mixsoon Bifida Ferment Essence for oily acne-prone skin
Bifida Extract Ferment
Butylene Glycol
Glycerin
Average
- AverageOily Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for oily acne-prone skin; other moisturizers fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with oily acne-prone skin: shine, breakouts, blemishes, and enlarged pores. 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 moisturizing and skin barrier support for your oily skin, as bifida ferment extract and glycerin provide hydration and enhance barrier resilience, though these ingredients are not directly targeted for your acne, blemishes, and breakouts.
- While the formula is generally suitable for oily skin, it lacks specific ingredients for optimal oil control.
- The product is safe for your skin, with no risks of irritation due to the absence of harsh ingredients.
How to apply
- Use this AM and PM routine every day to help clear your skin. Always remember to finish with SPF in the morning.
- Apply the moisturizer after your cleanser and toner, right before your SPF during the day.
- Gently press a small amount into your skin and avoid rubbing to keep pores clear.
- Apply on clean, slightly damp skin to help the product absorb better and control oil.
- Avoid the sensitive eye area and do a simple patch test before your first use.
People Say
★4.6Overall rating based on 400+ reviewsUsers with dry, sensitive, and acne-prone skin report that this lightweight essence significantly improves their skin barrier, reduces redness, and provides deep hydration without clogging pores. It is highly effective at soothing irritation and fading hyperpigmentation, leaving the skin clear, bouncy, and radiant.
Highlights
Deeply hydrating Mostly Mentioned
- “It leaves my skin really moisturized.”
- “My skin drinks it up and is bouncy/healthy feeling.”
- “This essence hydrates and provides nourishment leaving your skin looking radiant.”
- “It's not too watery and the texture is very unique in a way that is lightweight but still moisturizing.”
Lightweight, absorbs well Often Mentioned
- “It doesn't leave a heavy finish on the skin it's just something that absorbs almost right after you apply it.”
- “Since it has a water-based formula, it absorbs beautifully into my skin.”
- “Very good so lightweight and easy to layer.”
- “Its lightweight, non-greasy formula absorbs quickly.”
Soothes irritation Often Mentioned
- “After apply this essence the redness went away within an hour.”
- “I love the effect for soothing irritated skin.”
- “Best thing I have put on my irritated acne-prone skin.”
- “Calms inflammation, redness, and irritation.”
Strengthens barrier Often Mentioned
- “Helps support my compromised barrier without relying on thick occlusive texture.”
- “Visibly restores the protective barrier of the skin.”
- “My skin barrier got strong again.”
- “I believe I've noticed a difference in my barrier within a week of using this product.”
Runs out quickly Sometimes Noted
- “You need more than a few drops to cover your face so I feel like I am running through the bottle quickly.”
- “Quite a bit comes out each time I use it, which makes it feel like it runs out faster than I'd like.”
- “The watery consistency makes me use more product than I'd like.”
High price point Rarely Noted
- “My only real complaint is the price—I wish there were more discounts available.”
- “Three 100ml essences for about 90,000 won might seem pricey at first glance.”
- “I feel like I am running through the bottle quickly.”
Poor absorption Rarely Noted
- “The absorption just isn't there.”
- “It leaves this white cast on my skin that doesn't seem to sink in properly.”
- “The absorption is poor, so the overall feel when using it just isn't great.”
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Questions and answers
How well does MIXSOON Bifida Ferment Essence work for oily acne-prone skin?
This essence works well enough to give your oily skin moderate moisture and barrier support, though it lacks specific ingredients to target your breakouts. Oily acne-prone skin needs a product with ingredients like niacinamide, ceramides, or low molecular weight hyaluronic acid to balance oil and manage blemishes without clogging pores.
Which ingredients make this treatment a good fit for oily acne-prone skin?
Bifida ferment extract and glycerin make this treatment a fit by offering moderate hydration and barrier support for your oily skin. Because it lacks ingredients for breakouts and oil control, this skin type needs a product with niacinamide, ceramides, and lightweight hydrators like hyaluronic acid to manage acne and maintain balance without clogging pores.
What does Bifida Ferment Extract do for oily acne-prone skin?
Bifida Ferment Extract helps keep oily, acne-prone skin calm and balanced by strengthening the skin barrier and reducing inflammation. It is unlikely to clog pores, and this type of product works best when it also includes ingredients that gently control oil and clear away dead skin cells.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2023Scientific Reports, 2023
What does Butylene Glycol do for oily acne-prone skin?
Butylene glycol helps skincare sink into the skin more easily while keeping it feeling light. It aids in delivering other ingredients effectively without clogging pores.
Where does it go in a skincare routine for oily acne-prone skin?
This treatment goes in your evening routine after cleansing and toning, and before moisturizing. While it provides moderate hydration and barrier support for your oily skin, it lacks specific oil control ingredients. A product for this skin needs balancing and blemish-targeted ingredients to manage breakouts alongside hydration.
Can I use this treatment with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this treatment with retinol, applying it right after your retinol to keep your skin calm and hydrated. This type of product works safely on your skin, but oily acne-prone skin also needs ingredients for oil control and blemishes.
How often should I use it?
You can use this treatment in your evening routine, applying it daily or as needed to help keep your oily skin hydrated. A product of this type for your skin needs specific oil-control ingredients alongside gentle hydration to better manage breakouts.
Health Science Reports, 2021Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
Can this treatment clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily acne-prone skin?
This treatment is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts because it is safe and free of harsh ingredients, though it also lacks specific ingredients to help with oil control or blemishes. To truly clear and balance oily acne-prone skin, this type of product needs targeted ingredients that regulate oil and soothe breakouts.
Can I use it around the eyes or on my body?
You can use this moisturizing treatment safely around your eyes and on your body because it has a very gentle and safe formula. It is unlikely to cause any irritation since it lacks harsh ingredients, though the skin around the eyes and body may need specialized ingredients depending on your specific needs.
What the research says
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, 2017Topical 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, 2023The 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, 2020Ten 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, 2001Niacinamide/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
Why other moisturizers fit oily acne-prone skin better
Gluconolactone 14% solution significantly improved mild to moderate acne by reducing inflamed and non-inflamed lesions similarly to 5% benzoyl peroxide, but with fewer side-effects in 150 patients.
The Australasian Journal of Dermatology, 1992A peel-off facial mask containing myoinositol and trehalose-loaded liposomes improved adult female acne by decreasing lesion counts, sebum production, GAGS scores, and local androgen levels while increasing beclin-1 levels.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2017A panthenol-enriched mask improved skin hydration, regulated sebum, and reduced redness and TEWL across dry sensitive, oily sensitive, and oily acne skin subgroups with excellent tolerance and no adverse reactions.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024
Ingredients
Bifida Extract Ferment, Butylene Glycol, Water, Glycerin
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