Sisley HYDRA-GLOBAL for acne-prone skin
Butylene Glycol
Glycerin
Average
- AverageCombination Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for acne-prone skin; other moisturizers fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with acne-prone skin: breakouts, blackheads, and post-acne marks. 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 excellent moisturizing for your combination skin due to glycerin and hyaluronic acid, which hydrate and plump effectively, but these ingredients are not targeted for your acne, blemishes, and breakouts.
- While the formula is generally safe and free from harsh irritants for combination skin, it lacks specific ingredients for optimal oil control.
- The safety profile is excellent, with no risks of irritation due to the absence of prohibited or harsh ingredients.
How to apply
- Use your moisturizer twice a day in your AM and PM routines. Apply it daily to help keep breakouts under control.
- Apply after your cleanser and toner, and make sure to use your SPF right after in the morning.
- Gently spread a small amount of moisturizer over your face using soft motions. Let it absorb into the skin for a minute before getting dressed or applying makeup.
- Apply on slightly damp skin to help lock in extra moisture. This keeps your combination skin balanced without feeling heavy.
- Avoid the eye area and do a patch test before your first use. Stop using if you feel any irritation.
Questions and answers
How well does Sisley Hydra-Global work for acne-prone skin?
Sisley Hydra-Global is an average fit for your acne-prone skin because, while its glycerin and hyaluronic acid hydrate and keep your skin soft and smooth, the formula lacks targeted ingredients for breakouts and oil control. A product of this type needs soothing extracts, peptides, and ingredients that specifically clear blemishes and balance oil for this skin.
Which ingredients make this cream a good fit for acne-prone skin?
Glycerin and hyaluronic acid help make this cream a good fit by giving your skin plenty of moisture, though this product lacks ingredients targeted for oil control and blemishes. A moisturizer for acne-prone skin needs ingredients that help with breakouts and oil control while keeping the skin calm.
What does Water do for acne-prone skin?
Water-based hydration helps keep acne-prone skin balanced by providing essential moisture without adding excess oil. Proper hydration also helps reduce dryness and flakiness that can sometimes result from harsh acne treatments.
What does Butylene Glycol do for acne-prone skin?
Butylene glycol helps active ingredients soak into acne-prone skin more easily while drawing in moisture to keep skin soft. It is unlikely to clog pores, making it a common choice for lightweight hydration.
Where does it go in a skincare routine for acne-prone skin?
This moisturizing treatment goes in the morning and evening routine after cleansing and toning, and before sunscreen in the day. While it hydrates well with glycerin and hyaluronic acid, a moisturizer for acne-prone skin also needs oil control ingredients to help manage blemishes and breakouts.
The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2022Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
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 helps keep your skin soft and smooth while reducing potential dryness, though acne-prone skin also needs oil control and blemish-fighting ingredients.
How often should I use it?
This moisturizing treatment works well for your skin, though other products fit it better, and you may use it daily as part of your routine. Daily application helps keep skin soft and hydrated, supporting your moisture barrier while avoiding harsh irritation.
Can this cream clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for acne-prone skin?
This cream is unlikely to cause harsh irritation or purging on acne-prone skin because it lacks harsh ingredients, but it does not provide oil control or target breakouts. A moisturizing treatment for acne-prone skin needs ingredients that help balance oil and clear blemishes while keeping skin soft.
Can I use it around the eyes or on my body?
This product is suitable for general use, but its ingredients are not specifically tailored for the very thin skin around the eyes or thicker skin on the body.
Is this cream fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It has no drying alcohol and contains fragrance (parfum).
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 hyaluronic acid filler serum combined with Botulinum toxin type A lengthened the duration of the toxin's effect in reducing wrinkles compared to Botulinum toxin type A alone.
Dermatologic Therapy, 2022The 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, 2012
Why other moisturizers fit 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 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 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, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Extract, Padina Pavonica Thallus Extract, Malachite Extract, Origanum Majorana Leaf Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil Lavender Oil, Salvia Officinalis Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Oil Flower, Rosmarinus Officinalis Oil Leaf Rosemary Oil Leaf, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin
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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