Mad Hippie Eye Cream for oily acne-prone skin
Peptides
Niacinamide
Terminalia Ferdinandiana
Licorice
Ceramide Np
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- AverageOily Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- Low RiskSafety
Works for oily acne-prone skin; other eye cares 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
- Offers moderate suitability for your oily skin due to niacinamide's seboregulation and humectant actions, but lacks sufficient ingredients for optimal oil control, and the Ascorbic Acid may pose a slight irritation risk.
- While ingredients like Shea Butter and Squalane provide hydration, they are not directly relevant to managing your acne, blemishes, and breakouts.
- The product is generally safe for your oily skin, with a low risk of irritation.
People Say
★4.5Overall rating based on 4.4k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, this eye cream is highly regarded for its deeply hydrating and lightweight formula that effectively reduces puffiness and is gentle on sensitive skin. Many users praise its natural ingredients and smooth texture. However, a significant number of reviews mention issues with the pump packaging, and some users report a lack of improvement in dark circles or wrinkles, with a few experiencing dryness or irritation.
Highlights
Deeply hydrating Mostly Mentioned
- “leaves skin feeling smooth and non-greasy”
- “visibly hydrates the under-eye area”
- “melts into my delicate eye area perfectly”
- “moisturizes without leaving oily residue”
Lightweight texture Often Mentioned
- “soaks in well, not too oily”
- “makeup goes on smoothly afterwards”
- “light yet deeply hydrating”
- “texture is very easy to blend”
Reduces puffiness Often Mentioned
- “helps reduce puffiness and fatigue”
- “eyes look brighter and less puffy”
- “caffeine visibly awakens the look of your eyes”
- “decreased some under-eye puffiness”
Faulty pump Often Mentioned
- “pump was faulty”
- “jammed a few times”
- “squirting it out over my finger”
- “hard to control the amount”
Gentle on sensitive skin Sometimes Noted
- “only eye cream that NEVER irritates my eyes”
- “great on my sensitive skin”
- “no stinging or burning”
- “gentle enough for sensitive skin”
No visible results Sometimes Noted
- “didn't notice a significant difference”
- “dark circles didn't diminish”
- “no reduction in wrinkles yet”
- “honestly do not see much difference”
Small size Sometimes Noted
- “size is small”
- “run out fairly quickly”
- “wish they made a bigger tube”
- “expensive for the amount”
Caused irritation Rarely Noted
- “caused under-eye puffiness”
- “felt a slight burning”
- “dry out my under eye”
- “had a reaction to this product”
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Questions and answers
How well does Mad Hippie Eye Cream work for oily acne-prone skin?
This eye cream works moderately well for oily acne-prone skin, as it provides hydration and helps balance oil, though its vitamin C may cause mild irritation. A product of this type needs a safer formula with targeted ingredients for oil control and blemishes, and without heavier butters like shea butter.
Dermatologic Therapy, 2020The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002
Which ingredients make this cream a good fit for oily acne-prone skin?
Niacinamide helps balance oil and soothe the skin, while ceramides, squalane, and licorice provide gentle moisture without clogging pores. However, this skin type needs products with stronger oil control and powerful acne-fighting ingredients to see the best results.
Dermatologic Therapy, 2020The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002
What do Peptides do for oily acne-prone skin?
Peptides help calm oily, acne-prone skin by targeting acne-causing bacteria and reducing redness and swelling. Advanced delivery methods like nanomicelles may also improve how deeply these helpful ingredients sink into the skin.
What does Niacinamide do for oily acne-prone skin?
Niacinamide helps balance oil production, calms redness, and is unlikely to irritate oily, acne-prone skin while improving blemishes. Clinical tests show it reduces excess oil and helps clear up both inflammatory and non-inflammatory acne breakouts.
Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy, 2006Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024
Where does it go in a skincare routine for oily acne-prone skin?
This eye cream works best after cleansing and toning, and before your moisturizer, both morning and night. An eye cream of this type needs targeted ingredients that help control oil and balance breakouts for this skin.
Can I use this cream with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this eye cream with retinol by applying it either before or after your retinol treatment. Using a moisturizer helps keep the skin barrier strong and is unlikely to interfere with your retinol routine.
How often should I use it?
This eye cream is generally safe for your oily, acne-prone skin with a low risk of irritation, though it provides only a moderate fit and lacks strong oil control ingredients. To better manage oily and acne-prone skin, a product of this type needs targeted oil-balancing ingredients like niacinamide.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2020Dermatologic Therapy, 2020
Can this cream clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily acne-prone skin?
This eye cream is unlikely to clog your pores or cause purging, though it may pose a slight irritation risk for oily acne-prone skin. Because it lacks sufficient ingredients for optimal oil control, a product of this type needs stronger blemish-fighting ingredients and targeted oil-balancing components for this skin.
Is it fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol. Stearyl alcohol is a fatty alcohol, which soften the skin.
What the research says
Topical application of a vitamin C-squalene bioconjugate significantly increased epidermal thickness, type III collagen production, and glycosaminoglycans production in human skin explants compared to free vitamin C and vitamin C-palmitate.
Scientific Reports, 2020Squalane at 0.005-0.015% counteracts UVA-induced oxidative stress, inflammation, and collagen metabolism inhibition while stimulating fibroblast migration in human dermal fibroblasts.
Molecules, 2025All three treatments—benzoyl peroxide, benzoyl peroxide plus erythromycin, and the combination of niacinamide, gallic acid, and lauric acid—were effective in reducing acne vulgaris severity in ninety patients over eight weeks.
Dermatologic Therapy, 2020Niacinamide significantly decreased hyperpigmentation and increased skin lightness compared with vehicle alone after 4 weeks of use in women by inhibiting melanosome transfer.
The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Emulsions containing ceramides 1 and 3 improved skin hydration and reduced transepidermal water loss in sodium lauryl sulfate-irritated skin of fifteen healthy Asian women compared to a control emulsion.
International Journal of Dermatology, 2008Topical post-laser application of human adipocyte-derived mesenchymal stem cell media combined with niacinamide significantly improved wrinkle index, melanin index, patient satisfaction, and investigator esthetic improvement scores compared to vehicle cream in patients with aging skin.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021Topical nicotinamide prevented solar-simulated UV-induced immunosuppression in healthy volunteers, and men experienced immunosuppression at solar-simulated UV doses three times lower than those required for women.
The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2008Topical 5% niacinamide applied twice daily for 12 weeks reduced fine lines and wrinkles, hyperpigmented spots, red blotchiness, and skin sallowness, and improved skin elasticity compared to vehicle control in 50 female white subjects with facial photoaging.
Dermatologic Surgery, 2005Combining 755 nm alexandrite laser with topical licorice gel significantly reduces terminal hair counts compared to alexandrite laser with placebo in women with idiopathic hirsutism.
Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2015Licochalcone A activated Nrf2 signaling, elevated cytoprotective enzymes, increased the reduced-to-oxidized glutathione ratio, and decreased reactive oxygen species in human fibroblasts and neutrophils, while a LicA-rich licorice extract lowered UVA-induced oxidative processes in vivo.
Experimental Dermatology, 2015Bioactive glycyrrhizic acid and oxymatrine ionic liquid self-assembled nanomicelles significantly promoted the transdermal permeation, subcutaneous retention, and anti-photoaging efficacy of palmitoyl pentapeptide-4 in cellular and animal models compared to unformulated peptide.
Advanced Science, 2025
Why other eye cares fit oily acne-prone skin better
Topical UP256 cream containing 0.5% bakuchiol administered twice daily significantly reduced inflammatory lesions and improved acne-related post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation in 13 subjects with mild or moderate facial acne.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2021Co-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, 2023Semi-solid formulations enriched with retinol and oligopeptide-loaded lipid nanocarriers significantly reduced sebum secretion and facial wrinkles while decreasing the skin irritation typically caused by classic retinoid therapies in volunteers.
Life, 2024
Ingredients
Deionized Water Water, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, Shea Butter Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Niacinamide, Glyceryl Stearate, Glycerin, Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate, Stearyl Alcohol, Ascorbic Acid Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Squalane, Caffeine, Hesperidin, Licorice Extract Glycyrrhiza Glabra Extract, Isopropyl Palmitate, Argan Oil Argania Spinosa Oil, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Cellulose Gum, Vitamin E Tocopherol, Chamomile Flower Extract Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Phenethyl Alcohol, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexyl Glycerin, Punica Granatum Seed Oil, Xanthan Gum, Camellia Sinensis Extract White Tea Extract, Steam Distilled Citrus Aurantifolia Extract Citrus Aurantifolia Extract, Ceramide Np
Behind this fit score
Lovi calculates every fit score from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.
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