Skinbetter Science Even Tone Correcting Serum™ for sensitive skin
Alpha-Arbutin
Hexylresorcinol
Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Ceramide Ng
High
- HighNormal Skin Fit
- HighEffectiveness
- HighSafety
A great choice for sensitive skin; a few serums fit it even better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with sensitive skin: redness, stinging, and reactions to new products. 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 normal skin, this serum effectively addresses redness and irritation with Bisabolol and Alpha-Arbutin, which soothe and brighten. Hexylresorcinol further enhances skin tone evening by regulating melanogenesis and providing antioxidant activity.
- The formula is well-balanced for your sensitive skin, as the absence of harsh ingredients and the inclusion of Beta-Glucan ensure a gentle experience.
- This product is safe for your skin, with no risks of irritation due to its carefully selected soothing ingredients.
How to apply
- Use your serum in the PM routine, starting 3 times a week before building up to daily use if your skin is happy.
- Apply the serum after cleansing and toning, but before putting on your moisturizer for the best results.
- Gently press 2-3 drops of the serum into your skin and wait a minute ⏱ for it to soak in.
- Since your skin is sensitive and easily irritated, apply the serum on completely dry skin to help keep it calm.
- Always do a patch test before your first use and avoid getting the serum too close to your eyes .
People Say
★4.8Overall rating based on 200+ reviewsUsers find this serum to be a gentle, non-hydroquinone alternative that effectively addresses various forms of discoloration such as brown spots, redness, and yellow undertones. While many report gradual improvements in skin clarity and texture, significant fading of stubborn pigmentation typically requires consistent use over several months.
Highlights
Fades pigmentation Often Mentioned
- “Cheek shadow is about half gone”
- “Old dark spots lightened by 50%”
- “Keeps my brown spots from surfacing.”
Improves tone Often Mentioned
- “Calms visible redness”
- “Skin looks more uniform”
- “Addressed the yellowing in my skin.”
High price point Often Mentioned
- “My poor wallet”
- “Expensive for a small bottle.”
Elegant texture Sometimes Noted
- “Layers seamlessly”
- “Absorbs quickly”
- “Lightweight gel-like serum.”
Gentle and non-irritating Sometimes Noted
- “Didn't sting or burn”
- “Great non-hydroquinone option”
- “Soothing botanical blend.”
Slow to show results Sometimes Noted
- “It works! It's slow”
- “Didn't notice much difference in first week”
- “Takes about 3 months.”
Not moisturizing enough Rarely Noted
- “Less moisturizing than expected”
- “Need to layer hyaluronic acid”
- “Felt a bit dry.”
Packaging issues Rarely Noted
- “Bottle was halfway done quickly”
- “Hard to tell when empty”
- “Pump dispenser issues.”
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Questions and answers
What makes Even Tone Correcting Serum a great fit for sensitive skin?
This serum is a great fit for sensitive skin because it avoids harsh ingredients and includes beta-glucan and bisabolol to keep your skin calm and comfortable. It also uses alpha-arbutin and hexylresorcinol to even out your skin tone safely and gently without causing irritation.
Which ingredients make this serum a good fit for sensitive skin?
Bisabolol, alpha-arbutin, hexylresorcinol, and beta-glucan make this serum a great fit because they soothe redness, brighten, and ensure a very gentle experience without irritation.
What does Alpha-Arbutin do for sensitive skin?
Alpha-arbutin helps brighten dark spots and even out skin tone while being generally safe with a rare occurrence of irritation. It is less likely to cause redness or stinging compared to stronger treatments, making it a suitable choice for keeping sensitive skin calm.
What does Hexylresorcinol do for sensitive skin?
Hexylresorcinol helps fade dark spots and even out skin tone while being gentle enough that it is unlikely to cause irritation. Studies show it improves signs of aging and brightness safely, making it a well-tolerated choice for sensitive skin types.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2022Archives of Dermatological Research, 2023
Where does this serum go in a skincare routine for sensitive skin?
This serum goes in the evening routine after your toner and before your moisturizer. Placing treatments in the evening keeps things simple and helps avoid extra safety concerns around sun exposure.
Can I use this serum with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this serum with retinol by applying the serum first and following it with your retinol. Because this formula avoids harsh ingredients and includes calming agents, it is unlikely to cause irritation when layered into your routine.
How often should I use this serum?
This serum is used in the evening as part of your routine. The formula is well-balanced and safe for sensitive skin, helping you address redness and uneven tone without irritation.
Can this serum clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for sensitive skin?
This serum is a great fit and is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for sensitive skin because its well-balanced formula avoids harsh ingredients and includes soothing beta-glucan. It is very safe for your skin, with no risks of irritation.
Is this serum fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol. Cetearyl alcohol is a fatty alcohol, which soften the skin.
What the research says
Topical 1% hexylresorcinol is equivalent to 2% hydroquinone in significantly reducing the appearance of facial and hand pigmentation in healthy female participants over 12 weeks, with both treatments showing no adverse effects.
Archives of Dermatological Research, 2023A formulation combining 4-hexylresorcinol and niacinamide significantly improved hyperpigmentation, skin tone, fine lines, wrinkles, and firmness compared to niacinamide alone in Chinese subjects without adverse events.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2022Skin care regimens containing beta-glucan improved hemoglobin index, skin hydration, and transepidermal water loss compared to vehicle control in 20 patients undergoing fractional laser therapy.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021A non-hydroquinone topical formulation (SKNB19) improved hyperpigmentation by 28.5% in patient self-assessment and 27% in independent reviewer assessment compared with 4% hydroquinone in 18 adult subjects, while showing significantly less irritation and better tolerability.
Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2020Encapsulation of alpha arbutin in an optimized ethosomal gel significantly improved skin melanin reduction, moisture content, and elasticity in human volunteers compared to conventional formulations.
Heliyon, 2023Combining a home-based radiofrequency device and arbutin cream reduced mMASI scores by 25.6% and melanin index by 22.8% at 8 weeks compared to baseline in 38 participants.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025A novel triple-active cosmetic formulation containing 4-hexylresorcinol, retinyl propionate, and niacinamide improved the visual appearance of photoageing similarly to 0.02% tretinoin and reversed a consensus gene signature associated with ageing in female adults while causing less skin irritation.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2024A topical cream containing retinol 0.5% in combination with niacinamide, resveratrol, and hexylresorcinol improved all efficacy endpoints including fine lines, radiance, smoothness, hyperpigmentation, and wrinkles in 25 subjects with photodamaged and aging skin over 10 weeks.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2016A topical formulation containing hexylresorcinol, silymarin, 20% vitamin C, and 5% vitamin E prevented UVB-induced photodamage in skin explants and produced clinical improvements in brightening, evenness, lines, and global appearance in 42 female subjects over 12 weeks.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Topical 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, 2019
Ingredients
Water, C13-15 Alkane, Propanediol, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Linoleic Acid, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Alpha-Arbutin, Arginine Pca, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Bisabolol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Acetyl Glycyl Beta-Alanine, Hexylresorcinol, Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract, Artemisia Capillaris Flower Extract, Diglucosyl Gallic Acid, Pancratium Maritimum Extract, Ceramide Ng, Linolenic Acid, Beta-Glucan, Algin, Tocopherol, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan Gum, Carbomer, Sodium Phytate, Sodium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Benzoic Acid, Sorbic Acid, Citric Acid
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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