Fresh Black Tea Age-Delay Firming Serum for dry skin
Black Tea Extract
Honeysuckle Leaf Extract
Squalane
Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
High
- HighDry Skin Fit
- HighEffectiveness
- HighSafety
A great choice for dry skin; a few serums fit it even better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with dry skin: flakiness, tightness, dehydration, 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 excellent hydration and firming benefits for your dry skin, as glycerin and squalane provide essential moisture while Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester and Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 work to smooth texture.
- Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract and Tocopheryl Acetate offer antioxidant protection, further supporting skin health and radiance for your dry or flaky skin.
- The product is safe for your skin, with no risks of irritation due to the absence of prohibited or harsh ingredients.
How to apply
- Apply this serum PM, starting 3×/week and working up to daily use as your skin adjusts.
- Place the serum after cleansing and toner, but right before your moisturizer.
- Gently press 2-3 drops of the serum into your skin and let it absorb for a minute.
- Apply the serum on slightly damp skin to help lock in extra moisture.
- Avoid the eye area and do a patch test before your first use.
People Say
★4.3Overall rating based on 1.5k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, this serum is frequently praised for its lightweight, fast-absorbing texture that provides immediate hydration and a temporary plumping effect, smoothing fine lines. Many users report a pleasant sensory experience with a nice scent. However, a significant number of reviews indicate that the advertised firming and lifting results are subtle or absent, leading to concerns about the product's high price point not being justified by dramatic anti-aging changes. Some users also find the dropper design to be inconvenient.
Highlights
Lightweight texture Mostly Mentioned
- “absorbs quickly without sticky residue”
- “layers beautifully under makeup”
- “silky consistency, not heavy or greasy”
Expensive for value Mostly Mentioned
- “too expensive for just hydration”
- “not worth the high price tag”
- “results don't justify the cost”
Hydrating and plumping Often Mentioned
- “skin feels instantly bouncy and hydrated”
- “plumps up fine lines immediately”
- “leaves face feeling soft and supple”
Lacks firming Often Mentioned
- “didn't notice any lifting or corset effect”
- “no change in jawline contour”
- “firming claims are exaggerated”
Pleasant scent Sometimes Noted
- “smells like fresh tea and flowers”
- “cooling sensation upon application”
- “luxurious spa-like scent”
Poor dropper Sometimes Noted
- “dropper doesn't pick up product well”
- “hard to get the last bit out”
- “pipette mechanism is frustrating”
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Questions and answers
What makes Fresh Black Tea Age-Delay Firming Serum a great fit for dry skin?
This serum is a great fit for your dry skin because glycerin and squalane provide essential moisture while peptides help smooth your skin texture. It also includes antioxidants that support your skin health and radiance without any risk of irritation.
Which ingredients make this serum a good fit for dry skin?
Glycerin and squalane make this serum a great fit because they provide essential moisture to relieve dry skin, while peptides work to smooth texture. Added antioxidants help support skin health and radiance without any risk of irritation.
What does Black Tea Extract do for dry skin?
Black Tea Extract helps improve dry skin by supporting skin hydration and strengthening the skin barrier. It also calms irritation and reduces redness, which helps keep dry skin feeling soft and smooth.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2025Toxicological Research, 2014
What does Honeysuckle Leaf Extract do for dry skin?
Honeysuckle Leaf Extract helps soothe dry skin and keeps it feeling soft and smooth. It is unlikely to cause irritation and works well to calm redness.
Where does this serum go in a skincare routine for dry skin?
This serum goes in the evening routine, placed after cleansing and before your moisturizer. It is safe for dry skin and is unlikely to cause irritation.
Can I use this serum with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this serum with retinol by applying the serum first to give your dry skin essential moisture before your retinol step. This layering approach helps buffer against potential dryness while supporting a smooth texture and safe use.
How often should I use this serum?
You can use this treatment in your evening routine, as treatments with active ingredients are placed in the PM for simplicity and extra safety around sun exposure. It helps hydrate and smooth your skin without irritation.
Can this serum clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for dry skin?
This serum is unlikely to clog pores, cause breakouts, or lead to purging on dry skin. It has a safe profile with no harsh or prohibited ingredients that could irritate your skin.
Is this serum fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It has no drying alcohol and contains fragrance (parfum, linalool, citronellol, and geraniol).
What the research says
Vitamin E in O/W and W/O emulsions significantly increased stratum corneum hydration and enhanced water-binding capacity, with an optimum concentration of 5%.
Arzneimittel-Forschung, 1998Co-encapsulation of alpha-tocopherol and alpha-tocopheryl acetate in nanostructured lipid carrier gel formulations significantly enhanced moisture retention up to 68% and improved skin elasticity in human volunteers compared to a solution gel.
Scientific Reports, 2025Dermatological products containing d-alpha tocopheryl acetate showed non-comedogenic potential with less than a 50% increase in microcomedones in 12 healthy male subjects compared to octyl palmitate.
Contemporary Clinical Trials Communications, 2021An anti-acne hydrogel containing Aloe barbadensis, Garcinia mangostana, and Camellia sinensis extracts showed superior antiacne and antiblotch activities compared to 1% clindamycin gel in sixty subjects with mild-moderate acne.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2019Topical and in vitro application of a Camellia sinensis leaf extract demonstrated immunomodulatory, detoxification, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties while improving mood states, skin hydration, barrier function, rejuvenation, and facial skin health.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2025Topical application of standardized black tea extract prior to or after UVB exposure reduced erythema, skinfold thickness, inflammation, and the accumulation of c-fos and p53 proteins in murine and human skin.
Photochemistry and Photobiology, 1999Lonicera japonica and Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium Polyphenolic Extract (LCPE) reduces inflammation-mediating cytokines COX-2 and iNOS and inhibits NF-kB and MAPK pathways in lipopolysaccharide-induced skin keratinocytes.
Antioxidants, 2023The incorporation of blue honeysuckle powder into cosmetic face masks resulted in stable emulsions that provided proper skin hydration and altered the physical properties of the masks.
Molecules, 2021Squalane at 0.005-0.015% counteracts UVA-induced oxidative stress, inflammation, and collagen metabolism inhibition while stimulating fibroblast migration in human dermal fibroblasts.
Molecules, 2025Plant-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, 2025Cosmetic products containing 4-t-butylcyclohexanol demonstrated a faster and more pronounced soothing effect on capsaicin-induced burning compared to those containing acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester in volunteers with sensitive skin.
Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, 2016A multi-modal methodology combining MALDI-MSI, in vivo RCM, echography, and histology revealed age-related decreases in extracellular matrix and epidermal-dermal junction proteins and undulation depth, while a blend of palmitoyl oligopeptide and palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 improved subepidermal low-echogenic band thickness, density, and extracellular matrix structure compared to placebo.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2015Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, acetyl hexapeptide-8, palmitoyl tripeptide-1, and palmitoyl tetrapeptide-10 significantly increased type III collagen levels in human dermal fibroblasts following UV exposure, with their combination demonstrating a greater effect in vitro and enhancing type I, III, and IV collagen levels in ex vivo skin tissues compared to individual components.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2026
Ingredients
Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Jojoba Peg-150 Esters Oil, Pentylene Glycol, Methyl Gluceth-20, Peg-6 Caprylic Capric Glycerides, Acacia Senegal Gum, Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Rhizobian Gum, Xanthan Gum, Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Blackberry Leaf Extract, Lonicera Japonica Leaf Extract Honeysuckle Leaf Extract, Litchi Chinensis Seed Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tocopherol, Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Peg-150, Squalane, Lecithin, Carbomer, Sorbitan Laurate, Sorbitol, Parfum, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Maltodextrin, Algin, Sodium Hydroxide, Polyquaternium-51, Adenosine, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Polyvinyl Alcohol, Lactic Acid, Bht, Cellulose Gum, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Biotin, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol, Linalool, Citronellol, Geraniol
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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