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Derma E Vitamin C Concentrated Serum for acne-prone skin

High

  • HighCombination Skin Fit
  • HighEffectiveness
  • HighSafety

A great choice for acne-prone skin; a few serums fit it even better.

This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with acne-prone skin: breakouts, blackheads, and post-acne marks. 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

  • This serum offers high suitability for your combination skin and acne concerns, as Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E) and Rosa Canina Seed Oil provide antioxidant and anti-inflammatory support to help manage breakouts. Glycerin and Sodium Hyaluronate ensure adequate hydration without overwhelming your combination skin.
  • The formulation also excels at brightening and evening your skin tone, with Vitamin C (Tocopheryl Acetate) and Citric Acid working effectively to enhance radiance.
  • The product is safe for your skin, featuring soothing ingredients like Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice and Allantoin, and lacks any harsh or prohibited components.

How to apply

  • Use your serum as part of your PM routine and start 3x/week before working up to daily use.
  • Apply this treatment after cleansing and toner, and before your moisturizer.
  • Gently press 2-3 drops of the serum into your skin and let it absorb for a minute.
  • Apply the product on clean, dry skin to help manage your breakouts safely.
  • Avoid the eye area and do a patch test before your first use.

People Say

★4.5Overall rating based on 7.8k+ reviews

Based on a very large amount of data, users frequently praise this serum for its ability to brighten dull complexions and provide lightweight hydration without irritating sensitive skin. A minority of users report no visible changes in hyperpigmentation or fine lines, and some experience a tacky residue or breakouts.

Highlights

  • Brightens skin tone Mostly Mentioned
    • “natural glow”
    • “reduction in redness”
    • “faded dark spots”
  • Gentle for sensitive skin Often Mentioned
    • “didn't cause breakouts”
    • “gentle enough for super sensitive skin”
    • “no stinging”
  • Lightweight and absorbs Often Mentioned
    • “non-greasy”
    • “soaks in completely”
    • “layers well under makeup”
  • Hydrating and softening Sometimes Noted
    • “promotes moisture”
    • “skin dewy”
    • “silky smooth”
  • Pleasant scent Sometimes Noted
    • “fresh citrus smell”
    • “light lemon dessert scent”
    • “smells like fruit loops”
  • No visible results Sometimes Noted
    • “didn't do anything to fine wrinkles”
    • “hasn't gotten rid of dark spots”
    • “didn't deliver any results”
  • Caused breakouts Rarely Noted
    • “promotes too much shine”
    • “look and feel greasier”
    • “active acne”
  • Packaging issues Rarely Noted
    • “pump squirting everywhere”
    • “hard to control”
    • “bottle emptying too fast”
  • Scent dislike Rarely Noted
    • “fragrance ugly”
    • “overpowering”
    • “prefer unscented products”
  • Sticky finish Rarely Noted
    • “tacky residue”
    • “sticky feeling”
    • “feels slightly tacky”

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Questions and answers

What makes Derma E Vitamin C Serum a great fit for acne-prone skin?

This serum is a great fit because vitamin E and rosehip seed oil provide calming support that helps manage breakouts while keeping your skin hydrated without feeling heavy. It also brightens and evens your skin tone safely with soothing ingredients like aloe and allantoin.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

Which ingredients make this serum a good fit for acne-prone skin?

This serum is a great fit for your acne-prone skin because Tocopheryl Acetate and Rosa Canina Seed Oil provide antioxidant and anti-inflammatory support that helps manage breakouts. Glycerin and Sodium Hyaluronate also keep your skin hydrated without feeling heavy or overwhelming.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

What does Vitamin C do for acne-prone skin?

Vitamin C helps brighten skin, smooth out uneven tones, and fade dark spots left behind by breakouts. It is also packed with antioxidants that may help protect acne-prone skin from everyday environmental stress.

Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2024

What does Hyaluronic Acid do for acne-prone skin?

Hyaluronic acid helps acne-prone skin by soothing irritation, calming redness, and keeping the skin balanced without clogging pores. When combined with targeted ingredients like zinc oxide, it may also help reduce breakouts.

Biomedicines, 2025Drug Delivery, 2017

Where does this serum go in a skincare routine for acne-prone skin?

This treatment serum goes in your evening routine after cleansing and before moisturizing. Putting it in the evening helps keep your routine simple and adds extra safety around sun exposure.

Can I use this serum with retinol, and in what order?

You can use this serum with retinol by applying your retinol at night and this serum in the morning, or by alternating the nights you use each one to help prevent dryness and irritation. Using hydrating and soothing ingredients alongside strong treatments keeps your skin comfortable and supports your overall routine.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

How often should I use this serum?

This serum is a great fit for your acne-prone skin and is safely used in your evening routine. Using it once a day helps manage breakouts and brighten your skin tone without overwhelming your face.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

Can this serum clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for acne-prone skin?

This serum is a great fit for your acne-prone skin because it includes antioxidant and anti-inflammatory ingredients that help manage breakouts. It is unlikely to cause new breakouts, and reviews show that a very small number of users experienced them.

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, 2017
  • A topical serum containing vitamin C, vitamin E, and raspberry leaf cell culture extract improved skin color, elasticity, radiance, smoothness, scaliness, and wrinkles compared to the untreated contralateral side in fifty female volunteers.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020
  • A cream combining propolis, tea tree oil, and Aloe vera reduced erythema scars, acne severity index, and total lesion count better than erythromycin cream in sixty patients with mild to moderate acne vulgaris compared to placebo.

    Clinical Pharmacology, 2018
  • Topical 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, 2003
  • Ascorbic acid 2-glucoside gel significantly reduced gingival melanin pigmentation after 4 weeks compared to placebo in 73 subjects with symmetric pigmentation.

    Journal of Periodontology, 2009
  • Topical 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, 2022
  • Topical 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, 2011
  • Topical 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, 2022
  • Treatment 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, 2019
  • Topical green tea extract significantly improved clinical symptoms, tear breakup times, and meibomian gland health compared to standard treatment in patients with dry eye and Meibomian Gland Dysfunction.

    Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2017
  • Topical low-dose green tea extract reduces UVB-induced p53 expression and apoptosis in human skin keratinocytes compared to placebo.

    Experimental Dermatology, 2009
  • An anti-acne hydrogel containing Aloe barbadensis, Garcinia mangostana, and Camellia sinensis extracts showed superior antiacne and antiblotch activities compared to 1% clindamycin gel in sixty subjects with mild-moderate acne.

    Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2019
  • Topical treatments containing rosehip extract may reduce the size and erythema of postsurgical scars through macrophage polarization and inflammatory cytokine inhibition, though current clinical evidence remains insufficient to recommend its routine use.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024
  • Sunflower and rosehip oil nanoemulsions prepared with a mix of phospholipids and synthetic emulsifiers permeated intact skin to the dermis and showed a more prominent healing effect in a human organotypic skin explant culture wound model compared to nanoemulsions prepared only with phospholipids.

    Pharmaceutics, 2023
  • A nanoemulsion containing 1 mg/mL kojic dipalmitate and 5% rosehip oil demonstrated high incorporation efficiency, suitable physicochemical stability, antioxidant and depigmenting efficacy close to 1 mM ascorbic acid, and no cytotoxicity at concentrations from 0.06% to 1% in vitro.

    Pharmaceutics, 2023

Ingredients

Water, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Glycerin, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopheryl Acetate Vitamin E, Polymnia Sonchifolia Root Juice, Rosa Canina Seed Oil, Lactobacillus, Citric Acid, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Allantoin, Panthenol Vitamin B5, Cellulose Gum, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Xanthan Gum, Maltodextrin, Sodium Citrate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Oil

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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