Fermented yeast

Fermented yeast helps visibly smooth fine lines, soften rough texture, diminish uneven pigmentation, reduce redness, and refine enlarged pores while boosting moisture and balancing the skin microbiome. This nourishing ingredient suits both dry skin and oily skin particularly well when delivered in soothing creams. It layers easily into your daily routine.
Journal of Clinical Medicine, 2021Journal of Clinical Medicine, 2023
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Popular fermented yeast products
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The Ordinary
Saccharomyces Ferment 30% Milky Toner
€14.26
- Tatcha The Water Cream
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PCA SKIN
Hyaluronic Acid Boosting Serum
€204.29
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MISSHA
Time Revolution The First Treatment Essence
€30.75
- Murad Retinol Youth Renewal Night Cream
- Biologique Recherche Masque Vivant
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Paula's Choice
Pro-Collagen Multi-Peptide Booster
€65.00
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Dermalogica
Stress Positive Eye Lift
€86.00
Fermented yeast creams
- Tatcha The Water Cream
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PCA SKIN
Hyaluronic Acid Boosting Serum
€204.29
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MISSHA
Time Revolution The First Treatment Essence
€30.75
- Murad Retinol Youth Renewal Night Cream
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NEOGEN Dermalogy
Real Ferment Micro Essence
€36.31
What reviewers say about popular fermented yeast products
The highlight reviewers mention most for each popular fermented yeast product on Lovi.
The Ordinary Saccharomyces Ferment 30% Milky Toner Hydrating & plumping ★4.4 · 2.0k+ reviews
- Glow & radiance
- Improves texture
- “feels like a light moisturizer”
Tatcha The Water Cream Lightweight gel texture ★4.1 · 4.5k+ reviews
- Expensive price point
- Non-greasy finish
- “feels like a drink of water for the skin”
PCA SKIN Hyaluronic Acid Boosting Serum Deep hydration and plumping ★4.7 · 1.3k+ reviews
- Texture and absorption
- Anti-aging results
- “Leaves my skin incredibly soft”
MISSHA Time Revolution The First Treatment Essence Fast absorption ★4.6 · 8.0k+ reviews
- Value for money
- Brightening & glow
- “lightweight like water”
What people say about Time Revolution The First Treatment Essence
Murad Retinol Youth Renewal Night Cream Gentle and hydrating ★4.5 · 1.6k+ reviews
- Luxurious texture
- Visible anti-aging
- “gentle enough to use every night”
Biologique Recherche Masque Vivant Unpleasant smell ★4.6 · 100+ reviews
Other fermented yeast products
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The Ordinary
Saccharomyces Ferment 30% Milky Toner
€14.26
- Biologique Recherche Masque Vivant
- Tatcha Luminous Dewy Skin Mask
- MZ Skin Cleanse & Clarify Dual Action AHA Cleanser & Mask
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MZ Skin
Radiance & Renewal Instant Clarity Refining Mask
€109.03
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Paula's Choice
Pro-Collagen Multi-Peptide Booster
€65.00
-
Dermalogica
Stress Positive Eye Lift
€86.00
Fermented yeast for dry skin
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NEOGEN Dermalogy
Real Ferment Micro Essence
€36.31
-
PCA SKIN
Hyaluronic Acid Boosting Serum
€204.29
-
Paula's Choice
Pro-Collagen Multi-Peptide Booster
€65.00
-
MISSHA
Time Revolution The First Treatment Essence
€30.75
-
Dermalogica
Stress Positive Eye Lift
€86.00
-
The Ordinary
Saccharomyces Ferment 30% Milky Toner
€14.26
- Murad Retinol Youth Renewal Night Cream
- Tatcha Luminous Dewy Skin Mask
- Tatcha The Water Cream
-
MZ Skin
Radiance & Renewal Instant Clarity Refining Mask
€109.03
- Biologique Recherche Masque Vivant
- MZ Skin Cleanse & Clarify Dual Action AHA Cleanser & Mask
Fermented yeast for oily skin
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MISSHA
Time Revolution The First Treatment Essence
€30.75
-
PCA SKIN
Hyaluronic Acid Boosting Serum
€204.29
- Murad Retinol Youth Renewal Night Cream
-
Paula's Choice
Pro-Collagen Multi-Peptide Booster
€65.00
-
NEOGEN Dermalogy
Real Ferment Micro Essence
€36.31
-
MZ Skin
Radiance & Renewal Instant Clarity Refining Mask
€109.03
-
The Ordinary
Saccharomyces Ferment 30% Milky Toner
€14.26
- Tatcha The Water Cream
-
Dermalogica
Stress Positive Eye Lift
€86.00
- Biologique Recherche Masque Vivant
- MZ Skin Cleanse & Clarify Dual Action AHA Cleanser & Mask
- Tatcha Luminous Dewy Skin Mask
Fermented yeast for combination skin
- Tatcha The Water Cream
-
PCA SKIN
Hyaluronic Acid Boosting Serum
€204.29
-
Paula's Choice
Pro-Collagen Multi-Peptide Booster
€65.00
-
MISSHA
Time Revolution The First Treatment Essence
€30.75
- Murad Retinol Youth Renewal Night Cream
-
NEOGEN Dermalogy
Real Ferment Micro Essence
€36.31
-
Dermalogica
Stress Positive Eye Lift
€86.00
- MZ Skin Cleanse & Clarify Dual Action AHA Cleanser & Mask
-
The Ordinary
Saccharomyces Ferment 30% Milky Toner
€14.26
- Biologique Recherche Masque Vivant
- Tatcha Luminous Dewy Skin Mask
-
MZ Skin
Radiance & Renewal Instant Clarity Refining Mask
€109.03
Fermented yeast for sensitive skin
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PCA SKIN
Hyaluronic Acid Boosting Serum
€204.29
-
NEOGEN Dermalogy
Real Ferment Micro Essence
€36.31
-
MISSHA
Time Revolution The First Treatment Essence
€30.75
-
The Ordinary
Saccharomyces Ferment 30% Milky Toner
€14.26
- Tatcha Luminous Dewy Skin Mask
-
Dermalogica
Stress Positive Eye Lift
€86.00
-
Paula's Choice
Pro-Collagen Multi-Peptide Booster
€65.00
- Murad Retinol Youth Renewal Night Cream
- Tatcha The Water Cream
- Biologique Recherche Masque Vivant
-
MZ Skin
Radiance & Renewal Instant Clarity Refining Mask
€109.03
- MZ Skin Cleanse & Clarify Dual Action AHA Cleanser & Mask
Fermented yeast for acne-prone skin
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PCA SKIN
Hyaluronic Acid Boosting Serum
€204.29
-
NEOGEN Dermalogy
Real Ferment Micro Essence
€36.31
-
MISSHA
Time Revolution The First Treatment Essence
€30.75
-
Paula's Choice
Pro-Collagen Multi-Peptide Booster
€65.00
-
Dermalogica
Stress Positive Eye Lift
€86.00
- Murad Retinol Youth Renewal Night Cream
- MZ Skin Cleanse & Clarify Dual Action AHA Cleanser & Mask
-
The Ordinary
Saccharomyces Ferment 30% Milky Toner
€14.26
- Tatcha The Water Cream
- Tatcha Luminous Dewy Skin Mask
- Biologique Recherche Masque Vivant
-
MZ Skin
Radiance & Renewal Instant Clarity Refining Mask
€109.03
Questions and answers
What does fermented yeast do for the skin?
Fermented yeast helps improve skin texture and hydration, and it may reduce pore size, redness, and roughness. Daily application also helps reverse visible signs of aging such as wrinkles and dark spots while supporting the skin microbiome and barrier function.
Journal of Clinical Medicine, 2021Journal of Clinical Medicine, 2023
How do you use fermented yeast?
Fermented yeast is used daily in skincare products to help improve skin texture, hydration, and tone. It may be applied as part of your regular skincare routine to help reduce pores, roughness, and redness.
Should you use fermented yeast in the morning or at night?
Fermented yeast can be used daily as part of your regular skincare routine to help improve hydration, redness, and texture. Studies show that consistent daily application of formulas containing fermented yeast supports skin barrier function and helps reduce pore size and roughness over time.
Journal of Clinical Medicine, 2021Journal of Clinical Medicine, 2023
Can you use fermented yeast every day?
Yes, you can use fermented yeast every day as daily application helps reduce facial pores, roughness, redness, and signs of aging. It may also support your skin barrier and moisture levels.
Journal of Clinical Medicine, 2021Journal of Clinical Medicine, 2023
Does fermented yeast cause purging or irritation?
Fermented yeast is unlikely to cause purging or irritation, as studies show it helps improve skin barrier function and reduces redness and roughness.
Journal of Clinical Medicine, 2021Journal of Clinical Medicine, 2023
Which skin types is fermented yeast best for?
Fermented yeast is well suited for dry, oily, combination, sensitive, and mature skin types, as well as skin with acne or dark spots. For dry skin, Lovi rates NEOGEN Dermalogy Real Ferment Micro Essence and PCA SKIN Hyaluronic Acid Boosting Serum as superior fits. For oily and acne-prone skin, MISSHA Time Revolution The First Treatment Essence is a high fit.
Research on fermented yeast
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Medical Board
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Medical Board
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