Eucerin Anti-Pigment Night Cream for oily skin
Thiamidol
Squalane
Glycerin
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Glycyrrhiza Inflata Root ExtractAverage
- AverageOily Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for oily skin; other serums 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 brightening for your oily skin due to Isobutylamido Thiazolyl Resorcinol and Glycyrrhiza Inflata Root Extract, which help even skin tone, but it lacks sufficient ingredients for strong seboregulation to manage oily shine.
- Glycerin and Panthenol provide general hydration beneficial for oily skin, but do not directly address your main goal of reducing oily shine.
- The product is safe for your oily skin, with no risks of irritation from harsh ingredients.
How to apply
- Use this serum in your PM routine. Start by applying it 3 times a week and build up to daily use if your skin tolerates it well.
- Apply the serum after cleansing and toning, but right before your moisturizer for the best results.
- Gently press 2-3 drops of the serum into your skin. Let it absorb ⏱ for a minute before applying the next product.
- Apply the serum on clean and dry skin since your skin is not sensitive and you want to target oily shine. This helps control excess oil throughout the night.
- Avoid the delicate eye area and do a patch test before using the serum for the very first time.
People Say
★4.3Overall rating based on 500+ reviewsUsers frequently report a visible reduction in dark spots and a more even skin tone after using this product for hyperpigmentation and melasma. It is also noted for its moisturizing properties and effectiveness on sun damage. Some users with acne-prone skin experienced breakouts, and a few found the results took too long to appear.
Highlights
Fades dark spots Mostly Mentioned
- “significantly reduces melasma”
- “reduces sun spots”
- “reduces acne marks”
Improves skin texture Often Mentioned
- “leaves skin soft”
- “leaves skin smooth”
- “leaves skin hydrated”
Brightens complexion Sometimes Noted
- “evens skin tone”
- “radiant glow”
Good absorption Sometimes Noted
- “non-greasy”
- “absorbs quickly”
- “lightweight”
Causes breakouts Sometimes Noted
- “causes breakouts”
- “clogged pores”
- “whiteheads”
- “acne flares”
Slow or no results Sometimes Noted
- “no change after weeks”
- “requires patience”
Pleasant usage Rarely Noted
- “nice scent”
- “easy to apply”
Fragrance issues Rarely Noted
- “scent too strong”
- “unpleasant smell”
High price Rarely Noted
- “expensive for the quantity”
Packaging flaws Rarely Noted
- “pump dispenser issues”
- “hard to empty”
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Questions and answers
How well does Eucerin Anti-Pigment Night Cream work for oily skin?
This cream works moderately well for oily skin, offering some brightening while keeping skin safely comfortable. However, because it lacks ingredients to manage excess oil, an oily skin type needs a product with ingredients like niacinamide, zinc PCA, and balancing extracts to control shine and refine texture.
Which ingredients make this cream a good fit for oily skin?
Glycerin and panthenol make this cream a good fit for oily skin by providing general hydration, while Thiamidol and licorice root extract offer moderate brightening. However, oily skin needs ingredients like niacinamide, zinc PCA, and balancing extracts to control sebum production and manage shine.
What does Thiamidol do for oily skin?
Thiamidol targets dark spots and uneven skin tone by slowing down pigment production, and it is generally well tolerated on oily skin without clogging pores. Because oily skin can be prone to post-blemish marks, this ingredient helps fade lingering discoloration safely while keeping the complexion balanced.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2025Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021
What does Squalane do for oily skin?
Squalane helps keep oily skin soft and smooth without feeling heavy, though oxidized forms may sometimes trigger irritation. To work well for oily skin, this type of product needs lightweight, non-clogging ingredients that balance moisture without adding excess grease.
Where does this cream go in a skincare routine for oily skin?
Apply this treatment in the evening after cleansing and toning, followed by your moisturizer. This cream is safe for your skin, but because it lacks ingredients to manage oily shine, oily skin needs a product that also controls excess oil.
Can I use this cream with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this treatment with retinol in your evening routine by applying the retinol first, letting it absorb, and then following with this cream. This product is unlikely to irritate oily skin, but to better fit this skin type, a product needs ingredients that control oil and shine.
How often should I use this cream?
You can use this treatment in your evening routine for simplicity and extra safety around sun exposure. It is safe for oily skin and unlikely to cause irritation from harsh ingredients, but because it lacks ingredients to manage oily shine, an oily skin type needs oil-absorbing or balancing ingredients to control excess oil.
Can this cream clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily skin?
Yes, this cream can cause breakouts for oily skin, as some reviewers report that it leads to blemishes. This product of this type needs strong oil-controlling ingredients to properly manage oily skin without clogging pores.
Is this cream fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It contains fragrance (parfum) and drying alcohol (alcohol denat).
What the research says
Treatment with the tyrosinase inhibitor Thiamidol significantly lightened suction blister-induced post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation and improved acne-related post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation compared to vehicle control over 3 months.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2021Topical dexpanthenol acts as a moisturizer, improves stratum corneum hydration, accelerates wound healing and epidermal regeneration, reduces erythema, and improves symptoms of skin irritation compared to vehicle or no pretreatment.
American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002A new topical panthenol-containing emollient significantly improved transepidermal water loss reduction, stratum corneum hydration, and intercellular lipid lamellae length compared with control in healthy subjects without negatively impacting bacterial viability.
The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017Four-times daily Thiamidol application improves facial hyperpigmentation significantly more than two-times daily application in subjects with mild-to-moderate facial hyperpigmentation, and a real-world three-product Thiamidol regimen shows significant improvement of hyperpigmentation and skin parameters.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2020Application of isobutylamido thiazolyl resorcinol twice daily prior to Q-switched Nd:YAG laser treatment significantly reduced the incidence of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation at 4 weeks compared to no application in subjects with solar lentigines.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024Isobutylamido thiazolyl resorcinol prevented UVB-induced hyperpigmentation, resulting in significantly lower lightness index and earlier recovery of normal skin color compared to control in healthy participants without significant side effects.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021Squalane 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, 2025A 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, 2001A combination cream of stimu-tex AS and saccharide isomerate reduced erythema, increased skin capacitance, and reduced transepidermal water loss compared to placebo in 20 subjects after fractional CO2 laser procedure without causing serious adverse events.
Lasers in Medical Science, 2025A skin barrier restoring cream with shea butter, silkflo, and vitamin E increased type I procollagen synthesis, enhanced antioxidant enzyme activity, decreased reactive oxygen species generation, and promoted hyaluronic acid production in H2O2-stimulated human keratinocyte cells compared to untreated cells.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2025Combining 755 nm alexandrite laser with topical licorice gel significantly reduces terminal hair counts compared to alexandrite laser with placebo in women with idiopathic hirsutism.
Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2015Licochalcone A activated Nrf2 signaling, elevated cytoprotective enzymes, increased the reduced-to-oxidized glutathione ratio, and decreased reactive oxygen species in human fibroblasts and neutrophils, while a LicA-rich licorice extract lowered UVA-induced oxidative processes in vivo.
Experimental Dermatology, 2015Bioactive glycyrrhizic acid and oxymatrine ionic liquid self-assembled nanomicelles significantly promoted the transdermal permeation, subcutaneous retention, and anti-photoaging efficacy of palmitoyl pentapeptide-4 in cellular and animal models compared to unformulated peptide.
Advanced Science, 2025
Why other serums fit oily skin better
Niacinamide and ferulic acid incorporated in a stable multiple emulsion successfully reduced melanin, sebum, and skin erythema while improving skin elasticity and hydration in human skin compared to a placebo.
BioMed Research International, 2022
Ingredients
Water, Glycerin, Isopropyl Palmitate, Alcohol Denat, Cetearyl Isononanoate, Squalane, Panthenol, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Methylpropanediol, Lauroyl Lysine, Isobutylamido Thiazolyl Resorcinol, Glycyrrhiza Inflata Root Extract, Tocopherol, Glucosylrutin, Carbomer, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Sodium Hydroxide, Isoquercitrin, Trisodium Edta, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum
Behind this fit score
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