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Deliverance 3-in-1 Repair Serum

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Deliverance 3-in-1 Repair Serum — Reddit Reviews

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86nextscore8 verdicts

Updated September 29, 2026

4% niacinamide serum that calms retinoid irritation and sensitivity; holy grail for some.

What the community says

Backed by 41 studies

A niacinamide-heavy serum with peptides and cannabinoid extracts that Redditors reach for when tret skin is freaked out. It’s a go-to for sensitive, redness-prone routines, but niacinamide can be the dealbreaker for some.

From Reddit

Backed by 9 threads from r/30PlusSkinCare, r/Rosacea and 2 more.

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What people love

Watch out for

  • Not niacinamide-free
  • Can be too active for some sensitive skin
  • Helped one flare, but not clearly the driver

Product details

Skin type data limited

Where to buy

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What the science says

  • Acne

    Some evidence

    Niacinamide: 6 studies tested it on its own. See all 17 studies

    What the studies found
    • Most studies found niacinamide helped acne
    • Some studies found 4% niacinamide cleared acne about as well as clindamycin
    • One study found 4% niacinamide improved red, sore spots, but IPL worked better
    • Some research found no clear difference, and a large review said the effects were uncertain

    Studied at 4–10%this product: 4%

  • Hyperpigmentation

    Some evidence

    Niacinamide: 5 studies tested it on its own. See all 24 studies

    What the studies found
    • All of these studies found niacinamide helped fade dark spots or patches
    • In clinical trials, 5% niacinamide faded dark spots more than a placebo
    • It also helped when used with salicylic acid peels, more than peels alone
    • Used on its own, it helped, but one study found a niacinamide mix worked better
    • One study found the fading effect reversed after stopping niacinamide

    Studied at 2–10%this product: 4%

Research context, not treatment advice. Studies are about the ingredient, not necessarily this exact product.

Real Reddit threads — 13 mentions across 9 threads

Dieux Deliverance 3-in-1 Repair Serum on Reddit, in one place — 9 threads from r/30PlusSkinCare, r/Rosacea and 2 more, summarized.

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“Dieux Deliverence Serum”

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“AM:”

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“since someone asked, this is my current skin care routine after the peel:”

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“I have had good luck with Dieux products; look into deliverance and instant angel moisturizer.”

Mentioned

“They are marketed to help with redness.”

Mentioned

“Use gentle products otherwise.”

Mentioned

“I wasn’t sure what product had helped because I had added two during the flare (Dieux Deliverance serum, and the Aestura Hydro Essence).”

Mentioned

“I wasn’t sure what product had helped because I had added two during the flare”

Mentioned

“But, somehow, it went away almost entirely when I started a new routine last fall”

Mentioned

“i also really do like the dieux deliverance serum for calming my skin down”

Mentioned

“that has niacinamide.”

Mentioned

“i really hesitate to recommend any actives to you”

Mentioned

“I add a milky toner or serum to calm the skin, I have been using Dieux Deliverance for years because it makes my skin super tolerant to tretinoin when I'm usually super sensitive.”

Positive

“I add a milky toner or serum to calm the skin…”

Positive

“although nothing tops my dieux deliverance serum”

Positive

“i’ve also found it helps with the irritation from retinoids”

Positive

“my skin is oily but it’s so dry that i need something more”

Positive

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