Theramid DERMA-PEPTIDES for oily skin
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Sh-Oligopeptide-1
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Low
- AverageOily Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
A weak match for oily skin; the moisturizers alongside 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 moisturizing for your oily skin due to glycerin and propanediol, which hydrate effectively, but lacks specialized ingredients for optimal oil control.
- Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 and Sh-Oligopeptide-1 provide collagen stimulation and barrier repair, offering general skincare benefits that are supportive but not directly targeted at your primary concern of oily shine.
- 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
- 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 300+ reviewsUsers frequently praise this serum for its lightweight, non-sticky texture and its effectiveness in delivering visible anti-aging results, such as increased skin plumpness and reduced fine lines. It is also noted for its gentle, fragrance-free formulation, making it suitable for sensitive skin and compatible with other active ingredients.
Highlights
Visible anti-aging Mostly Mentioned
- “Fine lines are less visible”
- “Skin looks plumper”
- “More youthful skin”
Gentle formulation Often Mentioned
- “Suitable for sensitive skin”
- “No strong scent”
- “No sensitising occurring”
Lightweight texture Often Mentioned
- “Absorbs quickly”
- “Doesn't leave stickiness”
- “Lotion-like texture”
Good value Sometimes Noted
- “Price is unbeatable”
- “Affordable serums”
- “Quality for price”
Practical packaging Sometimes Noted
- “Love the pump”
- “Pipettes are annoying”
- “Packaging pleases senses”
High expectations Rarely Noted
- “Overhyped by influencers”
- “Waiting for results”
- “Not a miracle”
Limited availability Rarely Noted
- “Hard to find in stores”
- “Only online”
- “Shipping delays”
Packaging preference Rarely Noted
- “Prefer glass bottles”
- “Pump can clog”
- “Hard to see level”
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Questions and answers
Why is Theramid Derma-Peptides treatment a weak match for oily skin?
Theramid Derma-Peptides is a weak match for your oily skin because it offers only moderate moisture and lacks specialized ingredients for oil control. A product of this type needs high concentrations of hyaluronic acid for optimal hydration, Niacinamide to help regulate oil and minimize pores, and soothing ingredients like Allantoin to maintain balance.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2024Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
Which ingredients make this treatment a poor fit for oily skin?
This treatment is a weak match for oily skin because it lacks specialized ingredients for oil control like niacinamide, while relying on heavier hydrating ingredients like glycerin and propanediol that do not manage oily shine. A suitable moisturizing treatment for oily skin needs ingredients that help regulate oil production and provide lightweight hydration without clogging pores.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2024Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
What does Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 do for oily skin?
Palmitoyl tripeptide-1 helps improve skin firmness and supports collagen production to keep skin looking smooth and youthful. When used correctly in your routine, it may help reduce the look of fine lines and enhance overall elasticity without feeling heavy.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2026International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2026
What does EGF do for oily skin?
Epidermal growth factor helps improve skin texture and supports overall barrier function for oily skin. When used in serums, it is generally well-tolerated and helps keep the skin smooth and balanced.
Where does this treatment go in a skincare routine for oily skin?
This treatment goes in the evening routine for oily skin, as Lovi routines put treatments with active ingredients in the evening for simplicity and extra safety around sun exposure. It is safe for this skin type with no risks of irritation, though an oily skin routine also needs specialized ingredients for optimal oil control.
Can I use this treatment with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this treatment with retinol by applying the retinol first and following with this treatment, which is unlikely to irritate. A product of this type for oily skin needs ingredients for oil control to be a better fit.
How often should I use this treatment?
This treatment works best in your evening routine, applied once a day for simplicity and extra safety around sun exposure. This product of this type needs specialized ingredients for oil control to properly balance oily skin.
Can this treatment clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily skin?
This treatment is unlikely to cause breakouts or clog pores on oily skin because it contains no harsh ingredients or heavy blockers. However, a product for oily skin also needs oil-absorbing minerals or lightweight mattifying extracts to truly balance shine.
Can I use this treatment around the eyes or on my body?
This treatment is safe to use on the body and around the eyes, as its gentle ingredients are unlikely to cause irritation. Because the skin around the eyes and on certain body areas is very thin, a product of this type needs lightweight hydrators and barrier-repairing ingredients to keep those delicate zones soft and smooth.
What the research says
Topical application of 1,3-propanediol at various concentrations, alone or combined with butylene glycol and/or glycerol, increased skin hydration and reduced trans epidermal water loss in 30 healthy female subjects over an 8-hour period, with the 15% concentration and the addition of glycerol providing greater benefits.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2024A 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, 2017Chronomodulated daytime application of baicalin and nighttime application of palmitoyl tripeptide-1 synergistically improved skin luminance by 16.29%, nasolabial fold depth by -36.35%, and firmness by 24.35% in 30 female participants.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2026A multi-modal methodology combining MALDI-MSI, in vivo RCM, echography, and histology revealed age-related decreases in extracellular matrix and epidermal-dermal junction proteins and undulation depth, while a blend of palmitoyl oligopeptide and palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 improved subepidermal low-echogenic band thickness, density, and extracellular matrix structure compared to placebo.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2015Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, acetyl hexapeptide-8, palmitoyl tripeptide-1, and palmitoyl tetrapeptide-10 significantly increased type III collagen levels in human dermal fibroblasts following UV exposure, with their combination demonstrating a greater effect in vitro and enhancing type I, III, and IV collagen levels in ex vivo skin tissues compared to individual components.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2026Topical epidermal growth factor combined with silver sulfadiazine accelerated the rate of epidermal regeneration and significantly decreased healing time by approximately 1 to 1.5 days across all stages of healing in skin-graft-donor sites of 12 patients compared to silver sulfadiazine alone.
The New England Journal of Medicine, 1989Topical recombinant human epidermal growth factor combined with ablative fractional carbon dioxide laser significantly improved striae surface texture and showed significantly greater participant satisfaction regarding marked improvement compared to ablative fractional carbon dioxide laser combined with Aloe vera gel in patients with striae alba.
Lasers in Surgery and Medicine, 2020Topical EGF combined with fractional CO2 laser significantly improves the clinical appearance of atrophic acne scars and decreases skin pigmentation compared to fractional CO2 laser alone in patients with atrophic acne scars.
The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, 2022
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, 2024A peel-off facial mask containing myoinositol and trehalose-loaded liposomes improved adult female acne by decreasing lesion counts, sebum production, GAGS scores, and local androgen levels while increasing beclin-1 levels.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2017
Ingredients
Water, Glycerin, Propanediol, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Sh-Oligopeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
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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