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genes Vitamin E Creme for oily acne-prone skin

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genes Vitamin E Creme

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A weak match for oily acne-prone skin; the moisturizers alongside 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

  • Suboptimal compatibility with your oily skin as Carthamus Tinctorius Oil and Sesamum Indicum Oil provide emollient action that may be too heavy and clog pores, while the other ingredients offer general hydration rather than targeting acne concerns.
  • The presence of Shea Nut Butter and Isopropyl Palmitate further contributes to a potentially occlusive feel, which is not ideal for managing oiliness or breakouts.

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

★4.7Overall rating based on 800+ reviews

This product is highly effective for deeply hydrating and softening very dry skin, with many users experiencing long-term improvements in skin texture and appearance. It is frequently used for body care and to help minimize the look of scars or stretch marks. Some users find its thick consistency challenging to apply evenly and report potential irritation or breakouts on sensitive facial skin.

Highlights

  • Deeply moisturizing Mostly Mentioned
    • “Works wonders on dry skin.”
    • “Keeps skin moisturized for 24 hours.”
    • “Tackles dryness instantly.”
  • Excellent value Often Mentioned
    • “Best bang for the buck.”
    • “A little goes a long way.”
    • “Generous size, lasts a long time.”
  • Thick consistency Often Mentioned
    • “Very thick, hard to spread.”
    • “Takes a while to absorb.”
    • “Doesn't apply well, it pills.”
  • Improves skin texture Sometimes Noted
    • “Skin feels smooth and soft.”
    • “Helped fade small marks.”
    • “Skin is looking bright now.”
  • Non-greasy finish Sometimes Noted
    • “Leaves skin feeling smooth, not greasy.”
    • “Soaks into the skin.”
    • “Doesn't rub off on clothes.”
  • Facial irritation Sometimes Noted
    • “The only downfall is it irritates my face.”
    • “Not the same on my face as the body.”
    • “Caused breakouts on sensitive skin.”
  • Questionable ingredients Rarely Noted
    • “Contains some less desirable components.”
    • “Full of parabens.”
    • “Concerned about continued use.”
  • Strong fragrance Rarely Noted
    • “The scent is quite strong.”
    • “Not suitable for super sensitive skin.”

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Questions and answers

Why is genes Vitamin E Creme a weak match for oily acne-prone skin?

This cream is a weak match because it contains oils and heavy ingredients like isopropyl palmitate that may clog pores and feel too heavy on oily skin. It also lacks targeted ingredients to help manage breakouts and excess oil. A moisturizing treatment for oily acne-prone skin needs lightweight hydration, ingredients that support the skin barrier without heavy oils, and blemish-targeting actives.

Which ingredients make this cream a poor fit for oily acne-prone skin?

Carthamus Tinctorius Oil and Sesamum Indicum Oil provide a heavy feel that may clog pores, while Shea Nut Butter and Isopropyl Palmitate add a thick layer that is not ideal for breakouts. Oily acne-prone skin needs a moisturizing treatment with lightweight hydrating agents and no heavy oils that support the skin barrier without adding excess oil or contributing to breakouts.

What does Vitamin E do for oily acne-prone skin?

Vitamin E helps reduce oiliness, redness, and dark spots on oily acne-prone skin while improving moisture. It also helps calm irritation and smooth the skin when used consistently.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024Giornale Italiano Di Dermatologia E Venereologia, 2014

What does Swiss Collagen do for oily acne-prone skin?

Swiss Collagen is a poor fit for oily acne-prone skin because heavy ingredients can clog pores and lead to breakouts. Oily acne-prone skin needs lightweight, non-greasy hydrators and ingredients that help calm inflammation and control excess oil.

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

This moisturizing treatment goes in the evening routine after cleansing and a cleansing toner, or as a morning step before sunscreen, though it is a weak match for oily acne-prone skin because several ingredients may feel heavy and clog pores. Oily acne-prone skin needs lightweight hydration and ingredients that target breakouts rather than heavy oils and butters.

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

This cream is a weak match for your oily acne-prone skin because heavy oils and butters like shea nut butter and isopropyl palmitate may clog pores and feel too heavy. To use it alongside retinol, apply your retinol first to clean, dry skin and follow with this cream to help lock in hydration. However, oily acne-prone skin needs lightweight, oil-free moisturizers with acne-fighting ingredients like salicylic acid or niacinamide instead of heavy creams.

How often should I use this cream?

This cream is a weak match for your oily acne-prone skin because heavy oils and butter may clog pores and feel too thick, whereas this skin type needs lightweight hydration and ingredients that clear breakouts.

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

This cream is a weak match for oily acne-prone skin because heavy oils and butter in the formula may clog pores and feel too heavy. A moisturizer for this skin needs lightweight hydrators and ingredients that help clear breakouts rather than rich oils and butters.

Can I use this cream around the eyes or on my body?

This moisturizing treatment can be used on the body, but it is not ideal for the thin skin around the eyes due to heavy oils and butters that may feel too thick. Oily skin and delicate areas need lightweight hydration that absorbs easily without clogging pores or feeling heavy.

Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy, 2002

Is this cream fragrance-free and alcohol-free?

Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol. Cetyl alcohol is a fatty alcohol, which soften the skin.

What the research says

  • Topical application of an antioxidant serum containing 15% ascorbic acid, 0.5% ferulic acid, and 1% tocopherol prevented particulate matter-induced degradation of extracellular matrix components, inflammation, and oxidative stress in the skin of 15 female volunteers compared to untreated controls.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025

  • Dermatological products containing d-alpha tocopheryl acetate showed non-comedogenic potential with less than a 50% increase in microcomedones in 12 healthy male subjects compared to octyl palmitate.

    Contemporary Clinical Trials Communications, 2021

  • Topical application of an antioxidant mix containing 15% ascorbic acid, 0.5% ferulic acid, and 1% tocopherol prevented PM and UV-induced skin barrier perturbation, lipid peroxidation, inflammatory markers, MMP9 activation, and Type I collagen loss in 15 healthy females compared to untreated exposed skin.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024

  • Topical application of TAC/Collagen postbiotics gel improved skin moisture score and inflammation index, and reduced porphyrins and brown spots in 20 volunteers with acne vulgaris.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022

  • Topical collagen tripeptide application improved skin wrinkles, elasticity, and density while reducing advanced glycated end products in 22 Asian women over 4 weeks.

    International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2022

  • Marine collagen extracted from Greenland halibut skin showed a non-cytotoxic effect on fibroblast cells and provided a slight skin hydration effect when incorporated into cosmetic hydrogel formulations at dosages of 0.1, 0.25, and 0.5% in 23 healthy volunteers.

    Marine Drugs, 2023

  • A 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, 2025

  • A 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, 2025

Why other moisturizers fit oily acne-prone skin better

Ingredients

Distilled Water, Carthamus Tinctorius Oil, Glyceryl Stearate, Peg-100 Stearate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sesamum Indicum Oil, Isopropyl Palmitate, Mangifera Indica Seed Oil, Shea Nut Butter, Collagen, Stearic Acid, Ceteareth-20, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Macadamia Oil Nut, Cetyl Alcohol, Bertholletia Excelsa Oil Nut, Octyldodecanol, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, Propylene Glycol, Vitamin A Palmitate, Vitamin D3, Ascorbic Acid, Triethanolamine, Sorbitan Stearate, Propylparaben, Allantoin, Butylparaben, Pemulen, Bixa Orellana, Caramel, Petrolatum

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.

  • Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Co-founder, Medical Director

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer

  • Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Co-founder, CEO and CTO

    PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex

  • Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Medical Board

    Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine

  • Aishani Shah, MD

    Aishani Shah, MD

    Medical Board

    Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD

  • Asya Zubkova, MS

    Asya Zubkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member

  • Hanna Kurets, MD

    Hanna Kurets, MD

    Medical Board, Medical Advisor

    Dermatology MD

  • Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Medical Board

    Dermatology and diagnostic consultant

  • Victoria Derkova, MS

    Victoria Derkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist

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