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Sebamed Care Gel for acne-prone skin

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  • HighCombination Skin Fit
  • AverageEffectiveness
  • HighSafety

A great choice for acne-prone skin; a few moisturizers fit it even 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

  • Highly suitable for your combination skin due to the humectant action of glycerin and sodium hyaluronate, complemented by the anti-inflammatory effects of panthenol and allantoin, which also offer moderate benefits for your acne and blemishes.
  • The absence of harsh ingredients ensures no risks of irritation for your combination skin.
  • This product offers moderate moisturizing due to the presence of glycerin and sodium hyaluronate in moderate concentrations for hydrating.

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

★4.4Overall rating based on 500+ reviews

This moisturizer is highly praised for its non-comedogenic and oil-free formula, making it a favorite for oily, acne-prone, and sensitive skin types. It effectively soothes irritation and absorbs quickly, leaving a lightweight feel. However, users with dry skin find it lacks sufficient hydration and occlusives, sometimes resulting in a tacky finish or the need for additional moisturizing layers.

Highlights

  • Non-comedogenic Mostly Mentioned
    • “Doesn't break me out”
    • “No breakouts”
    • “Safe for acne-prone skin”
  • Lightweight texture Often Mentioned
    • “Light texture”
    • “Fast absorbing”
    • “Not greasy”
  • Soothing/Calming Often Mentioned
    • “Calmed down my redness”
    • “Soothes irritated skin”
    • “Helps with itchiness”
  • Insufficient hydration Often Mentioned
    • “Not enough moisture”
    • “Lacking in hydration”
    • “Dries my skin”
  • Cooling sensation Sometimes Noted
    • “Feels cool on skin”
    • “Refreshing application”
    • “Nice cooling effect”
  • Minimalist ingredients Sometimes Noted
    • “Minimal ingredients”
    • “No oils or emulsifiers”
    • “Simple formula”
  • Lacks occlusives Sometimes Noted
    • “Needs an occlusive over it”
    • “No emollients”
    • “Not a standalone moisturizer”
  • Tacky feel Sometimes Noted
    • “Feels sticky”
    • “Tacky if not applied correctly”
    • “Leaves a film”
  • Small packaging Rarely Noted
    • “Wish it was not so small”
    • “Runs out quickly”
    • “Small tube”

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Questions and answers

What makes Sebamed Care Gel a great fit for acne-prone skin?

Sebamed Care Gel is a great fit for acne-prone skin because it combines hydrating ingredients like glycerin and hyaluron with soothing panthenol and allantoin to help calm blemishes without causing irritation. These ingredients draw moisture into the skin while keeping your face feeling comfortable and soft.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002

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

This gel is a great fit for acne-prone skin because of the hydrating action of glycerin and hyaluron, along with panthenol and allantoin which help calm redness and soothe blemishes. The absence of harsh ingredients also ensures your skin stays comfortable without the risk of irritation.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002

What does Hyaluronic Acid do for acne-prone skin?

Hyaluronic acid helps smooth out deep acne scars and delivers targeted treatments directly to pores when combined with active ingredients. It is generally well tolerated on acne-prone skin, though injected treatments should be performed by a professional.

Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2013Dermatologic Surgery, 2018

What does Aloe Vera do for acne-prone skin?

Aloe vera helps calm acne-prone skin by reducing redness, swelling, and the number of blemishes. It works well to soothe irritated areas while keeping the skin smooth and comfortable.

Clinical Pharmacology, 2018Frontiers in Medicine, 2021

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

This gel is used as a moisturizer in the morning routine and as a treatment in the evening routine. It brings helpful hydration and calm to this skin without heavy oils or harsh ingredients that might cause irritation.

The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2022Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

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

You can use this gel with retinol by applying the treatment first and following it with your retinol product, or by layering it over retinol to help soothe dry or irritated skin. Using a gentle moisturizer alongside strong treatments like retinol is unlikely to cause irritation and may improve your skin's comfort.

Cutis, 2006American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002

How often should I use this gel?

You can use this moisturizing treatment daily to keep your skin hydrated and calm. Applying a moisturizer twice daily is well-tolerated and helps improve skin moisture and comfort.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Health Science Reports, 2021

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

This gel is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for acne-prone skin because it avoids harsh ingredients and features soothing components like panthenol and allantoin that help calm the skin.

American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017

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

Yes, you can use this gel around the eyes and on the body because its gentle formula and hydrating ingredients are well-tolerated by delicate areas. The absence of harsh ingredients ensures it is unlikely to cause irritation.

Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy, 2002American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002

Is this gel fragrance-free and alcohol-free?

It has no drying alcohol and contains fragrance (parfum).

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 dexpanthenol acts as a moisturizer, improves stratum corneum hydration, accelerates wound healing and epidermal regeneration, reduces erythema, and improves symptoms of skin irritation compared to vehicle or no pretreatment.

    American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002
  • A new topical panthenol-containing emollient significantly improved transepidermal water loss reduction, stratum corneum hydration, and intercellular lipid lamellae length compared with control in healthy subjects without negatively impacting bacterial viability.

    The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 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
  • A cream combining propolis, tea tree oil, and Aloe vera reduced erythema scars, acne severity index, and total lesion count better than erythromycin cream in sixty patients with mild to moderate acne vulgaris compared to placebo.

    Clinical Pharmacology, 2018
  • Topical aloe vera gel significantly accelerated split-thickness skin graft donor-site healing compared to placebo in 12 patients, but showed no significant difference in pain relief.

    Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 2018
  • Topical application of Aloe vera cream reduced postoperative pain at rest and during defecation, accelerated wound healing at two weeks, and decreased analgesic requirements in patients after open hemorrhoidectomy compared to placebo.

    Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 2010
  • 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
  • Moisturizer containing 5% panthenol, madecassoside, and copper-zinc-manganese decreased adverse reactions and downtime after ablative fractional carbon dioxide laser resurfacing with comparable efficacy to 0.02% triamcinolone acetonide cream in 20 subjects.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2019
  • Topical dexpanthenol formulated in lipophilic vehicles improved stratum corneum hydration and reduced transepidermal water loss compared to vehicle control in humans.

    Arzneimittel-Forschung, 2000
  • Hyaluronic acid, hyaluronic acid plus dexpanthenol, and isotonic saline nasal sprays all significantly improved dry nose symptoms over four weeks in 240 patients, with hyaluronic acid plus dexpanthenol providing superior nasal moisturisation compared to the other two.

    Auris, Nasus, Larynx, 2020

Ingredients

Water, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Panthenol, Allantoin, Sodium Carbomer, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum

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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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