Dermalogica Super Rich Repair for oily acne-prone skin
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Shea Butter
Jojoba Seed Oil
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5
Sodium Hyaluronate
Oat
Low
- AverageOily Skin Fit
- HighEffectiveness
- ConcerningSafety
A weak match for oily acne-prone skin; the moisturizers alongside fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with oily acne-prone skin: shine, breakouts, blemishes, and enlarged pores. 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
- This product offers excellent moisturizing treatment for your oily skin, with shea butter and sodium hyaluronate enhancing barrier resilience, but it is moderately unsuitable due to occlusive ingredients like shea butter and dimethicone that can exacerbate oiliness and potentially lead to breakouts.
- While oat kernel extract and madecassoside provide soothing benefits and ensure no irritation for your oily skin, the formula's primary benefits are irrelevant or mostly supportive for your acne, blemishes, and breakouts.
How to apply
- Use this AM and PM routine every day to help clear your skin. Always remember to finish with SPF in the morning.
- Apply the moisturizer after your cleanser and toner, right before your SPF during the day.
- Gently press a small amount into your skin and avoid rubbing to keep pores clear.
- Apply on clean, slightly damp skin to help the product absorb better and control oil.
- Avoid the sensitive eye area and do a simple patch test before your first use.
People Say
★4.8Overall rating based on 3.4k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, this heavyweight cream is widely celebrated as a winter savior for chronically dry, dehydrated, and premature aging skin, providing deep nourishment and a protective barrier against harsh weather. Users consistently report that it restores moisture levels and soothes irritation, leaving skin plump and smooth, though its rich texture is often deemed too heavy for oily or acne-prone complexions.
Highlights
Intense hydration Mostly Mentioned
- “Saved my dry skin”
- “Winter staple”
- “Deeply nourishing”
- “Eliminated dry patches”
- “Best for dehydrated skin”
Non-greasy absorption Often Mentioned
- “Sinks in beautifully”
- “Rich but not oily”
- “Leaves soft finish”
- “Absorbs completely”
- “Great makeup base”
High price point Often Mentioned
- “Very expensive”
- “Pricey for amount”
- “Not budget friendly”
- “Luxury splurge”
- “Wish it was cheaper”
Anti-aging benefits Sometimes Noted
- “Plumps fine lines”
- “Improves elasticity”
- “Skin looks younger”
- “Restores firmness”
- “Healthy glow”
Soothing & calming Sometimes Noted
- “Calms redness”
- “Comforts irritated skin”
- “Great for sensitivity”
- “Relieves tightness”
Too heavy/greasy Sometimes Noted
- “Too thick for day”
- “Greasy initially”
- “Heavy film”
- “Shiny face”
- “Sweated it off”
Breakouts/reactions Rarely Noted
- “Caused cystic acne”
- “Clogged pores”
- “Whiteheads appeared”
- “Not for acne-prone”
Scent/smell Rarely Noted
- “Strong botanical scent”
- “Smells like herbs”
- “Medicinal odor”
- “Scent lingers”
- “Dislike the smell”
Sources: lovi.care, dermalogica.com, ulta.com, lovelyskin.com, bluemercury.com, sephora.com, and more
Questions and answers
Why is Dermalogica Super Rich Repair a weak match for oily acne-prone skin?
Dermalogica Super Rich Repair is a weak match for oily acne-prone skin because heavy ingredients like shea butter and dimethicone may add too much oil and potentially lead to breakouts. While it provides soothing oat and hydration, this type of skin needs a moisturizing treatment with lightweight textures, no heavy oils, and ingredients that clear blemishes without clogging pores.
Which ingredients make this cream a poor fit for oily acne-prone skin?
Shea butter and dimethicone make this cream a weak match for oily acne-prone skin because these heavy ingredients can trap oil and may lead to breakouts. Moisturizing treatments that rate higher for this skin type need lightweight textures without heavy oils, while still providing hydrating agents and soothing extracts that support the skin barrier without clogging pores.
What does Butyrospermum Parkii Butter do for oily acne-prone skin?
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter helps protect the skin barrier, but because it is quite heavy, it may feel too rich for oily acne-prone skin. Skin of this type usually needs lighter, balancing ingredients like natural plant oils with a higher linoleic acid to oleic acid ratio that help keep pores clear and smooth.
What does Jojoba Seed Oil do for oily acne-prone skin?
Jojoba seed oil helps calm oily, acne-prone skin and may reduce blemishes when used regularly as part of your routine. Studies show it helps lower skin inflammation and supports a clear, balanced complexion.
Forschende Komplementarmedizin, 2012Frontiers in Pharmacology, 2024
Where does this cream go in a skincare routine for oily acne-prone skin?
This cream is a weak fit for your oily acne-prone skin because heavy ingredients like shea butter and dimethicone may clog pores and lead to breakouts. To properly care for this skin type, a moisturizer needs lightweight hydrators and ingredients that balance oil without heavy blockers.
Can I use it with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this treatment with retinol, applying it after your retinol dries to help calm potential irritation. However, because this rich formula contains heavy ingredients like shea butter that may clog pores, oily acne-prone skin needs a lightweight, oil-free moisturizer with hyaluronic acid and niacinamide instead.
How often should I use this cream?
This moisturizing treatment is a weak match for your oily acne-prone skin because heavy ingredients like shea butter and dimethicone can trap oil and potentially trigger breakouts. To manage this skin type well, a product needs lightweight, non-clogging hydrators and blemish-clearing ingredients that keep pores clear.
Can it clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily acne-prone skin?
Yes, this product can cause breakouts and feel too heavy on oily acne-prone skin because it contains heavy ingredients like shea butter and dimethicone that can trap excess oil. Skin of this type needs lightweight hydrators and pore-clearing ingredients to stay smooth and clear without getting clogged.
Can I use this cream around the eyes or on my body?
This moisturizing treatment is generally safe to use on the thin skin around your eyes and on your body, though it is a weak match for oily acne-prone skin. Because it contains heavy ingredients like shea butter and dimethicone that can clog pores and increase oiliness, oily skin needs lightweight, non-clogging hydrators and gentle clarifying ingredients instead.
Is it fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It has no drying alcohol and contains fragrance (linalool, citronellol, and geraniol).
What the research says
Co-delivery of paeonol and madecassoside via nanoemulsions improved transdermal delivery, promoted barrier repair proteins, inhibited inflammatory cytokine secretion in cellular and 3D models, and reduced transepidermal water loss and acne in human facial skin compared to free components.
Molecules, 2023Cosmetic formulations containing 5% Centella asiatica extract showed the best efficacy in improving skin moisture and decreasing transepidermal water loss, while also exhibiting antiinflammatory properties in 25 volunteers compared to baseline measurements.
Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016A combination cream of stimu-tex AS and saccharide isomerate reduced erythema, increased skin capacitance, and reduced transepidermal water loss compared to placebo in 20 subjects after fractional CO2 laser procedure without causing serious adverse events.
Lasers in Medical Science, 2025A skin barrier restoring cream with shea butter, silkflo, and vitamin E increased type I procollagen synthesis, enhanced antioxidant enzyme activity, decreased reactive oxygen species generation, and promoted hyaluronic acid production in H2O2-stimulated human keratinocyte cells compared to untreated cells.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2025Clay jojoba oil facial masks reduced total skin lesions by a mean of 54% after 6 weeks in 133 participants with acne-prone, lesioned skin and mild acne compared to baseline.
Forschende Komplementarmedizin, 2012Topical application of jojoba wax reduced LPS-induced secretion of IL-6, IL-8, and TNFα by approximately 30% and increased the synthesis of pro-collagen III and hyaluronic acid compared to untreated skin in an ex-vivo human skin organ culture model.
Frontiers in Pharmacology, 2024Topical jojoba oil application in male mice decreased exercise-induced pro-inflammatory gene expression (Il-1b and Il-6 in soleus, Il-1b in gastrocnemius) compared to untreated exercised mice.
Biomolecules, 2025Supramolecular collagen nanoparticles composed of lactoferrin, recombinant human collagen, and palmitoyl tripeptide-5 improved transdermal efficiency by 69.90% and demonstrated moisturizing, whitening, wrinkle reduction, and firming effects.
Colloids and Surfaces. B, Biointerfaces, 2025Topical 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, 2019A repair cream containing Rhealba oat plantlets extract, l-ALA-l-GLU dipeptide, and hyaluronic acid provided immediate relief and was judged by doctors as good or very good in 96.8% of cases for wound healing in 2,363 patients following dermatological acts.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2018Topically applied Avena sativa and Avena Rhealba oatmeal extracts significantly reduced skin irritation parameters including a* parameter increase and blood flow increase compared to vehicle in 12 healthy individuals subjected to the sodium lauryl sulfate irritation model.
Skin Pharmacology and Applied Skin Physiology, 2002Colloidal oat extracts diminished pro-inflammatory cytokines in vitro and colloidal oat lotion improved skin dryness, scaling, roughness, and itch intensity in healthy female subjects compared to baseline.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2015
Why other moisturizers fit oily acne-prone skin better
A panthenol-enriched mask improved skin hydration, regulated sebum, and reduced redness and TEWL across dry sensitive, oily sensitive, and oily acne skin subgroups with excellent tolerance and no adverse reactions.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024A facial serum containing snail secretion filtrate, Calendula officinalis, and Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract significantly reduced inflammatory acne lesions compared to placebo in 66 participants with mild-to-moderate maskne over 12 weeks.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022
Ingredients
Water, Isohexadecane, Dipropylene Glycol, Caprylic Capric Myristic Stearic Triglyceride, Lauryl Peg-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Jojoba Seed Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Shea Butter, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate, Sodium Chloride, Isostearic Acid, Arginine Lysine Polypeptide, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract Oat Kernel Extract, Pyrus Malus Seed Extract, Borago Officinalis Seed Oil, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Hydrogenated Coconut Oil, Gardenia Tahitensis Flower, Algae Extract, Yeast Extract, Glucosamine Hcl, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Oat, Madecassoside, Genistein, Urea, Hexyldecanol, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Cetyl Dimethicone, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Butylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Linalool, Citronellol, Geraniol, Cedrus Atlantica Oil Bark, Cupressus Sempervirens Stem Extract Leaf, Eucalyptus Globulus Oil Leaf, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Sunflower Seed Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Oil Flower, Rosewood Oil Wood, Abies Siberica Oil, Sandalwood Oil
Behind this fit score
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