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TONYMOLY The Chok Chok Green Tea Watery Cream for oily acne-prone skin

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  • AverageOily Skin Fit
  • AverageEffectiveness
  • Low RiskSafety

A great choice for oily acne-prone skin; a few moisturizers fit it even 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 excellent moisturizing for your oily skin due to glycerin and Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, which hydrate and smooth texture, though it lacks specialized ingredients to directly target acne and breakouts.
  • The presence of Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract provides antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits suitable for oily skin, but stronger ingredients for oil control are not included.
  • The product is generally safe for your oily skin, with a low risk of irritation from 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid.

How to apply

  • Use this AM and PM routine every day to help clear your skin. Always remember to finish with SPF in the morning.
  • Apply the moisturizer after your cleanser and toner, right before your SPF during the day.
  • Gently press a small amount into your skin and avoid rubbing to keep pores clear.
  • Apply on clean, slightly damp skin to help the product absorb better and control oil.
  • Avoid the sensitive eye area and do a simple patch test before your first use.

People Say

★4.6Overall rating based on 800+ reviews

Users with oily and combination skin frequently praise this gel-cream for its lightweight, fast-absorbing formula that provides a dewy glow without pore clogging. Those with dry or sensitive skin often find it not moisturizing enough, especially in winter, and some report irritation from the strong citrus fragrance.

Highlights

  • Lightweight & fast Mostly Mentioned
    • “Absorbs quickly and doesn't leave any sticky residue”
    • “The tiniest bit covers your whole face... feels like tofu”
    • “Sinks into skin immediately... non-greasy consistency”
  • Ideal for oily/combo Often Mentioned
    • “Perfect for oily, sensitive and prone to acne skin”
    • “Doesn't make my face look like an oil factory”
    • “Great for summer months or a more humid climate”
  • Strong fragrance Often Mentioned
    • “Biggest drawback is the intense scent”
    • “Smell of essential oils... a little too strong”
    • “Heavily scented... might irritate sensitive skin”
  • Pleasant citrus scent Sometimes Noted
    • “Smells fresh and green... like lemon”
    • “Scent is delightful... light and airy”
    • “Has a distinct citrusy green tea scent”
  • Refreshing & cooling Sometimes Noted
    • “Feels incredibly refreshing and hydrating”
    • “Calms my redness... skin stays fresh”
    • “Leaves a plump and soothed look and feel”
  • Insufficient for dry Sometimes Noted
    • “Not moisturizing enough for dry skin or winter”
    • “My skin started to get dry after a week”
    • “Felt tight... needed to layer another cream”
  • Sticky or tacky Sometimes Noted
    • “Leaves a greasy shine... sticky residue”
    • “Feels sticky even if a minimal amount is applied”
    • “Never soaks in... just sits on top”
  • Unusual texture Rarely Noted
    • “Thick paste, not cream... chunky”
    • “Weird texture... like a cleansing balm”
    • “Difficult to manipulate... falls off face”

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Questions and answers

What makes TONYMOLY Green Tea Watery Cream a great fit for oily acne-prone skin?

This cream is a great fit because it provides excellent hydration and smooths texture for oily skin using glycerin and green tea extract, while also offering soothing benefits with a low risk of irritation.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

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

This cream is a great fit for your oily skin because glycerin and green tea extract hydrate and smooth texture while calming redness. These ingredients provide lightweight moisture without clogging pores, though this cream does not include specialized blemish-fighting ingredients.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

What does Green Tea Extract do for oily acne-prone skin?

Green Tea Extract helps oily acne-prone skin by reducing excess oil production and calming breakouts. It may also help lower the number of inflamed spots over time with regular use.

Phytotherapy Research, 2021Antioxidants, 2016

What does Glycerin do for oily acne-prone skin?

Glycerin helps keep oily acne-prone skin hydrated without feeling heavy. It draws moisture into the skin while supporting the skin barrier so it stays soft and balanced.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2008Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

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

This cream goes as the moisturizer step in your morning and evening routine, coming after cleansing and hydrating toner in the morning, and after your treatment step at night. It offers great hydration and calm for oily skin, with a low risk of irritation.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

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

You can use this cream with retinol, and applying it after your retinol helps keep your skin soft and calm while lowering the chance of irritation.

Cutis, 2006The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2016

How often should I use this cream?

You can use this moisturizing treatment twice a day as part of your morning and evening routine. Daily application helps keep your oily skin hydrated and smooth while maintaining a low risk of irritation.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Health Science Reports, 2021

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

This cream is generally safe for your oily skin, with a low likelihood of irritation and no ingredients that cause purging. While it hydrates and smooths texture nicely, it lacks specialized ingredients and stronger components for direct acne and oil control.

Polymers, 2023

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

Yes, you can use this moisturizing treatment on your body and around your eyes, though the skin on your body is much thicker than the very thin skin in the eye area. Its ingredients are generally safe for the skin, and glycerin helps keep hydration levels up.

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

Is this cream fragrance-free and alcohol-free?

Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.

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
  • An anti-acne hydrogel containing Aloe barbadensis, Garcinia mangostana, and Camellia sinensis extracts showed superior antiacne and antiblotch activities compared to 1% clindamycin gel in sixty subjects with mild-moderate acne.

    Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2019
  • A multi-component dissolving microneedle patch loaded with glabridin, 3-O-ethyl-L-ascorbic acid, and tranexamic acid effectively reduced chloasma and age spots while demonstrating safety in clinical evaluation, alongside significant antioxidant, anti-tyrosinase, and melanin-reduction effects in vitro and in vivo.

    Polymers, 2023
  • Topical green tea extract significantly improved clinical symptoms, tear breakup times, and meibomian gland health compared to standard treatment in patients with dry eye and Meibomian Gland Dysfunction.

    Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2017
  • Topical low-dose green tea extract reduces UVB-induced p53 expression and apoptosis in human skin keratinocytes compared to placebo.

    Experimental Dermatology, 2009
  • Topical application of green tea extract encapsulated chitosan microparticles improved skin elasticity, melanin index, and facial wrinkles compared to a placebo in female volunteers without causing skin irritation.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022
  • 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
  • Linalool treatment at 30 μM prevented UVB-induced oxidative stress, oxidative DNA damage, and the activation of MAPK and NF-κB signaling pathways in human dermal fibroblast cells compared to UVB exposure alone.

    PloS One, 2017
  • Cinnamomi cortex extract and its components epicatechin and linalool enhanced circadian amplitude, reduced oxidative stress, and upregulated skin barrier-related and ceramide synthesis genes in HaCaT keratinocytes compared to untreated controls.

    Scientific Reports, 2025
  • Topical application of a natural antioxidant compound from lemon oil called Lem1 significantly increases the antioxidative potential of the skin biosurface and inhibits free radical-mediated reactions in healthy volunteers compared to baseline.

    Drugs Under Experimental and Clinical Research, 1999
  • An oil-in-water nanoemulsion of lemon and fish by-product oils produced via ultrasonication exhibited comparable antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities to standard references, broad-spectrum antibacterial efficacy, and non-toxicity to normal skin cells at high concentrations.

    Molecules, 2022
  • 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

Ingredients

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Cyclomethicone, Propanediol, Glycerin, Glycereth-26, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate Dicaprate, Sorbitan Olivate, Cetearyl Olivate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Polysilicone-11, Phytosteryl Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Vp Copolymer, Rosewood Oil Wood, Lemon Seed Oil, Disodium Edta, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid

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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