Guerlain Abeille Royale Double R Renew & Repair Advanced Serum for oily skin
Royal Jelly
Ouessant Honey
Squalane
Glycolic Acid
Albizia Julibrissin Bark Extract
Average
- HighOily 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 skin renewal for your oily skin due to gluconolactone and glycolic acid, which provide mild chemical exfoliation to refine texture and address oiliness.
- Glycerin and honey offer general hydration and soothing benefits, supporting your skin's overall health without being specifically targeted for oily shine.
- The product is safe for your oily skin, with no risks of irritation due to the absence of harsh ingredients and the inclusion of soothing components like royal jelly.
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
★4.7Overall rating based on 1.0k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, users consistently praise this serum for its ability to deliver a visible "glass skin" radiance and smoother texture, particularly benefiting mature or dull skin types. The luxurious sensory experience and lifting effects are widely celebrated.
Highlights
Smoother skin texture Mostly Mentioned
- “skin feels like silk”
- “pores look smaller”
- “texture is much more refined”
- “bumps smoothed out”
Hydration & plumping Often Mentioned
- “skin feels plumped”
- “hydration lasts all day”
- “fine lines look filled”
- “relieved my dry patches”
Radiance & glow Often Mentioned
- “gives a lovely glow”
- “skin looks luminous”
- “restored my radiance”
- “brightens dull complexion”
High price point Often Mentioned
- “ridiculously expensive”
- “hard to justify the cost”
- “pricey for the amount”
- “wish it was cheaper”
Fast absorption Sometimes Noted
- “sinks in immediately”
- “not greasy at all”
- “makeup sits perfectly on top”
- “absorbs fast”
Luxurious scent Sometimes Noted
- “smells divine”
- “like a spa experience”
- “scent is addictive”
- “luxurious honey fragrance”
Pump/packaging issues Sometimes Noted
- “pump dispenses unevenly”
- “hard to control amount”
- “one side ran out first”
- “shoots out too fast”
Strong fragrance Sometimes Noted
- “smell is too strong”
- “gave me a headache”
- “too perfumed for sensitive skin”
Lack of dramatic results Rarely Noted
- “didn't see a difference”
- “just a nice moisturizer”
- “expected more for the price”
- “no lifting effect observed”
Sticky residue Rarely Noted
- “feels a bit sticky”
- “tacky finish”
- “left a film on my face”
- “hair sticks to my face”
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Questions and answers
How well does Guerlain Double R Serum work for oily skin?
This treatment works moderately well for your oily skin, offering mild chemical exfoliation to refine texture while providing general hydration and soothing benefits without adding excess shine. Oily skin works best with products that contain ingredients like niacinamide, zinc PCA, and ferulic acid to control sebum production and manage shine.
Skin Research and Technology, 2023Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
Which ingredients make this serum a good fit for oily skin?
This serum works for your oily skin thanks to gluconolactone and glycolic acid, which provide mild exfoliation to refine texture and manage oiliness. Glycerin and honey also offer gentle hydration and soothing benefits without adding unwanted shine. Oily skin often benefits most from ingredients like niacinamide, zinc PCA, and ferulic acid to control excess oil and keep pores clear.
What does Royal Jelly do for oily skin?
Royal jelly helps keep oily skin balanced while providing lightweight hydration without clogging pores. Because oily skin needs lightweight moisture and ingredients that help control excess shine, products for this skin type work best when they hydrate without feeling heavy.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022
What does Ouessant Honey do for oily skin?
Ouessant Honey helps keep oily skin feeling soft and balanced without clogging pores. It provides rich moisture that feels light and helps calm skin.
Where does this serum go in a skincare routine for oily skin?
This treatment goes in the evening routine after cleansing and before moisturizing. Oily skin of this type needs lightweight hydration and oil-controlling ingredients like niacinamide or salicylic acid to better manage shine and texture.
Can I use this serum with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this treatment with retinol by applying your retinol first and waiting for it to dry before applying this serum, or by using them on alternate nights to prevent irritation. To better fit oily skin, this type of product needs oil-controlling ingredients like salicylic acid or niacinamide to help manage shine.
How often should I use this serum?
This treatment fits oily skin moderately well because its exfoliating acids refine texture and address oiliness. Oily skin of this type needs products with oil-absorbing ingredients, lightweight hydration, and gentle exfoliants to manage shine while keeping skin balanced.
Can this serum clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily skin?
This serum is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts on oily skin, as it has a safe formula without harsh ingredients and includes soothing components like royal jelly. Mild exfoliating ingredients like glycolic acid and gluconolactone may cause slight temporary purging as they help renew the skin texture.
Is this serum fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It contains fragrance (parfum) and drying alcohol (alcohol).
What the research says
Combining 10% gluconolactone chemical peeling with oxybrasion or microneedle mesotherapy increased skin hydration and decreased sebum, pH, and TEWL in twenty-one Caucasian women, with no significant differences between the two methods.
Skin Research and Technology, 2023A 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, 2017Applying an essence containing royal jelly extract significantly increased the stratum corneum water content of the cheeks compared to placebo in healthy Japanese adults over 4 weeks.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022A prototype body cream containing bee venom, propolis, honey, beeswax, and royal jelly demonstrated stability for 90 days, high antioxidant capacity of 85.45%, lack of cytotoxicity with over 70% cell viability, and no irritation or allergic reaction in dermatological analysis, while improving skin parameters in a panel test.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022Royal jelly protects against epidermal stress caused by UVB and menadione through the upregulation of NQO1 expression by its active compound 10-hydroxy-2-decenoic acid.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2021Honey-based dressings reduced mean healing duration, length of hospital stay, and VAS pain scores compared with povidone iodine-based dressings in 1236 participants.
Journal of Wound Care, 2021Topical honey application improved the mean duration of attacks and pain, occurrence of crusting, and healing time compared to acyclovir cream in 16 adult patients with recurrent labial and genital herpes lesions.
Medical Science Monitor, 2004Squalane 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, 2025Repeated short-contact 70% glycolic acid peels provided superior results in atrophic acne scars compared to daily low-strength glycolic acid cream or placebo in 58 women over 24 weeks.
International Journal of Dermatology, 2000Serial glycolic acid peels combined with a modified Kligman formula significantly reduced facial PIH severity in Indian patients compared to the modified Kligman formula alone.
Dermatologic Surgery, 2017
Ingredients
Water, Glycerin, Propanediol, Alcohol, Gluconolactone, Butylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, Squalane, Albizia Julibrissin Bark Extract, Honey, Diglycerin, Royal Jelly, Sodium Hydroxide, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Lauroyl Lysine, Coco-Caprylate Caprate, Glyceryl Stearate, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract Oat Kernel Extract, Parfum, Glycolic Acid, Sorbitol, Chlorphenesin, Carbomer, Citric Acid, Ppg-26-Buteth-26, Lactic Acid, Sodium Magnesium Silicate, Dimethicone, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Algin, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Citrate, Hydrolyzed Soy Flour, Malva Sylvestris Extract, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Adenosine, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract Rosemary Leaf Extract, Polyvinyl Alcohol, Biosaccharide Gum-2, Caprylyl Glycol, Caramel, Cellulose Gum, T-Butyl Alcohol, Potassium Sorbate, Ci 77492 Iron Oxides, Lactobacillus Lysate Ferment, Yeast Extract Ferment, Tocopherol, Silica, Ci 77491 Iron Oxides
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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