AMBI Even & Clear Fade Cream for oily skin
Niacinamide
Aloe Barbadensis
Ascorbic Acid
Glycerin
Stearic Acid
Average
- AverageOily 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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- Offers moderate suitability for your oily skin as niacinamide and ascorbic acid work to even skin tone and provide some seboregulation. Glycerin and Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice offer general hydration and soothing benefits, which are supportive for oily shine but not specialized for intense oil control.
- The formula is safe for your oily skin, with Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice providing a soothing effect and no harsh ingredients present.
- While the product offers general skincare benefits and is safe for your skin type, it lacks more potent ingredients for optimal oil management and brightening.
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
★3.5Overall rating based on 300+ reviewsRecent feedback is polarized due to a formula change (removal of hydroquinone), with many long-time users finding the new version ineffective for stubborn hyperpigmentation and melasma compared to the original. Some new users with mild acne scars or sensitive skin report gradual improvements in skin tone and appreciate the product's moisturizing properties.
Highlights
Ineffective new formula Mostly Mentioned
- “miss old version”
- “stopped working”
- “no results”
Pleasant texture Often Mentioned
- “absorbs quickly”
- “non-greasy feel”
- “lightweight consistency”
Gentle formula Sometimes Noted
- “no irritation”
- “good for sensitive skin”
- “safe ingredients”
Good moisturizer Sometimes Noted
- “leaves skin soft”
- “hydrating formula”
- “smooths texture”
Improves skin tone Sometimes Noted
- “fades dark spots”
- “clears acne marks”
- “evens complexion”
Mild scent Sometimes Noted
- “light fragrance”
- “smells good”
- “not overpowering”
Adverse reactions Sometimes Noted
- “caused breakouts”
- “severe redness”
- “allergic reaction”
Bad value Sometimes Noted
- “tiny tube”
- “price increase”
- “less product”
Poor consistency Sometimes Noted
- “watery texture”
- “runny liquid”
- “thin cream”
Worsened condition Rarely Noted
- “made spots darker”
- “burned skin”
- “increased discoloration”
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Questions and answers
How well does AMBI Even & Clear work for oily skin?
AMBI Even and Clear Fade Cream offers moderate suitability for oily skin because niacinamide and ascorbic acid help even skin tone and regulate oil, while glycerin and aloe provide light hydration. It is safe and soothing, but an oily skin type needs more potent ingredients for optimal oil control and brightening, such as zinc PCA, specialized pore-clearing agents, and targeted sebum-balancing extracts.
The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020
Which ingredients make this cream a good fit for oily skin?
Niacinamide and ascorbic acid make this cream a fit for oily skin by helping to even skin tone and manage oily shine, while glycerin and aloe provide soothing hydration. To be a top fit for oily skin, a treatment of this type needs specialized ingredients for intense oil control, pore management, and optimal brightening.
The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020
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 Aloe Vera do for oily skin?
Aloe vera helps calm oily skin while keeping it comfortable and protected. It is unlikely to feel heavy, and it provides soothing and skin-protective properties that support a clear, smooth look.
Where does it go in a skincare routine for oily skin?
This treatment goes in the evening routine after cleansing and before moisturizing. Oily skin works best with products that provide specialized oil control ingredients.
Can I use this cream with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this cream alongside a retinol, applying the treatment after your retinol and before your moisturizer in your evening routine. The formula is safe and unlikely to cause irritation for your skin type, though it needs stronger oil control ingredients and potent brighteners to truly excel on oily skin.
How often should I use it?
Use this treatment in your evening routine, applying it after your cleansing toner and before your moisturizer. Oily skin works well with specialized oil-control ingredients and stronger brightening actives to manage shine and tone.
Can this cream clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily skin?
This cream is unlikely to cause harsh breakouts or purging on oily skin, as it has a safe formula with soothing aloe vera and no harsh ingredients. However, it lacks specialized ingredients for intense oil control, so an oily skin type needs lightweight, non-greasy hydrators and stronger oil-balancing ingredients like salicylic acid.
Is it fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It has no drying alcohol and contains fragrance (parfum). Cetearyl alcohol is a fatty alcohol, which soften the skin.
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, 2002A 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, 2017A topical serum containing vitamin C, vitamin E, and raspberry leaf cell culture extract improved skin color, elasticity, radiance, smoothness, scaliness, and wrinkles compared to the untreated contralateral side in fifty female volunteers.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020A 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, 2018Topical 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, 2021Topical 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 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, 2018Topical 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, 2010Formulations containing 0.10%, 0.25%, and 0.50% freeze-dried Aloe vera extract increased stratum corneum water content compared with the vehicle in 20 female subjects, while transepidermal water loss was not modified.
Skin Research and Technology, 2006Topical 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, 2003Ascorbic acid 2-glucoside gel significantly reduced gingival melanin pigmentation after 4 weeks compared to placebo in 73 subjects with symmetric pigmentation.
Journal of Periodontology, 2009Topical 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, 2022The 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, 2020Ten 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, 2001Niacinamide/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, 2012Sodium dodecyl sulfate treatment disrupts the ordered intercellular lipid lamellar structure in hairless mouse stratum corneum, and immersion in a ceramide 3, cholesterol, and stearic acid mixture successfully reorganizes this ordered lamellar structure.
Biophysical Chemistry, 2001
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, Stearic Acid, Glycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, Isopropyl Myristate, Glycol Distearate, Niacinamide, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Betaine, C13-15 Alkane, Ascorbic Acid, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Phenoxyethanol, Coconut Alkanes, Diglucosyl Gallic Acid, Parfum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Coco-Caprylate Caprate, Sodium Metabisulfite, Sodium Hydroxide
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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