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Pair Acne Cream W for oily skin

Pair Acne Cream W
  • Ibuprofen Piconol
  • Isopropyl Methylphenol
  • Stearyl Alcohol
  • Polysorbate 60
  • 1,3-Butylene Glycol

Average

  • AverageOily Skin Fit
  • AverageEffectiveness
  • ExcellentSafety

Works for oily skin; other serums 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 Isopropyl Methylphenol provides antimicrobial action to help manage acne concerns.
  • While the formula offers general skincare benefits like hydration and cleansing, it lacks sufficient seboregulating ingredients to optimally address your oily shine.
  • The product is safe for your oily skin, with no risks of irritation due to the absence of harsh ingredients and the inclusion of soothing components like Isopropyl Methylphenol.

How to apply

  • Use this serum in your PM routine. Start by applying it 3 times a week and build up to daily use if your skin tolerates it well.
  • Apply the serum after cleansing and toning, but right before your moisturizer for the best results.
  • Gently press 2-3 drops of the serum into your skin. Let it absorb ⏱ for a minute before applying the next product.
  • Apply the serum on clean and dry skin since your skin is not sensitive and you want to target oily shine. This helps control excess oil throughout the night.
  • Avoid the delicate eye area and do a patch test before using the serum for the very first time.

People Say

★3.7Overall rating based on 100+ reviews

Based on limited data, users find this cream to be a gentle, non-drying spot treatment that effectively reduces redness and inflammation for adult acne and emerging pimples, and it applies invisibly under makeup. It is generally considered less effective for severe cystic acne or fading old acne scars.

Highlights

  • Gentle & Non-Drying Often Mentioned
    • “doesn't sting or burn”
    • “moisturizing texture”
    • “no dry patches”
    • “gentle on sensitive skin”
  • Invisible Application Often Mentioned
    • “absorbs clear”
    • “great under makeup”
    • “no white cast”
    • “lightweight and transparent”
  • Reduces Redness & Inflammation Often Mentioned
    • “calms inflamed skin overnight”
    • “pimple looks less angry”
    • “stops swelling immediately”
    • “shrinks blemishes by morning”
  • Good Value Sometimes Noted
    • “tube lasts a long time”
    • “little goes a long way”
    • “affordable price point”
    • “worth the money”
  • Ineffective for some acne Sometimes Noted
    • “did nothing for cystic acne”
    • “didn't work on whiteheads”
    • “no change after weeks”
    • “mild effect only”
  • Fragrance Rarely Noted
    • “scent is off-putting”
    • “has a floral smell”
    • “wish it was unscented”
  • Packaging Issues Rarely Noted
    • “metal tube cracks”
    • “product leaks out”
    • “hard to control amount”
  • Slow Results Rarely Noted
    • “takes days to work”
    • “not an overnight miracle”
    • “requires consistent use”

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Questions and answers

How well does Pair Acne Cream W work for oily skin?

Pair Acne Cream W works moderately well for oily skin as it helps manage acne concerns, but a product of this type for this skin needs ingredients like niacinamide or zinc PCA to control excess oil and reduce shine.

International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2024

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

Isopropyl Methylphenol makes this cream a moderate fit for oily skin by providing antimicrobial action to help manage acne concerns, while 1,3-Butylene Glycol helps keep skin hydrated. Because it lacks sufficient oil-controlling ingredients to optimally address your oily shine, a product of this type needs ingredients like niacinamide, zinc PCA, and ferulic acid to control sebum production, address excess oil and enlarged pores, and promote a brighter complexion.

International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2024

What does Ibuprofen Piconol do for oily skin?

Ibuprofen Piconol helps calm angry, red blemishes and keeps oily skin feeling comfortable by easing swelling. It is unlikely to clog pores and works well to soothe breakouts without feeling heavy.

What does Isopropyl Methylphenol do for oily skin?

Isopropyl methylphenol helps stop the growth of bacteria on the skin surface. This makes it a helpful addition for keeping oily skin clear and calm.

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

This treatment goes in the evening routine after cleansing and before moisturizing. An oily skin routine like this needs oil-controlling ingredients to manage shine.

Can I use it with benzoyl peroxide, and in what order?

You can use this treatment alongside benzoyl peroxide by applying your regular treatment first and following it with benzoyl peroxide when your skin tolerates both well. This type of product works best for oily skin when it includes oil-controlling ingredients to help manage shine alongside breakout care.

How often should I use this cream?

You can use this treatment cream in the evening as part of your routine. Oily skin of this type needs oil-controlling ingredients to manage shine.

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

This treatment is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts on oily skin, as it has a safe formula without harsh ingredients, though an acne treatment of this type also needs strong oil-control ingredients to properly manage oily shine.

Is this cream fragrance-free and alcohol-free?

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

Why other serums 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, 2024
  • Niacinamide and ferulic acid incorporated in a stable multiple emulsion successfully reduced melanin, sebum, and skin erythema while improving skin elasticity and hydration in human skin compared to a placebo.

    BioMed Research International, 2022

Ingredients

Ibuprofen Piconol, Isopropyl Methylphenol, Stearyl Alcohol, Polysorbate 60, Sodium Edetate, Parabens, Diisopropanolamine, Octyldodecanol, 1,3-Butylene Glycol, Carboxyvinyl Polymer

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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