RoC Retinol Correxion Line Smoothing Max Hydration Cream for oily skin
Retinol
Sodium Hyaluronate
Glycerin
Dimethicone
Ascorbic AcidAverage
- AverageOily Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for oily skin; other moisturizers fit it better.
- Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
- International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2017
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 sodium hyaluronate, which hydrate and plump the skin without exacerbating oiliness.
- While it provides general hydration, the formula lacks specialized ingredients to directly target and manage excess oil, which is your main concern.
- The product is safe for your oily skin, with no risks of irritation from harsh or prohibited 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
★4.6Overall rating based on 4.3k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, users consistently praise this cream for effectively combining the anti-aging power of retinol with deep moisture, resulting in visibly smoother and plumper skin without the dryness often associated with retinol products. Most users report a noticeable reduction in fine lines and improved skin texture within a few weeks, though a small minority experienced sensitivity or found the formula too rich for oily skin types.
Highlights
Deeply hydrating Mostly Mentioned
- “skin is no longer dry”
- “leaves skin deeply hydrated”
- “moisture lasts all day”
Non-greasy texture Often Mentioned
- “absorbs quickly without residue”
- “rich but not oily”
- “silky smooth feel”
Smoothes fine lines Often Mentioned
- “fine lines significantly reduced”
- “forehead lines look softer”
- “brown spots almost disappeared”
Gentle on skin Sometimes Noted
- “no irritation or peeling”
- “great for sensitive skin”
- “didn't dry me out”
Heavy consistency Rarely Noted
- “feels a bit thick”
- “too heavy for day use”
- “sat on top of skin”
No results Rarely Noted
- “didn't see any difference”
- “wrinkles look the same”
- “only temporary smoothing”
Skin irritation Rarely Noted
- “caused redness and burning”
- “broke me out”
- “stinging sensation upon application”
Strong scent Rarely Noted
- “perfume smell is too strong”
- “scent lingers too long”
- “wish it was unscented”
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Questions and answers
How well does RoC Line Smoothing Max Hydration Cream work for oily skin?
This cream works moderately well for oily skin, providing hydration through glycerin and sodium hyaluronate without making the skin feel overly oily or causing irritation. However, because it lacks specialized ingredients to directly target excess oil, an ideal product for this skin type needs peptides, lightweight hydrating agents, soothing extracts, and an absence of heavy oils to manage shine and maintain a clear complexion.
Which ingredients make this cream a good fit for oily skin?
Glycerin and sodium hyaluronate make this cream a moderate fit for oily skin because they hydrate and plump without adding extra oil. Oily skin works best with a lightweight texture, peptides, and ingredients that manage excess oil and support the skin barrier without heavy oils.
What does Retinol do for oily skin?
Retinol helps oily skin by keeping pores clear and balancing sebum production, which may reduce shine and breakouts. Because it can sometimes cause dryness or peeling in the beginning, starting slowly is recommended.
What does Hyaluronic Acid do for oily skin?
Hyaluronic acid helps oily skin by reducing extra oil and sebum production without causing irritation. Clinical studies show it successfully balances oil levels while keeping the skin comfortable.
Where does this cream go in a skincare routine for oily skin?
This moisturizing treatment goes in the evening routine after your cleansing toner and before your moisturizer. It provides moderate hydration for oily skin using glycerin and sodium hyaluronate, but oily skin also needs specialized ingredients to directly target and manage excess oil.
Can I use this cream with niacinamide, and in what order?
You can use this cream with niacinamide, applying the niacinamide first and letting it absorb before putting on this treatment. It is unlikely to cause irritation, though oily skin needs a product that also manages excess oil.
How often should I use this cream?
You can use this moisturizing treatment in the evening as part of your routine. It is safe for your skin, though an oily skin type also needs specialized ingredients to manage excess oil.
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 hydrates with glycerin and sodium hyaluronate without adding heavy oils. However, because it lacks ingredients to manage excess oil, an oily skin type needs lightweight, oil-balancing ingredients like niacinamide or salicylic acid to fully prevent breakouts.
Can I use this cream around the eyes or on my body?
You can use this cream on your face, but it is not specifically designed for the very thin skin around the eyes or general use on the body. Different areas of the body and the eye area have varying skin thicknesses that often require specialized products.
Is this cream fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol. 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, 2017Topical 0.4% retinol significantly increased epidermal thickness, dermal vascularity, and extracellular matrix production by stimulating keratinocyte proliferation, endothelial cell proliferation, and fibroblast activation in naturally aged human skin compared to vehicle.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2017Topical bakuchiol 0.5% applied twice daily compared with retinol 0.5% applied daily significantly decreased wrinkle surface area and hyperpigmentation with no statistical difference between the compounds in 44 patients over 12 weeks, while retinol users reported more facial skin scaling and stinging.
The British Journal of Dermatology, 2019Silicone particles encapsulating retinol increased its half-life by 9-fold and yielded 12-23% lower skin irritation in human subjects compared to Microsponge particles while maintaining biological activity.
Journal of Controlled Release, 2018Topical 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, 2011Topical 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, 2022Treatment 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, 2019The emollient V0034CR significantly reduced TEWL compared to vehicle and vehicle plus glycerol, and significantly increased corneometry scores compared to vehicle and vehicle plus petrolatum in healthy volunteers with dry skin, demonstrating combined barrier function improvement from petrolatum and hydration improvement from glycerol.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Ten days of treatment with a cream containing 20% glycerin significantly increased skin hydration measured by corneometer values in 17 healthy volunteers compared to a placebo cream, but showed no influence on transepidermal water loss or skin sensitivity to an irritating surfactant.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2001Niacinamide/glycerin body moisturizers provided better rapid and prolonged improvement of cosmetic xerosis through functional improvement of stratum corneum barrier function compared to no treatment and conventional moisturizers in female subjects.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2012Wearing an N95 mask alone compared to using dimethicone cream or hydrocolloid dressing caused more adverse skin reactions among 73 military health care workers, with no significant differences in fit test failure rates between groups.
Military Medicine, 2024A dimethicone skin protectant lotion significantly decreased visual scoring and transepidermal water loss compared to vehicle control and SLS-only treated sites in 12 healthy humans exposed to sodium lauryl sulfate.
Skin Research and Technology, 2000Treatment with a moisturizer containing dimethicone and glycerine increased epidermal thickness by 0.019 mm, improved barrier function by decreasing transepidermal water loss by 13%, decreased melanin intensity, and induced keratins 6 and 16 in fifteen women with moderately photoaged forearms.
Clinical and Experimental Dermatology, 2007Topical application of 5% vitamin C cream significantly improved global clinical scores, increased skin microrelief density, and induced elastic tissue repair in photoaged skin compared to excipient control in healthy female volunteers.
Experimental Dermatology, 2003Ascorbic acid 2-glucoside gel significantly reduced gingival melanin pigmentation after 4 weeks compared to placebo in 73 subjects with symmetric pigmentation.
Journal of Periodontology, 2009Topical application of VC-IP cream twice daily for 8 weeks reduces periorbital wrinkles in female subjects compared to a placebo cream.
Journal of Cosmetic 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, 2024
Ingredients
Water, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Ppg-15 Stearyl Ether, Stearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Butylene Glycol, Glyceryl Behenate, Ceteareth-20, Isohexadecane, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Cyclopentasiloxane, Polyethylene, Sodium Polyacrylate, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Vp Crosspolymer, Polyacrylamide, Ptfe, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Chlorphenesin, Polysorbate 20, Hydrolyzed Myrtus Communis Leaf Extract, Retinol, Bht, Sodium Hyaluronate, Disodium Edta, Sodium Hydroxide, Laureth-7, Ascorbic Acid
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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