111SKIN Rose Gold Radiance Booster for combination skin
Average
- HighCombination Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for combination skin; other serums fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with combination skin: an oily T-zone, enlarged pores, and dry cheeks. 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
- Suitable for your combination skin as glycerin and sodium hyaluronate provide humectant action, while niacinamide offers seboregulation and anti-inflammatory benefits, addressing oiliness and hydration.
- The product offers moderate brightening for evening skin tone due to niacinamide, but lacks targeted ingredients for significant oil control, which is your main concern.
- The safety profile is excellent, with no risks of irritation for your combination skin due to the absence of prohibited or harsh ingredients.
How to apply
- Use your serum as part of your PM routine. Start using it 3 times a week and move to daily use if your skin likes it.
- Apply the serum after cleansing and toner, and right before your moisturizer.
- Gently press 2-3 drops of the serum into your skin and wait a minute ⏳for it to soak in.
- Apply the serum on clean and dry skin since your skin is not sensitive.
- Always do a patch test before using the serum for the first time, and avoid the eye area .
People Say
★4.4Overall rating based on 200+ reviewsThis serum is highly praised for its ability to deliver an instant, dewy, and radiant complexion, making it a popular choice for those seeking a "healthy skin" look or a makeup-skincare hybrid. While users with various skin types—including sensitive skin—appreciate its hydrating and soothing properties, many reviews suggest that its primary value lies in its immediate cosmetic effect rather than transformative long-term skin improvements.
Highlights
Instant radiant glow Mostly Mentioned
- “Leaves such a pretty glow”
- “Amazing glow”
- “Instant healthy skin look”
Very expensive Mostly Mentioned
- “Pricey for what it is”
- “Expensive for 20ml”
- “Not worth the price”
Lightweight texture Often Mentioned
- “Absorbs quickly”
- “Not feeling sticky”
- “Silky blend”
Versatile application Often Mentioned
- “Mix with moisturizer”
- “Apply to high points”
- “Mix with foundation”
Hydrating feel Sometimes Noted
- “Plumping effect”
- “Locks in moisture”
- “Soothing and hydrating”
Cosmetic vs. treatment Sometimes Noted
- “Results are more cosmetic”
- “Not a miracle worker”
- “Trick of light”
Small bottle size Sometimes Noted
- “Bottle is a little small”
- “Not standard 30ml”
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Questions and answers
How well does the Rose Gold Radiance Booster work for combination skin?
This treatment works for combination skin, though other products fit it better because it lacks targeted ingredients for significant oil control. A product of this type needs effective ingredients like niacinamide and zinc PCA to manage oily shine and provide balanced hydration without overwhelming oilier areas.
The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
Which ingredients make this serum a good fit for combination skin?
What does Niacinamide do for combination skin?
Niacinamide helps balance oily areas by reducing excess shine and pore size while keeping dry patches hydrated and smooth. It also works to calm redness and even out skin tone, making it very suitable for combination skin.
What does Rosa Damascena Flower Water do for combination skin?
Rosa Damascena Flower Water helps calm combination skin while providing antioxidant benefits that keep the face fresh and balanced. It is unlikely to cause irritation and supports overall skin comfort.
Biological & Pharmaceutical Bulletin, 2017Skin Research and Technology, 2024
Where does it go in a skincare routine for combination skin?
This treatment goes in the evening routine after cleansing and before moisturizing, as putting treatments in the PM provides simplicity and extra safety around sun exposure. It is unlikely to cause irritation on your combination skin because it lacks harsh ingredients.
Can I use this serum with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this treatment with retinol by applying the treatment first and following with your retinol moisturizer. This combination is unlikely to cause irritation due to the gentle ingredients, though a product for combination skin also needs targeted oil-control ingredients.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002
How often should I use it?
You can use this treatment in your evening routine, applying it after cleansing and before your moisturizer. Combination skin needs products with stronger oil control ingredients to effectively manage shine and oily areas.
Can this serum clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for combination skin?
This serum is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts on combination skin, as it has a very safe formula without harsh ingredients. However, because it lacks strong oil control ingredients, combination skin looking to manage oiliness often needs a treatment with targeted ingredients that balance oil production and clear pores.
Is it fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It has no drying alcohol and contains fragrance (parfum).
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, 2017Niacinamide 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, 2002Bangladeshi river sand-derived muscovite, biotite, and phlogopite mica exhibited safe heavy metal levels, non-irritant skin behavior, favorable sensory properties, and moderate antibacterial activity, supporting their safety and efficacy for cosmetic applications.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025Topical 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, 2005Treatment with a rose extract activated newly identified skin olfactory receptors and prevented epinephrine-induced skin stress responses in epidermal keratinocytes and human skin explants, while clinically decreasing the appearance of under-eye dark circles in stressed women.
Molecules, 2020Rose petal extract improves stratum corneum moisture levels in humans by upregulating HAS2 expression via the GLK-MAP2K-MAPK signaling pathway.
BioFactors, 2023Rosa gallica petal extract (RPE) exerts skin whitening by attenuating tyrosinase activity and melanin accumulation and exhibits anti-wrinkle activity by suppressing MMP-1 levels in human cells.
Journal of Medicinal Food, 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, 2019Topically delivered gold-coated silica microparticles combined with laser pulses reduced inflammatory lesions compared with sham treatments in patients with moderate-to-severe facial acne.
The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2015Laser-activated gold microparticles combined with topical retinoids reduced inflammatory lesion counts by 68% at month 12 in 52 patients with mild-to-moderate inflammatory facial acne.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2023Combined treatment with a micro-diamond and micro-gold topical serum and a 1064 nm picosecond Nd:YAG laser produced moderate clinical improvement and high participant satisfaction in 40% of participants for facial skin rejuvenation with minimal side effects.
Dermatologic Therapy, 2022
Why other serums fit combination skin better
Niacinamide and ferulic acid incorporated in a stable multiple emulsion successfully reduced melanin, sebum, and skin erythema while improving skin elasticity and hydration in human skin compared to a placebo.
BioMed Research International, 2022A panthenol-enriched mask improved skin hydration, regulated sebum, and reduced redness and TEWL across dry sensitive, oily sensitive, and oily acne skin subgroups with excellent tolerance and no adverse reactions.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024
Ingredients
Water, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Rosa Damascena Flower Water Rose Flower Water, Phenoxyethanol, Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Lithium Magnesium Sodium Silicate, Cellulose Gum, Sodium Hyaluronate, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Leuconostoc Radish, Leuconostoc Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Tetrasodium Pyrophosphate, Gold, Ethylhexylglycerin, Silver, Mica, Disodium Edta, Parfum, Ci 77491, Iron Oxides, Ci 77891, Titanium Dioxide
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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