HydroPeptide Power Serum for oily skin
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5
Hexapeptide-11
Acetyl Hexapeptide-30
Sodium Hyaluronate
Lemon Peel Extract
High
- HighOily Skin Fit
- HighEffectiveness
- ExcellentSafety
A great choice for oily skin; a few serums fit it even better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with oily skin: shine, enlarged pores, blackheads, and blemishes. 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 oily skin due to Lactococcus Lysate Ferment and Barosma Betulina Leaf Extract, which offer seboregulation and mild astringent properties to manage oiliness.
- Hexapeptide-11 and Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate provide excellent smoothing texture and brightening benefits, addressing your main goal of reducing oily shine.
- The safety profile is excellent, with no risks of irritation for your oily skin due to the absence of harsh ingredients and the presence of soothing components like Glycerin and Tocopherol.
How to apply
- Use this serum in your PM routine. Start by applying it 3 times a week and build up to daily use if your skin tolerates it well.
- Apply the serum after cleansing and toning, but right before your moisturizer for the best results.
- Gently press 2-3 drops of the serum into your skin. Let it absorb ⏱ for a minute before applying the next product.
- Apply the serum on clean and dry skin since your skin is not sensitive and you want to target oily shine. This helps control excess oil throughout the night.
- Avoid the delicate eye area and do a patch test before using the serum for the very first time.
People Say
★4.8Overall rating based on 400+ reviewsUsers consistently praise this serum as a lightweight, non-greasy anti-aging powerhouse that visibly plumps and smooths the skin. While it is highly effective for hydrating dry skin and softening fine lines without irritating sensitive complexions, the high price point and distinct scent are occasional points of contention.
Highlights
Lightweight texture Mostly Mentioned
- “sinks right into skin”
- “featherlight formula”
- “perfect under makeup”
- “no greasy residue”
Deep hydration Often Mentioned
- “skin feels incredibly soft”
- “visibly plumps”
- “deeply hydrates without heaviness”
- “glowing complexion”
Visible anti-aging Often Mentioned
- “fine lines look reduced”
- “skin feels firmer”
- “years-younger appearance”
- “unbelievable difference in 2 weeks”
High price point Often Mentioned
- “a little pricey”
- “worth the occasional splurge”
- “wallet hurting”
Gentle on skin Sometimes Noted
- “doesn't irritate my sensitive skin”
- “calming peptides”
- “no redness or breakouts”
- “gentle formula”
Pleasant scent Sometimes Noted
- “smells like heaven”
- “hint of grapefruit”
- “light and refreshing”
- “smells like cucumbers”
Packaging size Rarely Noted
- “1oz is too small”
- “wish it was bigger”
- “pump stopped working”
- “expensive for the size”
Scent dislike Rarely Noted
- “smell is a little off-putting”
- “can't stand the scent”
- “smells terrible”
- “fragrance isn't for everyone”
Slow results Rarely Noted
- “didn't see dramatic results”
- “no huge difference”
- “takes consistent use”
- “wrinkles still there”
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Questions and answers
What makes HydroPeptide Power Serum a great fit for oily skin?
HydroPeptide Power Serum is a great fit for oily skin because it uses Lactococcus Lysate Ferment and Barosma Betulina Leaf Extract to manage oiliness, while Hexapeptide-11 and Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate help smooth texture and reduce shiny skin. It also has a safe profile with no irritation risks, featuring soothing glycerin and tocopherol.
Which ingredients make this serum a good fit for oily skin?
This serum is a great fit for oily skin because Lactococcus Lysate Ferment and Barosma Betulina Leaf Extract help manage oiliness, while Hexapeptide-11 and Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate smooth texture and reduce shiny skin.
What does Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5 do for oily skin?
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5 helps improve firmness and keeps skin moisturized without feeling heavy. To properly care for oily skin, a product of this type needs lightweight ingredients that balance oil while providing deep hydration.
What does Hexapeptide-11 do for oily skin?
Hexapeptide-11 helps support skin firmness and protect against everyday stress. It is unlikely to make oily skin greasy, but an oily skin routine also needs ingredients that help balance shine and keep pores clear.
Where does this serum go in a skincare routine for oily skin?
This serum goes in the evening routine after cleansing and before moisturizing, following Lovi's routine for oily skin. Putting treatments in the evening provides simplicity and extra safety around sun exposure.
Can I use this serum with retinol, and in what order?
Yes, you can use this serum with retinol by applying the serum first and following it with your retinol product, or by using them on alternating nights. This helps manage oiliness and smooth texture while keeping your skin calm and comfortable.
How often should I use this serum?
Use this serum in your evening routine for simplicity and extra safety around sun exposure. Some serums can also be used in the morning or twice a day.
Can this serum clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily skin?
This serum is a great fit for oily skin and is unlikely to cause breakouts or clogged pores because it avoids harsh ingredients and features soothing components like glycerin and tocopherol.
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
Hexapeptide-11 activated proteasome, autophagy, chaperones, and antioxidant response genes, protected fibroblasts against oxidative-stress-mediated premature cellular senescence, and improved skin elasticity in human subjects.
Redox Biology, 2015A 3-in-1 anti-aging topical night serum-in-oil applied once daily decreased wrinkles by 11%, increased skin firmness by 8%, reduced redness by 70%, and improved overall skin quality and complexion in 103 female subjects over 28 to 84 days compared to baseline.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2019A 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, 2020A 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, 2017Supramolecular collagen nanoparticles composed of lactoferrin, recombinant human collagen, and palmitoyl tripeptide-5 improved transdermal efficiency by 69.90% and demonstrated moisturizing, whitening, wrinkle reduction, and firming effects.
Colloids and Surfaces. B, Biointerfaces, 2025Hexapeptide-11 reversibly downregulated ATM and p53 protein expression in intrinsically aged fibroblasts, extrinsically aged fibroblasts, and extrinsically aged dermal papillae cells at concentrations between 0.1% and 1.0% in vitro, thereby influencing the onset of cellular senescence.
Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2013Topical 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, Glycerin, Lactococcus Lysate Ferment, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, Diethylhexyl Carbonate, Isopentyldiol, Pentylene Glycol, Diheptyl Succinate, Caprylyl Glycol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Olea Europaea Fruit Olive Fruit, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Potassium Olivoyl Hydrolyzed Oat Protein, Lysolecithin, Sclerotium Gum, Hexapeptide-11, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Capryloyl Glycerin Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Phenylpropanol, Sorbitan Laurate, Pullulan, Xanthan Gum, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, Glyceryl Oleate, Glycine Soja Seed Extract Soybean Seed Extract, Anogeissus Leiocarpus Bark Extract, Lemon Peel Extract, Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-19, Sodium Phytate, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Sodium Hyaluronate, Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract, Grapefruit Fruit Extract, Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate, Bergamot Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantifolia Peel Extract, Citrus Nobilis Fruit Extract Mandarin Orange Fruit Extract, Tangerine Peel Extract, Acetyl Hexapeptide-30, Barosma Betulina Leaf Extract, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract Grape Fruit Extract, Palmitoyl Dipeptide-5 Diaminobutyroyl Hydroxythreonine, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Tetradecyl Aminobutyroylvalylaminobutyric Urea Trifluoroacetate, Tocopherol
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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