OGEE Complexion Perfecting Tinted Serum for skin with dark spots
Coconut Alkanes
Coco-Caprylate Caprate
Average
- HighNormal Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for skin with dark spots; other products fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with dark spots: hyperpigmentation, sun spots, and uneven skin tone. 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
- Suitable for normal skin, this serum provides moderate hydration with hyaluronic acid and glycerin, while aloe barbadensis leaf juice offers soothing benefits. Camellia sinensis leaf extract also contributes antioxidant properties, supporting overall skin health.
- While beneficial for general skin health and hydration, the formula does not specifically target your main concern of pigmentation.
- The product is safe for your normal skin, as it contains no harsh or prohibited ingredients that would cause irritation.
People Say
★4.7Overall rating based on 1.7k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, this tinted serum is highly regarded for its ability to provide buildable, light-to-medium coverage that feels breathable and looks like natural skin. Users frequently highlight its effectiveness in hydrating and smoothing the complexion, making it a popular choice for those seeking a "fresh-faced" glow without the heaviness of traditional foundation.
Highlights
Radiant finish Mostly Mentioned
- “Makes my skin look moisturized with that perfect tint of color.”
- “Gives you that fresh-faced, glowy look.”
- “Makes skin look radiant, even-toned, and healthy.”
Lightweight feel Often Mentioned
- “Feels like a treatment but covers nicely yet feels light.”
- “Feels hydrating and light, more like an actual face serum.”
- “Feels super lightweight and just makes for a slightly smoother canvas.”
Clean ingredients Sometimes Noted
- “Made with certified organic ingredients, and it's totally clean.”
- “Love that it's got plumping Gooseberry Fruit, refining Daisy Flower.”
- “Non-comedogenic (aka no breakouts, ever).”
Smooths and blurs Sometimes Noted
- “It doesn't settle into lines.”
- “It never cakes or clings to dry patches.”
- “Blurs the appearance of pores and texture.”
Inconsistent performance Rarely Noted
- “Sadly this tinted serum is the only product that didn't work out.”
- “Didn't work for my specific skin type.”
No SPF Rarely Noted
- “Some sun protection would also be nice.”
- “Wish it included SPF.”
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Questions and answers
How well does OGEE Tinted Serum work for skin with dark spots?
This tinted serum works for your skin by providing moderate hydration and a soothing feel, but it does not specifically target dark spots. A product of this type needs ingredients that address pigmentation safely along with hydrating and soothing components for this skin.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Drug Delivery, 2017
Which ingredients make this serum a good fit for skin with dark spots?
This tinted moisturizer is an average fit for skin with dark spots because, while it provides moderate hydration and soothing benefits with hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and green tea extract, it does not specifically target pigmentation. Products that fit this skin better need ingredients like Niacinamide and Centella Asiatica to address dark spots while keeping the skin calm and moisturized.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Experimental Dermatology, 2009
What does Water do for skin with dark spots?
Water is unlikely to directly reduce dark spots on its own, but staying properly hydrated helps maintain overall skin health and supports the skin barrier. To effectively target dark spots, your skincare routine also needs specialized antioxidant substances and brightening ingredients like niacinamide.
What do Coconut Alkanes do for skin with dark spots?
Coconut alkanes make products feel light and smooth while helping to spread the ingredients that fade dark spots. A product of this type needs brightening ingredients like niacinamide or tranexamic acid to effectively target dark spots.
Where does this serum go in a skincare routine for skin with dark spots?
This tinted moisturizer goes in your morning routine after your moisturizer and before sunscreen. A product of this type for skin with dark spots needs brightening ingredients that specifically target pigmentation to make your skin look more even.
Can I use this serum with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this serum with retinol by applying the serum after your retinol treatment has fully absorbed to help keep your skin hydrated. This product is safe for your skin and unlikely to cause irritation, but a product for dark spots needs targeted brightening ingredients like vitamin C or niacinamide to properly address pigmentation.
How often should I use this serum?
You can use this tinted serum every day in your morning routine for light coverage and moderate hydration. To effectively fade dark spots, this skin needs a targeted treatment serum with brightening ingredients used regularly.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Health Science Reports, 2021
Can this serum clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for skin with dark spots?
This tinted serum is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts on your skin because it is safe for normal skin and contains no harsh ingredients. However, because it does not specifically target dark spots, skin with this concern needs ingredients like vitamin C, niacinamide, or alpha arbutin to help fade discoloration.
Is this serum fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.
What the research says
Topical low-dose green tea extract reduces UVB-induced p53 expression and apoptosis in human skin keratinocytes compared to placebo.
Experimental Dermatology, 2009A 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, 2017Optimized transfersomes loaded with epigallocatechin-3-gallate and hyaluronic acid increased cell viability while reducing lipid peroxidation, intracellular ROS, and MMP expression in HaCaT cells, and exhibited higher skin permeation and deposition compared to plain EGCG.
Drug Delivery, 2017Liquid coco-caprylate/caprate combined with electrogenic Staphylococcus epidermidis significantly reduced UV-B-induced skin injuries in mice compared to poorly electrogenic isolates.
Scientific Reports, 2020
Why other products fit skin with dark spots better
Niacinamide significantly decreased hyperpigmentation and increased skin lightness compared with vehicle alone after 4 weeks of use in women by inhibiting melanosome transfer.
The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Daily consumption of fermented pomegranate extract drinks and serums improved skin moisture, brightness, elasticity, and collagen density while reducing spots in healthy subjects compared to baseline.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022Topical application of TAC/Collagen postbiotics gel improved skin moisture score and inflammation index, and reduced porphyrins and brown spots in 20 volunteers with acne vulgaris.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022
Ingredients
Water, Coconut Alkanes, Coco-Caprylate Caprate, Glycerin, Titanium Dioxide, Iron Oxides, Hyaluronic Acid, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Tocopherol, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate
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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