Good Molecules Hyaluronic Acid Serum for oily acne-prone skin
Sodium Hyaluronate
Glycerin
Propanediol
Hydroxyacetophenone
High
- HighOily Skin Fit
- HighEffectiveness
- HighSafety
A great choice for oily acne-prone skin; a few moisturizers fit it even better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with oily acne-prone skin: shine, breakouts, blemishes, and enlarged pores. 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
- Highly suitable for your oily skin due to glycerin and propanediol, which offer excellent humectant action without being overly occlusive, providing great hydration and plumping effects.
- While the formula offers general hydration benefits supportive for acne-prone and oily skin, it lacks targeted ingredients to specifically address your concerns of acne, blemishes, and oiliness.
- The safety profile is excellent, with no risks of irritation for your oily skin due to the absence of prohibited or harsh ingredients.
How to apply
- Use this AM and PM routine every day to help clear your skin. Always remember to finish with SPF in the morning.
- Apply the moisturizer after your cleanser and toner, right before your SPF during the day.
- Gently press a small amount into your skin and avoid rubbing to keep pores clear.
- Apply on clean, slightly damp skin to help the product absorb better and control oil.
- Avoid the sensitive eye area and do a simple patch test before your first use.
People Say
★4.7Overall rating based on 4.3k+ reviewsThis serum is widely praised as a lightweight, budget-friendly hydration booster that effectively plumps the skin and smooths fine lines without the sticky residue common in competitors. While highly effective for most skin types, including sensitive skin, optimal results depend on applying it to damp skin and sealing it with a moisturizer to prevent dryness. Based on a very large amount of data, this should be definitely taken into account.
Highlights
Great price Mostly Mentioned
- “best value for money”
- “affordable staple”
Hydrates and plumps Mostly Mentioned
- “skin appears smooth and supple”
- “plumps up fine lines”
- “leaves skin baby smooth”
Non-sticky texture Often Mentioned
- “absorbs almost instantly”
- “not sticky like other brands”
- “water-light consistency”
Gentle formula Sometimes Noted
- “no irritation on sensitive skin”
- “fragrance-free is a plus”
- “very gentle formula”
Layers well Sometimes Noted
- “works well under makeup”
- “layers seamlessly”
- “great base for moisturizer”
Ineffective if dry Sometimes Noted
- “dried my skin out”
- “didn't do much on dry skin”
- “needs a moisturizer on top”
Caused breakouts Rarely Noted
- “broke me out”
- “caused small bumps”
- “skin reacted poorly”
Packaging issues Rarely Noted
- “dropper feels cheap”
- “hard to get last drops”
- “bottle cap issues”
Soapy texture Rarely Noted
- “feels soapy when rubbed”
- “turns white/foamy if over-applied”
- “slightly soapy feel”
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Questions and answers
What makes Good Molecules Hyaluronic Acid Serum a great fit for oily acne-prone skin?
Good Molecules Hyaluronic Acid Serum is a great fit because glycerin and propanediol give your oily skin great hydration without feeling heavy or greasy. It has an excellent safety profile and is unlikely to cause any irritation. While it provides good moisture, this type of product also needs ingredients that specifically target acne and oiliness to fully care for breakout-prone skin.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2024
Which ingredients make this serum a good fit for oily acne-prone skin?
Glycerin and propanediol make this serum a great fit for your oily skin because they give you deep hydration without feeling heavy or greasy. It has an excellent safety profile, so it is unlikely to irritate your skin.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2024Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
What does Hyaluronic Acid do for oily acne-prone skin?
Hyaluronic acid helps calm oily acne-prone skin by reducing sebum production and lipid synthesis in sebaceous glands. It also supports skin barrier function and improves hydration while helping deliver treatments without causing irritation.
The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2017Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022
What does Glycerin do for oily acne-prone skin?
Glycerin helps keep oily acne-prone skin hydrated without feeling heavy. It draws moisture into the skin while supporting the skin barrier so it stays soft and balanced.
The British Journal of Dermatology, 2008Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
Where does this serum go in a skincare routine for oily acne-prone skin?
This treatment goes in the evening routine after cleansing and toning, and before moisturizing. Putting it in the evening keeps things simple and adds safety around sun exposure.
Can I use this serum with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this serum with retinol, applying the serum first to give your skin a boost of hydration. This helps keep your skin soft and smooth while being very unlikely to cause irritation.
How often should I use this serum?
You can use this serum in your evening routine, and some people may also use it in the morning or twice a day. Daily application helps keep your oily skin hydrated without feeling heavy.
Health Science Reports, 2021International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2024
Can this serum clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily acne-prone skin?
This serum is unlikely to cause irritation or breakouts on your oily skin due to its very safe ingredients, though a few reviewers have occasionally reported breakouts. It provides light hydration without feeling heavy, but it lacks targeted ingredients to actively fight acne or control excess oil.
Molecules, 2021International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2024
Can I use this serum around the eyes or on my body?
You can use this moisturizing treatment around your eyes and on your body because its gentle formula provides safe hydration for various skin areas. Studies show that skin thickness varies across the body, with the eyelids being among the thinnest regions, yet this product's excellent safety profile makes it unlikely to cause irritation.
Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy, 2002International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2024
Is this serum fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.
What the research says
A mixture of propanediol, xylitol, and caprylic acid demonstrated in vitro antimicrobial activity against C. acnes and S. aureus, reduced 5-alpha reductase expression, and decreased skin oiliness, porphyrin, and inflammatory lesions in participants over 28 days.
Molecules, 2021Topical application of 1,3-propanediol at various concentrations, alone or combined with butylene glycol and/or glycerol, increased skin hydration and reduced trans epidermal water loss in 30 healthy female subjects over an 8-hour period, with the 15% concentration and the addition of glycerol providing greater benefits.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2024A 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, 2017Topical 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, 2019The 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, 2012Sustainable cosmetic products formulated with renewable PDO-based emulsifiers showed equivalent performance in sensory and moisturization evaluations compared to those formulated with petroleum-derived PEG-based emulsifiers.
Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2017
Ingredients
Water, Propanediol, Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Caprylyl Glycol, Disodium Edta, Tocopherol
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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