BYOMA Hydrating Recovery Oil for oily acne-prone skin
Squalane
Jojoba Oil
Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil
Ceramide Np
Sunflower Seed Oil
Average
- AverageOily Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- ExcellentSafety
Works for oily acne-prone skin; other moisturizers 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 suitability for your oily skin, as sunflower seed oil and macadamia ternifolia seed oil provide emollient action that hydrates and enhances barrier resilience, though they may not be ideal for managing excess sebum.
- The formula includes Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate and Tanacetum Annuum Oil Flower, which offer soothing benefits and contribute to a good safety profile for your skin.
- While generally safe and functional for your oily skin, the product lacks targeted ingredients for your primary concerns of acne, blemishes, and breakouts, offering only supportive skincare benefits.
How to apply
- Use this AM and PM routine every day to help clear your skin. Always remember to finish with SPF in the morning.
- Apply the moisturizer after your cleanser and toner, right before your SPF during the day.
- Gently press a small amount into your skin and avoid rubbing to keep pores clear.
- Apply on clean, slightly damp skin to help the product absorb better and control oil.
- Avoid the sensitive eye area and do a simple patch test before your first use.
People Say
★4.6Overall rating based on 700+ reviewsUsers with dry, sensitive, and compromised skin barriers frequently praise this oil for its ability to soothe irritation and lock in moisture without feeling heavy. Many reviewers report a noticeable improvement in skin texture and a radiant "glow" shortly after use, with even oily-skinned users noting it balances their complexion without clogging pores.
Highlights
Lightweight feel Mostly Mentioned
- “absorbs beautifully”
- “doesn't feel heavy”
- “lightweight texture”
- “non-greasy finish”
Hydrating and glowing Often Mentioned
- “instant glow”
- “skin feels plump”
- “got rid of dry patches”
- “leaves skin radiant”
Repairs skin barrier Often Mentioned
- “saved my skin barrier”
- “calmed my redness”
- “soothed irritation”
- “helped with flaking”
Good value Sometimes Noted
- “great price point”
- “affordable dupe”
- “worth the money”
- “budget friendly”
Packaging issues Sometimes Noted
- “bottle leaked everywhere”
- “dropper doesn't work”
- “messy packaging”
- “leaks in travel bag”
Caused breakouts Rarely Noted
- “caused cystic acne”
- “broke me out”
- “clogged my pores”
- “tiny bumps appeared”
Caused irritation Rarely Noted
- “burned my face”
- “caused redness”
- “irritated my skin”
- “sting upon application”
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Questions and answers
How well does the BYOMA Hydrating Recovery Oil work for oily acne-prone skin?
BYOMA Hydrating Recovery Oil offers moderate suitability for oily skin, as its oils hydrate and support the skin barrier, though they are not ideal for managing excess sebum. While generally safe and soothing, the formula lacks targeted ingredients for breakouts and acne. Oily acne-prone skin needs a product of this type that clears blemishes, controls oil without heavy oils, and balances hydration with lightweight textures.
Which ingredients make this oil a good fit for oily acne-prone skin?
Squalane, jojoba oil, and ceramide NP help hydrate and protect your skin, while dipotassium glycyrrhizate and blue tansy oil calm it safely. However, because this product lacks targeted acne-fighting ingredients, an oil for this skin needs powerful hydrating and repairing ingredients that clear breakouts without clogging pores or adding heavy oils.
What does Squalane do for oily acne-prone skin?
Squalane may help keep oily skin soft and smooth, but oxidized squalene can trigger inflammation in acne-prone skin. Because of this, oily acne-prone skin needs lightweight, non-greasy ingredients that balance moisture without clogging pores.
What does Jojoba Oil do for oily acne-prone skin?
Jojoba oil helps calm oily, acne-prone skin and may reduce blemishes when used regularly in your routine. Studies show that clay masks with jojoba oil can significantly decrease skin breakouts and lesions over a few weeks.
Where does it go in a skincare routine for oily acne-prone skin?
This moisturizing treatment goes in the evening routine after cleansing and before your moisturizer. It provides supportive hydration and soothing benefits, though oily acne-prone skin needs ingredients that specifically target excess oil and breakouts.
Can I use this oil with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this moisturizing treatment with retinol to keep your skin soft and help it tolerate active ingredients better. Apply the oil after your retinol treatment as the final step to seal in moisture and calm any irritation. This type of routine works best for oily skin when it includes targeted blemish-fighting ingredients and lightweight hydrators.
How often should I use it?
You can use this moisturizing treatment daily to hydrate and help keep your skin comfortable. To better manage oily and acne-prone skin, a product of this type needs targeted ingredients that specifically help with breakouts and excess oil.
Can this oil clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily acne-prone skin?
This oil is unlikely to cause purging, but it may cause breakouts for oily acne-prone skin because it lacks targeted ingredients for blemishes and uses oils that do not manage excess sebum well. Oily acne-prone skin typically needs lightweight, pore-clearing ingredients like salicylic acid or niacinamide to help keep pores clear and control shine.
Can I use it around the eyes or on my body?
You can use this moisturizing treatment around the eyes and on the body since it is generally safe and functional, though oily skin needs lightweight, non-greasy ingredients and acne-fighting actives for targeted concerns.
Is this oil fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.
What the research says
Dipotassium glycyrrhizinate-loaded hydroxypropyl chitosan and poly(N-isopropylacrylamide) hydrogels applied to wounds in a mouse full-thickness skin defect model resulted in rapid wound closure, efficient tissue remolding, collagen deposition, and decreased inflammation compared to commercial Tegaderm film and 3M dressing controls.
Acta Biomaterialia, 2022Topical chamazulene treatment mitigates UVB-induced photoaging in mouse skin by upregulating fatty acid metabolism genes, restoring fatty acid homeostasis, enhancing non-essential amino acid metabolism, and downregulating the p38 MAPK/COX-2 pathway, likely via PPARα/γ activation.
Antioxidants, 2025Squalane at 0.005-0.015% counteracts UVA-induced oxidative stress, inflammation, and collagen metabolism inhibition while stimulating fibroblast migration in human dermal fibroblasts.
Molecules, 2025Plant-derived squalane protected human dermal fibroblasts against UVA-induced damage by counteracting ROS formation, suppressing apoptosis-related proteins p53, caspase-3, caspase-9, and PARP, and restoring the pro-survival p-Akt/mTOR pathway.
Antioxidants, 2025Clay jojoba oil facial masks reduced total skin lesions by a mean of 54% after 6 weeks in 133 participants with acne-prone, lesioned skin and mild acne compared to baseline.
Forschende Komplementarmedizin, 2012Topical application of jojoba wax reduced LPS-induced secretion of IL-6, IL-8, and TNFα by approximately 30% and increased the synthesis of pro-collagen III and hyaluronic acid compared to untreated skin in an ex-vivo human skin organ culture model.
Frontiers in Pharmacology, 2024Topical jojoba oil application in male mice decreased exercise-induced pro-inflammatory gene expression (Il-1b and Il-6 in soleus, Il-1b in gastrocnemius) compared to untreated exercised mice.
Biomolecules, 2025Treatment with 10 μg/mL Hippophae rhamnoides seed oil increased AQP3 mRNA and AQP3 and HAS2 protein levels in normal human epidermis keratinocytes and a reconstructed epidermis skin model compared to a negative control.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021Topical nanoemulsion-loaded cream and gel formulations of Hippophae rhamnoides fruit oil showed superior wound contraction of 78.96% and 72.59% respectively on the 8th day compared to 62.29% for soframycin in female Sprague-Dawley rats, with no acute dermal toxicity.
Indian Journal of Pharmacology, 2024Sea buckthorn oil and p-methoxycinnamic acid bioconjugates formulated in oleogels achieved 45% of the sun protection factor of an equivalent octinoxate reference oleogel.
Molecules, 2023
Why other moisturizers fit oily acne-prone skin better
Co-delivery of paeonol and madecassoside via nanoemulsions improved transdermal delivery, promoted barrier repair proteins, inhibited inflammatory cytokine secretion in cellular and 3D models, and reduced transepidermal water loss and acne in human facial skin compared to free components.
Molecules, 2023A 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, 2024A facial serum containing snail secretion filtrate, Calendula officinalis, and Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract significantly reduced inflammatory acne lesions compared to placebo in 66 participants with mild-to-moderate maskne over 12 weeks.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022
Ingredients
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Sunflower Seed Oil, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Jojoba Seed Oil, Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil, Dipropylene Glycol, Squalane, Sphingolipids, Hydroxyacetophenone, Olea Europaea Oil Fruit Olive Oil Fruit, Rosa Canina Oil Fruit, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Caprylyl Glycol, Ceramide Np, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopherol, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Tanacetum Annuum Oil Flower
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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