunday Riley Good Genes All-In-One Lactic Acid Treatment](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/p/sunday-riley/good-genes-all-in-one-lactic-acid-treatment/for/dry-skin) — Average fit
- [CELL BY CELL Soft Enzyme Powder](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/p/cell-by-cell/soft-enzyme-powder/for/dry-skin) — Average fit
- [Huxley Good Night Sleep Mask](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/p/huxley/good-night-sleep-mask/for/dry-skin) — Average fit — [€25.70 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.it/dp/B076SDHGJ6?tag=lovi-care-web-product09-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)

### Prickly [pear](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/ingredients/pear) for oily skin

- [Huxley Secret of Sahara Cleansing Foam](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/p/huxley/secret-of-sahara-cleansing-foam/for/oily-skin) — Superior fit
- [Sunday Riley Good Genes All-In-One Lactic Acid Treatment](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/p/sunday-riley/good-genes-all-in-one-lactic-acid-treatment/for/oily-skin) — Superior fit
- [Huxley Good Night Sleep Mask](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/p/huxley/good-night-sleep-mask/for/oily-skin) — Average fit — [€25.70 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.it/dp/B076SDHGJ6?tag=lovi-care-web-product09-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [Medik8 Press & Glow](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/p/medik8/press-and-glow/for/oily-skin) — Average fit — [€83.00 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.it/dp/B0BHX9PXBQ?tag=lovi-care-web-product09-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [CELL BY CELL Soft Enzyme Powder](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/p/cell-by-cell/soft-enzyme-powder/for/oily-skin) — Average fit

### Prickly [pear](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/ingredients/pear) for combination skin

- [Sunday Riley Good Genes All-In-One Lactic Acid Treatment](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/p/sunday-riley/good-genes-all-in-one-lactic-acid-treatment/for/combination-skin) — High fit
- [Huxley Secret of Sahara Cleansing Foam](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/p/huxley/secret-of-sahara-cleansing-foam/for/combination-skin) — High fit
- [Medik8 Press & Glow](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/p/medik8/press-and-glow/for/combination-skin) — High fit — [€83.00 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.it/dp/B0BHX9PXBQ?tag=lovi-care-web-product09-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [Huxley Good Night Sleep Mask](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/p/huxley/good-night-sleep-mask/for/combination-skin) — Average fit — [€25.70 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.it/dp/B076SDHGJ6?tag=lovi-care-web-product09-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [CELL BY CELL Soft Enzyme Powder](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/p/cell-by-cell/soft-enzyme-powder/for/combination-skin) — Average fit

### Prickly [pear](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/ingredients/pear) for sensitive skin

- [Huxley Secret of Sahara Cleansing Foam](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/p/huxley/secret-of-sahara-cleansing-foam/for/sensitive-skin) — High fit
- [Huxley Good Night Sleep Mask](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/p/huxley/good-night-sleep-mask/for/sensitive-skin) — High fit — [€25.70 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.it/dp/B076SDHGJ6?tag=lovi-care-web-product09-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [Sunday Riley Good Genes All-In-One Lactic Acid Treatment](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/p/sunday-riley/good-genes-all-in-one-lactic-acid-treatment/for/sensitive-skin) — High fit
- [CELL BY CELL Soft Enzyme Powder](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/p/cell-by-cell/soft-enzyme-powder/for/sensitive-skin) — Average fit
- [Medik8 Press & Glow](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/p/medik8/press-and-glow/for/sensitive-skin) — Average fit — [€83.00 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.it/dp/B0BHX9PXBQ?tag=lovi-care-web-product09-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)

### Prickly [pear](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/ingredients/pear) for acne-prone skin

- [Sunday Riley Good Genes All-In-One Lactic Acid Treatment](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/p/sunday-riley/good-genes-all-in-one-lactic-acid-treatment/for/acne-prone-skin) — High fit
- [Huxley Secret of Sahara Cleansing Foam](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/p/huxley/secret-of-sahara-cleansing-foam/for/acne-prone-skin) — High fit
- [Medik8 Press & Glow](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/p/medik8/press-and-glow/for/acne-prone-skin) — Average fit — [€83.00 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.it/dp/B0BHX9PXBQ?tag=lovi-care-web-product09-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [Huxley Good Night Sleep Mask](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/p/huxley/good-night-sleep-mask/for/acne-prone-skin) — Average fit — [€25.70 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.it/dp/B076SDHGJ6?tag=lovi-care-web-product09-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [CELL BY CELL Soft Enzyme Powder](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/p/cell-by-cell/soft-enzyme-powder/for/acne-prone-skin) — Average fit

### Prickly [pear](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/ingredients/pear) for mature skin

- [Sunday Riley Good Genes All-In-One Lactic Acid Treatment](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/p/sunday-riley/good-genes-all-in-one-lactic-acid-treatment/for/mature-skin) — High fit
- [Huxley Secret of Sahara Cleansing Foam](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/p/huxley/secret-of-sahara-cleansing-foam/for/mature-skin) — High fit
- [Huxley Good Night Sleep Mask](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/p/huxley/good-night-sleep-mask/for/mature-skin) — Average fit — [€25.70 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.it/dp/B076SDHGJ6?tag=lovi-care-web-product09-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [CELL BY CELL Soft Enzyme Powder](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/p/cell-by-cell/soft-enzyme-powder/for/mature-skin) — Average fit
- [Medik8 Press & Glow](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/p/medik8/press-and-glow/for/mature-skin) — Average fit — [€83.00 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.it/dp/B0BHX9PXBQ?tag=lovi-care-web-product09-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)

## Questions and answers

### What does prickly pear do for the skin?

Prickly [pear](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/ingredients/pear) helps increase skin hydration for hours after application and supports skin barrier repair. It also helps reduce inflammation, protects against oxidative stress, and promotes wound healing.

[Molecules, 2015](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25648593/) [BioMed Research International, 2015](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25821823/)

### How do you use prickly pear?

Prickly pear helps increase skin moisture and supports skin barrier function. It may be applied topically as a moisturizing [extract](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/ingredients/extract).

[Molecules, 2015](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25648593/) [Journal of Medicinal Food, 2015](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26061570/)

### Should you use prickly pear in the morning or at night?

Prickly pear can be used in the morning or at night because it helps moisturize the skin and increase [water](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/ingredients/water) content.

[Molecules, 2015](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25648593/)

### Can you use prickly pear every day?

Yes, you can use prickly pear every day because it helps increase skin moisture and supports barrier proteins. It may also calm skin inflammation and assist with skin repair.

[Molecules, 2015](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25648593/) [Journal of Medicinal Food, 2015](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26061570/)

### Does prickly pear cause purging or irritation?

Prickly pear is unlikely to cause irritation because studies show the extract and its compounds help suppress inflammatory markers and soothe the skin.

[BioMed Research International, 2015](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25821823/) [Journal of Medicinal Food, 2015](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26061570/)

### Which skin types is prickly pear best for?

Prickly pear works well across various skin types, with Medik8 Press & Glow offering a Superior fit for dry skin, and Huxley Secret of Sahara Cleansing Foam and Sunday Riley Good Genes All-In-One [Lactic Acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/ingredients/lactic-acid) Treatment providing Superior fits for oily skin.

## Research on prickly pear

- [Production and characterization of cosmetic nanoemulsions containing Opuntia ficus-indica (L.) mill extract as moisturizing agent](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25648593/) Prickly pear · Molecules, 2015
- [Topical anti-inflammatory effects of isorhamnetin glycosides isolated from Opuntia ficus-indica](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25821823/) Prickly pear · BioMed Research International, 2015
- [Antioxidant Opuntia ficus-indica Extract Activates AHR-NRF2 Signaling and Upregulates Filaggrin and Loricrin Expression in Human Keratinocytes](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26061570/) Prickly pear · Journal of Medicinal Food, 2015
- [The polysaccharide and low molecular weight components of Opuntia ficus indica cladodes: Structure and skin repairing properties](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27987833/) Prickly pear · Carbohydrate Polymers, 2017

## Brands with prickly pear

- American skincare: [Sunday Riley](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/brands/sunday-riley)
- Korean skincare: [Huxley](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/brands/huxley)
- British skincare: [Medik8](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/brands/medik8)

## About the Lovi Fit

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Lovi checks every ingredient with brand-independent rules its 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. Levels from best to worst: Superior, High, Average, Low, Caution, Warning.

Behind this ingredient guide: Nadia Kapleva, MS (Co-founder, Medical Director); Alexey Shagraev, PhD (Co-founder, CEO and CTO); Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc (Medical Board); Aishani Shah, MD (Medical Board); Asya Zubkova, MS (Medical Board); Hanna Kurets, MD (Medical Board, Medical Advisor); Elina Nazarenko, MD (Medical Board); Victoria Derkova, MS (Medical Board).

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