MAËLYS TOO-FINE for sensitive skin
Glaucine
Lactobacillus
Low
- AverageNormal Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- ConcerningSafety
A weak match for sensitive skin; the serums alongside fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with sensitive skin: redness, stinging, and reactions to new products. 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 plumping for your normal skin due to glaucine enhancing skin volume and elasticity, while Lactobacillus provides supportive benefits for redness and irritation by soothing and calming the skin.
- The presence of Lactobacillus offers potential barrier repair benefits, though the formula lacks sufficient ingredients for optimal results across all your skin concerns.
How to apply
- Use your serum in the PM routine, starting 3 times a week before building up to daily use if your skin is happy.
- Apply the serum after cleansing and toning, but before putting on your moisturizer for the best results.
- Gently press 2-3 drops of the serum into your skin and wait a minute ⏱ for it to soak in.
- Since your skin is sensitive and easily irritated, apply the serum on completely dry skin to help keep it calm.
- Always do a patch test before your first use and avoid getting the serum too close to your eyes .
People Say
★4.0Overall rating based on 400+ reviewsThis serum is praised for its ability to provide a temporary tightening and lifting effect, particularly on the jawline and eye area, with many users appreciating its cooling applicator and pleasant scent. Some users note that consistent, long-term use is necessary for optimal results and that the product can be depleted quickly due to its small size.
Highlights
Cooling applicator Often Mentioned
- “The applicator that is built in to the lid... stay cold feeling.”
- “I love the easy applicator. It feels nice and cool on my skin.”
- “Features a cooling metal applicator for precision.”
Visible tightening Often Mentioned
- “Makes the skin feel tighter.”
- “I saw results immediately... lifted eye area, diminished bags.”
- “Clinically proven to provide lifted-looking skin.”
- “Noticeable tightening and lifting effect.”
Small quantity Often Mentioned
- “The small bottle goes very quickly.”
- “The stuff goes quick!”
- “Small bottle size.”
Non-tacky finish Sometimes Noted
- “Doesn't leave the skin tacky.”
- “Lightweight and fast-absorbing.”
- “Provides hydration without heaviness.”
Pleasant scent/texture Sometimes Noted
- “Love the smell and a little goes a long way.”
- “Everything from the scent to the consistency makes me super happy.”
- “Light fruity scent adds niceness.”
Needs consistent use Sometimes Noted
- “Stick with it for at least 2 plus months.”
- “I have not noticed any improvement... but I know it will take time.”
- “Results can vary among users.”
Fragile packaging Rarely Noted
- “The glass bottle's fragility has raised concerns.”
Potential irritation Rarely Noted
- “Contains fragrance, which can irritate sensitive or reactive skin.”
- “Some users may experience mild irritation.”
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Questions and answers
Why is MAËLYS Too-Fine Treatment a weak match for sensitive skin?
MAËLYS Too-Fine Treatment is a weak match for sensitive skin because it lacks sufficient ingredients for optimal results across all your skin concerns. Treatments that fit sensitive skin well need effective ingredients that calm redness and irritation, provide soothing hydration and antioxidants, and contain no allergens.
Which ingredients make this treatment a poor fit for sensitive skin?
This treatment is a weak match for sensitive skin because it lacks sufficient ingredients for optimal results across all your skin concerns. A treatment of this type needs effective ingredients that calm redness and irritation, along with potent antioxidants, hydrating components, and skin-repairing ingredients like niacinamide or snail secretion filtrate to support sensitive skin safely.
What does Glaucine do for sensitive skin?
Glaucine helps improve skin texture and firmness, but because sensitive skin easily gets red and dry, a product of this type needs soothing ingredients and gentle hydrators to keep skin calm and smooth.
What does Lactobacillus do for sensitive skin?
Lactobacillus helps keep sensitive skin calm and moisturized by reducing redness and strengthening the outer barrier. Studies show that using probiotic ingredients helps lower skin sensitivity and decrease moisture loss over time.
Where does this treatment go in a skincare routine for sensitive skin?
This treatment goes in the evening routine for sensitive skin, used after cleansing and toning and before moisturizing. Because this product is a weak match for sensitive skin, a treatment for this skin type needs extra soothing ingredients and barrier-supporting components to help calm redness and irritation.
Can I use it with retinol, and in what order?
This treatment is unlikely to be a good fit for sensitive skin because it lacks sufficient soothing ingredients to balance strong actives like retinol. To use them safely together, apply your retinol first and follow with this treatment, or alternate nights to keep your skin calm and smooth.
How often should I use this treatment?
You can use this treatment in your evening routine, applying it carefully as a weak match for sensitive skin. This type of product needs extra barrier-repairing and soothing ingredients like ceramides and centella asiatica to properly calm sensitive skin.
Can it clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for sensitive skin?
This treatment is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for sensitive skin, but it may cause irritation because it lacks enough soothing ingredients for optimal results. Sensitive skin needs products with extra calming agents and barrier-repairing ingredients to stay comfortable.
What the research says
Probiotic-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, 2022A novel topical product containing retinol, tripeptide, and glaucine significantly improved neck aging attributes including fine lines/wrinkles, crepiness, laxity, and texture after 12 or 16 weeks of usage.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2023Use of a combined retinol, tripeptide, and glaucine containing cream led to both clinical and histologic improvement of photoaging in 20 healthy subjects.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2023Topical 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 a postbiotic Saccharomyces and Lactobacillus ferment complex for 28 days significantly modulated the scalp microbiome and achieved a 100% sensitive scalp syndrome alleviation effect in Chinese women with sensitive scalp syndrome.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2023
Why other serums fit sensitive skin better
Topical application of TAT-SOD significantly suppresses UVB-induced erythema formation, blood flow rise, and apoptotic sunburn cell formation in human volunteers compared to a vehicle control.
European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics, 2016In 50 participants with sensitive skin, a Ceramide NP C15-containing emollient improved skin barrier function with a significant reduction in transepidermal water loss and induced modest changes in skin microbiota compared to the vehicle.
Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2026Laser-assisted delivery of vitamin C, vitamin E, and ferulic acid serum decreased postoperative edema and erythema and increased basic fibroblast growth factor expression in fifteen healthy adults compared to vehicle control.
Lasers in Surgery and Medicine, 2016
Ingredients
Glaucine, Lactobacillus
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