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AMOREPACIFIC Time Response Skin Reserve Serum for mature skin

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  • SuperiorNormal Skin Fit
  • AverageEffectiveness
  • HighSafety

A great choice for mature skin; a few serums fit it even 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

  • Excellent suitability for your normal skin is provided by Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water and Glycerin, which offer superb humectant action and barrier support.
  • The presence of Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract and Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water offers antioxidant and soothing benefits, though specialized ingredients for your wrinkles and fine lines are not present.
  • The safety profile is excellent, with no risks of irritation for your normal skin due to the absence of prohibited or harsh ingredients.

How to apply

  • Use this serum in your PM routine. Start by applying it 3 times a week, and work up to daily use if your skin likes it.
  • Apply this serum after your toner and before your moisturizer.
  • Gently press 2-3 drops of the serum into your skin and let it absorb for a minute.
  • You can apply the serum on dry skin for the best results against fine lines.
  • Always do a patch test before your first use and avoid the sensitive eye area.

People Say

★4.8Overall rating based on 100+ reviews

Based on limited data, this serum is highly praised for its luxurious, hydrating texture that provides a noticeable inner glow, improving skin elasticity and radiance, particularly for dry or dull skin types. However, the very high price point and strong signature fragrance are frequently mentioned drawbacks.

Highlights

  • Luxurious texture Mostly Mentioned
    • “delightfully bouncy texture”
    • “silky spreadable formula”
    • “absorbs well without stickiness”
    • “lightweight finish”
  • Exorbitant price Mostly Mentioned
    • “price is extremely high”
    • “worth every penny but painful”
    • “apply it sparingly due to cost”
  • Deep hydration Often Mentioned
    • “gives me an Inner Glow”
    • “fills skin with hydration”
    • “deeply moisturizing”
    • “skin feels comfortable”
  • Anti-aging effects Sometimes Noted
    • “improves skin elasticity”
    • “visibly firm”
    • “skin feels healthier”
    • “smoother and fresher skin”
  • Immediate radiance Sometimes Noted
    • “noticeable glow”
    • “skin looks less dull”
    • “radiant finish”
    • “revived and glowing”
  • Strong fragrance Sometimes Noted
    • “signature Amore scent is strong”
    • “smells like baby powder”
    • “scent caught my attention every time”
    • “strong alcohol + musty scent”
  • Opaque packaging Rarely Noted
    • “no way to open bottle”
    • “can't see how much is left”
    • “resorting to power tools to get last drop”
  • Subtle results Rarely Noted
    • “effects aren't as dramatic as price suggests”
    • “hard to measure antioxidant effect”
    • “wishful thinking on results”

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Questions and answers

What makes Time Response Skin Reserve Serum a great fit for mature skin?

AMOREPACIFIC Time Response Skin Reserve Serum is a great fit for mature skin because its green tea leaf water and glycerin provide exceptional hydration and barrier support. It also helps calm skin and offers antioxidant benefits with licorice root extract and green tea leaf water, while maintaining an excellent safety profile for normal skin.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2025

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

This serum is a great fit for mature skin thanks to green tea leaf water and glycerin, which bring deep moisture and support your skin barrier. It also includes ginseng, licorice root extract, and green tea components that help calm the skin and provide antioxidant benefits with a very safe profile.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2025

What does Green Tea Water do for mature skin?

Green Tea Water helps mature skin by improving elasticity and smoothing out the look of fine lines and wrinkles. It is unlikely to cause skin irritation while working to keep your skin hydrated and protected. A product for mature skin needs antioxidants and ingredients that support the skin barrier.

Dermatologic Surgery, 2005Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022

What does Glycerin do for mature skin?

Glycerin helps keep mature skin feeling soft and smooth by drawing moisture into the outer layer and locking it in. This daily hydration boost supports the skin barrier, keeping dry areas comfortable and protected against irritation.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2008Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

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

This treatment goes in the evening routine, placed after cleansing and before moisturizing. Putting treatments in the evening helps with simplicity and extra safety around sun exposure.

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

You can use this serum with retinol by applying the treatment after your retinol product or on alternating nights to keep your skin calm. The gentle plant extracts help soothe the skin, while ingredients like glycerin help keep your skin soft and hydrated without causing irritation.

International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2025

How often should I use this serum?

You can use this treatment in the evening as part of your routine. It is a great fit for your mature skin, and using it regularly helps keep your skin calm and hydrated with very low risk of irritation.

International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2025

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

This serum is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for mature skin because its safety profile is excellent, with no harsh ingredients present. It helps keep skin calm and hydrated without heavy oils that usually lead to blocked pores.

Is this serum fragrance-free and alcohol-free?

It contains fragrance (parfum) and drying alcohol (alcohol).

What the research says

  • Topical and in vitro application of a Camellia sinensis leaf extract demonstrated immunomodulatory, detoxification, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties while improving mood states, skin hydration, barrier function, rejuvenation, and facial skin health.

    International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2025
  • 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
  • Topical application of (-)-epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) to human skin before UV irradiation decreases UV-induced production of hydrogen peroxide by 68-90% and nitric oxide by 30-100%, inhibits leukocyte infiltration and lipid peroxidation by 41-84%, and restores glutathione levels and glutathione peroxidase activity compared to UV exposure alone.

    Carcinogenesis, 2001
  • Topical green tea extract significantly improved clinical symptoms, tear breakup times, and meibomian gland health compared to standard treatment in patients with dry eye and Meibomian Gland Dysfunction.

    Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2017
  • Topical low-dose green tea extract reduces UVB-induced p53 expression and apoptosis in human skin keratinocytes compared to placebo.

    Experimental Dermatology, 2009
  • An anti-acne hydrogel containing Aloe barbadensis, Garcinia mangostana, and Camellia sinensis extracts showed superior antiacne and antiblotch activities compared to 1% clindamycin gel in sixty subjects with mild-moderate acne.

    Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2019
  • The emollient V0034CR significantly reduced TEWL compared to vehicle and vehicle plus glycerol, and significantly increased corneometry scores compared to vehicle and vehicle plus petrolatum in healthy volunteers with dry skin, demonstrating combined barrier function improvement from petrolatum and hydration improvement from glycerol.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020
  • Ten days of treatment with a cream containing 20% glycerin significantly increased skin hydration measured by corneometer values in 17 healthy volunteers compared to a placebo cream, but showed no influence on transepidermal water loss or skin sensitivity to an irritating surfactant.

    International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2001
  • Niacinamide/glycerin body moisturizers provided better rapid and prolonged improvement of cosmetic xerosis through functional improvement of stratum corneum barrier function compared to no treatment and conventional moisturizers in female subjects.

    Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2012
  • Enzyme-modified ginseng extract cream significantly reduced the global photo-damage score and various roughness measures including total roughness, smoothness depth, and arithmetic roughness average compared to placebo in 23 human subjects.

    Rejuvenation Research, 2015
  • A red ginseng hydrogel formulation with 1,2-hexanediol promoted selective growth of Staphylococcus epidermidis and decreased Cutibacterium acnes in 20 female subjects.

    Journal of Ginseng Research, 2022
  • A 1% fermented black ginseng cream significantly reduced eye wrinkles and brightened skin color in twenty-three human subjects compared to control cream and baseline.

    Journal of Toxicology and Environmental Health. Part A, 2020
  • Combining 755 nm alexandrite laser with topical licorice gel significantly reduces terminal hair counts compared to alexandrite laser with placebo in women with idiopathic hirsutism.

    Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2015
  • Licochalcone A activated Nrf2 signaling, elevated cytoprotective enzymes, increased the reduced-to-oxidized glutathione ratio, and decreased reactive oxygen species in human fibroblasts and neutrophils, while a LicA-rich licorice extract lowered UVA-induced oxidative processes in vivo.

    Experimental Dermatology, 2015
  • Bioactive glycyrrhizic acid and oxymatrine ionic liquid self-assembled nanomicelles significantly promoted the transdermal permeation, subcutaneous retention, and anti-photoaging efficacy of palmitoyl pentapeptide-4 in cellular and animal models compared to unformulated peptide.

    Advanced Science, 2025

Ingredients

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water, Butylene Glycol, Water, Glycerin, Alcohol, Trehalose, Phyllostachis Bambusoides Juice, Glycereth-26, Hydrogenated Poly C6-14 Olefin, Dimethicone, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Propanediol, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Panthenol, Cetearyl Olivate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Peg-5 Rapeseed Sterol, Sorbitan Olivate, Sodium Polyacrylate, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Parfum, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Vp Copolymer, Acrylates C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Xanthan Gum, Tromethamine, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract Licorice Root Extract, Adenosine, Disodium Edta, Ethylhexylglycerin, Beta-Glucan, Ppg-5-Laureth-5, Glycine Soja Seed Extract Soybean Seed Extract, Natto Gum, Dextrin, Theobroma Cacao Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Poloxamer 235, Betaine, Ethoxydiglycol, Epigallocatechin Gallate, Camellia Sinensis Flower Extract, Tocophersolan, Poloxamer 338, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Glucose, Acetic Acid, Potassium Hydroxide, Caprylyl Glycol, Tocopherol

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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