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Too Faced Hangover Pillow Cream for oily acne-prone skin

Average

  • AverageOily Skin Fit
  • AverageEffectiveness
  • HighSafety

Works for oily acne-prone skin; other moisturizers 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 moisturizing for your oily skin due to glycerin and sodium hyaluronate, which provide hydration but do not specifically target your acne, blemishes, and breakouts.
  • While dimethicone and petrolatum offer some emollience, they can be occlusive and potentially heavy for oily skin, with limited ingredients addressing oil control.
  • The product is safe for your oily skin, as it lacks harsh ingredients and includes soothing components like niacinamide and hyaluronic acid.

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

★3.8Overall rating based on 500+ reviews

This product receives mixed feedback, with many users appreciating its ability to impart a healthy, radiant glow and its pleasant scent. However, a significant number of users, especially those with oily or acne-prone skin, report that the formula feels greasy, does not absorb well, and can lead to breakouts.

Highlights

  • Pleasant scent Often Mentioned
    • “Smells very tasty”
    • “Smells amazing”
    • “Lovely scent”
  • Provides radiant glow Often Mentioned
    • “Wake up with a nice glow”
    • “Gives a nice glow”
    • “Super plump, glowy”
  • Greasy, heavy feel Often Mentioned
    • “Makes me feel very greasy”
    • “Slick greasy feel”
    • “Doesn't sink in”
  • Deeply hydrating Sometimes Noted
    • “Skin is hydrated”
    • “Well hydrating”
    • “Nourishing my skin”
  • Softens skin texture Sometimes Noted
    • “Reduces structure in my skin”
    • “Soft and supple”
    • “Reduces redness”
  • Causes breakouts Sometimes Noted
    • “Made me break out”
    • “Skin react sadly”
    • “Not working for me”
  • Poor absorption Sometimes Noted
    • “Doesn't absorb very well”
    • “Never sunk into my skin”
    • “Sits atop my skin”
  • Contains shimmer Rarely Noted
    • “Why a night cream with mica?”
    • “Creates a shimmery glow”
    • “Gimmick”

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Questions and answers

How well does the Hangover Pillow Cream work for oily acne-prone skin?

This cream provides moderate moisture for oily skin, but it is somewhat heavy and lacks ingredients that target breakouts. To work better for this skin type, a moisturizing treatment needs lightweight texture, oil-control ingredients, and components that help clear blemishes without clogging pores.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

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

Glycerin and sodium hyaluronate make this cream a fit by giving moderate moisture to oily skin. To truly suit oily acne-prone skin, a product of this type needs powerful hydrating and repairing ingredients that target acne and blemishes without heavy oils, while supporting the skin barrier.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

What does Hyaluronic Acid do for oily acne-prone skin?

Hyaluronic acid helps calm oily acne-prone skin by reducing sebum production and lipid synthesis in sebaceous glands. It also supports skin barrier function and improves hydration while helping deliver treatments without causing irritation.

The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2017Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022

What does Butyrospermum Parkii Butter do for oily acne-prone skin?

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter helps protect the skin barrier, but because it is quite heavy, it may feel too rich for oily acne-prone skin. Skin of this type usually needs lighter, balancing ingredients like natural plant oils with a higher linoleic acid to oleic acid ratio that help keep pores clear and smooth.

American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2018

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

This moisturizing treatment goes after your cleanser and toner in the evening routine, while it can also be used in the morning if preferred. It is safe for oily skin, but to properly manage blemishes, oily skin types need a product with oil control ingredients and lightweight, non-heavy hydrators.

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

You can use this cream with retinol by applying the retinol first and following with the moisturizer. This routine may help keep your skin comfortable and smooth while it adjusts to the retinol. However, oily acne-prone skin needs a lighter, oil-free moisturizer with ingredients that clear pores and control oil rather than heavy oils.

Cutis, 2006

How often should I use this cream?

This moisturizing treatment works for your oily acne-prone skin, though other products fit it better. For an average fit like this, a product needs lightweight hydration alongside oil-controlling and blemish-clearing ingredients.

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

Yes, this cream may cause breakouts for oily acne-prone skin, as heavier ingredients like petrolatum and coconut oil can feel heavy and clog pores. To properly care for oily, acne-prone skin, a moisturizer needs oil-controlling ingredients and lightweight hydration that will not trap excess oil.

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, though it is primarily formulated for facial use. The skin around your eyes is exceptionally thin compared to most body regions, so you may want to apply it gently to avoid any heavy feeling.

Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy, 2002

Is this cream fragrance-free and alcohol-free?

It has no drying alcohol and contains fragrance (parfum). Cetearyl alcohol and myristyl alcohol are fatty alcohols, which soften the skin.

What the research says

  • 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
  • Treatment with a combination of niacinamide and hyaluronic acid improved skin aging signs and demonstrated a senomorphic effect by decreasing SASP and autocrine signaling genes in women.

    Scientific Reports, 2024
  • Niacinamide significantly decreased hyperpigmentation and increased skin lightness compared with vehicle alone after 4 weeks of use in women by inhibiting melanosome transfer.

    The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002
  • 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
  • A combination cream of stimu-tex AS and saccharide isomerate reduced erythema, increased skin capacitance, and reduced transepidermal water loss compared to placebo in 20 subjects after fractional CO2 laser procedure without causing serious adverse events.

    Lasers in Medical Science, 2025
  • A skin barrier restoring cream with shea butter, silkflo, and vitamin E increased type I procollagen synthesis, enhanced antioxidant enzyme activity, decreased reactive oxygen species generation, and promoted hyaluronic acid production in H2O2-stimulated human keratinocyte cells compared to untreated cells.

    International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2025
  • Overnight virgin coconut oil application provides a skin protective effect against damage and increased TEWL from frequent alcohol-based hand sanitizer usage in 60 volunteers, resulting in a 25% increase in perceived moisture content compared to the control group.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021
  • 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

Why other moisturizers fit oily acne-prone skin better

Ingredients

Water, Dimethicone, Petrolatum, Glycerin, Caprylic Capric Myristic Stearic Triglyceride, Isopropyl Isostearate, Glycereth-26, Butylene Glycol, Peg-100 Stearate, Niacinamide, Squalane, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Rice Bran Oil, Polysilicone-11, Cetearyl Alcohol, Sodium Polyaspartate, Meteorite Powder, Lactobacillus Ferment, Yogurt Powder, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Caffeine, Coconut Oil, Coconut Liquid Endosperm, Coconut Fruit Juice, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Shea Butter, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Olea Europaea Oil Fruit Olive Oil Fruit, Mangifera Indica Seed Butter, Persea Gratissima Oil Avocado Oil, Punica Granatum Sterols, Sigesbeckia Orientalis Extract, Porphyridium Cruentum Extract, Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Linoleic Acid, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, Trehalose, Cetearyl Glucoside, Sorbitol, Myristyl Myristate, Isohexadecane, Aluminum Hydroxide, Tin Oxide, Tromethamine, Peg-8, Acrylates C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Polysorbate 80, Sucrose, Silica, Glyceryl Polymethacrylate, Acrylamide Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Caprylyl Glycol, Citric Acid, Stearic Acid, Glyceryl Stearate, Myristyl Alcohol, Hydrogenated Oil, Parfum, Tocopherol, Disodium Edta, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Bht, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol, Mica, Titanium Dioxide Ci 77891, Red 4 Ci 14700

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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