# Lycopene

Page: https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/ingredients/lycopene

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Topical lycopene visibly softens stubborn discoloration, refines excess oil, and restores gentle hydration and elasticity for most skin types when delivered in smooth, lightweight [serums](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/ingredients/serum). This botanical antioxidant suits nearly all complexions seeking a balanced, even tone and resilient texture. It also layers easily into your daily routine, absorbing seamlessly alongside your preferred steps.

[Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2020](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33070140/) [European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics, 2022](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36283632/)

This page shows lycopene products with a Lovi page. For every product, and a routine built for your skin, use the Lovi app.

### Popular lycopene products

- [Indie Lee Brightening Cleanser](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/p/indie-lee/brightening-cleanser/for/oily-skin) — High fit — [SAR 201.00 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.sa/dp/B005UPB1XU?tag=lovisa02-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)

## Questions and answers

### What does lycopene do for the skin?

Lycopene helps improve skin hydration and elasticity while reducing melanin, redness, and excess sebum. It also may help decrease skin discoloration and melasma when applied regularly.

[European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics, 2022](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36283632/)

### How do you use lycopene?

Lycopene is applied twice daily for three months using a cream or emulgel.

[European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics, 2022](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36283632/)

### Should you use lycopene in the morning or at night?

You can use lycopene twice daily for three months to help decrease skin discoloration and improve hydration and elasticity.

[European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics, 2022](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36283632/)

### Can you use lycopene every day?

Yes, you can use lycopene twice daily to help improve skin hydration, elasticity, and tone. Topical application over several weeks may also reduce skin discoloration and sebum content.

[Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2020](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33070140/)

### Does lycopene cause purging or irritation?

Lycopene is unlikely to cause purging or irritation as it is known to help reduce redness and improve skin parameters.

[European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics, 2022](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36283632/)

### Which skin types is lycopene best for?

Lovi does not list a specific fit rating for skin types with lycopene, but clinical studies indicate that topical formulas may help improve hydration, elasticity, and reduce skin discoloration.

[Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2020](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33070140/)

## Research on lycopene

- [Lycopene and Melatonin: Antioxidant Compounds in Cosmetic Formulations](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33070140/) Lycopene · Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2020
- [Topical lycopene emulgel significantly improves biophysical parameters of human skin](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36283632/) Lycopene · European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics, 2022

## Brands with lycopene

- American skincare: [Indie Lee](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/brands/indie-lee)

## About the Lovi Fit

Lovi: Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes.

Lovi checks every ingredient with brand-independent rules its 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. Levels from best to worst: Superior, High, Average, Low, Caution, Warning.

Behind this ingredient guide: Nadia Kapleva, MS (Co-founder, Medical Director); Alexey Shagraev, PhD (Co-founder, CEO and CTO); Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc (Medical Board); Aishani Shah, MD (Medical Board); Asya Zubkova, MS (Medical Board); Hanna Kurets, MD (Medical Board, Medical Advisor); Elina Nazarenko, MD (Medical Board); Victoria Derkova, MS (Medical Board).

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- Australia: https://lovi.care/skincare/au/ingredients/lycopene
- Singapore: https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/lycopene
- Saudi Arabia: https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/ingredients/lycopene (this page)
- United Arab Emirates: https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/ingredients/lycopene
