Eucerin Moisture Boost Serum for dry skin
Sodium Hyaluronate
Glycerin
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Butylene Glycol
Caprylyl Glycol
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- ConcerningSafety
A weak match for dry skin; the moisturizers alongside 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
- Suboptimal for your dry or flaky skin as glycerin and sodium hyaluronate offer moderate hydration but lack specialized barrier-supporting ingredients like ceramides or fatty acids.
- The formula provides general skincare benefits and is highly suitable for dry skin due to its humectant action.
How to apply
- Could be used as part of your AM or PM routine. Start using it 3 times a week and work your way up to daily use.
- Apply your moisturizer after your toner and before your sunscreen in the morning. At night, use it as the final step after your serum.
- Gently press a small amount of the moisturizer into your skin. Avoid rubbing to keep your dry skin happy.
- Apply the moisturizer on slightly damp skin to help lock in extra hydration. This is great for soothing dry and flaky areas .
- Avoid the sensitive eye area and do a patch test before your first use .
People Say
★4.6Overall rating based on 1.1k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, this serum is highly praised for its lightweight, water-gel texture that provides immediate and intense hydration, leaving skin feeling plump and smooth. It also layers well under makeup. Some users, however, report experiencing dryness or irritation, potentially due to the alcohol content and fragrance.
Highlights
Lightweight texture Mostly Mentioned
- “absorbs instantly”
- “non-greasy finish”
- “silky water-gel”
Intense hydration Often Mentioned
- “cool drink of water”
- “deeply quenched”
- “instant moisture boost”
Makeup compatibility Sometimes Noted
- “layers well”
- “smooth canvas”
- “no pilling under foundation”
Skin plumping Sometimes Noted
- “smoother fine lines”
- “bouncy skin feel”
- “fresh and plump”
Alcohol content Sometimes Noted
- “strong alcohol smell”
- “dried my skin”
- “stinging sensation”
Fragrance sensitivity Rarely Noted
- “scent is too strong”
- “perfume lingers”
- “irritated sensitive nose”
Pilling issues Rarely Noted
- “balls up”
- “pills under cream”
- “flakes off”
Sticky finish Rarely Noted
- “tacky residue”
- “sticky to touch”
- “feels glue-like”
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Questions and answers
Why is Eucerin Moisture Boost a weak match for dry skin?
This product is a weak match for dry skin because its ingredients offer only moderate hydration and lack specialized barrier-supporting ingredients like ceramides or fatty acids. A product for this skin needs rich formulations of effective hydrating ingredients, emollients, and barrier-supporting components to lock in moisture and nourish the skin.
Which ingredients make this serum a poor fit for dry skin?
This serum is a weak match for dry skin because it lacks specialized barrier-supporting ingredients like ceramides and fatty acids. Dry skin of this type needs richer moisturizing treatments that combine humectants with ingredients like ceramides, fatty acids, or niacinamide for deep hydration and barrier support.
What does Hyaluronic Acid do for dry skin?
Hyaluronic acid draws moisture into dry skin, giving an immediate and lasting boost in hydration that helps smooth out fine lines and soften rough patches. It is very gentle and unlikely to cause irritation while improving overall skin smoothness and plumpness.
Dermatology and Therapy, 2021Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2011
What does Glycerin do for dry skin?
Glycerin helps dry skin by drawing in moisture and keeping it locked in, which makes the skin feel much softer and smoother. It also supports your natural skin barrier to stop water from escaping easily. A product for dry skin needs extra ingredients like hyaluronic acid and soothing plant extracts to truly calm and hydrate dry patches.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017The British Journal of Dermatology, 2008
Where does it go in a skincare routine for dry skin?
This treatment goes in your evening routine after cleansing and before moisturizing. Because dry skin needs products that lock in moisture and repair the outer barrier, a treatment for this skin type needs ingredients like ceramides, fatty acids, and richer oils.
The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2022Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
Can I use this serum with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this serum with retinol, applying the serum before your retinol product to help keep your skin hydrated. Because this formula only offers moderate hydration, dry skin also needs ingredients like ceramides or fatty acids to properly support the skin barrier.
Cutis, 2006Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
How often should I use it?
You can use this treatment in your evening routine, as treatments with active ingredients are typically placed at night for simplicity and safety around sun exposure. While it provides moderate hydration, dry skin needs a product containing specialized barrier-supporting ingredients like ceramides or fatty acids to properly care for dryness.
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 relies on lightweight hydrating ingredients. However, dry skin needs richer ingredients like ceramides or fatty acids to properly lock in moisture and support the skin barrier.
Can I use it around the eyes or on my body?
This product is generally suitable for use on thin areas like the skin around the eyes and on the body because its formula provides light moisture, though dry skin requires added barrier-protecting ingredients like ceramides or fatty acids.
Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy, 2002Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
Is this serum fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It has no fragrance and contains drying alcohol (alcohol denat).
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, 2017Dipropylene glycol, propylene glycol, and butylene glycol increased molecular mobility in stratum corneum lipids and affected keratin filaments, with butylene glycol and propylene glycol providing significant permeation enhancement.
Journal of Controlled Release, 2022Topical application of 0.1% hyaluronic acid formulations of different molecular weights led to significant improvements in skin hydration and elasticity, with low-molecular-weight formulations also significantly reducing wrinkle depth in seventy-six female subjects compared to a vehicle control.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2011Topical application of hyaluronic acid in conjunction with free gingival graft significantly reduced donor site postoperative pain until day 7 compared to normal saline, with no significant differences in graft dimensions or patient satisfaction.
Clinical Oral Investigations, 2022Treatment with a hyaluronic acid-containing mouth rinse or topical gel led to significant lesion reduction, pain relief, and normalization of lesion color in adult patients with minor recurrent aphthous stomatitis, with the gel formulation showing an earlier healing onset at 3 days.
BMC Oral Health, 2019The 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, 2012Topical application of 5% vitamin C cream significantly improved global clinical scores, increased skin microrelief density, and induced elastic tissue repair in photoaged skin compared to excipient control in healthy female volunteers.
Experimental Dermatology, 2003Ascorbic acid 2-glucoside gel significantly reduced gingival melanin pigmentation after 4 weeks compared to placebo in 73 subjects with symmetric pigmentation.
Journal of Periodontology, 2009Topical application of VC-IP cream twice daily for 8 weeks reduces periorbital wrinkles in female subjects compared to a placebo cream.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022
Ingredients
Water, Alcohol Denat, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Caprylyl Glycol, Citric Acid
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