111SKIN Rose Gold Radiance Booster for oily skin
Niacinamide
Rosa Damascena Flower Water Rose Flower Water
Sodium Hyaluronate
Gold
MicaAverage
- HighOily Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for oily skin; other serums 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 skin brightening for your oily skin due to niacinamide's seboregulation and humectant actions, which help even skin tone and provide hydration. Sodium hyaluronate further supports this by offering additional humectant benefits.
- While the formula is generally supportive for oily skin, it lacks specialized ingredients to directly address concerns like oily shine.
- The product is safe for your oily skin, with no risks of irritation from harsh or prohibited ingredients.
How to apply
- Use this serum in your PM routine. Start by applying it 3 times a week and build up to daily use if your skin tolerates it well.
- Apply the serum after cleansing and toning, but right before your moisturizer for the best results.
- Gently press 2-3 drops of the serum into your skin. Let it absorb ⏱ for a minute before applying the next product.
- Apply the serum on clean and dry skin since your skin is not sensitive and you want to target oily shine. This helps control excess oil throughout the night.
- Avoid the delicate eye area and do a patch test before using the serum for the very first time.
People Say
★4.4Overall rating based on 200+ reviewsThis serum is highly praised for its ability to deliver an instant, dewy, and radiant complexion, making it a popular choice for those seeking a "healthy skin" look or a makeup-skincare hybrid. While users with various skin types—including sensitive skin—appreciate its hydrating and soothing properties, many reviews suggest that its primary value lies in its immediate cosmetic effect rather than transformative long-term skin improvements.
Highlights
Instant radiant glow Mostly Mentioned
- “Leaves such a pretty glow”
- “Amazing glow”
- “Instant healthy skin look”
Very expensive Mostly Mentioned
- “Pricey for what it is”
- “Expensive for 20ml”
- “Not worth the price”
Lightweight texture Often Mentioned
- “Absorbs quickly”
- “Not feeling sticky”
- “Silky blend”
Versatile application Often Mentioned
- “Mix with moisturizer”
- “Apply to high points”
- “Mix with foundation”
Hydrating feel Sometimes Noted
- “Plumping effect”
- “Locks in moisture”
- “Soothing and hydrating”
Cosmetic vs. treatment Sometimes Noted
- “Results are more cosmetic”
- “Not a miracle worker”
- “Trick of light”
Small bottle size Sometimes Noted
- “Bottle is a little small”
- “Not standard 30ml”
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Questions and answers
How well does Rose Gold Radiance Booster work for oily skin?
This treatment works moderately well for your oily skin, helping to even skin tone and provide hydration through niacinamide and sodium hyaluronate. While it is safe and non-irritating, it lacks specialized ingredients to directly address oily shine. To better manage oily skin, a product of this type needs ingredients that control sebum production, combat excess oil, and reduce enlarged pores.
The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Scientific Reports, 2024
Which ingredients make this serum a good fit for oily skin?
Niacinamide and sodium hyaluronate make this serum a fit by offering moderate brightening, hydration, and oil balance without irritation. A treatment of this type needs ingredients like niacinamide to control sebum, along with soothing extracts and pore-managing compounds, to properly care for oily skin.
The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Scientific Reports, 2024
What does Niacinamide do for oily skin?
Niacinamide helps balance oily skin by significantly reducing excess oil production and shine. It is well tolerated and may improve skin texture without clogging pores.
Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy, 2006Antioxidants, 2021
What does Rosa Damascena Flower Water do for oily skin?
Rosa damascena flower water helps calm oily skin and reduce redness because it can quiet down the skin reactions that cause irritation. It is unlikely to feel heavy, making it a refreshing step in your daily routine.
Where does this serum 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 that also help control extra shine and excess oil.
Can I use this serum with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this treatment alongside a retinoid product, applying the treatment after cleansing and toning, and before your moisturizer. A product for oily skin works best here when it includes ingredients that balance oil production and keep shine under control.
How often should I use this serum?
This treatment is generally used in the evening routine, though some similar serums can also be used in the morning or twice a day. Oily skin works with it, but an oily shine requires additional targeted ingredients to manage excess oil.
Can this serum clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily skin?
This serum is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for oily skin, as it has a safe profile with no harsh or irritating ingredients. However, because it lacks specialized ingredients to directly address oily shine, oily skin also needs targeted oil-controlling ingredients like salicylic acid or clay.
Is this serum fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It has no drying alcohol and contains fragrance (parfum).
What the research says
Niacinamide 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, 2002Treatment with a combination of niacinamide and hyaluronic acid improved skin aging signs and demonstrated a senomorphic effect by decreasing SASP and autocrine signaling genes in women.
Scientific Reports, 2024Topical 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, 2021Bangladeshi river sand-derived muscovite, biotite, and phlogopite mica exhibited safe heavy metal levels, non-irritant skin behavior, favorable sensory properties, and moderate antibacterial activity, supporting their safety and efficacy for cosmetic applications.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025Topical 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, 2005Topical 2% niacinamide significantly decreased sebum excretion rate in Japanese individuals and casual sebum levels in Caucasian individuals compared to placebo or baseline.
Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy, 2006Treatment with a rose extract activated newly identified skin olfactory receptors and prevented epinephrine-induced skin stress responses in epidermal keratinocytes and human skin explants, while clinically decreasing the appearance of under-eye dark circles in stressed women.
Molecules, 2020Rose petal extract improves stratum corneum moisture levels in humans by upregulating HAS2 expression via the GLK-MAP2K-MAPK signaling pathway.
BioFactors, 2023Rosa gallica petal extract (RPE) exerts skin whitening by attenuating tyrosinase activity and melanin accumulation and exhibits anti-wrinkle activity by suppressing MMP-1 levels in human cells.
Journal of Medicinal Food, 2020Topical 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, 2011Topical 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, 2022Treatment 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, 2019Topically delivered gold-coated silica microparticles combined with laser pulses reduced inflammatory lesions compared with sham treatments in patients with moderate-to-severe facial acne.
The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2015Laser-activated gold microparticles combined with topical retinoids reduced inflammatory lesion counts by 68% at month 12 in 52 patients with mild-to-moderate inflammatory facial acne.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2023Combined treatment with a micro-diamond and micro-gold topical serum and a 1064 nm picosecond Nd:YAG laser produced moderate clinical improvement and high participant satisfaction in 40% of participants for facial skin rejuvenation with minimal side effects.
Dermatologic Therapy, 2022
Why other serums 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, 2024Niacinamide and ferulic acid incorporated in a stable multiple emulsion successfully reduced melanin, sebum, and skin erythema while improving skin elasticity and hydration in human skin compared to a placebo.
BioMed Research International, 2022
Ingredients
Water, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Rosa Damascena Flower Water Rose Flower Water, Phenoxyethanol, Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Lithium Magnesium Sodium Silicate, Cellulose Gum, Sodium Hyaluronate, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Leuconostoc Radish, Leuconostoc Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Tetrasodium Pyrophosphate, Gold, Ethylhexylglycerin, Silver, Mica, Disodium Edta, Parfum, Ci 77491, Iron Oxides, Ci 77891, Titanium Dioxide
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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