JLO BEAUTY That JLo Glow Serum for skin with dark spots
Niacinamide
Squalane
Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate
Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil
Rice Ferment Filtrate Sake Ferment FiltrateAverage
- HighNormal Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for skin with dark spots; other moisturizers fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with dark spots: hyperpigmentation, sun spots, and uneven skin tone. 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 normal skin as squalane and niacinamide provide antioxidant activity and emollient action, respectively, offering moderate moisturizing and treatment benefits.
- While the formula offers general skincare benefits, it lacks specialized ingredients to effectively address your pigmentation concerns.
- The product is safe for your skin due to the absence of prohibited or harsh ingredients, posing no risk of irritation.
How to apply
- Could be used as part of your AM and PM routine. Start using it 3 times a week and move to daily use if your skin likes it.
- Apply this moisturizer after your cleanser and toner, right before your morning SPF.
- Gently press a small amount of the moisturizer into your skin. Avoid rubbing it too hard so it absorbs nicely.
- For the best moisture, you can apply it when your skin is slightly damp. This helps your skin stay soft and happy.
- Remember to avoid the eye area when applying. Always do a patch test before your first use.
People Say
★3.9Overall rating based on 2.2k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, this serum is frequently praised for its lightweight, hydrating formula that leaves skin feeling firmer, smoother, and visibly radiant. While it effectively addresses dryness and fine lines, a notable portion of users find the results do not justify the high price point. Some also report issues with unwanted subscriptions and occasional packaging defects.
Highlights
Healthy glow Often Mentioned
- “Perfect dewy glow”
- “visibly glowing”
- “instant star glow”
Hydrating and smooth Often Mentioned
- “Skin feels hydrated”
- “wonderfully smooth”
- “all-day moisture”
Expensive product Often Mentioned
- “Aspirational price”
- “a bit steep”
- “premium price”
Firms and tightens Sometimes Noted
- “Skin felt tighter”
- “visibly firms”
- “plumping effect”
Lightweight texture Sometimes Noted
- “Not heavy or greasy”
- “lightweight”
- “absorbs quickly”
Subscription issues Sometimes Noted
- “Unwanted automatic subscriptions”
- “unexpected renewals”
- “difficulties managing”
Underwhelming results Sometimes Noted
- “Did not leave skin dewy”
- “did not notice any difference”
- “not what I thought”
Packaging defects Rarely Noted
- “Container dispenser does not work”
- “hit or miss design”
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Questions and answers
How well does That JLo Glow Serum work for skin with dark spots?
This serum is an average fit for skin with dark spots because it lacks specialized ingredients to effectively fade stubborn pigmentation, though niacinamide inside may help brighten skin over time. A moisturizing treatment for dark spots needs targeted brightening ingredients and strong hydrating agents to truly even out skin tone.
Which ingredients make this serum a good fit for skin with dark spots?
Niacinamide helps fade dark spots by slowing down pigment transfer, while Galactomyces ferment filtrate may help even out skin tone with daily use. However, because this serum lacks specialized targeted ingredients for dark spots, a product of this type needs strong hydrating and soothing ingredients plus proven dark spot correctors to truly fit this skin well.
What does Niacinamide do for skin with dark spots?
Niacinamide helps fade dark spots and uneven pigmentation by slowing down the transfer of pigment in the skin. It is generally well tolerated and may improve overall skin brightness with consistent use.
What does Squalane do for skin with dark spots?
Squalane helps keep skin soft and smooth, but it is unlikely to directly fade dark spots on its own. For hyperpigmentation, this type of product needs added brightening ingredients like vitamin C or antioxidants to help even out skin tone.
Where does this serum go in a skincare routine for skin with dark spots?
This serum goes in the evening routine after cleansing and before moisturizing, as evening application provides extra safety around sun exposure. While this formula is safe and offers general benefits, it lacks specialized ingredients for dark spots, which need a targeted treatment containing proven brightening actives.
Can I use this serum with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this serum with retinol by applying the serum first to keep your skin soft and calm while helping it tolerate the retinol better. A product of this type for skin with dark spots needs targeted brightening ingredients like vitamin C or kojic acid to effectively fade discoloration.
How often should I use this serum?
This serum fits your skin with dark spots on an average level, so you can apply it in the evening as a treatment step. While it is safe and provides nice general benefits, dark spots need a product with targeted brightening ingredients like vitamin C, kojic acid, or higher levels of specialized actives to effectively fade discoloration.
Can this serum clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for skin with dark spots?
This serum is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts on skin with dark spots because it is free of harsh ingredients and poses no risk of irritation. Skin with dark spots often needs targeted brightening ingredients like vitamin C or kojic acid to effectively fade dark spots.
Can I use this serum around the eyes or on my body?
You can use this serum safely around the eyes and on the body because it is gentle and lacks harsh ingredients. However, the thin skin around the eyes and different body areas have unique needs, such as specialized hydration or ingredients to target specific concerns like dark spots.
Is this serum fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.
What the research says
Niacinamide 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, 2002Squalane at 0.005-0.015% counteracts UVA-induced oxidative stress, inflammation, and collagen metabolism inhibition while stimulating fibroblast migration in human dermal fibroblasts.
Molecules, 2025Topical treatment of nicotinamide, alone or in combination with other active ingredients, reduces the progression of skin aging and hyperpigmentation in clinical trials while being well tolerated.
Antioxidants, 2021Daily application of Galactomyces ferment filtrate-containing skin products for 12 months significantly and cumulatively reversed 11-year facial skin aging parameters of wrinkles, hyperpigmented spots, and roughness, and increased skin hydration in 86 female volunteers.
Journal of Clinical Medicine, 2023Topical 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, 2005Plant-derived squalane protected human dermal fibroblasts against UVA-induced damage by counteracting ROS formation, suppressing apoptosis-related proteins p53, caspase-3, caspase-9, and PARP, and restoring the pro-survival p-Akt/mTOR pathway.
Antioxidants, 2025A combination serum containing galactomyces ferment filtrate, dexpanthenol, and Centella asiatica effectively treated post-acne hyperpigmentation in subjects with colored skin by significantly increasing lightness scores in Fitzpatrick skin type V and reducing the melanin index in Fitzpatrick skin type IV compared to placebo.
Skinmed, 2021Application of Galactomyces ferment filtrate skin care formula significantly reduced the net values and daily fluctuation of facial pore area, roughness, and redness in young Japanese women.
Journal of Clinical Medicine, 2021Galactomyces ferment filtrate promotes epidermal interconnectivity, barrier development, cell adhesion, keratinocyte differentiation and proliferation, and protects cellular bioenergetics against stress in keratinocytes and ex vivo skin explants compared to untreated controls.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2024Unencapsulated cold-pressed industrial hemp seed oil at 0.12 mg/mL accelerated wound healing and increased normal human dermal fibroblast cell proliferation by 72% at 48 hours compared to baseline, though microencapsulation reduced this biological activity.
Journal of Oleo Science, 2026Daily application of a cream containing niosomes loaded with purple glutinous rice extract in 20 human volunteers for 28 days resulted in a significant decrease in melanin index and skin roughness by -14.05% and -9.95%, and increases in skin hydration and elastic recovery by +48.73% and +35.98% compared to initial values.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2020The iontophoretic delivery of hyaluronic acid nanogel-loaded Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate significantly reduced advanced glycation end products and mitigated skin stiffening in an ex vivo skin tissue glycation model.
International Journal of Nanomedicine, 2025Red rice extract suppressed UVB-induced inflammation and skin aging in human skin fibroblasts by inhibiting the MAPK signaling pathway, leading to decreased NF-kappa B and AP-1 activation, reduced ECM degradation, and increased ECM synthesis compared to UVB-irradiated controls.
Natural Product Communications, 2016
Ingredients
Water, Butylene Glycol, Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate, Squalane, Niacinamide, Propanediol, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil, Olea Europaea Oil Fruit Olive Oil Fruit, Rice Ferment Filtrate Sake Ferment Filtrate, Olive Glycereth-8 Esters Oil, Pseudozyma Epicola Olive Oil Fruit Ferment Filtrate, Hydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate, Acrylates C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Hydrogenated Olive Oil, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Aspalathus Linearis Extract, Olea Europaea Leaf Extract Olive Leaf Extract, Honey Extract, Boswellia Serrata Extract, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Biosaccharide Gum-4, Algin, Hexylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tetrapeptide-14, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Hydroxide, Isopentyldiol, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Mica, Titanium Dioxide Ci 77891, Carmine, Tin Oxide
Behind this fit score
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