MAËLYS TOO-FINE for dry skin
Glaucine
Lactobacillus
Low
- HighDry Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- ConcerningSafety
A weak match for dry skin; the serums alongside fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with dry skin: flakiness, tightness, dehydration, 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
- Offers moderate plumping for your dry skin due to glaucine enhancing skin volume and elasticity, while Lactobacillus supports barrier repair and hydration.
- While beneficial for dry skin, the formulation's value is insufficient to address your dry or flaky skin concerns, potentially leading to indirect worsening.
How to apply
- Apply this serum PM, starting 3×/week and working up to daily use as your skin adjusts.
- Place the serum after cleansing and toner, but right before your moisturizer.
- Gently press 2-3 drops of the serum into your skin and let it absorb for a minute.
- Apply the serum on slightly damp skin to help lock in extra moisture.
- Avoid the eye area and do a patch test before your first use.
People Say
★4.0Overall rating based on 400+ reviewsThis serum is praised for its ability to provide a temporary tightening and lifting effect, particularly on the jawline and eye area, with many users appreciating its cooling applicator and pleasant scent. Some users note that consistent, long-term use is necessary for optimal results and that the product can be depleted quickly due to its small size.
Highlights
Cooling applicator Often Mentioned
- “The applicator that is built in to the lid... stay cold feeling.”
- “I love the easy applicator. It feels nice and cool on my skin.”
- “Features a cooling metal applicator for precision.”
Visible tightening Often Mentioned
- “Makes the skin feel tighter.”
- “I saw results immediately... lifted eye area, diminished bags.”
- “Clinically proven to provide lifted-looking skin.”
- “Noticeable tightening and lifting effect.”
Small quantity Often Mentioned
- “The small bottle goes very quickly.”
- “The stuff goes quick!”
- “Small bottle size.”
Non-tacky finish Sometimes Noted
- “Doesn't leave the skin tacky.”
- “Lightweight and fast-absorbing.”
- “Provides hydration without heaviness.”
Pleasant scent/texture Sometimes Noted
- “Love the smell and a little goes a long way.”
- “Everything from the scent to the consistency makes me super happy.”
- “Light fruity scent adds niceness.”
Needs consistent use Sometimes Noted
- “Stick with it for at least 2 plus months.”
- “I have not noticed any improvement... but I know it will take time.”
- “Results can vary among users.”
Fragile packaging Rarely Noted
- “The glass bottle's fragility has raised concerns.”
Potential irritation Rarely Noted
- “Contains fragrance, which can irritate sensitive or reactive skin.”
- “Some users may experience mild irritation.”
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Questions and answers
Why is MAËLYS TOO-FINE a weak match for dry skin?
MAËLYS TOO-FINE is a weak match because, although it offers some plumping and hydration, its overall value is not enough to handle dry or flaky skin and may even make it indirectly worse. A product for this skin needs rich, soothing ingredients like propolis, niacinamide, ceramides, vitamin C, bifida fermentation, and peptides to provide deep hydration and barrier support.
Which ingredients make this cream a poor fit for dry skin?
Glaucine and Lactobacillus are a weak match for dry skin because, while they help plump and hydrate, the formula lacks enough value to soothe dry or flaky areas, which may lead to indirect worsening. Dry skin needs formulas rich in soothing ingredients like propolis, niacinamide, ceramides, vitamin C, bifida fermentation, and peptides that deliver deep hydration and repair the skin barrier without causing irritation.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2023International Journal of Medical Sciences, 2021
What does Glaucine do for dry skin?
Glaucine helps improve texture and firmness when used in neck treatments, but it is not known to directly add moisture to dry skin. To properly care for dry skin, a product of this type needs rich, nourishing ingredients that lock in hydration and keep your skin soft and smooth.
What does Lactobacillus do for dry skin?
Lactobacillus helps improve dry skin by supporting skin moisture and strengthening the skin barrier. It may also protect against irritation and help keep skin smooth and soft.
International Journal of Medical Sciences, 2021International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2019
Where does it go in a skincare routine for dry skin?
This treatment goes in the evening routine after cleansing and before moisturizing. This type of product needs rich nourishing moisturizers and barrier-repairing ingredients to properly care for dry skin.
Can I use this cream with retinol, and in what order?
This treatment is a weak match for dry skin, so using it alongside retinol may further dry you out. To comfortably use this product, your dry skin needs rich moisturizers and barrier-repairing ingredients to lock in hydration and prevent flaking.
How often should I use it?
This treatment is a weak match for dry skin, so it may not be enough to fix dry or flaky areas on its own. Apply it in the evening once daily to keep your routine simple and safe around sun exposure. A product of this type needs rich hydrators and soothing barrier-repair ingredients to properly comfort dry skin.
Can this cream clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for dry skin?
MAËLYS TOO-FINE is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts on dry skin, though its formulation is not rich enough to fully soothe your dry or flaky areas. A treatment for this skin needs richer moisturizing ingredients like ceramides, shea butter, or hyaluronic acid to properly lock in hydration and keep flakes away.
What the research says
Topical application of Lactobacillus plantarum-GMNL6 enhanced collagen synthesis and SPTSSA gene expression while reducing melanin synthesis, Staphylococcus aureus biofilm, and Cutibacterium acnes proliferation, leading to clinical improvements in skin moisture, color, spots, wrinkles, UV spots, and porphyrins in human volunteers.
International Journal of Medical Sciences, 2021A novel topical product containing retinol, tripeptide, and glaucine significantly improved neck aging attributes including fine lines/wrinkles, crepiness, laxity, and texture after 12 or 16 weeks of usage.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2023Use of a combined retinol, tripeptide, and glaucine containing cream led to both clinical and histologic improvement of photoaging in 20 healthy subjects.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2023Probiotic-derived lotion successfully reduced inflammatory acne lesion counts and erythema index comparably to 2.5% benzoyl peroxide in patients with mild-to-moderate acne vulgaris, while causing fewer side effects.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022Lactobacillus plantarum extracellular vesicles modulated extracellular matrix related gene expression in vitro and suppressed wrinkle formation and pigmentation in clinical trials.
Current Issues in Molecular Biology, 2022Topical application of a postbiotic Saccharomyces and Lactobacillus ferment complex for 28 days significantly modulated the scalp microbiome and achieved a 100% sensitive scalp syndrome alleviation effect in Chinese women with sensitive scalp syndrome.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2023
Why other serums fit dry skin better
A topical serum containing vitamin C, vitamin E, and raspberry leaf cell culture extract improved skin color, elasticity, radiance, smoothness, scaliness, and wrinkles compared to the untreated contralateral side in fifty female volunteers.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Treatment with cross-linked hyaluronic acid-based microneedle patches combined with acetyl hexapeptide-8 or epidermal growth factor significantly improved wrinkles and skin hydration compared to the patch alone in Korean females over 29 days.
Annals of Dermatology, 2019
Ingredients
Glaucine, Lactobacillus
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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