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Biotulin Supreme Skin Gel for oily acne-prone skin

Average

  • HighOily Skin Fit
  • AverageEffectiveness
  • HighSafety

Works for oily acne-prone skin; other serums fit it better.

This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with oily acne-prone skin: shine, breakouts, blemishes, and enlarged pores. 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 plumping and smoothing texture for your oily skin due to the presence of Glycerin and Sodium Hyaluronate, which hydrate and improve skin elasticity without adding excess oil.
  • While supportive for oily skin and acne, the formula lacks targeted ingredients to effectively address your main concerns of acne, blemishes, and breakouts.
  • 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 PM routine. Start 3 times a week and build up to daily use if your skin tolerates it well.
  • Apply your serum after cleansing and toning, but before putting on your moisturizer.
  • Gently press 2 to 3 drops of the serum into your skin and let it absorb for a minute.
  • Apply the serum on clean, dry skin to help manage your blemishes safely.
  • Do a patch test before your first use and avoid the delicate eye area.

Questions and answers

How well does Biotulin Supreme Skin Gel work for oily acne-prone skin?

Biotulin Biotulin Supreme Skin Gel hydrates and smooths oily skin without adding extra oil, though it is unlikely to clear up acne or breakouts. Treatments that fit this skin better need ingredients like niacinamide, propolis, benzoyl peroxide, or Vitamin C to actively target blemishes and control oil.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Which ingredients make this gel a good fit for oily acne-prone skin?

Glycerin and sodium hyaluronate help make this gel a good fit by hydrating and smoothing your oily skin without adding excess oil. However, because it lacks targeted ingredients for acne and breakouts, an oily acne-prone skin type needs a treatment with ingredients like niacinamide, propolis, benzoyl peroxide, or vitamin C to properly manage blemishes and excess oil.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

What does Acmella Oleracea Extract do for oily acne-prone skin?

Acmella oleracea extract is unlikely to address oily, acne-prone skin directly, as its main benefits are smoothing lines and boosting hydration rather than clearing breakouts. A product for this skin type needs ingredients that gently clear pores and control shine without clogging them.

International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2025International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2021

What does Imperata Cylindrica Root Extract do for oily acne-prone skin?

Imperata Cylindrica Root Extract helps keep oily acne-prone skin feeling comfortable and hydrated without adding extra oil. This type of ingredient works well for oily skin when it provides lasting moisture while helping the skin stay soft and smooth.

Where does this gel go in a skincare routine for oily acne-prone skin?

This treatment goes in the evening routine after cleansing and before moisturizing, and can also be used in weekly routines after toning. It is safe for oily skin and helps smooth texture without adding excess oil, though oily acne-prone skin also needs targeted blemish-fighting ingredients.

Can I use this gel with retinol, and in what order?

You can use this gel in the evening after your cleanser and before your moisturizer, keeping it separate from your retinol application if irritation occurs. While it hydrates your skin nicely without adding extra oil, an oily and acne-prone skin type needs targeted ingredients like retinoids or benzoyl peroxide to effectively manage breakouts and blemishes.

American Family Physician, 2012Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

How often should I use this gel?

You can use this treatment in the evening as part of your routine. It helps hydrate your oily skin and smooth its texture, though this type of skin needs targeted ingredients to effectively address acne, blemishes, and breakouts.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Can this gel clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily acne-prone skin?

This gel is unlikely to clog pores or cause irritation on your oily skin because it lacks harsh ingredients, but it also lacks targeted acne-fighting ingredients to address breakouts. To properly care for oily, acne-prone skin, a product of this type needs blemish-clearing and pore-clearing ingredients like salicylic acid or niacinamide.

Is this gel fragrance-free and alcohol-free?

It has no fragrance and contains drying alcohol (alcohol).

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, 2017
  • 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, 2022
  • An all-natural anti-wrinkle emulsion serum containing Acmella oleracea extract demonstrated safe skin tolerability and reduced facial wrinkles in human volunteers after 2 weeks of application.

    International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2021
  • An Acmella oleracea extract-loaded glycolipid emulsion serum applied topically demonstrated safety with no ocular irritation or systemic dermal absorption, alongside significant improvements in facial skin hydration, smoothness, and reductions in roughness, scaliness, and wrinkles.

    International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2025
  • A novel formulation containing supramolecular retinol plus acmella oleracea extract significantly reduced dark circles by 13.8% in melanin index, decreased fine wrinkles, and increased skin firmness by 13.0% in 33 Chinese urban women after 6 weeks of use.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022
  • The optimized squalane-based spilanthol emulsion achieved a maximum skin retention of 118.71 μg/g and restored skin hydroxyproline content to 23.99 μg/g, outperforming positive and negative groups due to high drug release and miscibility driven by weak Van der Waals interactions.

    AAPS PharmSciTech, 2019
  • Treatment with methanolic extract of Acmella oleracea leaves exerted potent antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and wound healing effects in vitro by reducing inflammatory mediators, scavenging free radicals, inhibiting bacterial growth, and enhancing fibroblast migration without inducing cytotoxicity.

    Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 2025
  • Topical 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, 2011
  • Topical 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, 2022
  • Treatment 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
  • A combination of Vitis vinifera shoot extract and a biotechnological extract demonstrated significant in vitro and in vivo antioxidant effects and improved clinical signs of photoaged skin in female subjects after a 4-week application.

    Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2007
  • Pre-treatment with Vitis vinifera L. water extract (100 ΓΙg/mL) demonstrated antioxidant and scavenger activity against UV-A radiation and exerted an anti-mutagenic effect by maintaining apoptosis in UV-A and UV-B irradiated human keratinocytes (HaCaT).

    Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology. B, Biology, 2020
  • A water extract from grapevine leaves inhibited proinflammatory-induced interleukin-8 and vascular endothelial growth factor secretion in human keratinocytes compared to untreated challenged cells.

    Antioxidants, 2019

Why other serums fit oily acne-prone skin better

  • Adapalene 0.1%-benzoyl peroxide 2.5% fixed-dose combination gel provided significantly greater, synergistic efficacy and a faster onset of action compared with the vehicle, adapalene monotherapy, and benzoyl peroxide monotherapy in patients with acne vulgaris.

    The British Journal of Dermatology, 2009
  • Topical benzoyl peroxide 5% gel treatment improved acne severity, sebum, stratum corneum hydration, and transepidermal water loss, while significantly reducing microbial diversity and the prevalence of Cutibacterium in 33 patients with acne vulgaris.

    Dermatologic Therapy, 2022
  • A 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, 2018

Ingredients

Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Alcohol, Imperata Cylindrica Root Extract, Acmella Oleracea Extract, Xanthan Gum, Chondrus Crispus, Benzoic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Vitis Vinifera Leaf Extract Grape Leaf Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hydroxide, Carbomer, Caprylyl Glycol, Acrylates C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Dehydroacetic Acid

Behind this fit score

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