SUNGBOON EDITOR Green Tomato Pore Lifting Ampoule+ for dry skin
Green Tomato
Volufiline
Sodium Hyaluronate
Collagen
Ceramide
Average
- HighDry Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for dry skin; other serums fit it better.
- Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
- American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002
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 general hydration benefits for your dry or flaky skin due to the presence of sodium hyaluronate and glycerin for humectant action, and ceramide for barrier repair. The moderate concentrations of PHA Polyhydroxy Acid and Volufiline provide some pore tightening and smoothing texture.
- The formula is safe for your dry skin, as it contains soothing ingredients like ceramide and panthenol and lacks harsh or prohibited substances.
- This product is suitable for your dry skin type, offering high suitability due to its humectant and barrier-repairing ingredients.
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 500+ reviewsUsers with combination and oily skin frequently praise this ampoule for its ability to control sebum and improve skin texture, often noting a "glowy" and hydrated finish. While many report visible tightening of enlarged pores and a subtle lifting effect, results vary, with some users seeing significant pore reduction and others primarily experiencing enhanced moisture without drastic changes to pore size.
Highlights
Hydrating & non-sticky Mostly Mentioned
- “leaves skin nicely moisturised”
- “absorbs quickly and hydrates well”
- “dense texture with a non sticky finish”
Effective pore tightening Often Mentioned
- “helped to minimize the appearance of my pores”
- “pores look much better and smaller”
- “instantly tightens and minimizes enlarged pores”
Controls excess oil Sometimes Noted
- “mattifies my skin”
- “helped reduced the oiliness”
- “controls excessive sebum”
Improves skin texture Sometimes Noted
- “made my skin smoother and glowy”
- “skin became more elastic, fresh and toned”
- “improved the texture massively”
No visible pore change Sometimes Noted
- “haven't seen any change within a month”
- “didn't notice any dramatic difference in my pores”
- “not seen any miracles in terms of pore minimization”
Caused irritation/breakouts Rarely Noted
- “irritate my skin and id have to wash it off”
- “experienced blemishes while using it”
- “slightly irritating sensation”
Scent dislike Rarely Noted
- “scent... a bit off-putting for some”
- “peculiar aroma”
- “fragrance... slightly strong”
Sticky residue Rarely Noted
- “feel somewhat sticky”
- “heavier than expected”
- “sticky finish initially”
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Questions and answers
How well does SUNGBOON EDITOR Green Tomato Pore Lifting Ampoule+ work for dry skin?
This ampoule works moderately well for dry skin by providing general hydration and barrier repair with ingredients like sodium hyaluronate, glycerin, and ceramide, though other products fit your skin better. A product for dry skin needs a more comprehensive blend of rich moisturizing oils and sealing ingredients to lock in moisture and fully prevent dryness.
Which ingredients make this serum a good fit for dry skin?
Sodium hyaluronate, glycerin, ceramide, and panthenol make this serum a good fit for dry skin by drawing in moisture and helping to repair the skin barrier. To fully meet the needs of dry skin, this type of product also needs a comprehensive blend of rich emollients and occlusives.
What does Green Tomato do for dry skin?
Green Tomato helps dry skin feel softer and more smooth by adding moisture and calming irritation. It is unlikely to cause heavy buildup, though very dry skin may still need an extra rich cream on top for lasting comfort.
What does Volufiline do for dry skin?
Volufiline helps dry skin by locking in moisture and preventing water loss to keep your skin feeling soft and smooth. A product of this type for dry skin needs nourishing ingredients like hydrogenated polyisobutene to deeply hydrate and protect the skin barrier.
Where does this serum go in a skincare routine for dry skin?
This treatment goes in your evening routine after cleansing and before moisturizing. Dry skin needs treatments and products of this type to include rich moisture-holding ingredients like sodium hyaluronate and barrier-repairing ceramides.
Can I use this serum with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this treatment alongside retinol, applying the treatment after cleansing and before your moisturizer in your evening routine. It is unlikely to irritate dry skin because it contains soothing ingredients like ceramide and panthenol. To get a better fit for dry skin, a product of this type needs richer moisturizing and barrier-repairing ingredients.
How often should I use this serum?
You can use this treatment in your evening routine once a week to start, as dry skin needs gentle introduction to active ingredients alongside rich hydrating and barrier-repairing ingredients like sodium hyaluronate, glycerin, and ceramide. If your skin feels comfortable and tolerates the product well, you may carefully use it more often.
Can this serum clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for dry skin?
This serum is unlikely to cause breakouts or clog pores on dry skin, as it contains soothing ingredients like ceramide and panthenol and lacks harsh substances. Reviewers rarely report irritation or breakouts, though a product of this type needs richer oils and heavy butters to fully nourish dry skin.
Is this serum fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.
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, 2017Topical dexpanthenol acts as a moisturizer, improves stratum corneum hydration, accelerates wound healing and epidermal regeneration, reduces erythema, and improves symptoms of skin irritation compared to vehicle or no pretreatment.
American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002A new topical panthenol-containing emollient significantly improved transepidermal water loss reduction, stratum corneum hydration, and intercellular lipid lamellae length compared with control in healthy subjects without negatively impacting bacterial viability.
The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017Application of an o/w emulsion containing 8% hydrogenated polyisobutene significantly elevated skin moisture, reduced TEWL by approximately 33% against a control formulation within 3 hours, and was 5-10% more effective than the CCT formulation.
Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2009Tomato-derived nanovesicles and extract accelerated wound closure and increased cell migration in human keratinocytes and mouse fibroblasts without affecting cell proliferation.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2024Topical 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 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, 2022Topical collagen tripeptide application improved skin wrinkles, elasticity, and density while reducing advanced glycated end products in 22 Asian women over 4 weeks.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2022Marine collagen extracted from Greenland halibut skin showed a non-cytotoxic effect on fibroblast cells and provided a slight skin hydration effect when incorporated into cosmetic hydrogel formulations at dosages of 0.1, 0.25, and 0.5% in 23 healthy volunteers.
Marine Drugs, 2023
Ingredients
Water, Sodium Hyaluronate, Pha Polyhydroxy Acid, Ceramide, Collagen, Volufiline, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Adenosine, Allantoin, Panthenol, Betaine, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin
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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