belif The True Cream Moisturizing Bomb for oily acne-prone skin

Average
- AverageOily Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- ExcellentSafety
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 hydration for your oily skin, with glycerin and macadamia ternifolia seed oil providing emollient action, but lacks sufficient ingredients to optimally control oiliness or target acne concerns.
- Calendula officinalis flower extract and avena sativa kernel extract offer soothing benefits, which are generally well-tolerated by oily skin.
- The product is safe for your skin, as it contains no harsh ingredients and includes soothing components that minimize irritation risk.
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
★4.6Overall rating based on 3.0k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, this cream is highly recommended for normal to dry skin, providing intense and long-lasting hydration that effectively combats dryness and flakiness without feeling heavy. Users frequently note its whipped, cushiony texture that absorbs well, creating a smooth base for makeup. Some users with oily or sensitive skin, or those sensitive to fragrance, may find it unsuitable, and a moderate number of reviews mention the strong herbal scent as a drawback.
Highlights
Intense hydration Mostly Mentioned
- “Keeps my dry skin hydrated for the full 26 hours claimed.”
- “A lifesaver for flaky winter skin; I wake up glowing.”
- “Deeply moisturizes without feeling like a heavy mask.”
- “Restored my moisture barrier after over-exfoliating.”
Whipped texture Often Mentioned
- “Feels like a cloud on my skin, so soft and whipped.”
- “Absorbs instantly despite looking thick in the jar.”
- “Leaves a non-greasy, satin finish that feels luxurious.”
- “Lightweight enough for day use but rich enough for night.”
Excellent makeup base Sometimes Noted
- “Foundation glides on right over it with zero pilling.”
- “Smooths out my texture so my makeup looks flawless.”
- “Acts like a hydrating primer; my concealer doesn't crack.”
- “Keeps my makeup looking fresh and dewy all day.”
Soothing and plumping Sometimes Noted
- “Instantly calms down my redness and irritation.”
- “Makes my skin feel bouncy and plump immediately.”
- “Softens rough patches and smooths fine lines.”
- “Gives a healthy 'glass skin' look.”
Pricey for quantity Sometimes Noted
- “Too expensive for how quickly I go through the small jar.”
- “Love it, but I only buy it during sales due to the price.”
- “Not enough product for the high cost compared to drugstore dupes.”
- “Runs out in a month if you use it twice daily.”
Strong herbal fragrance Sometimes Noted
- “The lemon-herbal scent is way too overpowering for me.”
- “Smells like a spa, but it irritated my sensitive nose.”
- “Wish they had a fragrance-free version; it lingers too long.”
- “Stung my eyes because the fumes were so strong.”
Sticky or heavy Rarely Noted
- “Left a tacky film on my face that didn't fully dry down.”
- “Way too heavy for my oily T-zone, caused breakouts.”
- “Felt suffocating on my skin during the humid summer.”
- “New formula feels stickier than the original version.”
Unsanitary jar Rarely Noted
- “Hate dipping my fingers into the tub; needs a pump.”
- “Feels unhygienic to expose the cream to air every day.”
- “The lid gets messy and it's hard to keep clean.”
- “Wish it came in a tube for better preservation.”
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Questions and answers
How well does belif Moisturizing Bomb work for oily acne-prone skin?
This moisturizer works moderately well for oily acne-prone skin, providing balanced hydration along with soothing calendula and oat extracts that are well-tolerated and carry a low risk of irritation. However, it lacks targeted ingredients to control excess oil or manage blemishes, so an ideal product for this skin type needs lightweight hydrating agents, ingredients that support the skin barrier without heavy oils, and blemish-fighting components.
Which ingredients make this cream a good fit for oily acne-prone skin?
Glycerin and macadamia seed oil provide moderate hydration, while calendula and oat extracts offer soothing benefits that are generally well-tolerated by oily skin. However, this skin type needs a moisturizer with powerful hydrating and repairing ingredients to target acne, along with light textures and no heavy oils to control oiliness and prevent clogged pores.
Where does it go in a skincare routine for oily acne-prone skin?
This moisturizer goes after your hydrating toner in the morning, and after your treatment step in the evening. It provides moderate hydration while being safe for your skin, though an oily acne-prone routine ultimately needs a product that helps control oiliness and target breakouts.
Can I use this cream with retinol, and in what order?
Yes, you can use this moisturizer with retinol by applying it after your retinol treatment to help soothe the skin and reduce irritation. This type of skin needs a moisturizer that also includes ingredients to actively control excess oil and target breakouts.
How often should I use it?
You can use this moisturizer twice a day as part of your morning and evening routine. Regular daily application helps keep skin hydrated and is unlikely to irritate oily, acne-prone skin.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Health Science Reports, 2021
Can this cream clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily acne-prone skin?
This cream works for your oily acne-prone skin, though other products fit it better because it lacks sufficient ingredients to optimally control oiliness or target acne concerns. A moisturizer for this skin needs ingredients that regulate oil and help clear breakouts.
Can I use it around the eyes or on my body?
You can use this moisturizer around the eyes and on the body, though the skin around the eyes is much thinner than body skin. Glycerin helps provide lasting hydration, making it well-tolerated on delicate areas.
Is this cream fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It has no drying alcohol and contains fragrance (citronellol and limonene). Stearyl alcohol and cetearyl 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
Why other moisturizers fit oily acne-prone skin better
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, 2023A facial serum containing snail secretion filtrate, Calendula officinalis, and Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract significantly reduced inflammatory acne lesions compared to placebo in 66 participants with mild-to-moderate maskne over 12 weeks.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022
Ingredients
Water, Glycerin, Cyclohexasiloxane, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Dipropylene Glycol, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, 1,2-Hexanediol, Bis-Peg-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, Triethylhexanoin, Stearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Peg-40 Stearate, Saccharomyces Viscum Album Extract Ferment Mistletoe Extract Ferment, Lactobacillus Soybean Extract Ferment, Saccharomyces Imperata Cylindrica Extract Root Ferment, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Sorbitan Stearate, Stearic Acid, Peg-100 Stearate, Dimethicone, Dimethicone Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Poncirus Trifoliata Fruit Extract, Panthenol, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract Oat Kernel Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Nepeta Cataria Extract, Rubus Idaeus Leaf Extract Raspberry Leaf Extract, Baptisia Tinctoria Root Extract, Chickweed Extract, Alchemilla Vulgaris Leaf Extract, Viola Tricolor Extract, Rosa Damascena Flower Extract, Spiraea Ulmaria Flower Extract, Althaea Officinalis Root Extract, Symphytum Officinale Leaf Extract, Trifolium Pratense Flower Extract, Achillea Millefolium Flower Extract, Euphrasia Officinalis Extract, Thuja Occidentalis Leaf Extract, Menyanthes Trifoliata Leaf Extract, Willow Bark Extract, Chelidonium Majus Extract, Urea, Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid, Glycosyl Trehalose, Hydrogenated Hydrolysate Starch, Acrylates C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Carbomer, Xanthan Gum, Trisodium Edta, Tromethamine, Citronellol, Limonene
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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