Purito Galacto Niacin 97 Power Essence for dry sensitive skin
Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate
Niacinamide
Bifida Lysate Ferment
Lactobacillus Ferment
Allantoin
Average
- HighDry Skin Fit
- HighEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for dry sensitive skin; other serums fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with dry sensitive skin: flakiness, tightness, redness, 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 hydration and soothing benefits for your dry and sensitive skin due to the presence of Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate and Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, which provide supportive benefits.
- The formulation is highly suitable for dry skin, as Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate and Bifida Lysate Ferment offer humectant and barrier repair actions.
- The safety profile is excellent, with no risks of irritation for your dry and sensitive skin due to the absence of prohibited or harsh ingredients.
How to apply
- Use this PM routine for your evening skincare. Start using the serum 3 times a week and increase to daily use if your skin feels comfortable.
- Apply the serum after cleansing and toner, but right before your moisturizer. This step locks in deep hydration for dry skin.
- Gently press 2-3 drops of the serum into your skin using your palms. Let it absorb completely for a minute ⏱ before applying your next product.
- Since your skin is sensitive, apply the serum on completely dry skin for better tolerance and less irritation.
- Avoid the sensitive eye area during application. Always do a patch test before your first use to ensure your skin reacts well.
People Say
★4.6Overall rating based on 1.5k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, this lightweight, watery essence is widely praised by users with oily and combination skin for its ability to regulate sebum and refine skin texture without heaviness. While many report a noticeable "glow" and fading of acne scars over time, a minority of users find it insufficiently hydrating on its own or experience breakouts due to fungal acne triggers.
Highlights
Lightweight & Fast Mostly Mentioned
- “absorbs instantly into skin”
- “watery texture, no residue”
- “perfect for layering”
- “feels like nothing on”
- “non-sticky finish”
Brightening & Glow Often Mentioned
- “faded my acne scars”
- “gives a healthy glow”
- “skin looks more translucent”
- “evened out skin tone”
- “glass skin effect”
Gentle & Unscented Often Mentioned
- “no fragrance, no irritation”
- “great for sensitive skin”
- “soothing on redness”
- “didn't sting my face”
- “simple, clean ingredient list”
Oil & Sebum Control Sometimes Noted
- “less oily by midday”
- “balanced my T-zone”
- “helped control sebum production”
- “pores look smaller”
- “great for oily skin”
No visible results Sometimes Noted
- “did absolutely nothing”
- “just feels like water”
- “finished bottle, no change”
- “saw no brightening effect”
- “waste of money”
Caused breakouts Rarely Noted
- “gave me tiny bumps”
- “triggered fungal acne”
- “broke me out badly”
- “caused whiteheads on forehead”
- “skin texture got worse”
Not hydrating enough Rarely Noted
- “too drying for winter”
- “need more moisture”
- “skin felt tight after”
- “not enough for dry skin”
- “disappears too fast”
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Questions and answers
How well does Purito Galacto Niacin work for dry sensitive skin?
Purito Galacto Niacin 97 Power Essence works moderately well for dry sensitive skin by offering gentle hydration and soothing benefits without any risk of irritation. Because this skin type requires deeper nourishment, a product of this type needs a richer blend of moisture-locking oils and softening agents to fully relieve dryness.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2026Journal of Clinical Medicine, 2023
Which ingredients make this essence a good fit for dry sensitive skin?
Galactomyces ferment filtrate, niacinamide, and dipotassium glycyrrhizate make this essence a good fit by providing moderate hydration and calming benefits for your dry and sensitive skin. It is very unlikely to cause irritation because it lacks harsh ingredients. A treatment of this type needs a richer blend of nourishing oils and moisturizing agents to fully care for dry skin.
What does Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate do for dry sensitive skin?
Galactomyces ferment filtrate helps keep dry, sensitive skin calm, hydrated, and smooth by reducing redness, strengthening the skin barrier, and providing antioxidant protection. Daily use may also improve skin roughness and moisture levels over time.
What does Niacinamide do for dry sensitive skin?
Niacinamide helps dry sensitive skin by calming irritation and keeping moisture locked in so your face feels soft and smooth. It works to build up your skin barrier and calm redness while being very gentle and unlikely to cause irritation.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2004International Journal of Pharmaceutics, 2013
Where does this essence go in a skincare routine for dry sensitive skin?
This treatment goes in the evening routine after your soothing toner and before your moisturizer. A product for this skin needs rich hydrating ingredients and barrier-repairing elements to provide deeper moisture and comfort.
Can I use it with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this treatment alongside retinol by applying it after your soothing toner and before your moisturizer in your evening routine. This product is unlikely to cause irritation on dry and sensitive skin, but for this skin type, a routine works best when it includes richer barrier-repairing ingredients and heavier moisturizers to prevent dryness.
How often should I use this essence?
This essence works well in your evening routine, where it helps keep dry and sensitive skin calm with a low risk of irritation. To work best for this skin type, a product of this type needs richer hydrating ingredients and barrier-repairing elements.
Can it clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for dry sensitive skin?
This essence is unlikely to cause breakouts or clog pores for dry sensitive skin since it has an excellent safety profile without harsh ingredients, though a few reviewers have experienced minor breakouts. To better care for dry sensitive skin, a product of this type needs richer moisturizing and barrier-strengthening ingredients that lock in hydration.
Is this essence fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.
What the research says
A topical formulation containing panthenol, niacinamide, and dipotassium glycyrrhizate increased skin hydration by 74.1% and reduced transepidermal water loss by 13.5% at 28 days compared to baseline and untreated control in 35 individuals with xerosis.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2026Application of Galactomyces ferment filtrate skin care formula significantly reduced the net values and daily fluctuation of facial pore area, roughness, and redness in young Japanese women.
Journal of Clinical Medicine, 2021Daily application of Galactomyces ferment filtrate-containing skin products for 12 months significantly and cumulatively reversed 11-year facial skin aging parameters of wrinkles, hyperpigmented spots, and roughness, and increased skin hydration in 86 female volunteers.
Journal of Clinical Medicine, 2023Topical application of Bifida Ferment Lysate strengthens the skin barrier function by upregulating barrier and antimicrobial peptide genes, exhibiting strong antioxidant properties, and decreasing inflammatory cytokine secretion in vitro.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2023A combination serum containing galactomyces ferment filtrate, dexpanthenol, and Centella asiatica effectively treated post-acne hyperpigmentation in subjects with colored skin by significantly increasing lightness scores in Fitzpatrick skin type V and reducing the melanin index in Fitzpatrick skin type IV compared to placebo.
Skinmed, 2021Galactomyces ferment filtrate promotes epidermal interconnectivity, barrier development, cell adhesion, keratinocyte differentiation and proliferation, and protects cellular bioenergetics against stress in keratinocytes and ex vivo skin explants compared to untreated controls.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2024Galactomyces ferment filtrate activates AHR and NRF2, upregulates filaggrin and terminal differentiation markers, exhibits antioxidative activity, promotes antiinflammatory IL-37, and downregulates CDKN2A, IL-33, CXCL14, and IL6R in epidermal keratinocytes.
Journal of Clinical Medicine, 2022Topical post-laser application of human adipocyte-derived mesenchymal stem cell media combined with niacinamide significantly improved wrinkle index, melanin index, patient satisfaction, and investigator esthetic improvement scores compared to vehicle cream in patients with aging skin.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021Topical nicotinamide prevented solar-simulated UV-induced immunosuppression in healthy volunteers, and men experienced immunosuppression at solar-simulated UV doses three times lower than those required for women.
The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2008Topical 5% niacinamide applied twice daily for 12 weeks reduced fine lines and wrinkles, hyperpigmented spots, red blotchiness, and skin sallowness, and improved skin elasticity compared to vehicle control in 50 female white subjects with facial photoaging.
Dermatologic Surgery, 2005Probiotic-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, 2022Topical 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, 2021Lactobacillus 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 gel containing chitosan, 0.2% chlorhexidine, allantoin and dexpanthenol did not improve postoperative comfort regarding swelling and pain, but improved the wound's aesthetic appearance following impacted lower third molar extraction compared to no gel.
Medicina Oral, Patologia Oral Y Cirugia Bucal, 2016A topical gel containing chitosan, chlorhexidine, allantoin, and dexpanthenol significantly reduced postoperative pain, trismus, swelling, and analgesic consumption, while improving wound healing after third molar surgery compared to a placebo.
Medicina Oral, Patologia Oral Y Cirugia Bucal, 2020An overnight patch containing Allium cepa extract and allantoin safely promotes scar healing after dermatologic surgery, resulting in significantly greater reductions in observer- and patient-assessed POSAS scores compared to no treatment.
Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, 2018
Ingredients
Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Mistletoe Leaf Extract, Bifida Lysate Ferment, Lactobacillus Ferment, Acrylates C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Arginine, Allantoin, Adenosine, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Disodium Edta
Behind this fit score
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