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SKIN&CO Truffle Therapy Serum for oily skin

SKIN&CO Truffle Therapy Serum

Average

  • AverageOily Skin Fit
  • AverageEffectiveness
  • HighSafety

Works for oily skin; other moisturizers 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 moisturizing for your oily skin due to glycerin and sodium hyaluronate, which provide hydration but do not directly address concerns about oily shine.
  • Allantoin and various botanical extracts offer general skincare benefits and soothing properties, supporting your oily skin without strong seboregulation.
  • The product is safe for your oily skin, with no risks of irritation from harsh or prohibited ingredients.

How to apply

  • Could be used as part of your AM or PM routine every day to keep your face fresh.
  • Apply this moisturizer after cleansing and toning, but right before your SPF in the morning.
  • Gently press a small amount into your skin and let it absorb fully.
  • Apply on clean, slightly dry skin to help control that oily shine.
  • Avoid the eye area and do a quick patch test before your first use.

People Say

★4.8Overall rating based on 700+ reviews

This serum is highly praised for improving skin texture, leaving it smoother, more hydrated, and radiant. It is frequently noted to absorb well and serve as a good base for makeup, with many users with sensitive and dry skin reporting no irritation. Some users find the price point to be high, and a few mention a unique scent or a slightly tacky finish.

Highlights

  • Improves texture Mostly Mentioned
    • “Smooths out my skin”
    • “no rough texture anymore”
    • “skin feels velvety soft”
  • Hydrating and plumping Often Mentioned
    • “Skin feels hydrated and bouncy”
    • “leaves skin feeling supple”
    • “looks hydrated”
  • Makeup-friendly base Often Mentioned
    • “Plays well under makeup”
    • “makeup adheres better”
    • “perfect base for makeup”
  • Gentle on skin Sometimes Noted
    • “Didn't irritate my skin”
    • “great for sensitive skin”
    • “no negative reaction”
  • High price point Sometimes Noted
    • “Freaked out over the cost”
    • “not sure how long I can keep up with the price”
  • Tacky finish Rarely Noted
    • “Slightly tacky to touch”
    • “tacky as it dries”
  • Unique scent Rarely Noted
    • “Smells kind of like shea butter”
    • “unique smell”
    • “grassy notes”

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Questions and answers

How well does SKIN&CO Truffle Therapy Serum work for oily skin?

This serum works moderately well for oily skin by providing hydration through glycerin and sodium hyaluronate, though it does not directly address oily shine. Allantoin and botanical extracts help calm your skin safely, but a product of this type needs ingredients like Niacinamide to help regulate oil production and minimize the appearance of pores.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

Which ingredients make this serum a good fit for oily skin?

Glycerin and sodium hyaluronate make this serum a good fit for oily skin by providing moderate hydration, while allantoin offers soothing benefits. However, to better manage oily shine, this skin type needs ingredients that help regulate oil production and minimize the appearance of pores.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

What does Truffle Extract do for oily skin?

Truffle Extract helps balance oily skin by providing lightweight moisture without clogging pores. It may also improve skin texture to keep your face feeling smooth and fresh.

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.

The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2017

Where does it go in a skincare routine for oily skin?

This treatment goes in the evening routine after cleansing and toning, and before moisturizing. Oily skin works best with products of this type that also include ingredients to control excess shine and balance oil production.

Can I use this serum with retinol, and in what order?

You can use this serum with retinol by applying the serum first to give your oily skin gentle hydration before the retinol. This product is safe and unlikely to cause irritation, but a product for oily skin also needs ingredients that control shine.

How often should I use it?

You can use this moisturizing treatment in the evening as part of your routine. Daily application helps keep your skin hydrated and supports its overall barrier function.

Health Science Reports, 2021Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

Can this serum clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily skin?

This serum is safe for your oily skin and is unlikely to cause irritation, breakouts, or purging. Oily skin works best with products that also help control shine and balance oil production.

Can I use it around the eyes or on my body?

You can use this moisturizing treatment around the eyes and on your body because it has a safe profile with no harsh ingredients. However, because the skin around the eyes and on the body can be quite thin, a product for this skin needs gentle hydrators like glycerin and sodium hyaluronate along with soothing ingredients like allantoin.

Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy, 2002Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

Is this serum fragrance-free and alcohol-free?

It has no drying alcohol and contains fragrance (parfum, coumarin, and linalool). Cetearyl alcohol is a fatty alcohol, which soften the skin.

What the research says

  • A 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, 2017
  • Topical 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, 2011
  • Topical 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, 2022
  • Treatment 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, 2019
  • The 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, 2020
  • Ten 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, 2001
  • Niacinamide/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, 2012
  • Topical gel containing chitosan, 0.2% chlorhexidine, allantoin and dexpanthenol did not improve postoperative comfort regarding swelling and pain, but improved the wound's aesthetic appearance following impacted lower third molar extraction compared to no gel.

    Medicina Oral, Patologia Oral Y Cirugia Bucal, 2016
  • A topical gel containing chitosan, chlorhexidine, allantoin, and dexpanthenol significantly reduced postoperative pain, trismus, swelling, and analgesic consumption, while improving wound healing after third molar surgery compared to a placebo.

    Medicina Oral, Patologia Oral Y Cirugia Bucal, 2020
  • An overnight patch containing Allium cepa extract and allantoin safely promotes scar healing after dermatologic surgery, resulting in significantly greater reductions in observer- and patient-assessed POSAS scores compared to no treatment.

    Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, 2018
  • An alcohol-based hand rub containing 10% okra extract significantly increased skin hydration better than a control hand rub at 30 minutes and retained moisture for 210 minutes in volunteers.

    International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2012
  • Topical application of 30% okra fruit extract significantly increases fibroblast expression during the wound healing process after tooth extraction in Wistar rats compared to the control group.

    Infectious Disease Reports, 2020

Why other moisturizers 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, 2024
  • A peel-off facial mask containing myoinositol and trehalose-loaded liposomes improved adult female acne by decreasing lesion counts, sebum production, GAGS scores, and local androgen levels while increasing beclin-1 levels.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2017

Ingredients

Water, Coco-Caprylate, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Equisetum Arvense Extract, Potassium Palmitoyl Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Hydrolyzed Hibiscus Esculentus Extract, Tuber Melanosporum Extract, Rosa Canina Fruit Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Allantoin, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Sucrose Palmitate, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Polyacrylate, P-Anisic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum, Citric Acid, Glucose, Disodium Edta, Coumarin, Linalool, Dextrin

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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