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FATION NOSCA9 TROUBLE SERUM for mature skin

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FATION NOSCA9 TROUBLE SERUM

Average

  • HighNormal Skin Fit
  • AverageEffectiveness
  • HighSafety

Works for mature skin; other serums fit it better.

This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with mature skin: fine lines, wrinkles, and loss of firmness. 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 product offers moderate benefits for your normal skin, with ingredients like Hyaluronic Acid and Glycerin providing essential hydration and Ceramide NP supporting your skin barrier. While it addresses general skincare needs, it does not specifically target your wrinkles and fine lines.
  • Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract and Centella Asiatica Extract are included for their calming and blemish-reducing properties, which are beneficial for acne-prone skin but less relevant to your primary concerns.
  • The formula is safe for your normal skin, as it lacks harsh ingredients and poses no irritation risks.

How to apply

  • Use this serum in your PM routine. Start by applying it 3 times a week, and work up to daily use if your skin likes it.
  • Apply this serum after your toner and before your moisturizer.
  • Gently press 2-3 drops of the serum into your skin and let it absorb for a minute.
  • You can apply the serum on dry skin for the best results against fine lines.
  • Always do a patch test before your first use and avoid the sensitive eye area.

People Say

★4.8Overall rating based on 7.9k+ reviews

Based on a very large amount of data, this serum is widely praised by users with acne-prone and sensitive skin for its ability to rapidly calm redness and inflammation without clogging pores. While it is not an overnight miracle cure for active breakouts, consistent use strengthens the skin barrier and significantly reduces the severity and duration of hormonal acne and irritation.

Highlights

  • Lightweight & fast absorbing Mostly Mentioned
    • “Sinks in without feeling greasy”
    • “Absorbs beautifully without feeling sticky”
    • “Lightweight consistency”
    • “Perfect for oily skin.”
  • Rapidly calms redness Mostly Mentioned
    • “Redness looked noticeably lighter the next morning”
    • “Calms everything down”
    • “Soothing effect is real”
    • “Prevents spots from becoming angry red.”
  • Improves barrier health Often Mentioned
    • “Helped heal my skin barrier”
    • “Skin feels more comfortable”
    • “Less tightness by evening”
    • “Restores damaged skin.”
  • Non-comedogenic Often Mentioned
    • “Did not make me break out”
    • “Safe for fungal acne”
    • “Doesn't clog pores”
    • “Great for sensitive acne-prone skin.”
  • Not moisturizing enough Sometimes Noted
    • “Might be too drying for dry skin”
    • “Need a moisturizer on top”
    • “Felt a bit of tightness alone”
    • “Not for deep hydration.”
  • Price point Sometimes Noted
    • “Price point is pretty steep”
    • “Wish for discounts”
    • “Price is a bit disappointing”
    • “Wait for a sale.”
  • Slight stickiness Rarely Noted
    • “Slightly sticky at first”
    • “Feels a bit tacky before drying”
    • “Sticky if you use too much.”
  • Slow results on acne Rarely Noted
    • “Doesn't erase blemishes overnight”
    • “No instant results on spots”
    • “Takes consistent use to see changes”
    • “Didn't notice visible improvement immediately.”

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Questions and answers

How well does Fation Nosca9 Serum work for mature skin?

This serum works moderately well for mature skin because ingredients like hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and ceramide NP keep your skin hydrated and help support the skin barrier. While it is safe and calming, it lacks ingredients that target wrinkles and fine lines. Treatments that fit mature skin better need potent antioxidants, anti-aging components, and ingredients that improve skin elasticity and firmness.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2022

Which ingredients make this serum a good fit for mature skin?

Glycerin, Hyaluronic Acid, and Ceramide NP make this serum a good fit by providing essential hydration and supporting the skin barrier. However, mature skin needs a product of this type that also targets wrinkles and fine lines with ingredients that improve skin elasticity.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2022

What does Mugwort Leaf Extract do for mature skin?

Mugwort Leaf Extract helps mature skin by supporting its natural barrier proteins, which keeps the skin feeling soft and smooth. This ingredient helps strengthen the outer layer so it holds onto moisture better as you age.

International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2017

What does Glycerin do for mature skin?

Glycerin helps keep mature skin feeling soft and smooth by drawing moisture into the outer layer and locking it in. This daily hydration boost supports the skin barrier, keeping dry areas comfortable and protected against irritation.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2008Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

Where does this serum go in a skincare routine for mature skin?

This treatment goes in the evening routine after cleansing and before moisturizing. To better fit mature skin, a product of this type needs firming peptides and antioxidants that specifically target wrinkles and fine lines.

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 product. This helps keep your skin hydrated and is unlikely to cause irritation since the formula is gentle.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2022

How often should I use this serum?

You can use this treatment in the evening as part of your routine. Mature skin needs products with firming ingredients like retinoids and peptides to target fine lines and wrinkles.

Can this serum clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for mature skin?

This serum is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts on mature skin, as it lacks harsh ingredients and poses no irritation risks. To properly care for mature skin, a product of this type needs ingredients that target wrinkles and fine lines while supporting firmness and elasticity.

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 lipid mixture enriched by ceramide NP with fatty acids of diverse chain lengths significantly improved skin barrier recovery rate, stratum corneum integrity, and hydration compared to a vehicle cream in healthy adult male volunteers with corticosteroid-impaired skin.

    Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2022

  • Co-delivery of paeonol and madecassoside via nanoemulsions improved transdermal delivery, promoted barrier repair proteins, inhibited inflammatory cytokine secretion in cellular and 3D models, and reduced transepidermal water loss and acne in human facial skin compared to free components.

    Molecules, 2023

  • Cosmetic formulations containing 5% Centella asiatica extract showed the best efficacy in improving skin moisture and decreasing transepidermal water loss, while also exhibiting antiinflammatory properties in 25 volunteers compared to baseline measurements.

    Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016

  • Artemisia princeps-derived nanovesicles accelerate cell proliferation, decrease senescence-associated beta-galactosidase activity, inhibit MMP-1 activity more effectively than EGCG, and increase procollagen type I expression in human dermal cells and skin models.

    Journal of Extracellular Biology, 2025

  • Artemisia annua aqueous extract increased the itching threshold, inhibited TSLP expression, and promoted FLG mRNA expression in in vitro and in vivo models.

    Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 2024

  • Artemisia Capillaris Thunb. extract protects human HaCaT keratinocytes from UVB-induced apoptosis and inflammation by suppressing the cGAS/STING signaling pathway.

    Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology. B, Biology, 2024

  • The emollient V0034CR significantly reduced TEWL compared to vehicle and vehicle plus glycerol, and significantly increased corneometry scores compared to vehicle and vehicle plus petrolatum in healthy volunteers with dry skin, demonstrating combined barrier function improvement from petrolatum and hydration improvement from glycerol.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020

  • Ten days of treatment with a cream containing 20% glycerin significantly increased skin hydration measured by corneometer values in 17 healthy volunteers compared to a placebo cream, but showed no influence on transepidermal water loss or skin sensitivity to an irritating surfactant.

    International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2001

  • Niacinamide/glycerin body moisturizers provided better rapid and prolonged improvement of cosmetic xerosis through functional improvement of stratum corneum barrier function compared to no treatment and conventional moisturizers in female subjects.

    Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2012

  • Topical 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, 2002

  • Moisturizer containing 5% panthenol, madecassoside, and copper-zinc-manganese decreased adverse reactions and downtime after ablative fractional carbon dioxide laser resurfacing with comparable efficacy to 0.02% triamcinolone acetonide cream in 20 subjects.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2019

  • Topical dexpanthenol formulated in lipophilic vehicles improved stratum corneum hydration and reduced transepidermal water loss compared to vehicle control in humans.

    Arzneimittel-Forschung, 2000

Why other serums fit mature skin better

Ingredients

Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract, Water, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Panthenol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Hyaluronic Acid, Diethoxyethyl Succinate, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Acrylates C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Cross Polymer, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Vp Copolymer, Tromethamine, Allantoin, Centella Asiatica Extract, Hydroxyacetophenone, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Succinic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Heparin, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Tocopherol, Caprylyl Capryl Glucoside, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Ceramide Np

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.

  • Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Co-founder, Medical Director

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer

  • Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Co-founder, CEO and CTO

    PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex

  • Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Medical Board

    Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine

  • Aishani Shah, MD

    Aishani Shah, MD

    Medical Board

    Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD

  • Asya Zubkova, MS

    Asya Zubkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member

  • Hanna Kurets, MD

    Hanna Kurets, MD

    Medical Board, Medical Advisor

    Dermatology MD

  • Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Medical Board

    Dermatology and diagnostic consultant

  • Victoria Derkova, MS

    Victoria Derkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist

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