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Ducray Kelual DS Cream for mature skin

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Ducray Kelual DS Cream

Average

  • HighNormal Skin Fit
  • AverageEffectiveness
  • HighSafety

Works for mature skin; other serums fit it 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

  • Offers moderate exfoliation and anti-inflammatory action suitable for your normal skin due to glycolic acid and bisabolol, though it lacks specialized ingredients to effectively target your wrinkles and fine lines.
  • Piroctone olamine and glycolic acid provide some pore decongestion and exfoliation, offering general skincare benefits that are supportive but not directly aligned with your primary concerns.
  • The product is safe for your normal skin, with no risks of irritation due to the absence of harsh ingredients and the inclusion of soothing agents like Bisabolol and Glycyrrhetinic Acid.

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.

Questions and answers

How well does Ducray Kelual DS Cream work for mature skin?

Ducray Kelual DS Cream works moderately well for mature skin because it offers gentle exfoliation and soothing care, though it lacks specialized ingredients for wrinkles and fine lines. To truly fit mature skin, a product of this type needs potent antioxidants, hydrating components, and skin-repairing ingredients to target aging concerns effectively.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2019Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024

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

Glycolic acid and bisabolol help this cream fit mature skin by offering moderate exfoliation and calming action, though it lacks specialized ingredients to smooth wrinkles and fine lines. A treatment of this type needs powerful antioxidants, hydrating components, and skin-repairing ingredients to effectively address aging concerns.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2019Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2019

What does Glycolic Acid do for mature skin?

Glycolic acid helps smooth mature skin by encouraging fresh skin renewal and supporting firmness. It may also help improve signs of photoaging and increase moisture levels over time.

Dermatologic Surgery, 1998Acta Medica, 2016

What does Piroctone Olamine do for mature skin?

Piroctone olamine is primarily used to help manage scalp flaking and oiliness rather than for mature skin concerns. To care for mature skin, a product needs nourishing ingredients that boost firmness, smooth fine lines, and keep the skin soft and well-hydrated.

Where does it go in a skincare routine for mature skin?

This treatment goes in the evening routine, starting at once a week and slowly increasing if your skin tolerates it well. While it offers gentle exfoliation and soothing care, mature skin also needs specialized ingredients like antioxidants and potent firming peptides to effectively smooth out wrinkles and fine lines.

Can I use it with salicylic acid, and in what order?

You can use this treatment alongside salicylic acid, but it is best to use them on different days or space them out to prevent dryness or irritation. This product is unlikely to cause discomfort due to its soothing ingredients, but combining multiple exfoliating acids at once can sometimes overwhelm normal skin.

How often should I use this cream?

Apply this treatment in the evening as part of your nighttime routine. Start using it once a week, and if your skin feels comfortable and looks good, you may carefully use it more often. Mature skin needs products featuring retinoids, peptides, and potent antioxidants to effectively smooth fine lines and target wrinkles.

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

This cream is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for mature skin, as it contains glycolic acid and piroctone olamine to help keep pores clear. While it is safe and gentle, a product for this skin needs specialized ingredients like antioxidants and peptides to effectively target wrinkles and fine lines.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2019Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2019

Is this cream 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 combination of dermapen and glycolic acid peel significantly decreased acne scar grades and resulted in higher patient satisfaction compared to either monotherapy in 30 patients.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2019

  • Glycolic acid, salicylic acid, gluconolactone, and licochalcone A combined with 0.1% adapalene showed no hindrance compared to adapalene monotherapy and provided benefits in reducing complications in 25 subjects with mild-to-moderate acne vulgaris.

    Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2019

  • A dermo-cosmetic formula containing 2% enoxolone significantly reduced erythema at 24 hours and pain at 30 minutes following non-ablative fractional laser treatment in 10 healthy subjects compared to a moisturizer control.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024

  • Repeated short-contact 70% glycolic acid peels provided superior results in atrophic acne scars compared to daily low-strength glycolic acid cream or placebo in 58 women over 24 weeks.

    International Journal of Dermatology, 2000

  • Serial glycolic acid peels combined with a modified Kligman formula significantly reduced facial PIH severity in Indian patients compared to the modified Kligman formula alone.

    Dermatologic Surgery, 2017

  • Scalp sebum accumulation negatively correlated with hydration and positively correlated with lipid oxidative stress biomarkers, which were reduced after a single wash with a shampoo containing 0.5% piroctone olamine in an Asian population.

    Skin Research and Technology, 2026

  • Topical application of a cream containing 2.5% glycyrrhetinic acid significantly reduced thigh fat thickness and circumference compared to placebo in healthy women.

    Steroids, 2005

  • Topical application of B-Resorcinol and Glycyrrhetinic acid effectively lightens hand solar lentigines after 4 weeks of treatment both with and without prior fractional laser photothermolysis, showing no statistical difference between the two approaches.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2016

  • Glycyrrhetinic acid inhibited skin 11 beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase and potentiated the vasoconstrictor action of hydrocortisone.

    Lancet, 1990

Why other serums fit mature skin better

Ingredients

Water, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, Cyclomethicone, Dicaprylyl Ether, Cetearyl Alcohol, Acetamide Mea, Glycolic Acid, Guanidine Carbonate, Glyceryl Stearate, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Ceteareth-33, Crotamiton, Piroctone Olamine, Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract, Tetrasodium Edta, Bisabolol, Ethanolamine, Glycyrrhetinic Acid, Sodium Chloride, 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.

  • Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Co-founder, Medical Director

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer

  • Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Co-founder, CEO and CTO

    PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex

  • Dr. Sof铆a Perea P茅rez, MD, MSc

    Dr. Sof铆a Perea P茅rez, MD, MSc

    Medical Board

    Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine

  • Aishani Shah, MD

    Aishani Shah, MD

    Medical Board

    Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD

  • Asya Zubkova, MS

    Asya Zubkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member

  • Hanna Kurets, MD

    Hanna Kurets, MD

    Medical Board, Medical Advisor

    Dermatology MD

  • Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Medical Board

    Dermatology and diagnostic consultant

  • Victoria Derkova, MS

    Victoria Derkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist

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