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Clear Essence Medicated Fade Crème for oily skin

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Clear Essence Medicated Fade Crème

Average

  • AverageOily Skin Fit
  • AverageEffectiveness
  • HighSafety

Works for oily skin; other sunscreens 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 sun protection for your oily skin due to the presence of octinoxate, but the emollient ingredients like Glyceryl Stearate, Cetyl Alcohol, and Stearic Acid do not sufficiently address your oily shine concerns.
  • While the product provides general skincare benefits such as hydration, these are not optimally aligned with your primary goal of managing oily skin.
  • The formulation is safe for your oily skin, as it lacks harsh ingredients and carries no risk of irritation.

How to apply

  • Use this moisturizing sunscreen daily in your AM routine. Reapply every two hours when exposed to direct sun.
  • Apply this moisturizing sunscreen as the final step of your morning routine after your moisturizer.
  • Smooth an even layer of the moisturizing sunscreen over your face and neck, avoiding harsh rubbing.
  • Apply the moisturizing sunscreen onto clean, dry skin for the best protection and even coverage.
  • Avoid the immediate eye area and discontinue use if any irritation occurs.

Questions and answers

How well does Clear Essence Medicated Fade Crème work for oily skin?

Clear Essence Medicated Fade Crème is an average fit for oily skin because its rich softening ingredients do not help manage oily shine. Products that fit oily skin better need lightweight oil-controlling ingredients like zinc oxide and niacinamide that provide UV protection without extra shine.

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

Clear Essence Medicated Fade Crème is an average fit for oily skin because while it provides sun protection with octinoxate, its heavy softening ingredients do not help manage oily shine. A better fit for this skin type requires lightweight ingredients like zinc oxide and niacinamide that provide UV protection and oil control without causing breakouts or excess shine.

International Journal of Nanomedicine, 2013Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2008

What does Hydroquinone do for oily skin?

Hydroquinone helps fade dark spots and uneven pigmentation on oily skin. It is unlikely to cause issues when used correctly, but this type of skin needs gentle ingredients that balance oil while treating discoloration safely.

Indian Journal of Dermatology, 2013Skin Research and Technology, 2024

What does Kojic Acid do for oily skin?

Kojic acid helps fade dark spots and even out skin tone by slowing down the pigment production in oily skin. It is generally well tolerated, though products of this type for oily skin also need balancing ingredients to control shine and keep pores clear.

Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy = Biomedecine & Pharmacotherapie, 2019The Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, 1994

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

This cream goes in the morning routine as a moisturizer and sunscreen after your cleanser, toner, and moisturizer steps. Because this product does not sufficiently address oily shine concerns, oily skin needs a lightweight moisturizer with oil-controlling ingredients like niacinamide.

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

Clear Essence Medicated Fade Crème can be used alongside retinol, applying the retinol first and following with this moisturizing cream. This cream provides general hydration and sun protection, but a product for oily skin needs oil-controlling ingredients that keep shine under control.

How often should I use this cream?

You can use this moisturizing spf daily in your morning routine, but because it does not manage oily shine well, oily skin needs a lightweight, oil-free formula with balancing and mattifying ingredients.

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

This cream is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts on oily skin, as it lacks harsh ingredients and carries no risk of irritation. However, because it relies on heavy moisturizers like glyceryl stearate, cetyl alcohol, and stearic acid, a product for this skin type needs lighter, oil-free hydrators and ingredients that help manage oily shine.

Is this cream fragrance-free and alcohol-free?

Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol. Cetyl alcohol is a fatty alcohol, which soften the skin.

What the research says

  • TFC-1067 and 2% hydroquinone both significantly lightened facial dyschromia after 8 and 12 weeks in 48 healthy female subjects, but only hydroquinone also lightened normal skin.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020

  • A topical formulation containing kojic acid, emblica extract, and glycolic acid demonstrated efficacy parity compared with hydroquinone 4% in multiethnic participants with mild to moderate facial dyschromia.

    Cutis, 2010

  • A nanoemulsion containing 1 mg/mL kojic dipalmitate and 5% rosehip oil demonstrated high incorporation efficiency, suitable physicochemical stability, antioxidant and depigmenting efficacy close to 1 mM ascorbic acid, and no cytotoxicity at concentrations from 0.06% to 1% in vitro.

    Pharmaceutics, 2023

  • Topical application of iron chelators kojic acid and deferiprone significantly accelerated wound healing in rats compared to control groups, with deferiprone showing superior efficacy due to higher antioxidant and iron chelation abilities.

    International Wound Journal, 2013

  • 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 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, 2021

  • Topical 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, 2008

  • Topical 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, 2005

Ingredients

Hydroquinone, Octinoxate, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearic Acid, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Metabisulfite, Sodium Sulfite, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Water

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.

  • Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Co-founder, Medical Director

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer

  • Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Co-founder, CEO and CTO

    PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex

  • Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Medical Board

    Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine

  • Aishani Shah, MD

    Aishani Shah, MD

    Medical Board

    Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD

  • Asya Zubkova, MS

    Asya Zubkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member

  • Hanna Kurets, MD

    Hanna Kurets, MD

    Medical Board, Medical Advisor

    Dermatology MD

  • Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Medical Board

    Dermatology and diagnostic consultant

  • Victoria Derkova, MS

    Victoria Derkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist

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