Biodance Skin-Glow Essence Cream for oily skin
Probiotics
Sodium Hyaluronate
Ceramide- Probiotics Complex
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 your oily skin, as niacinamide helps regulate sebum and glycerin provides hydration, though stronger oil-controlling ingredients are absent for optimal results.
- The formula provides excellent moisturizing benefits with glycerin and sodium hyaluronate, supporting general skin hydration without specifically targeting oily shine concerns.
- The product is safe for your oily skin, with no risks of irritation due to the absence of prohibited or 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
★4.5Overall rating based on 500+ reviewsUsers love this cream for its immediate glass skin effect and barrier-strengthening properties, making it ideal for dry and dull skin. Many appreciate its rich texture and how it enhances makeup. However, some users with oily or dehydrated skin find it leaves a sticky residue and provides only surface-level hydration, with a few noting concerns about the packaging and price point.
Highlights
Barrier strengthening Often Mentioned
- “strengthen the skin barrier”
- “soothing for acne and redness”
- “skin became less reactive”
Glass-like glow Often Mentioned
- “gives you that dewy, glassy glow”
- “skin has a healthy, natural glow”
- “coated in a luminous sheen”
Rich texture Sometimes Noted
- “rich, luxurious texture”
- “leaves a rich yet bouncy finish”
- “perfect consistency for dry skin”
Sticky or greasy finish Sometimes Noted
- “felt like a sticky, oily coating”
- “greasy and sticky”
- “hair sticks to face”
Surface-level hydration Sometimes Noted
- “sits on top of your skin”
- “not as hydrating as I'd hoped”
- “felt dry inside”
Makeup compatibility Rarely Noted
- “complexion enhancer”
- “works best as a finishing touch”
- “ties everything together before makeup”
Opaque packaging Rarely Noted
- “can't tell how much is left”
- “hard to buy in advance”
- “wish I could see inside”
Price to size ratio Rarely Noted
- “amount is small for the price”
- “expensive for the size”
- “price point is on the higher side”
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Questions and answers
How well does Biodance Skin-Glow Essence Cream work for oily skin?
Biodance Skin-Glow Essence Cream works moderately well for your oily skin, as niacinamide helps control oil and glycerin provides hydration without causing irritation. However, a moisturizing treatment for oily skin needs peptides and hydrating agents in a lightweight texture with no heavy oils, along with ingredients that support the skin barrier.
Which ingredients make this cream a good fit for oily skin?
Niacinamide helps regulate sebum, and glycerin provides hydration, making this cream a moderate fit for oily skin. To truly thrive, oily skin needs lightweight moisturizing treatments with peptides and without heavy oils that can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
What do Probiotics do for oily skin?
Probiotics help oily skin by balancing the skin microbiome and reducing the bacteria that cause acne breakouts and redness. Topical products with probiotics may also help keep pores clear and calm inflammation while keeping the skin comfortably hydrated.
International Journal of Medical Sciences, 2021Experimental Dermatology, 2019
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 it go in a skincare routine for oily skin?
This moisturizing treatment goes in the evening routine after your cleansing toner and before your moisturizer. Oily skin also needs stronger oil-controlling ingredients to manage shine for optimal results.
Can I use this cream with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this cream with retinol by applying the treatment after your retinol to help keep your skin calm and hydrated. A product of this type needs stronger oil-controlling ingredients and barrier-supporting components to properly manage shine and protect oily skin.
Cutis, 2006Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
How often should I use it?
You can use this moisturizing treatment twice daily in your morning and evening routines. Daily application helps keep your skin hydrated while maintaining a safe profile without irritation.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Health Science Reports, 2021
Can this cream clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily skin?
This cream is unlikely to cause irritation or breakouts on your oily skin, though it may leave a slightly sticky or greasy finish because it focuses on general hydration rather than controlling shine. Oily skin often needs targeted ingredients like salicylic acid or stronger oil-absorbing agents for a better fit.
Can I use it around the eyes or on my body?
You can safely use this moisturizing treatment on your body and around the eyes, as it is very gentle on thin skin. However, oily skin needs an eye or body product with stronger oil-controlling ingredients for optimal results.
Is this cream fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It has no drying alcohol and contains fragrance (parfum). Cetearyl alcohol is a fatty alcohol, which soften the skin.
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, 2019
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, 2024
Ingredients
Water, Glycerin, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ceramide Np, Lactobacillus Ferment, Bifida Lysate Ferment, Lactococcus Lysate Ferment, Bacillus Ferment, Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Peg-100 Stearate, Dimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Carbomer, Triethanolamine, Parfum
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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