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ROUND LAB Pine Calming Cica Cream for oily skin

Average

  • HighOily Skin Fit
  • AverageEffectiveness
  • HighSafety

Works for oily skin; other moisturizers 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 hydration and soothing for your oily skin, with Centella Asiatica Extract and Sodium Hyaluronate providing calming benefits and supporting skin barrier function.
  • While beneficial for general skin health, the formula's primary focus is not on directly managing oily shine, which is your main goal.
  • The product is safe for your oily skin, as it lacks harsh ingredients and is formulated to avoid irritation.

How to apply

  • Could be used as part of your AM or PM routine every day to keep your face fresh.
  • Apply this moisturizer after cleansing and toning, but right before your SPF in the morning.
  • Gently press a small amount into your skin and let it absorb fully.
  • Apply on clean, slightly dry skin to help control that oily shine.
  • Avoid the eye area and do a quick patch test before your first use.

People Say

★4.7Overall rating based on 2.6k+ reviews

Based on a very large amount of data, this lightweight gel-cream is highly favored by individuals with oily, acne-prone, and sensitive skin for its rapid soothing of redness and irritation without pore congestion. It also offers gentle exfoliation that refines skin texture. However, users with dry skin frequently report that it does not provide enough moisture for colder weather, often necessitating additional layering.

Highlights

  • Lightweight gel texture Mostly Mentioned
    • “absorbs instantly”
    • “non-sticky finish”
    • “feels like water”
    • “perfect for summer”
    • “great under makeup”
  • Soothing & calming Mostly Mentioned
    • “reduced my redness”
    • “calmed active acne”
    • “stopped the itching”
    • “cooled my heated skin”
    • “saved my barrier”
  • Non-irritating formula Often Mentioned
    • “didn't break me out”
    • “safe for sensitive skin”
    • “no stinging”
    • “great for reactive skin”
  • Not moisturizing enough Often Mentioned
    • “too light for winter”
    • “skin felt tight later”
    • “need to layer it”
    • “not for dry skin”
    • “disappeared too fast”
  • Gentle exfoliation Sometimes Noted
    • “smoothed my texture”
    • “helped with tiny bumps”
    • “pores look smaller”
    • “gentle LHA action”
    • “skin feels softer”
  • Small quantity Sometimes Noted
    • “tube is tiny”
    • “finished in a month”
    • “expensive for 50ml”
    • “wish it was bigger”
    • “pricey per ounce”
  • Hygienic packaging Rarely Noted
    • “love the tube”
    • “easy to dispense”
    • “better than a jar”
    • “sanitary application”
    • “convenient size”
  • Herbal scent Rarely Noted
    • “smells like pine”
    • “scent is earthy”
    • “weird herbal smell”
    • “smells a bit musty”
    • “strong plant odor”
  • Rare irritation Rarely Noted
    • “stung my damaged barrier”
    • “caused a flush”
    • “made face hot”
    • “slight burning sensation”
    • “redness increased”
  • Residue/pilling Rarely Noted
    • “pilled under sunscreen”
    • “left a film”
    • “tacky finish”
    • “clumped with makeup”
    • “sticky if overapplied”

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Questions and answers

How well does ROUND LAB Pine Calming Cica Cream work for oily skin?

This cream works decently for oily skin by offering moderate hydration and calming benefits, though it is not primarily designed to manage oily shine. To work best for this skin type, a moisturizing treatment needs ingredients that control excess oil and maintain a lightweight texture without heavy oils.

Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

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

Centella Asiatica Extract and Sodium Hyaluronate make this cream a good fit for oily skin by calming and providing moderate hydration. Oily skin works best with products that contain peptides and hydrating agents in a lightweight texture with no heavy oils, along with ingredients that manage shine and support the skin barrier.

Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

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 cream go in a skincare routine for oily skin?

This moisturizing treatment goes in the evening routine after cleansing and a cleansing toner, followed by a moisturizer. Oily skin also needs ingredients that directly manage shine, like niacinamide or oil-absorbing minerals.

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

You can use this cream with retinol, and applying it after your retinol treatment helps calm the skin and keeps it soft. Using a gentle moisturizer alongside strong treatments like retinol is unlikely to cause irritation and supports your skin barrier.

Cutis, 2006

How often should I use this cream?

You can use this cream daily as part of your regular moisturizing steps, though an oily skin routine also needs ingredients that directly manage excess shine.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Health Science Reports, 2021

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

This cream is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for oily skin, as it is formulated without harsh ingredients to avoid irritation. Oily skin works best with lightweight, oil-controlling ingredients and clarifying acids that target excess shine directly.

Molecules, 2023International Journal of Nanomedicine, 2021

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

You can use this moisturizing treatment around your eyes and on your body, as it has a safe formula that is unlikely to cause irritation. Oily skin around the eyes and body needs products with lightweight hydration and soothing plant extracts like Centella Asiatica to keep skin calm and comfortable.

Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy, 2002Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016

Is this cream fragrance-free and alcohol-free?

Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol. Cetearyl alcohol is a fatty alcohol, which soften the skin.

What the research says

  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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 treatment with 5% vitamin C and 0.1% madecassoside significantly improved clinical scores for wrinkles, suppleness, firmness, roughness, and skin hydration, along with functional and structural remodeling of the elastic fiber network in 20 female volunteers with photoaged skin after 6 months compared to baseline.

    Experimental Dermatology, 2008
  • 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

Why other moisturizers fit oily 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, 2024

Ingredients

Water, Pinus Densiflora Extract, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, 1,2-Hexanediol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Glycereth-26, Cetearyl Olivate, Propanediol, Ethylhexyl Stearate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glycoproteins, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Dextrin, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Theobroma Cacao Extract, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Madecassoside, Madecassic Acid, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Trideceth-6, Sorbitan Olivate, Sodium Polyacrylate, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Disodium Edta

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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