Sunday Riley Juno Antioxidant + Superfood Face Oil for oily acne-prone skin
Blackberry Seed Oil
Blueberry Seed Oil
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil Chardonnay Grape Seed Oil
Cranberry Seed Oil
Nigella Sativa Seed Oil
Average
- AverageOily Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- ExcellentSafety
Works for oily acne-prone skin; other serums 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 blackberry seed oil and blueberry seed oil provide emollient action without sufficient seboregulation for your concerns.
- The formula provides excellent antioxidant protection due to blackberry and blueberry seed oils, shielding you from environmental stressors, but lacks targeted ingredients for your acne, blemishes, and breakouts.
- The safety profile is excellent, with no risks of irritation for your oily skin due to the absence of harsh ingredients and the presence of soothing Vitamin E.
How to apply
- Could be used as part of your PM routine. Start 3 times a week and build up to daily use if your skin tolerates it well.
- Apply your serum after cleansing and toning, but before putting on your moisturizer.
- Gently press 2 to 3 drops of the serum into your skin and let it absorb for a minute.
- Apply the serum on clean, dry skin to help manage your blemishes safely.
- Do a patch test before your first use and avoid the delicate eye area.
People Say
★4.6Overall rating based on 1.3k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, this face oil is highly recommended for dry, dehydrated, and sensitive skin, effectively providing deep hydration and a radiant glow without causing irritation. Most users report softer, plumper skin and a strengthened moisture barrier. However, some users dislike the natural, earthy scent and a small number have experienced breakouts.
Highlights
Deep hydration Mostly Mentioned
- “woke up with velvety soft skin”
- “restored my moisture barrier”
- “keeps skin supple and plump”
- “eliminated my dry patches”
Radiant glow Often Mentioned
- “gives an instant healthy glow”
- “skin looks dewy and bright”
- “leaves a lit-from-within radiance”
- “makes me look awake and healthy”
Unpleasant scent Often Mentioned
- “smells like cooking oil”
- “has a weird earthy/herbal funk”
- “smells like oregano or salad dressing”
- “scent is hard to get past”
Fast absorption Sometimes Noted
- “sinks in immediately”
- “doesn't feel greasy or heavy”
- “layers well under makeup”
- “rich but absorbs quickly”
Sensitive skin friendly Sometimes Noted
- “no essential oils, no irritation”
- “perfect for reactive skin”
- “gentle enough for daily use”
High price point Sometimes Noted
- “too expensive for the amount”
- “pricey compared to other oils”
- “not worth the high cost”
Caused breakouts Rarely Noted
- “gave me cystic acne”
- “clogged my pores immediately”
- “caused small whiteheads”
- “too heavy for acne-prone skin”
Packaging issues Rarely Noted
- “bottle leaks when traveling”
- “dropper is messy”
- “cap doesn't seal tightly”
- “oil gets all over the rim”
Sources: lovi.care, sephora.com, ulta.com, dermstore.com, cultbeauty.co.uk, spacenk.com, and more
Questions and answers
How well does Sunday Riley Juno Face Oil work for oily acne-prone skin?
Sunday Riley Juno Antioxidant + Superfood Face Oil offers moderate suitability for oily skin, as its seed oils soften the skin without controlling excess oil. While it provides strong antioxidant protection with a very low risk of irritation, it lacks targeted ingredients for breakouts. Treatments that fit this skin better need ingredients like niacinamide and vitamin C to manage oil and target acne while keeping the skin comfortable.
Which ingredients make this face oil a good fit for oily acne-prone skin?
Blackberry seed oil and blueberry seed oil make this face oil a moderate fit for oily skin by providing softening action. To truly work for oily acne-prone skin, a treatment of this type needs ingredients like niacinamide, propolis, or Vitamin C to help control excess oil and clear breakouts.
What does Blackberry Seed Oil do for oily acne-prone skin?
Blackberry Seed Oil helps nourish oily acne-prone skin without feeling heavy or greasy. It absorbs easily and may help keep pores clear, though this skin type also needs light, balancing moisture and gentle soothing care to stay calm and smooth.
What does Blueberry Seed Oil do for oily acne-prone skin?
Blueberry Seed Oil helps oily acne-prone skin by providing lightweight moisture that leaves skin feeling soft without feeling heavy or greasy. Oils of this type need to be rich in linoleic acid to help balance skin oils and keep pores clear.
Where does this face oil go in a skincare routine for oily acne-prone skin?
Apply this face oil in the evening as a treatment step after your cleanser and toner, and before your moisturizer. Oily acne-prone skin needs a treatment that balances oil and targets breakouts, rather than plant oils that mainly soften without managing oil production.
Can I use this face oil with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this treatment in your evening routine after your toner and before your moisturizer. It is unlikely to irritate your oily acne-prone skin due to the soothing Vitamin E, though an average fit for your skin type means it needs ingredients that actively balance oil and target breakouts.
How often should I use this face oil?
You can use this treatment in your evening routine, applying it after cleansing and toning. Since it offers moderate suitability for oily and acne-prone skin, a product of this type needs lightweight ingredients that balance oil and target breakouts.
Can this face oil clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily acne-prone skin?
Sunday Riley Juno Antioxidant + Superfood Face Oil may cause breakouts for oily acne-prone skin because it lacks targeted ingredients to keep pores clear. This formula gives you great antioxidant protection, but an oily acne-prone face needs light, oil-balancing ingredients and blemish-fighting help.
Is this face oil fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.
What the research says
Grapeseed oil-loaded dermocosmetic nanoemulgel applied on the cheeks of healthy volunteers significantly reduced skin melanin, erythema, sebum production, and pores while increasing moisture and elasticity compared to a placebo.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022Topical treatment with cranberry oil and grape oil improved wound healing in rats, with cranberry oil showing an 88.1% wound area reduction and grape oil showing 84.6% compared to 74.1% in controls and 78.4% in the mupirocin standard group on day 13.
Phytotherapy Research, 2011An ionic liquid-based grapeseed oil emulsion increased transdermal penetration by 4.63-fold and improved skin hydration, firmness, elasticity, and facial wrinkles after 28 days of continuous use compared to ordinary emulsion.
Pharmaceuticals, 2024Thymoquinone-loaded liposomal chitosan gel demonstrated superior in vivo anti-inflammatory activity over thymoquinone gel and a comparable effect to marketed indomethacin gel in rats with carrageenan-induced paw edema.
AAPS PharmSciTech, 2018Thymoquinone pre-treatment attenuated UVA-induced oxidative stress, inflammation, and mitochondrial apoptosis in human HaCaT keratinocytes through COX-2 inhibition via the activation of the NrF2/ARE pathway.
Molecular Immunology, 2021Topical application of thymoquinone treated with cold plasma significantly improved wound healing potential, augmenting skin regeneration indices, reducing tumor necrosis factor-alpha, and enhancing hyaluronic acid, collagen type I, interleukin-10, alpha smooth muscle actin, and vascular endothelial growth factor compared to thymoquinone alone in a rat wound model.
International Immunopharmacology, 2023
Why other serums fit oily acne-prone skin better
A cream combining propolis, tea tree oil, and Aloe vera reduced erythema scars, acne severity index, and total lesion count better than erythromycin cream in sixty patients with mild to moderate acne vulgaris compared to placebo.
Clinical Pharmacology, 2018Niacinamide and ferulic acid incorporated in a stable multiple emulsion successfully reduced melanin, sebum, and skin erythema while improving skin elasticity and hydration in human skin compared to a placebo.
BioMed Research International, 2022
Ingredients
Blackberry Seed Oil, Blueberry Seed Oil, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil Chardonnay Grape Seed Oil, Cranberry Seed Oil, Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil Raspberry Seed Oil, Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil Carrot Seed Oil, Nigella Sativa Seed Oil, Brassica Oleracea Italica Seed Oil, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Punica Granatum Seed Oil, Euterpe Oleracea Oil Fruit, Sclerocarya Birrea Kernel Oil, Tocopherol Vitamin E
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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