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MEDI-PEEL Peptide 9 Volume White Cica All-in-one Essence for oily acne-prone skin

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  • HighOily Skin Fit
  • HighEffectiveness
  • ExcellentSafety

A great choice for oily acne-prone skin; a few moisturizers fit it even 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

  • Excellent for your oily skin, niacinamide helps regulate sebum and repair the skin barrier, while sodium hyaluronate and niacinamide provide deep hydration and improve skin tone. Willow bark extract also offers soothing and anti-inflammatory effects beneficial for your acne, blemishes, and breakouts.
  • Centella Asiatica Extract and Allantoin further contribute to soothing your skin, ensuring a comfortable experience.
  • The formulation is safe for your skin, with no risks of irritation due to the absence of harsh ingredients and the presence of calming components.

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

★4.9Overall rating based on 100+ reviews

Based on limited data, this essence is celebrated for its unique oxygen bubble texture that fizzes upon application, providing deep hydration and a plumping effect. Users frequently report significant improvements in skin brightness and a calming effect on redness and irritation, contributing to a sought-after 'glass skin' appearance. Some users note a moderately sticky finish and a few mention a strong fragrance or occasional packaging issues.

Highlights

  • Unique Bubble Texture Mostly Mentioned
    • “Bubbles tickle pleasantly”
    • “fizzes instantly on skin”
    • “fun to use”
    • “helps absorption”
  • Brightening & Glow Often Mentioned
    • “Skin looks glowing”
    • “brightened dull complexion”
    • “gave me glass skin”
    • “faded dark spots”
  • Deep Hydration Often Mentioned
    • “Super moisturizing”
    • “skin feels bouncy”
    • “eliminated dry patches”
    • “very hydrating”
  • Soothing & Calming Often Mentioned
    • “Calmed my acne”
    • “soothed redness immediately”
    • “gentle on sensitive skin”
    • “healed breakouts”
  • Multifunctional Sometimes Noted
    • “Skipped moisturizer after”
    • “great one-step product”
    • “saves time in morning”
    • “acts as toner and serum”
  • Sticky finish Sometimes Noted
    • “Left a sticky film”
    • “hair sticks to face”
    • “too heavy for day”
    • “feels tacky”
  • Price Rarely Noted
    • “A bit pricey”
    • “wish bottle was bigger”
    • “expensive for the amount”
    • “wait for sale”
  • Pump/Packaging Issues Rarely Noted
    • “Pump stopped working”
    • “hard to get product out”
    • “cap broke”
    • “dispenser got stuck”
  • Strong fragrance Rarely Noted
    • “Scent is too strong”
    • “smells like perfume”
    • “fragrance lingered”
    • “prefer unscented”
  • Too Rich for Oily Skin Rarely Noted
    • “Too oily for summer”
    • “made me shiny”
    • “better for dry skin”
    • “clogged my pores”

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Questions and answers

What makes MEDI-PEEL Peptide 9 Volume White Cica All-in-one Essence a great fit for oily acne-prone skin?

This essence is a great fit because niacinamide helps balance oil and soothe blemishes, while willow bark extract and centella asiatica calm redness and irritation. It keeps your skin comfortable and deeply hydrated without clogging pores or causing flare-ups.

Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016Molecules, 2023

Which ingredients make this treatment a good fit for oily acne-prone skin?

Niacinamide helps control oil and brighten your skin, while sodium hyaluronate keeps it hydrated without feeling heavy. Willow bark extract, centella asiatica, and allantoin also work to calm redness and soothe breakouts.

Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016Molecules, 2023

What do Peptides do for oily acne-prone skin?

Peptides help calm oily, acne-prone skin by targeting acne-causing bacteria and reducing redness and swelling. Advanced delivery methods like nanomicelles may also improve how deeply these helpful ingredients sink into the skin.

Advanced Science, 2025Bioorganic Chemistry, 2025

What does Centella Asiatica do for oily acne-prone skin?

Centella asiatica helps calm redness, reduce acne breakouts, and improve moisture while supporting skin barrier repair. It may also help decrease inflammation and excess oil.

Molecules, 2023Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016

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

This treatment goes in the evening routine after cleansing and before moisturizing, though some can also be used in the morning or twice a day. This timing is recommended for simplicity and extra safety around sun exposure, and the product is safe and unlikely to cause irritation for your skin.

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

You can use this treatment with retinol by applying the treatment first and following with your retinol product. Using a soothing moisturizer helps keep your skin calm and supports the skin barrier while you use retinol.

Cutis, 2006Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2012

How often should I use this treatment?

This treatment is a great fit for your oily acne-prone skin and is best used in your evening routine. Niacinamide helps regulate sebum and repair the skin barrier, while centella asiatica and allantoin soothe blemishes and breakouts comfortably.

Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016Molecules, 2023

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

This treatment is a great fit for your oily acne-prone skin because niacinamide helps balance oil, while willow bark extract and Centella Asiatica soothe breakouts without causing irritation.

Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2019

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

This treatment is suitable for use on the body and around the eyes, where the skin is particularly thin. The formula features hydrating and soothing ingredients that help maintain comfort and reduce irritation in delicate areas.

Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy, 2002

Is this treatment fragrance-free and alcohol-free?

It has no fragrance and contains drying alcohol (alcohol).

What the research says

  • A botanical face cleanser with hops and willow bark extract continuously reduced skin sebum levels without reactive seborrhea after treatment in 21 healthy volunteers compared to a sodium laureth sulfate cleanser, with neither cleanser causing skin irritation.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2019
  • Cosmetic formulations containing 5% Centella asiatica extract showed the best efficacy in improving skin moisture and decreasing transepidermal water loss, while also exhibiting antiinflammatory properties in 25 volunteers compared to baseline measurements.

    Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016
  • 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, 2023
  • Topical 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, 2021
  • Topical application of 0.05% w/w ECa 233 gel reduced erythema index by 0.03 U and improved early crusting and general wound appearance compared to placebo in thirty individuals undergoing facial laser resurfacing.

    Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 2020
  • 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, 2017
  • Moisturizer containing 5% panthenol, madecassoside, and copper-zinc-manganese decreased adverse reactions and downtime after ablative fractional carbon dioxide laser resurfacing with comparable efficacy to 0.02% triamcinolone acetonide cream in 20 subjects.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2019
  • Topical 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, 2021
  • Topical 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, 2008
  • Topical 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, 2005
  • Topical 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, 2011
  • Topical 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, 2022
  • Treatment 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
  • Topical gel containing chitosan, 0.2% chlorhexidine, allantoin and dexpanthenol did not improve postoperative comfort regarding swelling and pain, but improved the wound's aesthetic appearance following impacted lower third molar extraction compared to no gel.

    Medicina Oral, Patologia Oral Y Cirugia Bucal, 2016
  • A topical gel containing chitosan, chlorhexidine, allantoin, and dexpanthenol significantly reduced postoperative pain, trismus, swelling, and analgesic consumption, while improving wound healing after third molar surgery compared to a placebo.

    Medicina Oral, Patologia Oral Y Cirugia Bucal, 2020
  • An overnight patch containing Allium cepa extract and allantoin safely promotes scar healing after dermatologic surgery, resulting in significantly greater reductions in observer- and patient-assessed POSAS scores compared to no treatment.

    Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, 2018

Ingredients

Water, Glycerin, Methylpropanediol, Methyl Perfluoroisobutyl Ether, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate Dicaprate, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, Methyl Perfluorobutyl Ether, Niacinamide, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cyclohexasiloxane, Palm Oil, Sodium Myristoyl Glutamate, Arginine, Glyceryl Stearate, Peg-100 Stearate, Decyl Glucoside, Betaine, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Palm Kernel Oil, Dimethicone, Decylene Glycol, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Vp Copolymer, Myristic Acid, Hexylene Glycol, Carbomer, Propanediol, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract, Juniperus Communis Fruit Extract, Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Glyceryl Acrylate Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Urea, Allantoin, Ammonium Lactate, Adenosine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans, Laureth-23, Propylene Glycol, Disodium Edta, Buteth-3, Centella Asiatica Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Water, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Magnolia Officinalis Bark Extract, Fructan, Dandelion Root Extract Rhizome, Sodium Benzotriazolyl Butylphenol Sulfonate, Benzyl Glycol, Alcohol, Decyl Alcohol, Tris Tetramethylhydroxypiperidinol Citrate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Glucose, Desamido Collagen, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Tranexamic Acid, Tributyl Citrate, Trideceth-6, Sodium Polyacrylate, Pentylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Glyceryl Polymethacrylate, Anemarrhena Asphodeloides Root Extract, Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract, Asiaticoside, Origanum Vulgare Leaf Extract, Willow Bark Extract, Lactobacillus Soybean Extract Ferment, Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Sorbitan Laurate, Polysorbate 20, Raspberry Ketone, Polysorbate 80, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester, Astaxanthin, Hydrolyzed Elastin, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Madecassoside, Madecassic Acid, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Copper Tripeptide-1, Asiatic Acid, Oligopeptide-29, Oligopeptide-32, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Oligopeptide, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Totarol, Caprylyl Glycol, Ci 42090, Ci 15985, Ci 19140

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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