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Derma E Vitamin C Intense Night Cream for acne-prone skin

Average

  • AverageCombination Skin Fit
  • AverageEffectiveness
  • HighSafety

Works for acne-prone skin; other moisturizers fit it better.

This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with acne-prone skin: breakouts, blackheads, and post-acne marks. 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 and texture smoothing for your combination skin due to sodium hyaluronate and retinyl palmitate, which hydrate and refine skin. This product provides general skincare benefits but lacks specialized ingredients to effectively target your acne, blemishes, and breakouts.
  • While glycerin and sodium hyaluronate offer humectant action suitable for combination skin, the formula does not provide sufficient ingredients for optimal oil control on your oilier areas.
  • The product is safe for your combination skin, with no risks of irritation due to the absence of prohibited or harsh ingredients.

How to apply

  • Use your moisturizer twice a day in your AM and PM routines. Apply it daily to help keep breakouts under control.
  • Apply after your cleanser and toner, and make sure to use your SPF right after in the morning.
  • Gently spread a small amount of moisturizer over your face using soft motions. Let it absorb into the skin for a minute before getting dressed or applying makeup.
  • Apply on slightly damp skin to help lock in extra moisture. This keeps your combination skin balanced without feeling heavy.
  • Avoid the eye area and do a patch test before your first use. Stop using if you feel any irritation.

People Say

★4.5Overall rating based on 2.5k+ reviews

Based on a very large amount of data, users consistently praise this cream for its ability to brighten dull complexions and fade hyperpigmentation while providing deep hydration without a greasy residue. A significant number of recent reviews highlight irritation and redness attributed to a formula change, making it potentially unsuitable for very sensitive skin.

Highlights

  • Brightens and evens tone Mostly Mentioned
    • “Wake up to radiant skin”
    • “Fades acne scars”
    • “Skin looks brighter”
  • Excellent hydration Often Mentioned
    • “Plumps fine lines”
    • “Soft, non-greasy feel”
    • “Great for dry skin”
  • Pleasant scent Often Mentioned
    • “Smells like Fruit Loops”
    • “Light citrus scent”
    • “Smells delicious”
  • Good value Sometimes Noted
    • “Great price point”
    • “Affordable luxury”
    • “Beats expensive creams”
  • Irritation from new formula Sometimes Noted
    • “Burned my face”
    • “Caused redness”
    • “Stings upon application”
  • Caused breakouts Rarely Noted
    • “Caused breakouts”
    • “Clogged my pores”
    • “Woke up with bumps”
  • Thick texture Rarely Noted
    • “Too thick/heavy”
    • “Hard to rub in”
    • “Feels waxy”

Sources: lovi.care, iherb.com, ulta.com, dermae.com, lovely-skin.com, and more

Questions and answers

How well does Derma E Vitamin C Intense Night Cream work for acne-prone skin?

Derma E Vitamin C Intense Night Cream works moderately well for acne-prone skin, offering basic hydration and smoothing without targeting breakouts directly. A product of this type needs specific blemish-fighting ingredients, oil control, and soothing extracts to truly fit acne-prone skin.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

Which ingredients make this cream a good fit for acne-prone skin?

This cream works adequately for acne-prone skin because it contains sodium hyaluronate and retinyl palmitate to smooth and hydrate the surface. However, a moisturizing treatment for this skin type needs targeted blemish-fighting ingredients and oil-control agents to manage breakouts effectively.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

What does Vitamin C do for acne-prone skin?

Vitamin C helps brighten skin, smooth out uneven tones, and fade dark spots left behind by breakouts. It is also packed with antioxidants that may help protect acne-prone skin from everyday environmental stress.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2023Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2024

What does Hyaluronic Acid do for acne-prone skin?

Hyaluronic acid helps acne-prone skin by soothing irritation, calming redness, and keeping the skin balanced without clogging pores. When combined with targeted ingredients like zinc oxide, it may also help reduce breakouts.

Biomedicines, 2025Drug Delivery, 2017

Where does this cream go in a skincare routine for acne-prone skin?

This moisturizing treatment goes in the evening routine after cleansing and before your final moisturizer, or it can be used alone as your nighttime moisturizer. Because this product offers only an average fit for acne-prone skin, a better choice for this skin type needs targeted oil-control ingredients and blemish-fighting actives to properly manage breakouts.

Can I use this cream with niacinamide, and in what order?

You can use this cream with niacinamide by applying niacinamide first and following with this moisturizing treatment. This cream is safe for your skin and is unlikely to cause irritation. Acne-prone skin needs a product with oil control and specialized blemish-fighting ingredients.

How often should I use this cream?

You can use this moisturizing treatment in the evening as part of your routine. While it offers moderate hydration, acne-prone skin needs specialized oil control and blemish-targeting ingredients to work best.

Can this cream clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for acne-prone skin?

This cream is unlikely to cause severe irritation or breakouts for acne-prone skin, though some users report occasional clogged pores because it lacks specialized oil-controlling ingredients. An acne-prone skin routine needs ingredients like salicylic acid or niacinamide to help clear blemishes and manage excess oil.

Can I use this cream around the eyes or on my body?

You can use this moisturizing treatment on your body and around the eyes, as it has a safe and gentle formula for different areas of skin. However, because the skin around the eyes is very thin, a product used there needs ingredients like hyaluronic acid and plant extracts to hydrate and smooth fine lines without causing irritation.

Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy, 2002Polymers, 2023

Is this cream fragrance-free and alcohol-free?

Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol. Cetyl alcohol and cetearyl alcohol are fatty alcohols, which soften the skin.

What the research says

  • Topical hyaluronic acid filler serum combined with Botulinum toxin type A lengthened the duration of the toxin's effect in reducing wrinkles compared to Botulinum toxin type A alone.

    Dermatologic Therapy, 2022
  • 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 5% vitamin C cream significantly improved global clinical scores, increased skin microrelief density, and induced elastic tissue repair in photoaged skin compared to excipient control in healthy female volunteers.

    Experimental Dermatology, 2003
  • Ascorbic acid 2-glucoside gel significantly reduced gingival melanin pigmentation after 4 weeks compared to placebo in 73 subjects with symmetric pigmentation.

    Journal of Periodontology, 2009
  • Topical application of VC-IP cream twice daily for 8 weeks reduces periorbital wrinkles in female subjects compared to a placebo cream.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022
  • 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
  • Ginkgo formulation increased skin moisturization by 27.88% and smoothness by 4.32% while reducing roughness by 0.4% and wrinkles by 4.63%, and significantly improved skin moisturization compared to the tea and rooibos formula.

    International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2010
  • The addition of Aspalathus linearis extracts to topical sunscreen formulas containing OMC and BMDBM increased protection factors by up to 50% and protected the filters against photodegradation under radiation doses up to 14.4 standard erythemal doses.

    Photochemical & Photobiological Sciences, 2026
  • The combination of fermented and unfermented Aspalathus linearis extracts showed a synergistic photoprotective effect on Normal Human Dermal Fibroblast survival after UVB radiation, which further improved when combined with Polypodium leucotomos extract.

    International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2025
  • Topical 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, 2017
  • 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, 2019
  • Silicone 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, 2018

Why other moisturizers fit acne-prone skin better

Ingredients

Water, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Cetyl Alcohol, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Glucoside, Cetyl Palmitate, Sorbitan Palmitate, Sorbitan Oleate, Diheptyl Succinate, Capryloyl Glycerin Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Pseudozyma Epicola, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil Apricot Kernel Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Sunflower Seed Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Saururus Chinensis Extract Ferment Filtrate, Aspalathus Linearis Leaf Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract Licorice Root Extract, Rosa Canina Oil Fruit Rosehip Oil Fruit, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Olea Europaea Oil Fruit Olive Oil Fruit, Retinyl Vitamin A Palmitate, Panthenol Vitamin B5, Tocopheryl Acetate Vitamin E, Xanthan Gum, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Oils

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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