RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Filler for acne-prone skin
Retinol
Hyaluronic Acid
GlycerinAverage
- HighCombination Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for acne-prone skin; other serums 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 benefits for your combination skin, as retinol and hyaluronic acid work to regulate desquamation and provide hydration, which can be supportive for acne-prone skin.
- While the formula is generally safe and free from harsh ingredients, it lacks targeted ingredients to effectively address your specific concerns of acne, blemishes, and breakouts.
- The product is safe for your combination skin, with no risks of irritation due to the absence of prohibited or harsh ingredients.
How to apply
- Use your serum as part of your PM routine and start 3x/week before working up to daily use.
- Apply this treatment after cleansing and toner, and before your moisturizer.
- Gently press 2-3 drops of the serum into your skin and let it absorb for a minute.
- Apply the product on clean, dry skin to help manage your breakouts safely.
- Avoid the eye area and do a patch test before your first use.
People Say
★4.3Overall rating based on 1.3k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, users find this product effectively reduces deep wrinkles over time and provides an immediate plumping effect for fine lines. Many appreciate its lightweight texture and value for money. A significant number of reviewers mention a strong floral fragrance and some experience mild irritation or a temporary tingling sensation.
Highlights
Long-term wrinkle reduction Mostly Mentioned
- “deepest wrinkles less prominent”
- “softens laugh lines”
- “vastly improved elevens”
- “diminished crow's feet”
Immediate smoothing Often Mentioned
- “creases begin to fill”
- “blurring my smile lines”
- “plumps skin immediately”
- “smoother complexion”
Strong floral scent Often Mentioned
- “strong perfume scent”
- “smells like roses”
- “overpowering fragrance”
- “scent lingers”
Good value Sometimes Noted
- “great value”
- “affordable drugstore retinol”
- “better than expensive brands”
- “worth every penny”
Lightweight texture Sometimes Noted
- “absorbs quickly”
- “silky smooth finish”
- “lightweight consistency”
- “not greasy”
Retinol irritation Sometimes Noted
- “caused breakouts”
- “burning sensation”
- “redness and flaking”
- “tingling is strong”
Small packaging Rarely Noted
- “tube is small”
- “hard to squeeze out”
- “packaging splits”
- “runs out fast”
Sticky finish Rarely Noted
- “feels tacky”
- “sticky residue”
- “leaves a film”
- “slightly greasy”
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Questions and answers
How well does ROC Retinol Correxion work for acne-prone skin?
ROC Retinol Correxion works moderately well for acne-prone skin, as its retinol and hyaluronic acid help regulate skin shedding and add moisture. However, because it lacks targeted ingredients for breakouts, a product for this skin needs ingredients like niacinamide, propolis, or zinc PCA to better control oil and calm blemishes.
Which ingredients make this cream a good fit for acne-prone skin?
Retinol and hyaluronic acid make this cream a moderate fit for your skin by helping to smooth texture and provide hydration. However, a product for acne-prone skin needs targeted ingredients like niacinamide, propolis, or zinc PCA to effectively manage breakouts and control oiliness.
What does Retinol do for acne-prone skin?
Retinol helps acne-prone skin by speeding up cell turnover and clearing pores to reduce breakouts. It regulates skin growth and fights inflammation, though it may cause some mild peeling or stinging when you first start using it.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2022The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017
What does Hyaluronic Acid do for acne-prone skin?
Hyaluronic acid helps acne-prone skin by soothing irritation, calming redness, and keeping the skin balanced without clogging pores. When combined with targeted ingredients like zinc oxide, it may also help reduce breakouts.
Where does this cream go in a skincare routine for acne-prone skin?
This treatment goes in the evening routine after cleansing and toning, and before moisturizing. A product of this type for acne-prone skin needs ingredients like salicylic acid or niacinamide to effectively target blemishes and breakouts.
Can I use this cream with vitamin C, and in what order?
You can use this treatment with vitamin C by applying vitamin C in the morning and this cream at night, as this routine keeps your skin safe. This product works for acne-prone skin, though a product with targeted ingredients like salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide works better to clear breakouts.
How often should I use this cream?
This treatment is used in the evening as part of your routine. Because this product is an average fit for your acne-prone skin, a skincare routine for this skin needs targeted blemish-clearing ingredients like salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide.
Can this cream clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for acne-prone skin?
This cream is unlikely to clog pores since it is free from harsh ingredients, but it may cause mild purging when you first start using retinol. Because it lacks targeted ingredients for breakouts, an acne-prone skin type needs a product that includes soothing and clarifying ingredients to properly manage blemishes.
Is this cream 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 0.4% retinol significantly increased epidermal thickness, dermal vascularity, and extracellular matrix production by stimulating keratinocyte proliferation, endothelial cell proliferation, and fibroblast activation in naturally aged human skin compared to vehicle.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2017Topical bakuchiol 0.5% applied twice daily compared with retinol 0.5% applied daily significantly decreased wrinkle surface area and hyperpigmentation with no statistical difference between the compounds in 44 patients over 12 weeks, while retinol users reported more facial skin scaling and stinging.
The British Journal of Dermatology, 2019Silicone particles encapsulating retinol increased its half-life by 9-fold and yielded 12-23% lower skin irritation in human subjects compared to Microsponge particles while maintaining biological activity.
Journal of Controlled Release, 2018Topical 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, 2019A 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, 2001
Why other serums fit acne-prone skin better
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, 2020A cream combining propolis, tea tree oil, and Aloe vera reduced erythema scars, acne severity index, and total lesion count better than erythromycin cream in sixty patients with mild to moderate acne vulgaris compared to placebo.
Clinical Pharmacology, 2018Niacinamide 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
Water, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Retinol, Hyaluronic Acid, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Peg-100 Stearate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cyclohexasiloxane, Sodium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin
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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