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ROUND LAB Pine Calming Cica Ampoule for oily skin

High

  • HighOily Skin Fit
  • HighEffectiveness
  • ExcellentSafety

A great choice for oily skin; a few serums fit it even 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 exfoliation and sebum control for your oily skin due to Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, while Glycerin provides essential hydration to balance oil production.
  • The formula includes Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, and Madecassoside to enhance barrier resilience and provide skin calming benefits, which is beneficial for maintaining overall skin health.
  • The product is safe for your oily skin, as it contains soothing ingredients and lacks harsh or prohibited substances, minimizing irritation risk.

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

★4.5Overall rating based on 3.2k+ reviews

Based on a very large amount of data, this ampoule is highly recommended for those with sensitive, oily, and acne-prone skin due to its fast-absorbing, watery texture that effectively calms redness and inflammation without causing breakouts. Users appreciate its gentle formulation and ability to refine skin texture. However, individuals with dry skin may find it insufficient on its own and need to layer with a richer moisturizer.

Highlights

  • Soothing and calming Mostly Mentioned
    • “calmed my red cheeks”
    • “stopped the itching”
    • “soothed active breakouts”
  • Lightweight absorption Often Mentioned
    • “absorbs in seconds”
    • “feels like water”
    • “great for humid weather”
  • Non-irritating formula Often Mentioned
    • “super gentle”
    • “no reaction at all”
  • Gentle texture improvement Sometimes Noted
    • “skin feels softer”
    • “helped with tiny bumps”
    • “texture looks smoother”
  • Insufficient for dry skin Sometimes Noted
    • “skin felt tight later”
    • “need a cream on top”
    • “too watery for dry skin”
  • Small volume/price Sometimes Noted
    • “finished in 3 weeks”
    • “wish it was bigger”
    • “pricey for the size”
  • Breakouts/reactions Rarely Noted
    • “gave me tiny pimples”
    • “broke me out”
    • “made my face itchy”
  • Sticky finish Rarely Noted
    • “left a sticky film”
    • “slightly tacky at first”
    • “feels sticky if used too much”

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Questions and answers

What makes ROUND LAB Pine Calming Cica Ampoule a great fit for oily skin?

This treatment is a great fit for your oily skin because it offers gentle exfoliation and helps balance oil production while keeping your skin hydrated. It also features calming ingredients that strengthen your skin barrier and soothe irritation.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021Molecules, 2023

Which ingredients make this ampoule a good fit for oily skin?

Capryloyl salicylic acid gives your oily skin moderate exfoliation and oil control, while glycerin adds light moisture to balance oil production. Asiaticoside, asiatic acid, and madecassoside also help calm your skin and strengthen its barrier.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021Molecules, 2023

What does Pine Extract do for oily skin?

Pine extract helps calm the skin and may reduce redness and irritation when used consistently. Because this product is a poor fit for oily skin, a product of this type for this skin needs oil-controlling ingredients like niacinamide or salicylic acid to keep pores clear and skin feeling fresh.

Free Radical Biology & Medicine, 2001Free Radical Biology & Medicine, 2000

What does Centella Asiatica Extract do for oily skin?

Centella Asiatica Extract helps calm redness and keeps oily skin feeling balanced by soothing irritation and supporting moisture levels. It is unlikely to feel heavy, and products of this type for oily skin need ingredients that control excess shine while maintaining hydration.

Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016Molecules, 2023

Where does this ampoule go in a skincare routine for oily skin?

This ampoule goes in your evening routine after your cleansing toner and before your moisturizer. Treatments with actives are best used in the evening for simplicity and extra safety around sun exposure.

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

You can use this ampoule with retinol by applying the ampoule first to calm your skin and provide hydration, followed by your retinol. The soothing ingredients like Madecassoside and Centella Asiatica Extract help keep your skin comfortable and minimize irritation risk when using strong ingredients like retinol.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024Molecules, 2023

How often should I use this ampoule?

This ampoule is a great fit for your oily skin and works well as an evening treatment a few times a week. It helps manage oil and calm irritation while keeping your skin hydrated and balanced.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021Molecules, 2023

Can this ampoule clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily skin?

This ampoule is unlikely to cause breakouts for oily skin because it contains soothing ingredients and lacks harsh substances, minimizing irritation risk. Reviewers rarely complain about breakouts or reactions, and ingredients like Capryloyl Salicylic Acid help control oil and gently exfoliate.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021Molecules, 2023

Is this ampoule fragrance-free and alcohol-free?

Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.

What the research says

  • Daily treatment with a facial serum containing multiple acids reduced post-inflammatory hyperchromia lesion grade and number by 29.4% at 56 days, and decreased skin oiliness by 30.7% at 7 days in Brazilian patients with acne vulgaris.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021
  • 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
  • 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
  • Asiatic acid-loaded solid lipid microparticles stabilized with poloxamer-188 reduced porphyrin intensity, enhanced skin barriers, and improved skin hydration and brightness in fifteen participants with mild-to-moderate acne.

    International Journal of Pharmaceutics, 2024
  • The novel high-payload nanosuspension system of Centella asiatica extract increased skin accumulation of asiatic acid, madecassic acid, and asiaticoside by 5-, 4-, and 4.5-fold respectively compared to a marketed cream in porcine skin, with no local skin irritation in normal rats.

    International Journal of Nanomedicine, 2021
  • A topical antioxidant serum significantly reduced air pollution-induced skin pigmentation and proinflammatory gene expression ex vivo, and improved skin aging signs in 40 healthy adult females after 90 days of daily use.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022
  • A xanthan gum and alginate-based bioadhesive film loaded with pycnogenol provides sustained drug release within 24 hours, achieves a safe maximum concentration of ~ 0.2 mg/mL for keratinocytes, and absorbs simulated wound fluid, demonstrating suitability for topical wound treatment.

    Pharmaceutics, 2021
  • Topical treatment with Pinus brutia bark extract cream significantly accelerated incision wound healing in albino rats, demonstrating a 35% decrease in MDA and a 46.8% increase in SOD activity compared to the control group.

    Die Pharmazie, 2013
  • 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 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
  • The 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, 2020
  • Ten 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, 2001
  • Niacinamide/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, 2012

Ingredients

Butylene Glycol, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycereth-26, Glycerin, 2-Hexanediol, Propanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Ethylhexyl Glycerin, Water, Glycoprotein, Indo Mulberry Leaf Extract, Yellow Lotus Root Extract, Indo Mulberry Flower Extract, Hydroxyacetophenone, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Madecassoside, Madecasic Acid, Sodium Citrate, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Disodium Edta, Xanthan Gum, Carbomer, Tromethamine, 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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