IT Cosmetics Confidence in a Cream for oily acne-prone skin
Niacinamide
Squalane
Ceramide Np
Sodium Hyaluronate
Peptides
Average
- AverageOily Skin Fit
- HighEffectiveness
- HighSafety
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 oily skin as niacinamide helps regulate sebum, but it lacks sufficient ingredients for optimal oil control, and while sodium hyaluronate and ceramides provide excellent moisturizing and barrier-enhancing effects, they are not specifically targeted for your acne, blemishes, and breakouts.
- The formula provides general skincare benefits like hydration, which is supportive for your skin.
- The safety profile is good, with no risks of irritation for your oily skin due to the absence of prohibited or harsh ingredients.
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 18.0k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, this moisturizer is highly recommended for those with dry, mature, or sensitive skin, offering deep hydration and barrier support with its rich texture. Users frequently report enhanced skin plumpness and a smoother appearance, making it a good base for makeup. Some long-term users have noted changes in texture and effectiveness following a reformulation.
Highlights
Improves skin texture Often Mentioned
- “skin feels soft and supple”
- “leaves face feeling smooth”
- “plumps up fine lines”
- “makes skin look healthy”
Intense hydration Often Mentioned
- “super dry skin drank it up”
- “keeps skin hydrated all day”
- “moisturizes without being greasy”
- “eliminated my dry patches”
Excellent makeup base Sometimes Noted
- “functions flawlessly under makeup”
- “creates the perfect base”
- “foundation glides on smoothly”
- “doesn't pill under products”
Fast absorption Sometimes Noted
- “absorbs quickly into skin”
- “rich but not heavy”
- “sinks in wonderfully”
- “no greasy residue left”
Reformulation issues Sometimes Noted
- “new formula isn't as good”
- “miss the original version”
- “caused burning sensation”
- “texture feels different now”
Strong fragrance Sometimes Noted
- “scent is too overpowering”
- “smells like strong citrus”
- “fragrance irritated my eyes”
- “wish it was unscented”
Caused breakouts Rarely Noted
- “made me break out”
- “caused deep cystic acne”
- “clogged my pores”
- “noticed pimples after use”
High price point Rarely Noted
- “too expensive for the amount”
- “pricey for a daily cream”
- “not worth the hype”
- “jar is smaller than expected”
Sources: lovi.care, sephora.com, ulta.com, itcosmetics.com, amazon.com, and more
Questions and answers
How well does IT Cosmetics Confidence in a Cream work for oily acne-prone skin?
IT Cosmetics Confidence in a Cream offers moderate suitability for oily acne-prone skin because niacinamide helps regulate sebum and ceramides provide hydration, but it lacks targeted ingredients for blemishes and breakouts. This skin type needs products with effective ingredients that address acne without excess oil, along with lightweight, non-clogging formulas that support the skin barrier.
Which ingredients make this cream a good fit for oily acne-prone skin?
Niacinamide, squalane, ceramide NP, sodium hyaluronate, and peptides make this cream a fit because niacinamide helps regulate oil, while the rest provide gentle hydration and support the skin barrier. For oily acne-prone skin, a product of this type needs powerful hydrating and repairing ingredients that address acne and blemishes without heavy oils or irritation risks.
What does Niacinamide do for oily acne-prone skin?
Niacinamide helps balance oil production, calms redness, and is unlikely to irritate oily, acne-prone skin while improving blemishes. Clinical tests show it reduces excess oil and helps clear up both inflammatory and non-inflammatory acne breakouts.
Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy, 2006Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024
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.
Where does this cream go in a skincare routine for oily acne-prone skin?
Apply this cream as the moisturizer step in your morning routine after a hydrating toner, and as the final step in your evening routine after your treatment. It helps hydrate your skin safely, but oily acne-prone skin needs additional targeted blemish-fighting ingredients and stronger oil control for an ideal fit.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2020International Journal of Dermatology, 2008
Can I use this cream with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this cream with retinol by applying the retinol first, letting it dry, and then following with the cream to keep your skin soft and comfortable. Using a barrier-supporting moisturizer alongside retinol helps reduce dryness and irritation while supporting your skin through the treatment.
How often should I use this cream?
You can use this moisturizing treatment twice a day as part of your morning and evening routine. Daily application helps keep your skin hydrated and supports its moisture barrier without causing irritation.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Health Science Reports, 2021
Can this cream clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily acne-prone skin?
This cream is unlikely to cause harsh irritation or purging for oily acne-prone skin, though some reviewers do mention occasional breakouts. To truly fit this skin type, a product of this type needs dedicated oil-controlling ingredients and targeted blemish-fighting properties.
Can I use this cream around the eyes or on my body?
You can use this moisturizing treatment around the eyes and on your body, as its good safety profile means it is unlikely to irritate thinner areas like the eyelids or thicker areas on the body. Because skin thickness varies greatly across different body regions, applying a hydrating cream helps support moisture balance everywhere.
Is this cream fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It has no drying alcohol and contains fragrance (linalool, limonene, citral, and parfum). Cetearyl alcohol is a fatty alcohol, which soften the skin.
What the research says
Emulsions containing ceramides 1 and 3 improved skin hydration and reduced transepidermal water loss in sodium lauryl sulfate-irritated skin of fifteen healthy Asian women compared to a control emulsion.
International Journal of Dermatology, 2008A lipid mixture enriched by ceramide NP with fatty acids of diverse chain lengths significantly improved skin barrier recovery rate, stratum corneum integrity, and hydration compared to a vehicle cream in healthy adult male volunteers with corticosteroid-impaired skin.
Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2022Topical post-laser application of human adipocyte-derived mesenchymal stem cell media combined with niacinamide significantly improved wrinkle index, melanin index, patient satisfaction, and investigator esthetic improvement scores compared to vehicle cream in patients with aging skin.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021Topical nicotinamide prevented solar-simulated UV-induced immunosuppression in healthy volunteers, and men experienced immunosuppression at solar-simulated UV doses three times lower than those required for women.
The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2008Topical 5% niacinamide applied twice daily for 12 weeks reduced fine lines and wrinkles, hyperpigmented spots, red blotchiness, and skin sallowness, and improved skin elasticity compared to vehicle control in 50 female white subjects with facial photoaging.
Dermatologic Surgery, 2005Squalane 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, 2025Topical 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, 2011Topical 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, 2022Treatment 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
Why other moisturizers fit oily acne-prone skin better
A 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, 2024Co-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 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
Water, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Cetearyl Alcohol, Squalane, Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid, Glyceryl Stearate, Dimethicone, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Shea Butter, Myristyl Myristate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Phenoxyethanol, Peg-100 Stearate, Caprylic, Capric, Myristic, Stearic Triglyceride, Caprylyl Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium Polyacrylate, Tocopherol, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Citric Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Ceramide Np, Adenosine, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Oat, Linalool, Hydroxypalmitoyl Sphinganine, Butylene Glycol, Caramel, Limonene, Benzyl Benzoate, Carbomer, Sodium Lactate, Citral, Polysorbate 20, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Parfum
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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