HYDRINITY Renewing HA Serum for oily skin
Hyaluronic Acid
Glycerin
Squalane
Trifluoroacetyl Tripeptide-2
Zingiber Officinale Root Extract
Average
- AverageOily Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for oily skin; other moisturizers 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 suitability for oily skin as hyaluronic acid and glycerin provide excellent deep hydration, though it lacks specialized ingredients to address oily shine.
- The inclusion of bisabolol and ginger root extract offers some soothing benefits, but stronger oil-controlling agents would enhance its relevance for your primary concern.
- The product is safe for your oily skin, with no risks of irritation due to the absence of harsh ingredients.
How to apply
- Could be used as part of your AM or PM routine every day to keep your face fresh.
- Apply this moisturizer after cleansing and toning, but right before your SPF in the morning.
- Gently press a small amount into your skin and let it absorb fully.
- Apply on clean, slightly dry skin to help control that oily shine.
- Avoid the eye area and do a quick patch test before your first use.
People Say
★4.6Overall rating based on 100+ reviewsThis serum is frequently praised for its lightweight, non-greasy formula that effectively plumps and firms the skin, providing deep hydration. It is particularly favored by those seeking anti-aging benefits and improved skin resilience, with many users noting visible improvements in texture and radiance within a few weeks of consistent use. Some users find the scent opinions to be mixed, and the price point is considered premium by some, with results building progressively over time.
Highlights
Deep hydration Mostly Mentioned
- “Provides deep hydration”
- “skin feels plump”
- “noticeable boost in hydration”
Improves texture Often Mentioned
- “Overall smoother skin”
- “leaves skin soft”
- “improved skin texture”
Lightweight formula Often Mentioned
- “Without feeling heavy”
- “non-greasy formula”
- “absorbs quickly”
Anti-aging results Sometimes Noted
- “Softens fine lines”
- “improves skin elasticity”
- “skin looks firmer”
Sensitive skin friendly Sometimes Noted
- “Safe for sensitive skin”
- “non-irritating”
- “calms irritation”
Premium price point Sometimes Noted
- “Worth the price”
- “other brands do the job for less”
Requires consistency Sometimes Noted
- “Results build progressively”
- “consistent use needed”
Mixed scent opinions Rarely Noted
- “Opinions on the scent vary”
- “scent is mixed”
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Questions and answers
How well does Hydinity Renewing HA Serum work for oily skin?
This serum works for oily skin by providing deep hydration, though other products fit it better. It needs ingredients like Niacinamide to help regulate oil production and minimize the appearance of pores.
Which ingredients make this serum a good fit for oily skin?
Hyaluronic acid and glycerin make this serum a good fit for oily skin by providing deep hydration, while bisabolol and ginger root extract offer soothing benefits. However, a product for oily skin also needs ingredients like niacinamide to regulate oil production and minimize the appearance of pores.
What does Hyaluronic Acid do for oily skin?
Hyaluronic acid helps oily skin by reducing extra oil and sebum production without causing irritation. Clinical studies show it successfully balances oil levels while keeping the skin comfortable.
What does Glycerin do for oily skin?
Glycerin helps keep oily skin hydrated without feeling heavy and supports the skin barrier. Because this product is a weak fit for your skin, an ideal product of this type needs lightweight hydrators and ingredients that balance oil while protecting the skin.
The British Journal of Dermatology, 2008International Journal of Toxicology, 2019
Where does this serum go in a skincare routine for oily skin?
This treatment goes in the evening routine after cleansing and before moisturizing, though some serums can also be used in the morning or twice a day. It is safe for oily skin and unlikely to cause irritation, but to better manage oily shine, an oily skin type needs specialized oil-controlling ingredients.
Can I use this serum with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this serum with retinol by applying the serum first to give your skin deep hydration, followed by your retinol. This product is safe for your oily skin and is unlikely to cause irritation, though an oily skin type also needs stronger oil-controlling ingredients to manage shine.
Cutis, 2006Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
How often should I use this serum?
You can use this treatment in the evening as part of your routine. Some treatments can also be used in the morning or twice a day depending on how your skin responds.
Can this serum clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily skin?
This serum is safe for your oily skin and is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts because it does not contain harsh ingredients. Oily skin works best with a product of this type that also includes strong oil-controlling agents to manage shine.
Can I use this serum around the eyes or on my body?
You can use this moisturizing treatment around the eyes or on your body, as its hyaluronic acid and glycerin provide deep hydration with very good skin tolerance. Because the skin around the eyes is exceptionally thin, this gentle formula is unlikely to cause irritation. To properly care for this delicate area, a product of this type needs lightweight hydrators and soothing botanicals like those found here.
Is this serum fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.
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, 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, 2012Squalane at 0.005-0.015% counteracts UVA-induced oxidative stress, inflammation, and collagen metabolism inhibition while stimulating fibroblast migration in human dermal fibroblasts.
Molecules, 2025Plant-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, 2025A 1-year clinical study on human facial skin demonstrated that Zingiber officinale (L.) Rose extract inhibits the UV-induced decrease in skin elasticity and prevents or improves wrinkle formation around the eye.
Archives of Dermatological Research, 2008Ginger extract transethosomal hydrogel improved skin permeability, sustained drug release, and exhibited significant inhibition of edema swelling along with reduced reactive oxygen species and prostaglandin E2 compared to free ginger extract hydrogel and ketoprofen gel in a rat-paw edema model.
International Journal of Nanomedicine, 2023Topical delivery of ginger extract-loaded nanoemulsions significantly reduced arthritic symptoms, paw edema inhibition by 27.7%, and inflammatory cytokines in RA-induced rats compared to the negative control.
Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2023
Why other moisturizers 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, 2024A peel-off facial mask containing myoinositol and trehalose-loaded liposomes improved adult female acne by decreasing lesion counts, sebum production, GAGS scores, and local androgen levels while increasing beclin-1 levels.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2017
Ingredients
Water, Hyaluronic Acid, Glycerin, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Trifluoroacetyl Tripeptide-2, Nicotiana Benthamiana Hexapeptide-40 Sh-Polypeptide-76, Bisabolol, Algae Extract, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract, Squalane, Pullulan, Pentylene Glycol, Dextran, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Sodium Hydroxide, Citric Acid, Chlorphenesin, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol
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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