Geek & Gorgeous B-Bomb for sensitive skin
Niacinamide
Zinc Pca
Sarcosine
Glycereth-26
Ethylhexylglycerin
Average
- HighNormal Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for sensitive skin; other serums fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with sensitive skin: redness, stinging, and reactions to new products. 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 pore-cleansing and mattifying effects suitable for normal skin, as niacinamide and zinc PCA help regulate oil production and minimize pore appearance.
- While providing general hydration and soothing benefits, the concentrations of niacinamide and zinc PCA are supportive rather than directly targeting your redness and irritation.
- The product is safe for your sensitive skin, with no harsh ingredients or irritants present.
How to apply
- Use your serum in the PM routine, starting 3 times a week before building up to daily use if your skin is happy.
- Apply the serum after cleansing and toning, but before putting on your moisturizer for the best results.
- Gently press 2-3 drops of the serum into your skin and wait a minute ⏱ for it to soak in.
- Since your skin is sensitive and easily irritated, apply the serum on completely dry skin to help keep it calm.
- Always do a patch test before your first use and avoid getting the serum too close to your eyes .
People Say
★4.6Overall rating based on 200+ reviewsThis serum is highly praised for its lightweight, non-sticky texture that layers well, making it a preferred choice for oily and combination skin types. It effectively controls sebum and calms redness, though improvements in pore size may take time. Some users with dry skin find it not hydrating enough, and a small number report initial breakouts.
Highlights
Lightweight texture Mostly Mentioned
- “sinks in immediately”
- “no sticky residue”
- “layers perfectly under makeup”
- “doesn't pill like The Ordinary”
Better than competitors Often Mentioned
- “far superior formula”
- “doesn't foam up”
- “switched from TO and never looked back”
- “much more elegant”
Controls oil Often Mentioned
- “T-zone is much less oily”
- “keeps oil under control”
- “skin looks balanced”
- “helped regulate sebum”
Gentle, non-irritating Often Mentioned
- “didn't sting my sensitive skin”
- “very soothing”
- “no irritation at all”
- “gentle enough for daily use”
Slow results Sometimes Noted
- “works extremely slowly”
- “didn't see immediate difference in pores”
- “takes months to see fading”
- “subtle improvements”
Not hydrating Rarely Noted
- “not intensely hydrating”
- “need a moisturizer on top”
- “felt a bit dry alone”
- “better for oily skin than dry”
Rare breakouts Rarely Noted
- “caused tiny bumps initially”
- “broke me out slightly”
- “skin didn't agree with 10%”
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Questions and answers
How well does Geek & Gorgeous B-Bomb serum work for sensitive skin?
This serum is safe for your sensitive skin and provides general hydration and soothing benefits, though it is an average fit because it does not directly target your redness and irritation. A treatment for this skin needs effective ingredients that calm redness and irritation, provide antioxidants and hydrating components, and contain no allergens.
Which ingredients make it a good serum for sensitive skin?
Niacinamide and zinc PCA make it supportive for sensitive skin by helping regulate oil and calm the face without harsh irritants. However, a treatment for sensitive skin needs higher amounts of soothing antioxidants, hydrating agents, and skin-repairing ingredients to truly target redness and irritation.
What does Niacinamide do for sensitive skin?
Niacinamide helps calm sensitive skin by strengthening the skin barrier and reducing redness and irritation. It is very well tolerated and may improve overall comfort and resilience with regular use.
What does Zinc PCA do for sensitive skin?
Zinc PCA helps calm oily and sensitive skin by keeping excess oil under control. It works well alongside other gentle ingredients to clear breakouts while keeping your skin feeling comfortable.
Where does it go in a skincare routine for sensitive skin?
Can I use this serum with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this serum with retinol by applying this treatment first and following with your retinol once your skin is used to both. This product is safe for your sensitive skin and unlikely to cause irritation, though a product for this skin needs stronger soothing ingredients to directly target redness.
How often should I use it?
Use this treatment in your evening routine, applying it once a day or a few times a week. A product of this type works best for sensitive skin when it includes extra calming ingredients and gentle hydrators to soothe redness and irritation.
Can it clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for sensitive skin?
Geek & Gorgeous B-Bomb is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for sensitive skin, as it contains no harsh ingredients or heavy irritants. Reviewers rarely report breakouts, and its active ingredients help regulate oil production to keep skin clear.
Is this serum fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.
What the research says
Topical 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, 2005Zinc PCA inhibits UVA-induced matrix metalloproteinase-1 production through suppressed AP-1 activation and enhances type I collagen synthesis by increasing SVCT2 mRNA expression in cultured normal human dermal fibroblasts.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2012
Why other serums fit sensitive skin better
Topical application of TAT-SOD significantly suppresses UVB-induced erythema formation, blood flow rise, and apoptotic sunburn cell formation in human volunteers compared to a vehicle control.
European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics, 2016
Ingredients
Water, Niacinamide, Butylene Glycol, Glycereth-26, Zinc Pca, Sarcosine, Propanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol
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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