SkinMedica HA5® for oily skin
Hyaluronic Acid
Hydrolyzed CollagenLow
- HighOily Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
A weak match for oily skin; the moisturizers alongside 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 moisturizing for your oily skin due to hyaluronic acid and hydrolyzed collagen, which hydrate and plump without exacerbating oiliness.
- While glycerin provides additional humectant support, the formula primarily offers general skincare benefits and does not directly address concerns about oily shine.
- The product is safe for your oily skin, as it contains no harsh ingredients that would cause irritation.
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
★4.7Overall rating based on 2.0k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, this product is highly effective for dry, dehydrated, and aging skin, providing deep and lasting moisture. Users frequently observe a plumper complexion and smoother skin texture, with many noting a reduction in fine lines. A common concern is the high price point, and some users find the need for damp application to be a minor inconvenience.
Highlights
Deeply hydrates skin Mostly Mentioned
- “My skin felt hydrated throughout the day and night!”
- “Delivers a surge of moisture that leaves my skin refreshed.”
- “Super hydration throughout the day, skin feels great.”
- “Keeps that extra moisture in that is definitely needed.”
Plumps and smooths Often Mentioned
- “Plumps and smoothes my skin.”
- “My skin is so soft and flawless in the morning.”
- “Left my skin plump which in return reduced fine lines.”
- “Noticed that my skin became instantly soft and smooth.”
High price point Often Mentioned
- “Efficient serum but expensive.”
- “The product is expensive.”
- “It is expensive! But it's worth it.”
- “Falls under the upper price category.”
Lightweight, non-greasy feel Sometimes Noted
- “Absorbed nicely into the skin with no oily feeling.”
- “Non-greasy and doesn't leave a film.”
- “This is not heavy at all.”
- “Blends in well and isn't greasy.”
Reduces fine lines Sometimes Noted
- “Helps decrease the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.”
- “Reduced the appearance of wrinkles, and enhanced skin texture.”
- “Smooths out the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.”
- “Visibly smooth the appearance of fine lines.”
Requires damp application Sometimes Noted
- “Works better for me with wet fingers when applying.”
- “Be sure to wet your fingers before applying as the instructions state.”
- “HA5 is water-loving, so wet your fingertips prior to applying.”
- “Apply to clean, slightly damp skin.”
Formula consistency changes Rarely Noted
- “Did they change the formula in the last 2-3 years?”
- “Now it feels a little thicker.”
- “I don't feel like it's as amazing as it was.”
- “Reformulation costs meaningfully more than the original.”
Sources: lovi.care, lovelyskin.com, dermstore.com, walmart.com, dermapproved.com, thebusymommylife.com, and more
Questions and answers
Why is SkinMedica HA5® Rejuvenating Hydrator a weak match for oily skin?
SkinMedica HA5 is a weak match for oily skin because it mainly focuses on general hydration without directly addressing oily shine. A product of this type needs low molecular weight hyaluronic acid, ceramides, niacinamide, and pro vitamin B5 to balance moisture and maintain a lightweight texture without clogging pores or causing greasiness.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Dermatologic Therapy, 2022
Which ingredients make this cream a poor fit for oily skin?
This cream is a weak match for oily skin because its hydrating formulation does not directly address oily shine. A moisturizing treatment for oily skin needs ingredients like niacinamide, ceramides, or pro vitamin B5 combined with lightweight humectants to balance oil and deliver moisture without greasiness.
What does Water do for oily skin?
Water helps keep oily skin hydrated without adding grease or clogging pores. Keeping oily skin properly hydrated may also help balance oil production and reduce unwanted shine.
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.
Where does this cream go in a skincare routine for oily skin?
This treatment goes in the evening routine after cleansing and before your moisturizer, or you can use it weekly after your enzyme powder and cleansing mask. While it hydrates and plumps oily skin without causing irritation, a product of this type for oily skin also needs ingredients that directly address oily shine.
Can I use this cream with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this cream with retinol by applying the retinol first, letting it dry, and then smoothing on this treatment. While this safe formula hydrates without adding heavy oils, oily skin needs a lightweight, oil-balancing moisturizer with ingredients like niacinamide or salicylic acid to help control shine.
How often should I use this cream?
You can use this treatment in your evening routine, applying it once a day. Oily skin needs a product that controls shine while hydrating.
Can this cream clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily skin?
This moisturizing treatment is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for oily skin because it contains no harsh ingredients that typically trigger irritation. However, since it is a weak match that does not directly control oily shine, an oily skin routine needs ingredients that help balance oil production and keep pores clear.
Can I use this cream around the eyes or on my body?
This moisturizing treatment is safe to use around the eyes and on the body because its gentle formula lacks harsh ingredients that could cause irritation. Regular application of similar creams containing hyaluronic acid helps hydrate delicate areas and smooth the skin.
What the research says
Topical hyaluronic acid filler serum combined with Botulinum toxin type A lengthened the duration of the toxin's effect in reducing wrinkles compared to Botulinum toxin type A alone.
Dermatologic Therapy, 2022A 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, 2019Topical application of TAC/Collagen postbiotics gel improved skin moisture score and inflammation index, and reduced porphyrins and brown spots in 20 volunteers with acne vulgaris.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022Topical collagen tripeptide application improved skin wrinkles, elasticity, and density while reducing advanced glycated end products in 22 Asian women over 4 weeks.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2022Marine collagen extracted from Greenland halibut skin showed a non-cytotoxic effect on fibroblast cells and provided a slight skin hydration effect when incorporated into cosmetic hydrogel formulations at dosages of 0.1, 0.25, and 0.5% in 23 healthy volunteers.
Marine Drugs, 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, 2024Gluconolactone chemical peels lower skin pH and transepidermal water loss while demonstrating seboregulatory properties in 16 female subjects.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2023Combining 10% gluconolactone chemical peeling with oxybrasion or microneedle mesotherapy increased skin hydration and decreased sebum, pH, and TEWL in twenty-one Caucasian women, with no significant differences between the two methods.
Skin Research and Technology, 2023
Ingredients
Water, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Glycerin, Dimethicone, 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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