Fresh Kombucha Facial Treatment Essence for oily skin
Saccharomyces Xylinum Black Tea Fermented Black Tea
Sodium Hyaluronate
Glycerin
Kigelia Africana Fruit Extract
Rosa Damascena Oil Flower Rose Oil Flower
Average
- HighOily Skin Fit
- HighEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for oily skin; other serums fit it 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
- Offers moderate skin hydration for your oily skin due to the presence of glycerin and sodium hyaluronate, which hydrate and plump the skin without exacerbating oiliness.
- The Saccharomyces Xylinum Black Tea Ferment and glycerin provide humectant action, offering moderate benefits for oily shine by potentially balancing oil production.
- The product is safe for your oily skin, with no risks of irritation due to the absence of prohibited or harsh ingredients.
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
★4.7Overall rating based on 7.6k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, users with dry, dull, or uneven skin frequently praise this essence for its ability to deliver "glass skin" radiance and immediate hydration without feeling heavy. Most users report smoother texture and better absorption of subsequent skincare products, though a minority with very sensitive skin experienced irritation due to the fragrance.
Highlights
Deep hydration Mostly Mentioned
- “skin feels hydrated”
- “plumper with more bounce”
- “hydration boost”
- “leaves skin soft”
Fast absorption Often Mentioned
- “absorbs quickly”
- “no sticky residue”
- “layers well”
- “lightweight liquid”
Improved skin texture Often Mentioned
- “glass skin”
- “silky smooth”
- “softens texture”
- “refines pores”
Expensive price point Often Mentioned
- “hefty price tag”
- “very expensive”
- “pricy for water”
- “luxury splurge”
Boosts other products Sometimes Noted
- “preps for serums”
- “boosts efficacy”
- “helps makeup application”
- “balancing prep step”
Enhanced radiance Sometimes Noted
- “healthy glow”
- “luminous complexion”
- “brightens dullness”
- “radiant look”
Noticeable fragrance Sometimes Noted
- “scent is strong”
- “floral smell”
- “contains fragrance”
- “smells like fermented tea”
Limited visible results Rarely Noted
- “didn't see effect”
- “meh results”
- “no obvious difference”
- “just expensive water”
Packaging concerns Rarely Noted
- “heavy glass bottle”
- “fear of breaking”
- “hard to travel with”
- “cap peels off”
Potential skin irritation Rarely Noted
- “caused breakouts”
- “stung my face”
- “redness flared up”
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Questions and answers
How well does fresh Kombucha Facial Treatment Essence work for oily skin?
This treatment works moderately well for oily skin, offering light hydration and helping control shine without causing irritation. Oily skin works best with treatments that contain ingredients like niacinamide, ferulic acid, zinc PCA, and tea tree extract to control oil and pores while maintaining balance.
Which ingredients make this treatment a good fit for oily skin?
Glycerin and sodium hyaluronate hydrate and plump your oily skin without adding extra oil. Fermented black tea also helps balance oily shine, and a treatment for this skin needs ingredients like niacinamide and zinc PCA to control excess oil and keep pores clear.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Scientific Reports, 2021
What does Saccharomyces Xylinum Black Tea Ferment do for oily skin?
Saccharomyces Xylinum Black Tea Ferment helps balance oily skin by smoothing the surface and keeping it feeling soft. This ingredient supports a clearer look and is generally gentle enough for daily routines.
What does Hyaluronic Acid do for oily skin?
Hyaluronic acid helps oily skin by reducing extra oil and sebum production without causing irritation. Clinical studies show it successfully balances oil levels while keeping the skin comfortable.
Where does it go in a skincare routine for oily skin?
This treatment goes in the evening routine after cleansing and before moisturizing. Oily skin works best with light hydrators containing glycerin and sodium hyaluronate to manage shine without clogging pores.
Can I use this treatment with retinol, and in what order?
How often should I use it?
Use this treatment in the evening, applying it after cleansing and before your moisturizer. Oily skin works best with products that provide lightweight hydration and help balance oil production without feeling heavy.
Can it clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily skin?
It is unlikely to clog pores, cause breakouts, or cause purging on oily skin because it has a very safe formula with no harsh or irritating ingredients. To truly control excess oil and keep oily skin clear, this skin type needs lightweight hydration along with ingredients that help balance oil production.
Is this treatment fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It has no drying alcohol and contains fragrance (parfum, linalool, citronellol, and geraniol).
What the research says
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, 2017Kombucha Yerba Mate ferments after 14 and 21 days of fermentation showed about a 40% inhibition of lipoxygenase, collagenase, and elastase enzymes, long-lasting skin hydration, and increased cell viability on keratinocyte and fibroblast cell lines compared to unfermented extracts.
Scientific Reports, 2021Kombucha-fermented berry leaf extracts showed higher antioxidant potential, positive effects on skin cell viability, anti-ageing properties through metalloproteinase inhibition, and improvements in skin hydration and pH compared to non-fermented extracts.
Molecules, 2022Fermentation of grape stems extract using a Scoby consortium for 10 and 20 days increases phenolic content and antioxidant activity, and when added to model cosmetic creams, improves skin hydration and reduces transepidermal water loss.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2023Topical 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, 2019The emollient V0034CR significantly reduced TEWL compared to vehicle and vehicle plus glycerol, and significantly increased corneometry scores compared to vehicle and vehicle plus petrolatum in healthy volunteers with dry skin, demonstrating combined barrier function improvement from petrolatum and hydration improvement from glycerol.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Ten days of treatment with a cream containing 20% glycerin significantly increased skin hydration measured by corneometer values in 17 healthy volunteers compared to a placebo cream, but showed no influence on transepidermal water loss or skin sensitivity to an irritating surfactant.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2001Niacinamide/glycerin body moisturizers provided better rapid and prolonged improvement of cosmetic xerosis through functional improvement of stratum corneum barrier function compared to no treatment and conventional moisturizers in female subjects.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2012Verminoside from Kigelia africana inhibited iNOS expression and NO release in LPS-induced J774.A1 macrophages without affecting cell viability or causing cutaneous irritation in cell cultures and reconstituted human epidermis models.
Journal of Natural Products, 2005A methanolic extract of Kigelia africana accelerated wound healing in human normal epidermal keratinocyte and foreskin fibroblast cells compared with untreated cells, achieving complete healing in 48 and 72 hours versus 72 and 96 hours respectively.
Journal of Wound Care, 2023An 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, 2013Topical 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, 2023Treatment with polyphenol-enriched fractions RF20-(SP-207) and F(IV) significantly decreased the expression and cellular protein secretion of pro-inflammatory biomarkers IL-1β, IL-6, IL-8, RANTES, and MCP-1 in HaCaT keratinocytes under both stimulated and non-stimulated conditions.
Fitoterapia, 2016
Ingredients
Water, Saccharomyces Xylinum Black Tea Ferment, Glycerin, Polyglycerin-3, Pentylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Kigelia Africana Fruit Extract, Artemisia Capillaris Flower Extract, Rosa Damascena Oil Flower, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Butylene Glycol, Diglycerin, Propanediol, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Inositol, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Parfum, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Citric Acid, Adenosine, Chlorphenesin, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Metabisulfite, Potassium Sorbate, Linalool, Citronellol, Geraniol, Bht, Disodium Edta, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Biotin, Phenoxyethanol
Behind this fit score
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