XtraCare ANTI-WRINKLE CREAM for acne-prone skin
Salicylic Acid
Dimethicone
GlycerinLow
- AverageCombination Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- ConcerningSafety
A weak match for acne-prone skin; the moisturizers alongside 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 exfoliation for your combination skin, as salicylic acid and alpha hydroxy acids aid in cell turnover to address acne and blemishes.
- Glycerin provides moderate moisturization, but the formula lacks sufficient humectants for optimal hydration for combination skin.
How to apply
- Use your moisturizer twice a day in your AM and PM routines. Apply it daily to help keep breakouts under control.
- Apply after your cleanser and toner, and make sure to use your SPF right after in the morning.
- Gently spread a small amount of moisturizer over your face using soft motions. Let it absorb into the skin for a minute before getting dressed or applying makeup.
- Apply on slightly damp skin to help lock in extra moisture. This keeps your combination skin balanced without feeling heavy.
- Avoid the eye area and do a patch test before your first use. Stop using if you feel any irritation.
People Say
★4.5Overall rating based on 100+ reviewsBased on limited data, users frequently compare this cream to Pond's Rejuveness, praising its rich, moisturizing texture and inclusion of AHAs and Collagen for smoothing fine lines at an unbeatable price point. While many with sensitive skin find it gentle and effective for hydration, some users caution about potential pilling under makeup and the presence of mineral oil and fragrance.
Highlights
Rich and moisturizing Mostly Mentioned
- “very creamy texture”
- “leaves skin soft”
- “deeply hydrating”
- “great night cream”
Excellent value dupe Often Mentioned
- “Pond's Rejuveness dupe”
- “unbeatable price point”
- “fraction of the cost”
- “great budget find”
Gentle on skin Sometimes Noted
- “no breakouts reported”
- “good for sensitive skin”
- “soothing feel”
- “non-irritating for many”
Improves skin texture Sometimes Noted
- “smooths fine lines”
- “skin feels firmer”
- “helps with dryness”
- “noticeable difference”
Ingredient concerns Sometimes Noted
- “contains mineral oil”
- “has parabens”
- “contains fragrance”
- “not clean beauty”
Pilling under makeup Sometimes Noted
- “pills under makeup”
- “can feel heavy”
- “balls up if rubbed”
- “takes time to absorb”
Oily residue Rarely Noted
- “greasy if overapplied”
- “shiny finish”
- “oily t-zone”
- “better for night use”
Scent dislike Rarely Noted
- “smells like hotel soap”
- “fragrance is noticeable”
- “scent lingers”
- “perfumey smell”
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Questions and answers
Why is XtraCare Anti-Wrinkle Cream a weak match for acne-prone skin?
XtraCare Anti-Wrinkle Cream is a weak match for acne-prone skin because it lacks sufficient humectants for optimal hydration. Moisturizing treatments for this skin need effective ingredients that provide excellent benefits for acne and breakouts, rich hydration and skin repair without any risk of irritation, and soothing agents or extracts.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2023
Which ingredients make this cream a poor fit for acne-prone skin?
This cream is a weak match for your acne-prone skin because heavy petrolatum and dimethicone may feel too rich and clog your pores. An acne-prone skin needs a moisturizing treatment with soothing extracts, extra hydrators, and no heavy pore-clogging ingredients.
What does Salicylic Acid do for acne-prone skin?
Salicylic acid helps clear acne-prone skin by reducing pimples and calming redness without causing many side effects. It works by dipping deep into pores to clear out blockages and control oil, making it a reliable choice for keeping skin smooth and clear.
BioMed Research International, 2020Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024
What does Dimethicone do for acne-prone skin?
Dimethicone forms a light, breathable layer on the skin that helps hold in moisture without feeling heavy or greasy. It is generally safe for acne-prone skin, though it does not treat acne itself.
Where does it go in a skincare routine for acne-prone skin?
This treatment is used in the evening after cleansing and toning, and before moisturizing, though it is a weak fit for acne-prone skin. Acne-prone skin needs lightweight hydration with plenty of water-attracting ingredients that keep pores clear without feeling heavy.
Can I use this cream with retinol, and in what order?
This cream is a weak match for your acne-prone skin because it may clog pores and irritate easily, so combining it with retinol can trigger dryness and redness. Instead, acne-prone skin needs lightweight, oil-free hydration and soothing ingredients like ceramides or hyaluronic acid to protect the skin barrier.
How often should I use it?
You can use this moisturizing treatment in the evening as a step in your routine, starting once a week to see how your skin responds. Acne-prone skin needs a lighter, oil-free formula with gentle exfoliants and light hydrators that keep pores clear without feeling heavy.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2023
Can this cream clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for acne-prone skin?
This cream is a weak match for your acne-prone skin because it leaves an oily residue and lacks sufficient hydrating ingredients. A product of this type needs lightweight hydrators and non-pore-clogging ingredients to keep your skin clear and balanced.
Can I use it around the eyes or on my body?
This cream is generally too heavy and pore-clogging for the thin, delicate skin around the eyes, though it can be applied to thicker skin on the body if tolerated. Because body skin is thicker than facial skin, heavier moisturizing treatments with salicylic acid and petrolatum may help smooth rough areas without feeling greasy.
Is this cream fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol. Cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol are fatty alcohols, which soften the skin.
What the research says
Twice daily application of a multitargeted dermocosmetic cream provided comparable efficacy to benzoyl peroxide 5% gel in reducing inflammatory, non-inflammatory, and total lesions in 150 Caucasian subjects with mild-to-moderate acne over 56 days, while demonstrating superior skin tolerability.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024The use of a salicylic acid-based dermocosmetic significantly reduces the needed quantity of benzoyl peroxide without impacting efficacy in mild to moderate acne, and as maintenance post-benzoyl peroxide allows a significant reduction of acne relapse compared to vehicle.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2023A moisturizer containing licochalcone A, 1,2-decanediol, L-carnitine, and salicylic acid significantly reduced noninflammatory, inflammatory, and total acne lesion counts compared to a vehicle control in Thai patients during a 12-week maintenance phase.
BioMed Research International, 2020Cryotherapy with liquid nitrogen achieved a higher cure rate (39%) than salicylic acid (24%) and a wait-and-see approach (16%) for cutaneous warts at 13 weeks in primary care patients.
CMAJ, 2010Treatment with 2% supramolecular salicylic acid hydrogel resulted in a regression and markedly improvement rate of 51.01% compared to 43.10% for Adapaline gel in patients with mild to moderate facial acne vulgaris, showing no significant difference in efficacy.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024Topical 5% benzoyl peroxide plus salicylic acid achieved the greatest lesion reduction at early 2 to 4 week time points compared to benzoyl peroxide, clindamycin, and combination benzoyl peroxide/clindamycin, while 5% benzoyl peroxide plus salicylic acid and combination benzoyl peroxide/clindamycin showed similar efficacy at 10 to 12 weeks in acne patients.
Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 2010Wearing an N95 mask alone compared to using dimethicone cream or hydrocolloid dressing caused more adverse skin reactions among 73 military health care workers, with no significant differences in fit test failure rates between groups.
Military Medicine, 2024A dimethicone skin protectant lotion significantly decreased visual scoring and transepidermal water loss compared to vehicle control and SLS-only treated sites in 12 healthy humans exposed to sodium lauryl sulfate.
Skin Research and Technology, 2000Treatment with a moisturizer containing dimethicone and glycerine increased epidermal thickness by 0.019 mm, improved barrier function by decreasing transepidermal water loss by 13%, decreased melanin intensity, and induced keratins 6 and 16 in fifteen women with moderately photoaged forearms.
Clinical and Experimental Dermatology, 2007A 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
Ingredients
Water, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Salicylic Acid, Petrolatum, Glyceryl Monostearate, Dimethicone, Carbomer, Glycerin, Triethanolamine, Dmdm Hydantoin, Propylparaben, Methylparaben, 4-Hydroxybenzoic Acid, Disodium Edta, Alpha Hydroxy Acids, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Tocopheryl Acetate
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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