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Peach & Lily Retinal For All Renewing Serum for dry skin

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Peach & Lily Retinal For All Renewing Serum

Average

  • AverageDry Skin Fit
  • AverageEffectiveness
  • HighSafety

Works for dry skin; other serums 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 suitability for your dry skin due to humectant ingredients like Glycerin and Sodium Hyaluronate, but lacks sufficient emollient and occlusive ingredients for optimal hydration.
  • The presence of Retinal provides excellent skin renewal for visible anti-aging effects, while Bisabolol and Ectoin offer soothing and supportive benefits for dry or flaky skin.
  • The safety profile is excellent, with no risks of irritation for your dry skin due to the absence of prohibited or harsh ingredients and the presence of soothing components.

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

★4.7Overall rating based on 700+ reviews

Users with sensitive and acne-prone skin consistently praise this serum for delivering powerful anti-aging and texturizing results without the irritation typically associated with retinoids. While the bright yellow formula requires care to avoid staining fabrics, the majority of reviewers find the visible improvements in smoothness, clarity, and brightness to be well worth the investment.

Highlights

  • Gentle on skin Often Mentioned
    • “no irritation experienced”
    • “great for sensitive skin”
    • “extremely gentle formula”
    • “didn't dry me out”
  • Improves texture Often Mentioned
    • “smooths skin texture”
    • “softens fine lines”
    • “refines pores”
    • “skin feels glass-like”
  • Yellow color stains Often Mentioned
    • “fluorescent yellow color”
    • “looks like mustard”
    • “transfers to pillowcases”
    • “stains washcloths”
  • Absorbs quickly Sometimes Noted
    • “absorbs easily”
    • “no sticky residue”
    • “lightweight consistency”
    • “layers well”
  • Brightens complexion Sometimes Noted
    • “fades hyperpigmentation”
    • “brightens dull skin”
    • “evens skin tone”
    • “glowy morning skin”
  • Reduces acne Sometimes Noted
    • “calms active acne”
    • “clears congestion”
    • “prevents new breakouts”
    • “helps with hormonal acne”
  • High price point Sometimes Noted
    • “pricier than alternatives”
    • “wait for a sale”
    • “small bottle for price”
  • Pump/Packaging issues Rarely Noted
    • “pump gets clogged”
    • “dispenses too much”
    • “hard to get last bit”
    • “messy nozzle”
  • Purging or breakouts Rarely Noted
    • “caused cystic acne”
    • “bad purging phase”
    • “broke me out”
    • “tiny bumps appeared”
  • Scent complaints Rarely Noted
    • “faint chemical smell”
    • “weird earthy scent”
    • “smells like plastic”
    • “not pleasant”

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Questions and answers

How well does Peach & Lily Retinal For All Renewing Serum work for dry skin?

This serum works moderately well for dry skin, offering helpful anti-aging renewal along with soothing ingredients, though other products fit this skin type better. Because it lacks sufficient rich and sealing ingredients, a treatment for dry skin needs extra moisturizing agents and barrier-supporting components like ceramides and nourishing oils to lock in hydration.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

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

Glycerin and Sodium Hyaluronate help provide moderate hydration for dry skin, while Bisabolol and Ectoin offer soothing support. A product of this type needs rich emollient and occlusive ingredients, ceramides, niacinamide, peptides, or propolis to give dry skin optimal moisture and barrier support.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

What does Retinal do for dry skin?

Retinal helps smooth dry skin and is unlikely to cause severe dryness when used properly, though it may occasionally lead to mild scaling or irritation as the skin adjusts. This ingredient works best when paired with gentle moisturizers to keep the face feeling soft and comfortable.

Dermatology, 1999Clinical Interventions in Aging, 2006

What does Ectoin do for dry skin?

Ectoin helps dry skin by locking in moisture to keep it soft and smooth while strengthening the outer barrier to stop water from escaping. It may also calm redness and ease skin sensitivity.

Clinics in Dermatology, 2008European Journal of Dermatology, 2025

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

This serum goes in the evening routine after cleansing and before moisturizing. To work best for dry skin, this type of product also needs rich, nourishing ingredients that lock in moisture and smooth rough spots.

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

You can use this serum with vitamin C by applying vitamin C in your morning routine and this treatment at night, as this helps prevent irritation while keeping your skin smooth. A product of this type for dry skin needs rich moisturizing ingredients like plant oils and butters to lock in hydration.

How often should I use this serum?

You can use this treatment in your evening routine. A product of this type needs rich moisturizing and barrier-locking ingredients to keep dry skin comfortable.

Facial Plastic Surgery, 2014

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

This serum is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts on dry skin, and its safety profile is excellent with no harsh ingredients that trigger irritation. However, because it contains retinal, it may cause some initial purging as your skin adjusts to faster cell renewal. A product for this skin type needs extra moisturizing and sealing ingredients to lock in hydration alongside its renewing and soothing components.

Is this serum fragrance-free and alcohol-free?

Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol. Cetearyl alcohol is a fatty alcohol, which soften the skin.

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

  • Camellia japonica oil activated the human COL1A2 promoter, induced type I procollagen synthesis, inhibited matrix metalloproteinase-1 activity, and reduced trans-epidermal water loss without inducing adverse reactions in human skin.

    Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 2007

  • Twice daily application of retinaldehyde 0.1% and 0.05% creams for 3 months improved skin texture and hydration and reduced transepidermal water loss in 40 female Korean volunteers, with only the 0.1% cream significantly improving the melanin index.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2018

  • Topical retinaldehyde demonstrated significant antibacterial activity against gram-positive bacteria both in vitro and in vivo, leading to decreased bacterial counts without inducing resistance.

    Dermatology, 2002

  • Topical 0.05% retinaldehyde applied over 1 year significantly increased epidermal thickness of the temple and cutaneous elasticity compared to an emollient control group in 40 aging skin patients.

    Dermatology, 1999

  • Combining ectoine and mannitol with UV filters significantly improved protection of squalene oxidation, catalase activity, and trans-UCA compared to UV filters alone in 10 subjects on irradiated areas.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024

  • Topical 7% ectoine during serial 1064-nm Nd:YAG laser therapy produced a greater reduction in skin erythema, improved stratum corneum hydration, reduced transepidermal water loss, and decreased low-echogenic pixels in thirty participants compared to a vehicle control.

    Biomedicines, 2026

  • Regular application of a novel anti-ageing cream containing hyaluronic acid, ectoin, and botanical actives significantly reduced wrinkle depth and length in the periorbital area while demonstrating very good skin tolerance.

    Polymers, 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

  • Camellia oleifera Abel shell 1,3-butanediol extract decreased facial melanin levels by 59% from baseline at 6 weeks compared to a placebo group showing no effect in 30 female subjects.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2019

  • Camellia japonica placenta extract treatment upregulated hair growth marker genes in human follicle dermal papilla cells in vitro and improved scalp moisture, sebum, keratin, and erythema in 42 adult female participants in vivo.

    FEBS Open Bio, 2021

  • Camellia japonica flower extract protects against urban air pollutant-induced skin damage by scavenging radicals, inhibiting ROS generation, reducing MMP-1 and lipid peroxidation, and increasing collagen synthesis in in vitro and ex vivo models.

    BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2019

Why other serums fit dry skin better

Ingredients

Water, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Alcohol, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Cyclodextrin, Sorbitan Stearate, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Daucus Carota Sativa Root Carrot Root Water Root, Camellia Japonica Flower Extract, Rubus Chamaemorus Seed Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ectoin, Behenic Acid, Eclipta Prostrata Extract, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Bisabolol, Ceramide Np, Ceramide Ap, Phytosphingosine, Cholesterol, Rhynchosia Nulubilis Seed Extract, Retinal, Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract Honeysuckle Flower Extract, Dextrin, Polygonum Multiflorum Root Extract, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Ceramide Eop, Polyacrylate-13, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Sesamum Indicum Seed Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Lonicera Caprifolium Flower Extract Honeysuckle Flower Extract, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Methylpropanediol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate, Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Phytosteryl Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Sucrose Cocoate, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Pentylene Glycol, 2 Hexanediol, Triethyl Citrate, Tocopherol, Sodium Levulinate, Glyceryl Stearate, Sorbitan Olivate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Cetearyl Olivate, Propanediol

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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