Eva Naturals Vitamin C+ Serum for dry skin
Ascorbic Acid
Salicylic Acid
Sodium Hyaluronate
Niacinamide
RetinolAverage
- AverageDry Skin Fit
- HighEffectiveness
- ConcerningSafety
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 hydration for your dry skin due to the emollient action of Squalane and Rosa Canina Oil Fruit Seed, but the inclusion of Salicylic Acid and Retinol Vitamin A poses risks of worsening dryness and flakiness.
- The formulation provides excellent brightening and smoothing texture with Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate and Salicylic Acid, which help even skin tone and decongest, though it lacks sufficient humectants for optimal hydration.
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
★4.4Overall rating based on 5.0k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, this serum is highly effective for users with acne-prone and oily skin, frequently clearing breakouts, fading acne scars, and brightening the complexion, leading to smoother texture and a noticeable glow. It is also frequently praised as a great value. Some users with sensitive skin occasionally report irritation or initial breakouts, and a moderate number of users find the scent strong or note consistency issues.
Highlights
Clears acne Mostly Mentioned
- “cystic acne has gone away”
- “keeps my skin acne free”
- “exfoliates and starts clearing pores”
Brightens tone Often Mentioned
- “skin tone is more even and brighter”
- “gave my skin a nice glow”
- “fades sunspots and hyperpigmentation”
Great value Often Mentioned
- “great product with great price”
- “affordable alternative to expensive brands”
- “less than $15/bottle”
Improves texture Sometimes Noted
- “skin appears smoother”
- “pores shrink and look smaller”
- “skin was noticeably firmer”
Consistency issues Sometimes Noted
- “feels runny and watery”
- “becomes a little sticky”
- “clumps on the sides of the bottle”
Strong scent Sometimes Noted
- “smell was a bit overwhelming”
- “has a weird orange citrus smell”
- “smells like essential oils”
Causes irritation Rarely Noted
- “made my skin sensitive and burn”
- “intensity could irritate sensitive skin”
- “caused redness and drying”
Initial breakouts Rarely Noted
- “experienced purging at first”
- “small breakouts appeared initially”
- “caused reaction on sensitive skin”
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Questions and answers
How well does Eva Naturals Vitamin C+ Serum work for dry skin?
This serum works only moderately for dry skin because, while it provides some moisture and smooths texture, the retinol and salicylic acid inside may worsen dryness and flakiness. Dry skin needs a product that delivers rich hydration and supports the skin barrier with soothing ingredients like ceramides, peptides, or propolis.
Which ingredients make this serum a good fit for dry skin?
Squalane and rosehip oil help offer moderate hydration for your dry skin through their softening action. A product of this type needs soothing ingredients, rich hydrators, and skin barrier supporters like ceramides, propolis, peptides, or extra moisture-attracting components to truly nourish dry skin without irritation risks.
What does Vitamin C do for dry skin?
Vitamin C helps dry skin by boosting moisture and keeping the surface smooth and soft. It may also improve skin hydration and support the outer protective barrier over time.
Skin Research and Technology, 2008Experimental Dermatology, 2008
What does Salicylic Acid do for dry skin?
Salicylic acid is generally not a good fit for dry skin, as it is meant to clear out pores and remove dead skin rather than hydrate. Because dry skin needs soothing and moisture rather than exfoliation, a product for dry skin needs nourishing ingredients like urea to lock in moisture and keep the skin soft.
Where does this serum go in a skincare routine for dry skin?
This treatment serum goes in the evening routine after cleansing and before moisturizing. A product of this type for dry skin needs extra hydrating ingredients and gentle plant oils to keep the skin soft and comfortable.
Can I use this serum with glycolic acid, and in what order?
It is best to avoid using this serum at the same time as glycolic acid because combining multiple exfoliating ingredients may easily trigger severe dryness, irritation, and flakiness on dry skin. If you do choose to use both in your routine, alternate them on different nights or apply glycolic acid only when your skin feels fully calm and comfortable.
How often should I use this serum?
Start by using this serum just once a week in the evening, and if your dry skin tolerates it well without flaking, you may carefully use it more often. This product of this type needs rich hydrators and soothing oils to comfort dry skin while delivering its active ingredients.
Can this serum clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for dry skin?
Yes, this serum may cause initial breakouts for your dry skin, alongside a low likelihood of irritation. The inclusion of ingredients like retinol and salicylic acid helps smooth texture, but they can also trigger minor purging or dryness when you first start using it.
The British Journal of Dermatology, 2019BioMed Research International, 2020
Is this serum fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It has no fragrance and contains drying alcohol (alcohol).
What the research says
Topical bakuchiol 0.5% applied twice daily compared with retinol 0.5% applied daily significantly decreased wrinkle surface area and hyperpigmentation with no statistical difference between the compounds in 44 patients over 12 weeks, while retinol users reported more facial skin scaling and stinging.
The British Journal of Dermatology, 2019A moisturizer containing licochalcone A, 1,2-decanediol, L-carnitine, and salicylic acid significantly reduced noninflammatory, inflammatory, and total acne lesion counts compared to a vehicle control in Thai patients during a 12-week maintenance phase.
BioMed Research International, 2020Twice daily application of a multitargeted dermocosmetic cream provided comparable efficacy to benzoyl peroxide 5% gel in reducing inflammatory, non-inflammatory, and total lesions in 150 Caucasian subjects with mild-to-moderate acne over 56 days, while demonstrating superior skin tolerability.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024The use of a salicylic acid-based dermocosmetic significantly reduces the needed quantity of benzoyl peroxide without impacting efficacy in mild to moderate acne, and as maintenance post-benzoyl peroxide allows a significant reduction of acne relapse compared to vehicle.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2023Topical 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, 2022Cryotherapy with liquid nitrogen achieved a higher cure rate (39%) than salicylic acid (24%) and a wait-and-see approach (16%) for cutaneous warts at 13 weeks in primary care patients.
CMAJ, 2010Treatment with 2% supramolecular salicylic acid hydrogel resulted in a regression and markedly improvement rate of 51.01% compared to 43.10% for Adapaline gel in patients with mild to moderate facial acne vulgaris, showing no significant difference in efficacy.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024Topical 5% benzoyl peroxide plus salicylic acid achieved the greatest lesion reduction at early 2 to 4 week time points compared to benzoyl peroxide, clindamycin, and combination benzoyl peroxide/clindamycin, while 5% benzoyl peroxide plus salicylic acid and combination benzoyl peroxide/clindamycin showed similar efficacy at 10 to 12 weeks in acne patients.
Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 2010Topical 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, 2019Topical 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, 2005Topical 0.4% retinol significantly increased epidermal thickness, dermal vascularity, and extracellular matrix production by stimulating keratinocyte proliferation, endothelial cell proliferation, and fibroblast activation in naturally aged human skin compared to vehicle.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2017Silicone particles encapsulating retinol increased its half-life by 9-fold and yielded 12-23% lower skin irritation in human subjects compared to Microsponge particles while maintaining biological activity.
Journal of Controlled Release, 2018Topical stabilized retinol treatment induced HAS gene expression and increased hyaluronic acid production in human skin in vitro, ex vivo, and in vivo compared to vehicle.
Archives of Dermatological Research, 2017
Why other serums fit dry skin better
- Retinol vitamin a in this serum
Topical bakuchiol 0.5% applied twice daily compared with retinol 0.5% applied daily significantly decreased wrinkle surface area and hyperpigmentation with no statistical difference between the compounds in 44 patients over 12 weeks, while retinol users reported more facial skin scaling and stinging.
The British Journal of Dermatology, 2019 Treatment 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 Deionized Water, Dimethyl Sulfone, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate Ascorbic Acid, Niacinamide, Squalane, Rosa Canina Oil Fruit Seed Rosehip Oil Fruit Seed, Retinol Vitamin A, Tocopherol Vitamin E, Salicylic Acid, Centella Asiatica Extract, Equisetum Arvense Extract, Geranium Extract, Dandelion Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Oil Leaf Essential Oil Tree, Lavandula Officinalis Oil Flower Essential Oil Lavender Oil Flower Essential Oil, Cananga Odorata Oil Flower Essential Oil Ylang Ylang Oil Flower Essential Oil, Acrylates C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Lecithin, Pentylene Glycol, Polysorbate 20, Alcohol, Monobasic Potassium Phosphate, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin
Behind this fit score
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