La Roche-Posay TOLERIANE SENSITIVE FLUIDE for oily acne-prone skin
Glycerin
Squalane
Average
- AverageOily Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- 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 your oily skin, as niacinamide helps with seboregulation and glycerin provides humectant action, though it may not deliver optimal results for your acne and blemishes.
- The formula provides general hydration and barrier resilience with glycerin and squalane, which are beneficial but not targeted for your specific concerns.
- The product is safe for your oily skin, with no risks of irritation 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
★4.5Overall rating based on 2.3k+ reviewsSome users with very dry skin find it insufficiently hydrating on its own, and a few note it can pill under makeup or is relatively expensive for the small bottle size.
Highlights
Calms sensitive skin Mostly Mentioned
- “It is reported to help calm and soothe the skin, even for those with very sensitive complexions.”
- “It is just so good at the moment... great for people with sensitive skin and acne prone skin.”
Lightweight and non-greasy Often Mentioned
- “This product is lightweight and non-greasy. A silky feel on your face.”
- “It's lightweight, so if you have drier skin you may need to use a toner/serum underneath it.”
- “It's light so it doesn't clog.”
- “This product is extremely light and more matte making it a perfect canvas for my other products.”
Fungal acne safe Sometimes Noted
- “It is fungal acne safe one of the few fungal acne safe moisturizers.”
- “I just bought this today as it is non-comedogenic and fungal-acne safe according to 4 ingredient checking websites.”
- “This LRP moisturiser is apparently the safest one as it only has 1 questionable ingredient.”
- “Yes — with only 10 ingredients and zero malassezia triggers, this is one of the safest moisturizers for fungal acne-prone skin.”
Expensive and small Sometimes Noted
- “I am going through a bottle a week so it ends up expensive!”
- “The size is the other sticking point. Forty milliliters. That is all you get.”
- “It's just too expensive for the amount of product that you get.”
- “It is a little bit pricey uh for me just because I'm used to buying very cheap products.”
Not hydrating enough Sometimes Noted
- “If you have dry skin this not going to be enough.”
- “If your skin drinks moisturizer like desert sand drinks rain, the Toleriane Sensitive Fluide will leave you wanting.”
- “If you have mixed skin, like mine, you will probably need to add a second layer on driest areas.”
- “Unfortunately, it's too light and I have to apply far too much product in order for my skin to feel moisturized.”
Pills under makeup Rarely Noted
- “My only issue is that it pills up underneath makeup and can make it look cakey.”
- “It literally pills with every product I've tried, it's impossible to use.”
- “The issue for me is the same issue I had with Geek & Gorgous Hydration station... [pilling]”
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Questions and answers
How well does La Roche-Posay Toleriane Sensitive Fluide work for oily acne-prone skin?
La Roche-Posay Toleriane Sensitive Fluide works moderately well for oily acne-prone skin, as it hydrates and helps control oil with glycerin and niacinamide, though it may not fully address breakouts. Oily acne-prone skin needs lightweight moisturizers with powerful acne-fighting ingredients, brightening agents, and soothing extracts that provide hydration without adding excess oil or clogging pores.
Which ingredients make this cream a good fit for oily acne-prone skin?
Glycerin and squalane make this cream a fit for oily skin by providing general hydration and barrier resilience without heavy oils, while niacinamide helps balance oil production. However, to truly suit oily acne-prone skin, a product needs powerful ingredients that specifically target acne and blemishes while keeping a lightweight texture.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Molecules, 2025
What does Water do for oily acne-prone skin?
Water helps keep oily, acne-prone skin hydrated without making it greasy. Keeping skin hydrated is important because acne treatments can dry it out and irritate the skin barrier.
What does Glycerin do for oily acne-prone skin?
Glycerin helps keep oily acne-prone skin hydrated without feeling heavy. It draws moisture into the skin while supporting the skin barrier so it stays soft and balanced.
The British Journal of Dermatology, 2008Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
Where does this cream go in a skincare routine for oily acne-prone skin?
This moisturizing treatment goes after your toner in the morning routine and as the final step in the evening routine. To better care for oily acne-prone skin, this type of product needs targeted ingredients that clear blemishes and balance oil.
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 smoothing on this moisturizer. Using a barrier-supporting moisturizer alongside retinol helps reduce dryness and irritation while making your skin more comfortable.
How often should I use this cream?
You can use this moisturizing treatment twice a day as part of your morning and evening routine. Regular daily application helps keep your skin hydrated and supports your skin barrier.
Health Science Reports, 2021Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020
Can this cream clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily acne-prone skin?
This cream is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts on oily skin, as it has a safe formula without harsh ingredients that irritate. However, because it is not specifically targeted for blemishes and acne, oily acne-prone skin needs a product with ingredients that better address breakouts.
Can I use this cream around the eyes or on my body?
This moisturizing treatment is safe to use around the eyes and on the body because its gentle formula is unlikely to cause irritation. However, oily acne-prone skin needs a product of this type to include targeted blemish-fighting ingredients and oil-balancing actives for the best results.
Is this cream fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.
What the research says
A 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, 2017Topical application of a vitamin C-squalene bioconjugate significantly increased epidermal thickness, type III collagen production, and glycosaminoglycans production in human skin explants compared to free vitamin C and vitamin C-palmitate.
Scientific Reports, 2020Squalane at 0.005-0.015% counteracts UVA-induced oxidative stress, inflammation, and collagen metabolism inhibition while stimulating fibroblast migration in human dermal fibroblasts.
Molecules, 2025Topical treatment of nicotinamide, alone or in combination with other active ingredients, reduces the progression of skin aging and hyperpigmentation in clinical trials while being well tolerated.
Antioxidants, 2021The 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, 2001Niacinamide/glycerin body moisturizers provided better rapid and prolonged improvement of cosmetic xerosis through functional improvement of stratum corneum barrier function compared to no treatment and conventional moisturizers in female subjects.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2012Plant-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, 2025
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
Water, Glycerin, Squalane, Butylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Dimethicone, Peg-100 Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Carbomer, Sodium Hydroxide, Caprylyl Glycol, Acrylates C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Citric Acid
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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