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Erborian Skin Therapy Multi-Perfecting Night Oil-Serum for acne-prone skin

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  • AverageCombination Skin Fit
  • AverageEffectiveness
  • HighSafety

Works for acne-prone skin; other moisturizers fit it 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

  • This formulation offers moderate suitability for your combination, acne-prone skin as glycerin and squalane provide hydration and smooth texture, while Zinc PCA helps regulate oil production. Centella Asiatica Extract offers soothing benefits, but the product lacks more potent ingredients for significant acne treatment.
  • The presence of multiple botanical extracts contributes to general hydration and soothing effects, enhancing the overall comfort for your skin.
  • The safety profile is excellent, with no risks of irritation due to the absence of prohibited or harsh ingredients.

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

★4.6Overall rating based on 700+ reviews

This bi-phase oil-serum is highly effective at deeply hydrating and plumping the skin overnight, leaving it feeling soft, smooth, and radiant without a greasy residue. A moderate number of users appreciate its pleasant, spa-like scent and how it simplifies their night routine. A low number of users with sensitive skin reported breakouts or irritation, and a few found the scent too strong. The product is also considered moderately expensive.

Highlights

  • Hydration and plumpness Mostly Mentioned
    • “wake up with my skin soft and plump”
    • “skin feels bouncy in a morning”
    • “intensely nourished”
  • Lightweight texture Mostly Mentioned
    • “sinks in quickly”
    • “nourishing but not greasy”
    • “glides on like an oil but absorbs like a serum”
  • Instant glow Often Mentioned
    • “gives an instant glow”
    • “complexion is fresh and radiant”
    • “well-rested radiance”
  • Pleasant scent Sometimes Noted
    • “smells so nice”
    • “feels like a luxury product”
    • “smell was amazing”
  • Simplifies routine Sometimes Noted
    • “works beautifully alone”
    • “one stop shop”
    • “skip using a moisturizer”
  • High price Sometimes Noted
    • “expensive”
    • “investment”
    • “more expensive than what I would usually buy”
  • Oily finish Rarely Noted
    • “bit on the oily side”
    • “felt a film”
    • “too rich for my oily skin”
  • Scent sensitivity Rarely Noted
    • “smell is too strong”
    • “fragrance caused reaction”
    • “prefer unscented”
  • Skin irritation Rarely Noted
    • “caused itching, redness”
    • “left me with slight red marks”
    • “breakouts”

Sources: lovi.care, erborian.com, ulta.com, dermstore.com, cocooncenter.co.uk, cultbeauty.co.uk, and more

Questions and answers

How well does Erborian Skin Therapy work for acne-prone skin?

This oil-serum works moderately well for acne-prone skin, as glycerin and squalane keep skin soft and smooth while zinc helps manage oil. It is very safe and comforting with soothing plant extracts, but it lacks stronger active ingredients to properly treat breakouts. A product for this skin needs targeted acne-fighting ingredients like niacinamide and skin-repairing hydrators such as hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid.

The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, 2020

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

Glycerin, squalane, and zinc PCA make this serum a fit by providing hydration and helping regulate oil, while Centella Asiatica offers soothing benefits. However, this skin needs products with more potent ingredients like niacinamide and peptides for significant acne treatment.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, 2020

What does Squalane do for acne-prone skin?

Squalane may help keep acne-prone skin soft and smooth, but peroxidated forms can trigger inflammation in skin cells. For a better fit on acne-prone skin, products need non-clogging, soothing ingredients that balance oil without causing irritation.

The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2006

What does Centella Asiatica Extract do for acne-prone skin?

Centella asiatica extract helps calm angry skin, reduces redness, and supports healing for breakouts. It is unlikely to cause irritation and may improve overall skin clarity when used consistently.

Molecules, 2023Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 2020

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

This treatment goes in the evening step of your routine, after cleansing and before moisturizing. Acne-prone skin works best with products that combine soothing ingredients like centella asiatica with stronger acne-fighting ingredients like salicylic acid or retinoids.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016

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

You can use this serum with retinol, applying the serum first to keep your skin calm and hydrated. This type of product needs stronger breakout-fighting ingredients and oil-balancing agents to properly care for acne-prone skin.

Cutis, 2006Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

How often should I use this serum?

Apply this moisturizing treatment in the evening as part of your nighttime routine. Its safe formula is unlikely to cause irritation and works well for daily use, though acne-prone skin needs stronger targeted ingredients like salicylic acid or retinoids to properly treat breakouts.

Health Science Reports, 2021

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

This moisturizing treatment is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for acne-prone skin, as it contains gentle, hydrating ingredients and lacks harsh components that typically irritate. However, because it offers only moderate suitability for this skin type, acne-prone skin often needs products that combine soothing botanical extracts with more potent acne-fighting ingredients to properly manage breakouts.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, 2020

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

You can use this moisturizing treatment around the eyes and on the body because its gentle formulation is very well tolerated by the skin. The glycerin, squalane, and sodium hyaluronate help keep skin hydrated and smooth, while botanical extracts provide a soothing feel with a low risk of irritation.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

Is this serum fragrance-free and alcohol-free?

It has no drying alcohol and contains fragrance (parfum, hexyl cinnamal, linalool, and citronellol).

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 nicotinamide plus an antibacterial adhesive agent and zinc-pyrrolidone carboxylic acid combined with adapalene significantly reduced noninflammatory acne lesions by the second week of therapy compared to placebo with adapalene in patients with moderate acne vulgaris.

    The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, 2020
  • Cosmetic formulations containing 5% Centella asiatica extract showed the best efficacy in improving skin moisture and decreasing transepidermal water loss, while also exhibiting antiinflammatory properties in 25 volunteers compared to baseline measurements.

    Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016
  • Squalane at 0.005-0.015% counteracts UVA-induced oxidative stress, inflammation, and collagen metabolism inhibition while stimulating fibroblast migration in human dermal fibroblasts.

    Molecules, 2025
  • Plant-derived squalane protected human dermal fibroblasts against UVA-induced damage by counteracting ROS formation, suppressing apoptosis-related proteins p53, caspase-3, caspase-9, and PARP, and restoring the pro-survival p-Akt/mTOR pathway.

    Antioxidants, 2025
  • Topical application of 0.05% w/w ECa 233 gel reduced erythema index by 0.03 U and improved early crusting and general wound appearance compared to placebo in thirty individuals undergoing facial laser resurfacing.

    Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 2020
  • 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 treatment with 5% vitamin C and 0.1% madecassoside significantly improved clinical scores for wrinkles, suppleness, firmness, roughness, and skin hydration, along with functional and structural remodeling of the elastic fiber network in 20 female volunteers with photoaged skin after 6 months compared to baseline.

    Experimental Dermatology, 2008
  • Enzyme-modified ginseng extract cream significantly reduced the global photo-damage score and various roughness measures including total roughness, smoothness depth, and arithmetic roughness average compared to placebo in 23 human subjects.

    Rejuvenation Research, 2015
  • A red ginseng hydrogel formulation with 1,2-hexanediol promoted selective growth of Staphylococcus epidermidis and decreased Cutibacterium acnes in 20 female subjects.

    Journal of Ginseng Research, 2022
  • A 1% fermented black ginseng cream significantly reduced eye wrinkles and brightened skin color in twenty-three human subjects compared to control cream and baseline.

    Journal of Toxicology and Environmental Health. Part A, 2020
  • Combining 755 nm alexandrite laser with topical licorice gel significantly reduces terminal hair counts compared to alexandrite laser with placebo in women with idiopathic hirsutism.

    Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2015
  • Licochalcone A activated Nrf2 signaling, elevated cytoprotective enzymes, increased the reduced-to-oxidized glutathione ratio, and decreased reactive oxygen species in human fibroblasts and neutrophils, while a LicA-rich licorice extract lowered UVA-induced oxidative processes in vivo.

    Experimental Dermatology, 2015
  • Bioactive glycyrrhizic acid and oxymatrine ionic liquid self-assembled nanomicelles significantly promoted the transdermal permeation, subcutaneous retention, and anti-photoaging efficacy of palmitoyl pentapeptide-4 in cellular and animal models compared to unformulated peptide.

    Advanced Science, 2025
  • 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

Ingredients

Water, Glycerin, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, Gluconolactone, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Sunflower Seed Oil, Squalane, Coco-Caprylate Caprate, Propanediol, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Butylene Glycol, Arginine, Phyllostachys Bambusoides Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Citrus Junos Fruit Extract, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Chloride, Betaine, Zinc Pca, Avena Sativa Kernel Oil Oat Kernel Oil, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Ophiopogon Japonicus Root Extract, Polygonatum Officinale Root Extract Rhizome, Scrophularia Nodosa Extract, Phyllostachys Bambusoides Juice, Centella Asiatica Extract, Glycine Soja Oil Soybean Oil, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract Licorice Root Extract, Capsicum Annuum Fruit Extract, Yam Root Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Kigelia Africana Fruit Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Equisetum Giganteum Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract Rosemary Leaf Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract Matricaria Flower Extract, Lactobacillus Ferment, Sodium Hyaluronate, Pentylene Glycol, Tocopherol, Bisabolol, Citric Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum, Hexyl Cinnamal, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Linalool, Citronellol

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