47 Skin Anti-Blemish & Scar Repair Serum for dry skin
Silver
Chitosan
Lactic Acid
Glycerin
Shea ButterAverage
- AverageDry Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for dry skin; other serums fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with dry skin: flakiness, tightness, dehydration, fine lines, and wrinkles. 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 suitability for dry skin as glycerin and shea butter provide humectant and emollient actions, respectively, though it may not deliver optimal results in all areas.
- Allantoin offers moderate treatment for blemishes and scars by aiding in skin soothing and repair, providing general skincare benefits like hydration.
- The product is safe for your dry skin with no risks of irritation due to the absence of prohibited or harsh ingredients.
How to apply
- Apply this serum PM, starting 3×/week and working up to daily use as your skin adjusts.
- Place the serum after cleansing and toner, but right before your moisturizer.
- Gently press 2-3 drops of the serum into your skin and let it absorb for a minute.
- Apply the serum on slightly damp skin to help lock in extra moisture.
- Avoid the eye area and do a patch test before your first use.
People Say
★4.8Overall rating based on 3.0k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, this serum is frequently praised as a 'miracle' solution for stubborn acne and scarring, with users crediting its unique 'Silver Chitoderm' ingredient for clearing breakouts without drying out the skin. While many experience rapid improvements in skin texture and redness, a notable minority find it ineffective for hormonal acne or cystic breakouts, suggesting results can vary significantly by skin type.
Highlights
Clears active breakouts Mostly Mentioned
- “cleared many spots overnight”
- “spots and blemishes never came back”
- “90% of my spots disappeared”
- “reduced inflammation immediately”
Fades acne scarring Often Mentioned
- “scars are fading”
- “reduced appearance of post-blemish pigmentation”
- “softening scar tissue”
- “old red marks are gone”
Hydrating and non-drying Often Mentioned
- “skin was soft and hydrated”
- “leaves skin soft, plump and glowing”
- “doesn't dry out my already dry skin”
- “dewy look”
Boosts confidence Sometimes Noted
- “confidence is back”
- “feel confident to leave the house without makeup”
- “changed my life”
- “feel happy with how my skin looks”
Good makeup base Sometimes Noted
- “amazing base for makeup”
- “goes in really smooth”
- “makeup sits lovely on top”
- “silky texture”
High price point Sometimes Noted
- “expensive for the size”
- “£29 is pricey”
- “bottle didn't last long”
- “not worth the money”
Ineffective for hormonal acne Sometimes Noted
- “didn't work for my hormonal acne”
- “skin has not improved at all”
- “not revolutionary for hormonal acne”
- “did nothing for my chin breakouts”
Packaging issues Rarely Noted
- “pump stopped working”
- “hard to get product out”
- “glass bottle is heavy but pump is flimsy”
Scent polarization Rarely Noted
- “smells like medicine”
- “strong chemical smell”
- “smells like chocolate orange (disliked)”
- “scent is overpowering”
Worsened skin condition Rarely Noted
- “caused cystic acne on back”
- “made skin worse”
- “broke me out more”
- “irritated my sensitive skin”
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Questions and answers
How well does 47 Skin Anti-Blemish & Scar Repair Serum work for dry skin?
This serum works moderately well for dry skin because it includes glycerin and shea butter to help draw in moisture and soften the skin, though it may not deliver optimal results in all areas. Dry skin of this type needs rich, soothing ingredients that provide significant hydration and support skin barrier health, such as propolis, niacinamide, ceramides, vitamin C, bifida fermentation, and peptides.
Which ingredients make this serum a good fit for dry skin?
Glycerin and shea butter make this serum work for dry skin by holding in moisture and keeping it soft, though dry skin generally needs richer ingredients like propolis, niacinamide, ceramides, vitamin C, bifida fermentation, or peptides for the best hydration and barrier support.
What does Silver do for dry skin?
Silver is not typically used for dry skin, as it functions mainly as an antibacterial agent to help prevent infections in wounds and burns rather than adding moisture. To properly care for dry skin, you need ingredients like heavy hydrators and nourishing plant oils that lock in water and keep your skin feeling soft and smooth.
What does Chitosan do for dry skin?
Chitosan helps keep dry skin hydrated by locking in moisture to make your face feel soft and smooth. Studies show it creates a protective layer that significantly improves skin hydration compared to untreated skin.
Where does this serum go in a skincare routine for dry skin?
This treatment goes in the evening routine after cleansing and before moisturizing. Dry skin needs a serum with extra hydration-boosting ingredients and rich soothing oils to keep skin soft and smooth.
Can I use this serum with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this serum with retinol by applying the treatment after cleansing and before your moisturizer, but dry skin needs richer hydrating ingredients and deep moisturizers to prevent dryness and irritation.
How often should I use this serum?
You can use this treatment in your evening routine, applying it after cleansing and before moisturizing. Because dry skin often needs deeper hydration and richer nourishment, a product of this type works best for it when it includes strong water-attracting and softening ingredients like hyaluronic acid, ceramides, or plant oils.
Can this serum clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for dry skin?
This serum is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for dry skin as it is free from harsh or prohibited ingredients. A product of this type needs rich moisturizing ingredients like shea butter and glycerin to properly soften and hydrate dry skin.
Is this serum fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol. Cetearyl alcohol is a fatty alcohol, which soften the skin.
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, 2017A combination cream of stimu-tex AS and saccharide isomerate reduced erythema, increased skin capacitance, and reduced transepidermal water loss compared to placebo in 20 subjects after fractional CO2 laser procedure without causing serious adverse events.
Lasers in Medical Science, 2025Topical spray powder containing hyaluronic acid and metallic silver reduced wound area, bacterial load, and improved overall clinical status and patient perception in 25 patients with chronic wounds over 28 days.
Journal of Wound Care, 2019Chlorogenic acid-functionalized silver nanoparticles of Citrus sinensis in a gel matrix achieved a particle size of 71.78 nm and an entrapment efficiency of 79.42%, providing an effective drug carrier system for the topical treatment of acne.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2023Topical delivery of silver nanoparticles promotes rapid wound healing and improves cosmetic appearance in a dose-dependent manner in an animal model through antimicrobial properties, reduced inflammation, and modulation of fibrogenic cytokines.
ChemMedChem, 2007Topical gel containing chitosan, 0.2% chlorhexidine, allantoin and dexpanthenol did not improve postoperative comfort regarding swelling and pain, but improved the wound's aesthetic appearance following impacted lower third molar extraction compared to no gel.
Medicina Oral, Patologia Oral Y Cirugia Bucal, 2016Topical 2% chitosan applied after microneedling increased mean hair density by 30.5% in patients with hair loss, comparable to the 22.3% increase seen with 5% minoxidil and significantly greater than the untreated control group.
The Journal of Craniofacial Surgery, 2026Topical chitosan nanoparticles loaded with nicotinamide achieved a 73% reduction in inflammatory acne lesions compared to untreated areas in patients suffering from acne vulgaris.
International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2020Application of a cream containing lactic acid 12% and pramoxine HCl 1% significantly improved skin dryness, hydration, and itch compared with a nontreated control in 24 women with a history of dry itchy skin.
Cutis, 2004Topical 12% ammonium lactate produced a significant sparing of epidermal and dermal atrophy induced by clobetasol propionate in human volunteers, without influencing the corticosteroid's bioavailability or antiinflammatory properties.
Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 1992A lactic acid/ceramide lotion significantly improved skin moisturization and desquamation compared to no treatment in women with dry, rough skin on the anterior shins.
The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, 2020The 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, 2012A skin barrier restoring cream with shea butter, silkflo, and vitamin E increased type I procollagen synthesis, enhanced antioxidant enzyme activity, decreased reactive oxygen species generation, and promoted hyaluronic acid production in H2O2-stimulated human keratinocyte cells compared to untreated cells.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2025
Why other serums fit dry skin better
A topical serum containing vitamin C, vitamin E, and raspberry leaf cell culture extract improved skin color, elasticity, radiance, smoothness, scaliness, and wrinkles compared to the untreated contralateral side in fifty female volunteers.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Treatment with cross-linked hyaluronic acid-based microneedle patches combined with acetyl hexapeptide-8 or epidermal growth factor significantly improved wrinkles and skin hydration compared to the patch alone in Korean females over 29 days.
Annals of Dermatology, 2019
Ingredients
Water, Glycerin, Cyclopentasiloxane, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, Glyceryl Stearate, Peg-100 Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ceteareth-20, Triethanolamine, Phenoxyethanol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Shea Butter, Ethylhexylglycerin, Allantoin, Bergamot Oil Fruit, Grapefruit Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Citrus Peel Oil Tangerina Peel Oil
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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