Eucerin Roughness Relief Lotion for acne-prone skin
Urea
Ceramide Np
Glycerin
Lactic Acid
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Shea ButterAverage
- AverageCombination Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- Low RiskSafety
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
- Offers moderate moisturizing for your combination skin, as urea and lactic acid provide hydration and smooth skin texture, but it lacks sufficient ingredients for effective oil control on oily areas.
- The product provides moderate exfoliation for acne and blemishes, though the concentrations of urea and lactic acid are not specialized enough to address your specific concerns effectively.
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 90.2k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, users highly recommend this lotion for its exceptional ability to smooth rough and bumpy skin, effectively treating conditions like Keratosis Pilaris and "strawberry legs." It provides deep, long-lasting hydration and noticeably improves skin texture. A significant number of users, however, report that the lotion leaves a sticky residue and absorbs slowly, which can be inconvenient. Some also mention an unpleasant initial scent and occasional issues with the pump dispenser.
Highlights
Smooths rough skin Mostly Mentioned
- “Effective for KP”
- “reduces chicken skin”
- “clears strawberry legs”
- “softens elbows”
Sticky residue Mostly Mentioned
- “Feels greasy”
- “clothes stick to skin”
- “leaves film”
- “stays tacky for hours”
Deep hydration Often Mentioned
- “heals cracked heels”
- “great for winter”
- “restores moisture barrier”
- “lasts 48 hours”
Improves texture Often Mentioned
- “makes skin cottony soft”
- “removes dead skin”
- “gentle exfoliation”
- “visible difference in days”
Slow absorption Often Mentioned
- “takes forever to dry”
- “sits on top of skin”
- “slippery hands”
- “requires waiting before dressing”
Fragrance-free Sometimes Noted
- “suitable for sensitive skin”
- “no added perfume”
- “non-irritating”
Unpleasant scent Sometimes Noted
- “funky chemical smell”
- “smells like urea”
- “weird plastic odor”
- “unpleasant but fades”
Dispenser issues Rarely Noted
- “hard to pump”
- “thick lotion clogs”
- “pump arrives broken”
- “difficult to get product out”
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Questions and answers
How well does Eucerin Roughness Relief Lotion work for acne-prone skin?
Eucerin Roughness Relief Lotion works moderately well for acne-prone skin, providing some hydration and smoothing texture, but it lacks sufficient oil control and specialized blemish-fighting ingredients. A product of this type needs specialized ingredients for blemishes, oil control agents, and soothing extracts that hydrate without clogging pores.
Which ingredients make this lotion a good fit for acne-prone skin?
Urea, lactic acid, and glycerin help smooth skin texture and provide hydration for acne-prone skin. However, this lotion lacks sufficient ingredients for effective oil control, so acne-prone skin needs a product with specialized blemish-fighting ingredients, soothing extracts, and peptides that hydrate and balance oil without causing irritation.
What does Urea do for acne-prone skin?
Urea is unlikely to help acne-prone skin on its own and may not be the right choice for breakouts. Skin of this type needs ingredients that clear pores and calm redness, such as salicylic acid or soothing plant extracts.
What do Ceramides do for acne-prone skin?
Ceramides help acne-prone skin by restoring a weak water barrier, which is often damaged and low in these protective lipids in people with acne. Using them helps reduce dryness, redness, and irritation caused by acne treatments while keeping the skin calm and smooth.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2023Archives of Dermatological Research, 1995
Where does this lotion go in a skincare routine for acne-prone skin?
This lotion fits into a routine for acne-prone skin as a daytime or nighttime moisturizer, though it works better as an average fit because it lacks targeted oil control ingredients. Acne-prone skin needs a moisturizer with ingredients like niacinamide or lightweight hydrators to manage shine while keeping skin soft.
Can I use this lotion with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this lotion with retinol by applying your retinol first and following it with this moisturizer. Using a moisturizer helps keep your skin soft and comfortable while you use retinol, and it is unlikely to cause irritation when applied this way. To fit this skin better, a product of this type needs specialized oil-control ingredients and targeted blemish-fighting agents.
How often should I use this lotion?
You can use this lotion daily to keep your skin soft and smooth, as consistent daily application helps maintain moisture and supports the skin barrier. Twice-daily use may also improve overall hydration and texture, though you should watch how your acne-prone skin responds to the richer ingredients.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2026
Can this lotion clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for acne-prone skin?
This lotion may not be the best fit because it lacks sufficient oil control ingredients for oily areas, so acne-prone skin needs a product with targeted oil control and specialized blemish-fighting ingredients.
Can I use this lotion around the eyes or on my body?
You can use this lotion on your body, but it is best to avoid the thin skin around your eyes. A body lotion for acne-prone skin needs lightweight hydration and ingredients that balance oil without heavy butters.
Is this lotion fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol. Cetearyl alcohol is a fatty alcohol, which soften the skin.
What the research says
Topical 40% urea cream achieved improvement in less time and showed superiority over 12% ammonium lactate lotion in skin roughness, fissure reduction, thickness, and dryness at day 14 in patients treated for moderate to severe xerosis.
American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002Topical treatment with K101 achieved a significantly higher mycological cure rate compared to placebo in patients with ≤50% nail involvement (27.2% vs 10.4%), while showing early visible improvements in nail appearance and no safety issues.
Mycoses, 2012A 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, 2017The 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, 2001Application of a cream containing lactic acid 12% and pramoxine HCl 1% significantly improved skin dryness, hydration, and itch compared with a nontreated control in 24 women with a history of dry itchy skin.
Cutis, 2004Topical 12% ammonium lactate produced a significant sparing of epidermal and dermal atrophy induced by clobetasol propionate in human volunteers, without influencing the corticosteroid's bioavailability or antiinflammatory properties.
Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 1992A lactic acid/ceramide lotion significantly improved skin moisturization and desquamation compared to no treatment in women with dry, rough skin on the anterior shins.
The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, 2020A combination cream of stimu-tex AS and saccharide isomerate reduced erythema, increased skin capacitance, and reduced transepidermal water loss compared to placebo in 20 subjects after fractional CO2 laser procedure without causing serious adverse events.
Lasers in Medical Science, 2025A skin barrier restoring cream with shea butter, silkflo, and vitamin E increased type I procollagen synthesis, enhanced antioxidant enzyme activity, decreased reactive oxygen species generation, and promoted hyaluronic acid production in H2O2-stimulated human keratinocyte cells compared to untreated cells.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2025
Why other moisturizers fit acne-prone 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, 2024Co-delivery of paeonol and madecassoside via nanoemulsions improved transdermal delivery, promoted barrier repair proteins, inhibited inflammatory cytokine secretion in cellular and 3D models, and reduced transepidermal water loss and acne in human facial skin compared to free components.
Molecules, 2023
Ingredients
Water, Urea, Glycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, Glyceryl Stearate, Octyldodecanol, Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides, Ethylhexyl Cocoate, Sodium Lactate, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Distarch Phosphate, Ceramide Np, Lactic Acid, Sodium Pca, Arginine Hcl, Glycine, Alanine, Carnitine, Cholesterol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Sunflower Seed Oil, Sorbitan Stearate, Dimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, Carbomer, Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate, Sodium Chloride
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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