La Roche-Posay Redermic R for oily skin
Retinol
Sodium Hyaluronate
Glycerin
Adenosine
Capryloyl Salicylic AcidAverage
- HighOily Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- 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 exfoliation and wrinkle reduction for your oily skin due to the presence of capryloyl salicylic acid and retinol, which help regulate texture and minimize fine lines.
- While glycerin and sodium hyaluronate provide hydration, they do not directly address your primary concern of oily shine.
- The product is safe for your oily skin, with no risks of irritation from 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
★4.5Overall rating based on 300+ reviewsUsers find this product to be an effective starter retinol, particularly for sensitive skin, with many reporting improvements in skin texture and fine lines without irritation. Some users note that it may be too mild for deeper wrinkles and requires consistent long-term use for significant results.
Highlights
Smoothes texture Mostly Mentioned
- “Skin feels softer”
- “resurfaced texture”
- “bumps smoothed out”
- “velvety finish”
Gentle on skin Often Mentioned
- “No irritation experienced”
- “great starter retinol”
- “perfect for sensitive skin”
- “zero redness or peeling”
Reduces lines Often Mentioned
- “Forehead lines diminished”
- “softened crow's feet”
- “fine lines less visible”
- “plumper appearance”
Lightweight formula Sometimes Noted
- “Absorbs instantly”
- “lightweight fluid”
- “not sticky or oily”
- “wears well under makeup”
Mild/Slow results Sometimes Noted
- “No huge difference”
- “Took months to work”
- “Too weak for deep wrinkles”
- “Subtle changes only”
Unpleasant scent Sometimes Noted
- “Strong floral smell”
- “Medicinal odor”
- “Scent is overpowering”
- “Fragrance is too strong”
Helps acne/marks Rarely Noted
- “Faded acne scars”
- “reduced breakouts”
- “cleared congestion”
- “helped with pigmentation”
Drying effect Rarely Noted
- “Dried out cheeks”
- “Need heavy moisturizer”
- “Caused flaky patches”
- “Skin felt tight”
Small packaging Rarely Noted
- “Tube is tiny”
- “Finished too quickly”
- “Expensive for amount”
- “Wish it was larger”
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Questions and answers
How well does Redermic R work for oily skin?
This treatment works moderately well for oily skin by offering texture smoothing and wrinkle reduction, though it does not directly control oily shine. An oily skin type needs a product with ingredients like niacinamide and zinc PCA to manage excess oil and reduce pores.
Which ingredients make this treatment a good fit for oily skin?
Capryloyl salicylic acid and retinol make this treatment a fit for your oily skin by offering moderate exfoliation and smoothing fine lines. Because it lacks ingredients like niacinamide that control shine, a treatment for this skin needs ingredients that manage excess oil.
What does Retinol do for oily skin?
Retinol helps oily skin by keeping pores clear and balancing sebum production, which may reduce shine and breakouts. Because it can sometimes cause dryness or peeling in the beginning, starting slowly is recommended.
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 this treatment go in a skincare routine for oily skin?
Apply this treatment in the evening, as treatments with active ingredients are placed in your night routine for simplicity and extra safety around sun exposure. This product works for your oily skin, though an oily skin routine needs ingredients that control excess shine and oil.
Can I use this treatment with vitamin C, and in what order?
You can use this treatment with vitamin C by applying vitamin C in the morning and this treatment at night, since using them separately helps prevent skin discomfort. To care for oily skin well, this product type also needs oil-controlling ingredients that specifically target oily shine.
How often should I use this treatment?
This treatment should be used once a week in the evening to let your skin get used to it, and you may slowly use it more often if your skin tolerates it well. It is unlikely to cause harsh irritation while helping smooth texture, but oily skin of this type needs ingredients that directly target excess shine.
Can this treatment clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily skin?
This treatment is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for oily skin, though retinol may cause mild purging as it speeds up skin renewal. To better manage excess oil and shine, oily skin often needs ingredients like oil-absorbing minerals or purifying clays.
Is this treatment fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It has no drying alcohol and contains fragrance (parfum). Cetearyl alcohol is a fatty alcohol, which soften the skin.
What the research says
Topical bakuchiol 0.5% applied twice daily compared with retinol 0.5% applied daily significantly decreased wrinkle surface area and hyperpigmentation with no statistical difference between the compounds in 44 patients over 12 weeks, while retinol users reported more facial skin scaling and stinging.
The British Journal of Dermatology, 2019Topical 0.4% retinol significantly increased epidermal thickness, dermal vascularity, and extracellular matrix production by stimulating keratinocyte proliferation, endothelial cell proliferation, and fibroblast activation in naturally aged human skin compared to vehicle.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2017A 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, 2017Daily treatment with a facial serum containing multiple acids reduced post-inflammatory hyperchromia lesion grade and number by 29.4% at 56 days, and decreased skin oiliness by 30.7% at 7 days in Brazilian patients with acne vulgaris.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021Silicone particles encapsulating retinol increased its half-life by 9-fold and yielded 12-23% lower skin irritation in human subjects compared to Microsponge particles while maintaining biological activity.
Journal of Controlled Release, 2018Topical stabilized retinol treatment induced HAS gene expression and increased hyaluronic acid production in human skin in vitro, ex vivo, and in vivo compared to vehicle.
Archives of Dermatological Research, 2017Topical application of all-trans-retinol induced epidermal thickening and increased retinoid binding protein expression similar to all-trans-retinoic acid in normal human skin, but without causing significant erythema or measurable retinoic acid levels.
The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 1995Topical 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, 2012Topical adenosine treatment significantly increased the anagen hair growth rate and thick hair rate compared to placebo in Japanese women with female pattern hair loss over 12 months.
The Journal of Dermatology, 2008Topical application of a disodium adenosine monophosphate-based formulation reduced wrinkles and hyperpigmentation while improving hydration, barrier function, skin lifting, and epidermal turnover in female participants.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2026Adenosine and cordycepin stimulate the Wnt/beta-catenin signaling pathway through adenosine receptor and PKA activation, promoting cell proliferation, migration, and growth factor secretion in cultured dermal fibroblasts.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2021Capryloyl salicylic acid peel reduced fine lines, wrinkles, and hyperpigmentation comparably to glycolic acid peel in 44 female volunteers, with no statistically significant differences between the two treatments.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2008Combining a salicylic acid and lipohydroxy acid facial serum and mask improved closed comedones and acne severity significantly more than serum alone in adults with acne over 8 weeks, with no adverse reactions reported.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2023Parity was demonstrated between an OTC BPO 5.5% formulation with lipohydroxy acid and tretinoin cream 0.025% versus prescription clindamycin 1%-BPO 5% gel and tretinoin cream 0.025% in participants with mild to moderate acne vulgaris at 12 weeks.
Cutis, 2012
Why other serums fit oily 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, 2024Niacinamide and ferulic acid incorporated in a stable multiple emulsion successfully reduced melanin, sebum, and skin erythema while improving skin elasticity and hydration in human skin compared to a placebo.
BioMed Research International, 2022
Ingredients
Water, Isostearyl Neopentanoate, Glycerin, Octyldodecanol, Propylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Acrylamide Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycine Soja Oil, Soybean Oil, Triethanolamine, Isohexadecane, Sodium Hyaluronate, Retinol, Retinyl Linoleate, Adenosine, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Polysorbate 80, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum
Behind this fit score
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