Both products tested by Dermatest on 30 people, including sensitive skin profiles. 0 reactions after 72 hours. Rated 'excellent', Dermatest's highest tolerability grade (2024).

Skin Refining Duo - Tepezcohuite
3 - 4 months treatment
Hydrating Toner (95 mL)
Hyaluronic Acid and Tepezcohuite
Regenerating Serum (45 mL)
Tepezcohuite and Nōchtli
Total
What's in our duo?
Plant ingredients, chosen for what they do on sensitive skin.
Mimosa Tenuiflora Bark Extract
Tepezcohuite Bark Extract
Tepezcohuite Bark Extract
Cassia Angustifolia Seed Polysaccharide
Hyaluronic Acid
Hyaluronic Acid
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Aloe Vera Leaf Extract
Aloe Vera Leaf Extract
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Calendula Flower Extract
Calendula Flower Extract
Tocopherol
Vitamin E
Vitamin E
Opuntia Ficus-Indica Fruit Extract
Prickly Pear Fruit Extract
Prickly Pear Fruit Extract
Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Oil
Lavender Essential Oil
Lavender Essential Oil
Bougainvillea Glabra Flower Extract
Bugambilia Flower Extract
Bugambilia Flower Extract
Testimonials
Nadine L. · 35-44 · combination, sensitive, redness-prone · verified buyer
I'm completely blown away by this set. My skin just feels great. It sounds crazy, but at 43, I've finally found MY face care. Thank you.

Skin Refining Duo - Tepezcohuite
Anne H. · 35-44 · combination skin · verified buyer
I have neurodermatitis and dry skin, and I really have to pay attention to my face care. But I tolerate these products perfectly and reorder them every time. The toner and serum are great for my dry skin, which is no longer dry or irritated.

Skin Refining Duo - Tepezcohuite
Yvonne S. · 45-54 · combination, sensitive · verified buyer
I have the toner, the serum, the bar, the moisturiser and the sunscreen. They complement each other so well. My skin is incredibly sensitive and I have zero side effects. My skin feels good, expression lines are smoother.

Skin Refining Duo - Tepezcohuite
Tina K. · 35-44 · normal, redness-prone · verified buyer
I've been using Viva Maia for about three weeks and I'm really very pleased. My complexion has visibly improved, looks more even and fresher overall. Other people are noticing too. My pigmentation marks have visibly faded as well.

Skin Refining Duo - Tepezcohuite
Katharina D. · 35-44 · normal, sensitive · verified buyer
I've now bought these products for the third time because it's simply a beautiful, pleasant feeling to use them. It feels like giving your skin something special every day.

Skin Refining Routine
What others often ask
Three doubts sensitive skin brings to every new product, and a few more.
Does it have fragrance or essential oils?
No synthetic fragrance, no parfum. The only essential oil is Lavender, listed last in the INCI list, at low cosmetic concentration. If you're highly reactive to essential oils specifically, we recommend a 48-hour patch test on your wrist before applying to your face.
What's the difference between sensitive skin and reactive skin?
Sensitive skin reacts to specific triggers like a fragrance, an active or a weather change. Reactive skin reacts more often, more strongly, and to more things. Sensitive skin can become reactive when the barrier is compromised. The two overlap, but they aren't the same.
Is sensitive skin the same as rosacea or eczema?
No. Sensitive skin describes skin that reacts easily. Rosacea and eczema are diagnosed conditions that need medical guidance. The Skin Refining Duo is made for sensitive skin, not for active flares. If you have a diagnosed condition, speak to your dermatologist before adding any new product.
Can I use it with my retinol or acid?
Yes, with care. Use the Duo on the days you skip your retinol or acid. Or pair them: Duo in the morning, retinol or acid at night. If you're new to layering, start with the Duo alone for two weeks. Note: both products already include plant-based Hyaluronic Acid, so no need to add a separate hydrating serum.
How long until I see changes?
Hydrating Toner and Regenerating Serum are clinically tested. First changes in skin feel are typically noticeable within 7 to 14 days, visible changes build up with consistent use.
What if my skin reacts at first?
Some skin goes through an adjustment phase in the first 1 to 2 weeks. This is called a purifying phase: your barrier is recalibrating to a new routine. Mild redness, tightness, dryness or small bumps are part of that adjustment, and usually settle.
What's not part of normal adjustment: persistent burning, intense redness that doesn't fade, rashes, or itching. If any of those appear, stop using the product and write to support@vivamaia.com.














