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Findley Face Serum for dry sensitive skin

Average

  • HighDry Skin Fit
  • AverageEffectiveness
  • HighSafety

Works for dry sensitive skin; other moisturizers fit it better.

This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with dry sensitive skin: flakiness, tightness, redness, fine lines, and wrinkles. 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 moderate hydration and anti-aging benefits for your dry and sensitive skin, as sodium hyaluronate and retinol work to hydrate and minimize fine lines. Glycerin and squalane further support hydration, though their concentrations may not fully address significant dryness or flakiness.
  • The serum is generally safe for your dry and sensitive skin, with no harsh ingredients identified that would cause irritation.
  • While the product provides basic skincare benefits, its primary focus on hydration and anti-aging is only partially relevant to your specific concern of dry or flaky skin.

How to apply

  • Could be used as part of your AM or PM routine. Start using this moisturizer 3 times a week and move to daily use if your dry skin tolerates it well.
  • Apply this moisturizer after cleansing and toner in the morning, or after your serum in the evening. Always pair it with SPF in the morning.
  • Gently press a small amount of the moisturizer into your skin. Avoid rubbing it harshly to protect your sensitive skin.
  • Apply the moisturizer on slightly damp skin to help with hydration absorption. This also works well for dry and flaky skin types.
  • Do a patch test before your first use. Avoid the eye area to prevent any irritation.

Questions and answers

How well does Findley Face Serum work for dry sensitive skin?

This serum works moderately well for your dry sensitive skin, providing basic hydration and anti-aging benefits while remaining gentle. However, because your skin is dry, a product of this type needs multiple forms of hyaluronic acid, pro vitamin B5, and ceramides to deliver intense hydration and strengthen the skin barrier.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

Which ingredients make this serum a good fit for dry sensitive skin?

Sodium hyaluronate and retinol help hydrate dry skin and minimize fine lines, while glycerin and squalane further support hydration. A moisturizing treatment for dry sensitive skin needs multiple forms of hyaluronic acid, pro vitamin B5, and ceramides for deep, lasting hydration and to support the skin barrier.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

What does Hyaluronic Acid do for dry sensitive skin?

Hyaluronic acid is a great fit for dry, sensitive skin because it brings a large boost in hydration, making the skin feel soft and smooth while improving barrier function. It helps calm tightness and dryness, and is unlikely to cause irritation.

Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2011Dermatology and Therapy, 2021

What does Collagen do for dry sensitive skin?

Collagen helps dry sensitive skin by improving moisture, hydration, and overall barrier function to keep skin soft and smooth. It may also help reduce water loss and calm irritation as part of your daily routine.

Current Issues in Molecular Biology, 2024Dermatology Practical & Conceptual, 2022

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

This serum goes in the evening routine after your toner and before your moisturizer. Putting it in the evening keeps things simple and gives extra safety around sun exposure. A product for this skin needs richer hydrating and soothing ingredients to properly care for dry or flaky areas.

Can I use this serum with vitamin C, and in what order?

You can use this serum with vitamin C by applying the vitamin C first in the morning and saving this treatment for the evening. This routine helps protect your skin during the day while allowing the retinol and hydrating ingredients to work overnight without irritation.

How often should I use this serum?

You can use this treatment serum in the evening. Dry and sensitive skin of this type needs richer moisturizers with ceramides and soothing plant oils to fully comfort flakiness.

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

This serum is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for dry sensitive skin, as it contains no heavy oils or harsh ingredients that typically trigger irritation or congestion. Because it includes retinol, you may experience mild initial purging or flaking as your skin adjusts, but the formula is generally safe for your skin type.

International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2017

Can I use this serum around the eyes or on my body?

You can use this serum around the eyes and on your body, but it is primarily designed for facial care. Because the skin around the eyes is very thin, a product of this type needs extra soothing and gentle hydrating ingredients to prevent irritation while delivering moisture.

Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy, 2002

Is this serum fragrance-free and alcohol-free?

It has no drying alcohol and contains fragrance (benzyl alcohol and parfum).

What the research says

  • Topical hyaluronic acid filler serum combined with Botulinum toxin type A lengthened the duration of the toxin's effect in reducing wrinkles compared to Botulinum toxin type A alone.

    Dermatologic Therapy, 2022
  • Topical 0.4% retinol significantly increased epidermal thickness, dermal vascularity, and extracellular matrix production by stimulating keratinocyte proliferation, endothelial cell proliferation, and fibroblast activation in naturally aged human skin compared to vehicle.

    International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2017
  • 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
  • Topical 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, 2011
  • Topical 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, 2022
  • Treatment 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
  • Topical application of TAC/Collagen postbiotics gel improved skin moisture score and inflammation index, and reduced porphyrins and brown spots in 20 volunteers with acne vulgaris.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022
  • Topical collagen tripeptide application improved skin wrinkles, elasticity, and density while reducing advanced glycated end products in 22 Asian women over 4 weeks.

    International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2022
  • Marine collagen extracted from Greenland halibut skin showed a non-cytotoxic effect on fibroblast cells and provided a slight skin hydration effect when incorporated into cosmetic hydrogel formulations at dosages of 0.1, 0.25, and 0.5% in 23 healthy volunteers.

    Marine Drugs, 2023
  • Topical 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, 2021
  • Topical 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, 2008
  • Topical 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, 2005
  • Topical bakuchiol 0.5% applied twice daily compared with retinol 0.5% applied daily significantly decreased wrinkle surface area and hyperpigmentation with no statistical difference between the compounds in 44 patients over 12 weeks, while retinol users reported more facial skin scaling and stinging.

    The British Journal of Dermatology, 2019
  • Silicone particles encapsulating retinol increased its half-life by 9-fold and yielded 12-23% lower skin irritation in human subjects compared to Microsponge particles while maintaining biological activity.

    Journal of Controlled Release, 2018
  • Topical stabilized retinol treatment induced HAS gene expression and increased hyaluronic acid production in human skin in vitro, ex vivo, and in vivo compared to vehicle.

    Archives of Dermatological Research, 2017
  • An emulgel containing 20% green tea extract and 5% rose oil provided good hydrating properties and effectiveness on the skin barrier function in ten female subjects.

    Acta Pharmaceutica, 2013
  • Topical application of Taif rose oil nanoemulsion ameliorated UVB-induced oxidative damage and skin photoaging in rats by modulating antioxidant enzymes, inflammatory markers, MMP-9, and MAPK signaling pathways.

    ACS Omega, 2023
  • Treatment with polyphenol-enriched fractions RF20-(SP-207) and F(IV) significantly decreased the expression and cellular protein secretion of pro-inflammatory biomarkers IL-1尾, IL-6, IL-8, RANTES, and MCP-1 in HaCaT keratinocytes under both stimulated and non-stimulated conditions.

    Fitoterapia, 2016

Why other moisturizers fit dry sensitive skin better

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

    Arzneimittel-Forschung, 2000
  • A cream containing panthenol, prebiotics, and probiotic lysate improved facial sensitive skin symptoms and skin barrier function in 110 participants over 28 days.

    Skin Research and Technology, 2024
  • A 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

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Aminomethyl Propanol, Ascorbic Acid, Benzyl Alcohol, Caffeine, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract Matricaria Flower Extract, Citric Acid, Coco-Caprylate Caprate, Coconut Alkanes, Dehydroacetic Acid, Ferulic Acid, Parfum, Glycereth-26, Glycerin, Glycolic Acid, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Jasmine Extract, Niacinamide, Palmitoyl Oligopeptide, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Phenoxyethanol, Propanediol, Water, Retinol, Rosa Damascena Oil Rose Oil, Rosa Rugosa Fruit Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Squalane, Tocopheryl Acetate, Xanthan Gum

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