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BIOEFFECT EGF Power Serum for combination skin

Average

  • HighCombination Skin Fit
  • AverageEffectiveness
  • HighSafety

Works for combination skin; other serums fit it better.

This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with combination skin: an oily T-zone, enlarged pores, and dry cheeks. 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 benefits for your combination skin, as Rh-Oligopeptide-1 Barley Sh-Oligopeptide-1 and Kgf Barley Sh-Polypeptide-3 promote skin regeneration and elasticity, while Glycerin and Sodium Hyaluronate provide essential hydration to manage oily shine.
  • While supportive for combination skin, the serum lacks specific ingredients to directly target and reduce excess oil production.
  • The product is safe for your skin, with no reported irritation risks due to the absence of harsh or prohibited ingredients.

How to apply

  • Use your serum as part of your PM routine. Start using it 3 times a week and move to daily use if your skin likes it.
  • Apply the serum after cleansing and toner, and right before your moisturizer.
  • Gently press 2-3 drops of the serum into your skin and wait a minute ⏳for it to soak in.
  • Apply the serum on clean and dry skin since your skin is not sensitive.
  • Always do a patch test before using the serum for the first time, and avoid the eye area .

People Say

★4.7Overall rating based on 100+ reviews

This serum is highly effective for mature, dry, and aging skin, with users frequently reporting improvements in texture, firmness, and radiance. Based on limited data, the product is praised for visibly reducing fine lines and hyperpigmentation, leaving the complexion plumper and more even-toned. Some users note a tacky feel after application and that results require patience, while the high price point is a common concern.

Highlights

  • Improves skin texture Mostly Mentioned
    • “Skin feels smoother”
    • “texture has improved”
    • “skin is plumper”
  • High price point Mostly Mentioned
    • “Very pricey”
    • “could not have afforded”
    • “worth every penny but expensive”
  • Boosts skin radiance Often Mentioned
    • “Skin looks glowing”
    • “complexion more radiant”
    • “beaming skin”
  • Reduces fine lines Often Mentioned
    • “Laugh lines less obvious”
    • “wrinkles less visible”
    • “targets fine lines”
  • Deeply hydrating Sometimes Noted
    • “Instant hydration boost”
    • “sealing in moisture”
    • “great for dehydrated skin”
  • Gentle formula Sometimes Noted
    • “Great on sensitive skin”
    • “no breakouts”
    • “non-irritating”
  • Requires patience Sometimes Noted
    • “Takes weeks to notice”
    • “not instant results”
    • “cumulative improvements”
  • Tacky skin feel Sometimes Noted
    • “Sticky for 30 mins”
    • “tacky feel after application”
  • Limited care feeling Rarely Noted
    • “Doesn't feel 'creamed'”
    • “need extra moisturizer”
    • “not enough for some”

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Questions and answers

How well does BIOEFFECT EGF Power Serum work for combination skin?

This serum works moderately well for your combination skin because it provides essential hydration while supporting regeneration, though other products fit this skin better by including ingredients like niacinamide, zinc PCA, or propolis to actively regulate oily shine and enhance radiance.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Wound Repair and Regeneration, 2000

Which ingredients make this serum a good fit for combination skin?

This serum works for combination skin because Rh-oligopeptide-1 and KGF promote skin regeneration and elasticity, while glycerin and sodium hyaluronate provide essential hydration to manage oily shine. To work best for this skin type, a product of this type needs ingredients like niacinamide, propolis, or zinc PCA to regulate oiliness and enhance radiance without causing irritation.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Wound Repair and Regeneration, 2000

What does EGF do for combination skin?

EGF helps support cell turnover and collagen production, which may improve firmness and keep combination skin looking smooth and even. For the best results on combination skin, this ingredient works well alongside hydrating ingredients like hyaluronic acid to balance oilier and dry areas.

Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2019Cell Proliferation, 2022

What does Hyaluronic Acid do for combination skin?

Hyaluronic acid is a great fit for combination skin because it quenches dry areas with a boost of hydration while keeping oily zones balanced. Regular use helps smooth out fine lines and makes your skin feel soft and plump without causing irritation.

Dermatology and Therapy, 2021Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2011

Where does this serum go in a skincare routine for combination skin?

This treatment goes in the evening routine, after cleansing and before moisturizing, to keep things simple and safe around sun exposure. It is safe for your skin with no reported irritation risks, though a product for combination skin also needs specific ingredients to directly target and reduce excess oil production.

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

You can use this serum in your evening routine, applying it after cleansing and toning, and before your moisturizer. When pairing it with retinol, apply your retinol first and let it absorb completely before using this treatment to help keep your skin comfortable and well-hydrated.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Wound Repair and Regeneration, 2000

How often should I use this serum?

Use this treatment in the evening as part of your nighttime routine. This helps keep things simple and safe around sun exposure.

Can this serum clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for combination skin?

This serum is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for your combination skin since it is safe and free of harsh ingredients, though it lacks specific ingredients to directly target and reduce excess oil production. Combination skin of this type needs lightweight hydrators and oil-balancing ingredients like niacinamide or salicylic acid to help control shine.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Wound Repair and Regeneration, 2000

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, 2017
  • Epidermal growth factor stimulates keratinocyte proliferation, migration, and differentiation markers resembling wounded epidermis, whereas keratinocyte growth factor maintains a healthy native epidermal architecture and turnover.

    Wound Repair and Regeneration, 2000
  • Topical epidermal growth factor combined with silver sulfadiazine accelerated the rate of epidermal regeneration and significantly decreased healing time by approximately 1 to 1.5 days across all stages of healing in skin-graft-donor sites of 12 patients compared to silver sulfadiazine alone.

    The New England Journal of Medicine, 1989
  • Topical recombinant human epidermal growth factor combined with ablative fractional carbon dioxide laser significantly improved striae surface texture and showed significantly greater participant satisfaction regarding marked improvement compared to ablative fractional carbon dioxide laser combined with Aloe vera gel in patients with striae alba.

    Lasers in Surgery and Medicine, 2020
  • Topical EGF combined with fractional CO2 laser significantly improves the clinical appearance of atrophic acne scars and decreases skin pigmentation compared to fractional CO2 laser alone in patients with atrophic acne scars.

    The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, 2022
  • 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
  • Topical 2% N-acetyl glucosamine reduced facial hyperpigmentation in an 8-week split-face clinical test, with an even greater effect observed when combined with 4% niacinamide.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2007
  • N-acetyl-glucosamine-loaded nanostructured lipid carriers successfully delivered the hydrophilic agent through the skin and reduced melanin distribution in healthy volunteers.

    Advanced Pharmaceutical Bulletin, 2016
  • Topical cosmetic products containing hyaluronic acid, N-acetyl glucosamine, and gamma-amino butyric acid improved skin hydration by 24.28% to 33.60%, elasticity by 11.98%, and skin lightening by 5.26% over 2 months in 20 female participants.

    Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy, 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

Why other serums fit combination skin better

  • Niacinamide and ferulic acid incorporated in a stable multiple emulsion successfully reduced melanin, sebum, and skin erythema while improving skin elasticity and hydration in human skin compared to a placebo.

    BioMed Research International, 2022
  • A panthenol-enriched mask improved skin hydration, regulated sebum, and reduced redness and TEWL across dry sensitive, oily sensitive, and oily acne skin subgroups with excellent tolerance and no adverse reactions.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024

Ingredients

Glycerin, Water, Sodium Citrate, Acetyl Glucosamine Nag, Isopentyldiol, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Hyaluronate, Citric Acid, Hordeum Vulgare Seed Extract, Rh-Oligopeptide-1 Barley Sh-Oligopeptide-1, Kgf Barley Sh-Polypeptide-3

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.

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