RoC Hydration + Serum for mature skin
Hyaluronic Acid
Hydrolyzed Haematococcus Pluvialis ExtractAverage
- HighNormal Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for mature skin; other moisturizers fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with mature skin: fine lines, wrinkles, and loss of firmness. 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 wrinkles and fine lines, as hyaluronic acid and astaxanthin extract provide supportive hydration and antioxidant activity for your normal skin.
- Glycerin and hydrolyzed Haematococcus pluvialis extract further enhance the humectant and antioxidant properties, contributing to overall skin health.
- The product is safe for your normal skin, with no risks of irritation due to the absence of harsh ingredients.
How to apply
- Use your moisturizer twice a day in your AM and PM routines. Apply it daily to help smooth fine lines.
- Apply this product after your toner and serum, but before your SPF in the morning. Follow your cleanser and toner steps to keep your skin balanced.
- Gently press a small amount into your face and neck. Avoid rubbing the skin too harshly to prevent extra tension.
- Apply the moisturizer on slightly damp skin to help lock in extra moisture. Clean skin helps the product absorb much more evenly.
- Avoid the sensitive eye area during application. Do a quick patch test before your very first use to stay safe.
People Say
★4.6Overall rating based on 1.2k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, this serum is widely praised for its lightweight, fragrance-free formula that effectively replenishes moisture and visibly plumps fine lines. It is particularly effective for users with dry, sensitive, or mature skin, with many noting significant improvements in skin texture, bounce, and hydration levels within just a few days to a week of consistent use.
Highlights
Deep, Lasting Hydration Mostly Mentioned
- “My skin felt hydrated and fresh after use.”
- “Provides long-lasting hydration without residue.”
- “My skin felt noticeably more hydrated, softer, and smoother.”
Visible Plumping Effect Often Mentioned
- “Visibly plump and smooth the look of lines.”
- “My skin looks much fuller.”
- “After just a few uses my skin genuinely looked more hydrated smoother and plumper.”
Fast Absorption Sometimes Noted
- “Absorbs well into my skin without leaving any residue.”
- “This absorbs really quickly and is easy to apply.”
- “Absorbs in really quickly into the skin.”
Gentle for Sensitive Skin Sometimes Noted
- “I have super sensitive skin... and this is so gentle!”
- “I have sensitive skin but this didn't cause me irritation or redness.”
- “Fragrance-free... made with sensitive skin in mind.”
Initial Stinging Sensation Rarely Noted
- “I didn't like how it stung after I applied it but it only lasted a few seconds.”
Limited Longevity Rarely Noted
- “May not be the most long-lasting option for the price.”
- “Frequent use means you'll likely repurchase sooner.”
Waxy/Sticky Texture Rarely Noted
- “I found that the stick can feel a bit waxy if overapplied.”
- “Some SPF moisturiser can make my skin feel really greasy.”
- “May not feel as elegant or luxurious in texture.”
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Questions and answers
How well does RoC Hydration + Serum work for mature skin?
RoC Hydration + Serum works for mature skin by offering moderate benefits for wrinkles and fine lines through hydrating and antioxidant ingredients. It is unlikely to cause irritation, but a product of this type needs effective anti-wrinkle and hydrating ingredients, skin-repairing components, and high-quality oils to best support mature skin.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2023Dermatologic Therapy, 2022
Which ingredients make this treatment a good fit for mature skin?
Hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and astaxanthin extract make this treatment a good fit by providing supportive moisture and antioxidant activity for your skin. To fit mature skin even better, a moisturizing treatment needs effective anti-wrinkle and skin-repairing ingredients that target lines while delivering optimal hydration and nourishment.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2023Dermatologic Therapy, 2022
What does Hyaluronic Acid do for mature skin?
Hyaluronic acid helps mature skin by deeply boosting moisture, improving elasticity, and smoothing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Regular use keeps the skin looking plump and soft while supporting overall firmness and hydration.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2011Skin Research and Technology, 2024
What does Hydrolyzed Haematococcus Pluvialis Extract do for mature skin?
Hydrolyzed Haematococcus Pluvialis Extract helps restore moisture and improves skin elasticity for mature skin. It may also help protect against sun-induced damage and reduce the signs of aging by fighting off oxidative stress.
Nutrients, 2021International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2017
Where does this treatment go in a skincare routine for mature skin?
This treatment goes in the evening routine after cleansing and before moisturizing, for simplicity and extra safety around sun exposure. Mature skin of this type needs richer anti-aging ingredients and deep moisturization to better target wrinkles and fine lines.
Can I use this treatment with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this treatment with retinol by applying the treatment before your moisturizer to help support hydration and antioxidant protection, while a product for this skin needs stronger firming ingredients and rich nourishing oils to better address deep wrinkles.
How often should I use this treatment?
You can use this treatment in the evening as part of your routine, or twice a day if your skin tolerates it well. Daily application helps improve hydration and target fine lines while keeping your skin calm.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2015
Can this treatment clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for mature skin?
This treatment is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts on mature skin, as it is free of heavy, pore-clogging oils and harsh ingredients. A product of this type needs lightweight hydrators like hyaluronic acid and glycerin to keep mature skin smooth without feeling greasy.
Can I use this treatment around the eyes or on my body?
You can use this treatment around your eyes and on your body, as its gentle ingredients are safe for normal skin. However, because skin is much thinner around the eyes and varies in thickness across the body, mature skin needs targeted formulas with rich hydrators and firming antioxidants to properly smooth lines and keep these delicate areas plump.
Is this treatment fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.
What the research says
Combining oral and topical astaxanthin in 30 healthy females improved skin wrinkles, age spots, elasticity, texture, and moisture, while 6 mg daily oral supplementation in 36 healthy males improved crow's feet wrinkles, elasticity, and transepidermal water loss.
Acta Biochimica Polonica, 2012Twice-daily application of a novel topical antioxidant formulation safe, well-tolerated, and effective in improving overall skin quality, fine lines, wrinkles, radiance, and hyperpigmentation in 32 healthy female subjects over 12 weeks.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2023Topical hyaluronic acid filler serum combined with Botulinum toxin type A lengthened the duration of the toxin's effect in reducing wrinkles compared to Botulinum toxin type A alone.
Dermatologic Therapy, 2022Oral astaxanthin supplementation significantly restored moisture content and improved elasticity but did not significantly decrease wrinkle depth compared to placebo in humans.
Nutrients, 2021Astaxanthin-loaded polyhydroxybutyrate microbeads achieved 98.1% encapsulation efficiency with sustained release, reduced degradation by 2-fold compared to unencapsulated astaxanthin, and showed no cytotoxicity or skin irritation in human cells and tests.
International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2024Topical 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, 2011Topical 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, 2022Treatment 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, 2019Astaxanthin prevents UV-induced cutaneous inflammation, abnormal keratinization, wrinkling, and pigmentation in human skin even when applied postirradiation.
Photochemistry and Photobiology, 2019Astaxanthin-betaine ionic liquid liposomes exhibit improved stability, skin permeability, and antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects by regulating the TGF-β1/smad2/smad3 pathway compared to free astaxanthin.
ACS Applied Bio Materials, 2025Astaxanthin at 1, 4, or 8 uM dose-dependently abolished stem cell factor-induced visible pigmentation and reduced eumelanin content in human epidermal equivalents by suppressing melanogenic genes and proteins.
Archives of Dermatological Research, 2012
Ingredients
Water, Propanediol, Ppg-24-Glycereth-24, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Glycerin, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Haematococcus Pluvialis Extract, Astaxanthin Extract, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Fruit Extract, Hydroxyapatite, Lecithin, Erythritol, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Glucomannan, Trihydroxystearin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Disodium Edta, Caprylhydroxamic Acid
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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