Yepoda The Repair Hero for mature skin
Niacinamide
Bifida Lysate Ferment
Lactobacillus Lysate Ferment
Sodium Hyaluronate
Copper Tripeptide-1
High
- HighNormal Skin Fit
- HighEffectiveness
- HighSafety
One of the best serums for mature skin.
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
- Offers high suitability for your normal skin, as Bifida Lysate Ferment and Lactobacillus Lysate Ferment enhance barrier resilience while Copper Tripeptide-1 and Niacinamide promote collagen production to address wrinkles and fine lines.
- Glycerin and Sodium Hyaluronate further support hydration, ensuring your skin remains smooth and comfortable.
- The product is safe for your skin, with no reported risks of irritation due to the absence of harsh ingredients.
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
★4.7Overall rating based on 6.5k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, this probiotic and niacinamide serum is highly regarded for its hydrating and skin barrier repairing properties, resulting in smoother and more radiant complexions. It is particularly favored by those with dry and sensitive skin for its calming effects, though some users with oily or acne-prone skin reported breakouts and a few found the price to be high relative to the results.
Highlights
Deeply hydrating Mostly Mentioned
- “relieves dry, tight skin”
- “boosts hydration instantly”
- “skin feels plump and nourished”
- “long-lasting hydration”
Improves texture Often Mentioned
- “skin is soft and smooth”
- “smoother skin texture”
- “refines pores”
- “regenerated and smooth”
Lightweight absorption Often Mentioned
- “absorbs quickly”
- “light texture”
- “not sticky”
- “sinks in well”
Glow and radiance Sometimes Noted
- “natural glow”
- “skin looks luminous”
- “brighter complexion”
- “healthy radiance”
Soothing and calming Sometimes Noted
- “calms redness”
- “doesn't irritate sensitive skin”
- “soothing effect”
High price point Sometimes Noted
- “overpriced for the size”
- “expensive”
- “not worth the money”
- “small bottle”
Packaging issues Sometimes Noted
- “pipette doesn't pick up product”
- “hard to get serum out”
- “dropper doesn't work well”
- “bad packaging design”
Caused breakouts Rarely Noted
- “gave me breakouts”
- “caused closed comedones”
- “tiny bumps appeared”
- “triggered acne”
Sticky texture Rarely Noted
- “feels sticky”
- “tacky finish”
- “leaves a film”
- “gelatinous texture”
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Questions and answers
What makes The Repair Hero a great fit for mature skin?
Yepoda The Repair Hero is a great fit because Bifida Lysate Ferment and Lactobacillus Lysate Ferment strengthen the skin barrier while Copper Tripeptide-1 and Niacinamide help smooth out wrinkles and fine lines. Glycerin and Sodium Hyaluronate also keep dry skin deeply hydrated and comfortable with a very low likelihood of irritation.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Skin Research and Technology, 2026
Which ingredients make this treatment a good fit for mature skin?
Bifida Lysate Ferment and Lactobacillus Lysate Ferment strengthen your skin barrier, while Copper Tripeptide-1 and Niacinamide help smooth out wrinkles and fine lines. Glycerin and Sodium Hyaluronate also add lasting hydration to keep your skin feeling smooth and comfortable.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Skin Research and Technology, 2026
What does Niacinamide do for mature skin?
Niacinamide helps mature skin by smoothing out fine lines and wrinkles, reducing dark spots, and improving overall skin elasticity. It is also very well tolerated and supports a strong skin barrier to keep skin looking healthy.
What does Bifida Ferment Lysate do for mature skin?
Bifida Ferment Lysate helps strengthen the skin barrier and calm irritation, which keeps mature skin feeling soft and comfortable. It also provides antioxidant support that may protect against everyday stress, though products for mature skin also need firming and smoothing ingredients like peptides and retinol.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2023Experimental Dermatology, 2010
Where does this treatment go in a skincare routine for mature skin?
This treatment goes in the evening routine after cleansing and before moisturizing, which keeps things simple and safe around sun exposure. Ferment ingredients help strengthen the skin barrier while peptides and niacinamide support collagen production to smooth fine lines.
Can I use this treatment with retinol, and in what order?
Yes, you can use this treatment with retinol by applying it before your moisturizer in your evening routine. It is unlikely to irritate your skin, and the fermented ingredients and peptides help support your barrier and smooth fine lines.
How often should I use this treatment?
You can use this treatment in your evening routine, applying it once a day or a few times a week as your skin adjusts. It is safe for your skin with no reported risks of irritation, helping to keep mature skin smooth and comfortable.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2023Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
Can this treatment clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for mature skin?
Yepoda The Repair Hero is unlikely to cause breakouts for mature skin, as it has a very low complaint rate for clogged pores and contains no harsh ingredients. Reviewers only rarely mention breakouts, and the gentle formula helps keep skin smooth and comfortable.
Is this treatment fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.
What the research says
The combination of Thermus thermophilus and Bacillus subtilis mixed-culture ferment extract and copper tripeptide-1 GHK-Cu reduced inflammatory cytokines, protected skin explants from UV-induced damage, and improved wrinkles and skin barrier conditions compared to individual components or controls.
Skin Research and Technology, 2026Topical 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, 2021A 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, 2017Optimized transfersomes loaded with epigallocatechin-3-gallate and hyaluronic acid increased cell viability while reducing lipid peroxidation, intracellular ROS, and MMP expression in HaCaT cells, and exhibited higher skin permeation and deposition compared to plain EGCG.
Drug Delivery, 2017Topical 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, 2005Topical 2% niacinamide significantly decreased sebum excretion rate in Japanese individuals and casual sebum levels in Caucasian individuals compared to placebo or baseline.
Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy, 2006Topical application of Bifida Ferment Lysate strengthens the skin barrier function by upregulating barrier and antimicrobial peptide genes, exhibiting strong antioxidant properties, and decreasing inflammatory cytokine secretion in vitro.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2023Probiotic-derived lotion successfully reduced inflammatory acne lesion counts and erythema index comparably to 2.5% benzoyl peroxide in patients with mild-to-moderate acne vulgaris, while causing fewer side effects.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022Topical application of Lactobacillus plantarum-GMNL6 enhanced collagen synthesis and SPTSSA gene expression while reducing melanin synthesis, Staphylococcus aureus biofilm, and Cutibacterium acnes proliferation, leading to clinical improvements in skin moisture, color, spots, wrinkles, UV spots, and porphyrins in human volunteers.
International Journal of Medical Sciences, 2021Lactobacillus plantarum extracellular vesicles modulated extracellular matrix related gene expression in vitro and suppressed wrinkle formation and pigmentation in clinical trials.
Current Issues in Molecular Biology, 2022Topical 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, 2019Topical copper tripeptide complex on CO2 laser-resurfaced skin caused no significant reduction in erythema or objective improvement in wrinkles compared to controls, but significantly increased patient satisfaction regarding overall skin quality.
Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery, 2006A novel regimen combining a hydroxy acid-based scrub and copper tripeptide serum significantly reduced adherent scalp flaking by 61.24%, increased hair density by 12.48%, increased hair thickness by 25.36%, and improved scalp skin hydration by 76.24% in adults with mild to moderate dandruff over 15 days.
Cureus, 2024Copper applied transdermally as a tripeptide on human skin ex vivo permeated the tissue and was retained in amounts potentially effective for treating inflammatory diseases.
Inflammation Research, 2010
Ingredients
Bifida Lysate Ferment, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Lactobacillus Lysate Ferment, Ethylhexylglycerin, Water, Camellia Sinensis Callus Culture Extract, Cyanocobalamin, Polyglutamic Acid, Copper Tripeptide-1
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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Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc
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Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD
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Elina Nazarenko, MD
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Victoria Derkova, MS
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