Purito Galacto Niacin 97 Power Essence for oily acne-prone skin
Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate
Niacinamide
Bifida Lysate Ferment
Lactobacillus Ferment
Allantoin
High
- HighOily Skin Fit
- HighEffectiveness
- HighSafety
A great choice for oily acne-prone skin; a few serums fit it even better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with oily acne-prone skin: shine, breakouts, blemishes, and enlarged pores. 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
- Highly suitable for your oily skin, this essence effectively brightens and smooths texture with niacinamide and galactomyces ferment filtrate, which also help regulate sebum production and improve skin barrier function.
- The formula offers moderate benefits for your acne, blemishes, and breakouts by utilizing these key ingredients to refine skin texture and minimize oiliness.
- The safety profile is excellent, with no risks of irritation due to the absence of harsh or prohibited ingredients.
How to apply
- Could be used as part of your PM routine. Start 3 times a week and build up to daily use if your skin tolerates it well.
- Apply your serum after cleansing and toning, but before putting on your moisturizer.
- Gently press 2 to 3 drops of the serum into your skin and let it absorb for a minute.
- Apply the serum on clean, dry skin to help manage your blemishes safely.
- Do a patch test before your first use and avoid the delicate eye area.
People Say
★4.6Overall rating based on 1.5k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, this lightweight, watery essence is widely praised by users with oily and combination skin for its ability to regulate sebum and refine skin texture without heaviness. While many report a noticeable "glow" and fading of acne scars over time, a minority of users find it insufficiently hydrating on its own or experience breakouts due to fungal acne triggers.
Highlights
Lightweight & Fast Mostly Mentioned
- “absorbs instantly into skin”
- “watery texture, no residue”
- “perfect for layering”
- “feels like nothing on”
- “non-sticky finish”
Brightening & Glow Often Mentioned
- “faded my acne scars”
- “gives a healthy glow”
- “skin looks more translucent”
- “evened out skin tone”
- “glass skin effect”
Gentle & Unscented Often Mentioned
- “no fragrance, no irritation”
- “great for sensitive skin”
- “soothing on redness”
- “didn't sting my face”
- “simple, clean ingredient list”
Oil & Sebum Control Sometimes Noted
- “less oily by midday”
- “balanced my T-zone”
- “helped control sebum production”
- “pores look smaller”
- “great for oily skin”
No visible results Sometimes Noted
- “did absolutely nothing”
- “just feels like water”
- “finished bottle, no change”
- “saw no brightening effect”
- “waste of money”
Caused breakouts Rarely Noted
- “gave me tiny bumps”
- “triggered fungal acne”
- “broke me out badly”
- “caused whiteheads on forehead”
- “skin texture got worse”
Not hydrating enough Rarely Noted
- “too drying for winter”
- “need more moisture”
- “skin felt tight after”
- “not enough for dry skin”
- “disappears too fast”
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Questions and answers
What makes Purito Galacto Niacin 97 Power Essence a great fit for oily acne-prone skin?
This essence is a great fit because niacinamide and galactomyces ferment filtrate help regulate oil, smooth rough texture, and brighten dark spots without causing irritation. It is very unlikely to cause breakouts, and it helps reduce redness and pore size while supporting a healthy skin barrier.
The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Journal of Clinical Medicine, 2021
Which ingredients make this treatment a good fit for oily acne-prone skin?
Niacinamide and galactomyces ferment filtrate make this treatment a great fit because they brighten dark spots, smooth texture, and help control oil. It also features bifida lysate ferment, lactobacillus ferment, and allantoin to support the skin barrier with an excellent safety profile that is unlikely to cause irritation.
The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Journal of Clinical Medicine, 2021
What does Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate do for oily acne-prone skin?
Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate helps calm redness, smooth rough spots, and balance oily skin while keeping it hydrated. It also helps fade dark spots left behind by acne and supports a clear, even look.
What does Niacinamide do for oily acne-prone skin?
Niacinamide helps balance oil production, calms redness, and is unlikely to irritate oily, acne-prone skin while improving blemishes. Clinical tests show it reduces excess oil and helps clear up both inflammatory and non-inflammatory acne breakouts.
Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy, 2006Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024
Where does this treatment go in a skincare routine for oily acne-prone skin?
This treatment goes in the evening routine, as treatments with active ingredients are placed then for extra safety and simplicity around sun exposure. It helps brighten and smooth oily acne-prone skin while keeping irritation unlikely due to its gentle safety profile.
Can I use this treatment with retinol, and in what order?
Yes, you can use this treatment alongside a retinol, applying the treatment in your evening routine before your moisturizer. The formula is very safe for oily skin and helps smooth texture while minimizing oiliness without causing irritation.
How often should I use this treatment?
You can use this treatment in your evening routine for simplicity and extra safety around sun exposure. It is a great fit for your oily acne-prone skin, helping brighten your complexion and smooth texture while keeping irritation risks very low.
The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Journal of Clinical Medicine, 2021
Can this treatment clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily acne-prone skin?
This treatment is a great fit for your oily acne-prone skin and is unlikely to cause breakouts because it has an excellent safety profile with no harsh ingredients. Niacinamide and galactomyces ferment filtrate help refine texture and control oiliness, though a few reviewers have experienced minor breakouts.
Is this treatment fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.
What the research says
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, 2002Application of Galactomyces ferment filtrate skin care formula significantly reduced the net values and daily fluctuation of facial pore area, roughness, and redness in young Japanese women.
Journal of Clinical Medicine, 2021A combination serum containing galactomyces ferment filtrate, dexpanthenol, and Centella asiatica effectively treated post-acne hyperpigmentation in subjects with colored skin by significantly increasing lightness scores in Fitzpatrick skin type V and reducing the melanin index in Fitzpatrick skin type IV compared to placebo.
Skinmed, 2021Topical treatment of nicotinamide, alone or in combination with other active ingredients, reduces the progression of skin aging and hyperpigmentation in clinical trials while being well tolerated.
Antioxidants, 2021Galactomyces ferment filtrate promotes epidermal interconnectivity, barrier development, cell adhesion, keratinocyte differentiation and proliferation, and protects cellular bioenergetics against stress in keratinocytes and ex vivo skin explants compared to untreated controls.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2024Galactomyces ferment filtrate activates AHR and NRF2, upregulates filaggrin and terminal differentiation markers, exhibits antioxidative activity, promotes antiinflammatory IL-37, and downregulates CDKN2A, IL-33, CXCL14, and IL6R in epidermal keratinocytes.
Journal of Clinical Medicine, 2022Treatment of human keratinocytes with Galactomyces ferment filtrate consistently modulated 99 genes, upregulating barrier-related and wound healing genes such as CYP1A1, SPRR1A, SPRR1B, SERPINB2, CLDN1, and CLDN4, while downregulating inflammation-related genes such as CXCL14 and IL6R.
Journal of Clinical Medicine, 2022Topical 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 application of Bifida Ferment Lysate strengthens the skin barrier function by upregulating barrier and antimicrobial peptide genes, exhibiting strong antioxidant properties, and decreasing inflammatory cytokine secretion in vitro.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2023Probiotic-derived lotion successfully reduced inflammatory acne lesion counts and erythema index comparably to 2.5% benzoyl peroxide in patients with mild-to-moderate acne vulgaris, while causing fewer side effects.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022Topical application of Lactobacillus plantarum-GMNL6 enhanced collagen synthesis and SPTSSA gene expression while reducing melanin synthesis, Staphylococcus aureus biofilm, and Cutibacterium acnes proliferation, leading to clinical improvements in skin moisture, color, spots, wrinkles, UV spots, and porphyrins in human volunteers.
International Journal of Medical Sciences, 2021Lactobacillus plantarum extracellular vesicles modulated extracellular matrix related gene expression in vitro and suppressed wrinkle formation and pigmentation in clinical trials.
Current Issues in Molecular Biology, 2022Topical 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, 2016A topical gel containing chitosan, chlorhexidine, allantoin, and dexpanthenol significantly reduced postoperative pain, trismus, swelling, and analgesic consumption, while improving wound healing after third molar surgery compared to a placebo.
Medicina Oral, Patologia Oral Y Cirugia Bucal, 2020An overnight patch containing Allium cepa extract and allantoin safely promotes scar healing after dermatologic surgery, resulting in significantly greater reductions in observer- and patient-assessed POSAS scores compared to no treatment.
Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, 2018
Ingredients
Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Mistletoe Leaf Extract, Bifida Lysate Ferment, Lactobacillus Ferment, Acrylates C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Arginine, Allantoin, Adenosine, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Disodium Edta
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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