SKIN1004 Hyalu-Cica Moisture Cream for oily acne-prone skin

Centella Asiatica Extract
Sodium Hyaluronate
Niacinamide
Glycerin
Musa Sapientum Flower Extract
Average
- HighOily Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- ExcellentSafety
Works for oily acne-prone skin; other moisturizers fit it better.
- Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016
- Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
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, with glycerin and sodium hyaluronate providing hydration and plumping effects, while niacinamide helps regulate sebum. Centella Asiatica Extract and other soothing ingredients further support your skin's comfort.
- The formula provides general skincare benefits that are supportive for your skin, though it does not directly target your primary concerns of acne, blemishes, and breakouts.
- The product is safe for your oily skin, as it contains no harsh ingredients and includes soothing components like Centella Asiatica Extract and Hyaluronic Acid to 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
★4.7Overall rating based on 700+ reviewsThis lightweight gel-cream is widely celebrated by users with oily, combination, and sensitive skin for its ability to provide deep hydration without clogging pores or leaving a greasy residue. While the Centella Asiatica formula effectively soothes redness and calms acne-prone skin, users with very dry skin often report it is not occlusive enough to be used as a standalone moisturizer, particularly in colder climates.
Highlights
Lightweight & fast-absorbing Mostly Mentioned
- “absorbs instantly into skin”
- “feels like water”
- “glides on effortlessly”
- “disappears within seconds”
- “super light texture”
Non-greasy hydration Often Mentioned
- “leaves no oily film”
- “perfect for oily combo skin”
- “hydrating but matte finish”
- “doesn't look shiny”
- “great under makeup”
Acne-safe formula Sometimes Noted
- “didn't cause new breakouts”
- “safe for fungal acne”
- “pores feel clear”
- “non-comedogenic”
- “helped clear my skin”
Soothing & calming Sometimes Noted
- “calms my redness”
- “soothed my breakouts”
- “feels cool on application”
- “reduced irritation overnight”
- “gentle on sensitive skin”
Not enough moisture Sometimes Noted
- “too light for winter”
- “skin felt tight later”
- “need to layer it”
- “not moisturizing enough alone”
- “better as a summer lotion”
Runny consistency Rarely Noted
- “spills out of tube”
- “very watery texture”
- “comes out too fast”
- “messy cap”
- “hard to control amount”
Slight initial stickiness Rarely Noted
- “tacky for a few minutes”
- “sticky before drying down”
- “leaves a slight film initially”
- “feels gummy at first”
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Questions and answers
How well does SKIN1004 Hyalu-Cica Moisture Cream work for oily acne-prone skin?
SKIN1004 Hyalu-Cica Moisture Cream is an average fit for oily acne-prone skin because it offers moderate hydration and soothing comfort, though it does not directly target breakouts. A product of this type needs powerful hydrating and repairing ingredients to address acne and blemishes without heavy oils, along with brightening agents and soothing extracts to enhance radiance and moisture without adding excess oil.
Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
Which ingredients make this cream a good fit for oily acne-prone skin?
Glycerin and sodium hyaluronate provide lightweight hydration, while niacinamide helps regulate sebum, and Centella Asiatica extract calms the skin. However, oily acne-prone skin needs products with powerful ingredients that directly target breakouts and blemishes without adding excess oil, while avoiding heavy oils.
Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
What does Centella Asiatica Extract do for oily acne-prone skin?
Centella Asiatica Extract helps calm red spots and supports skin healing in oily, acne-prone skin. It may also help balance moisture and reduce breakouts by soothing irritated areas.
Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016Molecules, 2023
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
Where does this cream go in a skincare routine for oily acne-prone skin?
This cream goes as the final step of your morning routine and near the end of your evening routine. Oily acne-prone skin of this type needs a moisturizer that includes oil-balancing ingredients like niacinamide and lightweight hydrators like glycerin and sodium hyaluronate.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2020Clinical, 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 it after your retinol treatment to help soothe your skin and keep it calm. Oily acne-prone skin using retinol needs a moisturizer with soothing extracts and lightweight hydrators like glycerin and hyaluronic acid to support the skin barrier and lower the risk of dryness or irritation.
How often should I use this cream?
You can use this moisturizing cream twice a day as part of your morning and evening routine to keep your oily skin hydrated and calm. Daily application helps maintain skin moisture and barrier function while minimizing irritation. Oily acne-prone skin needs a moisturizer that provides lightweight hydration with soothing ingredients and sebum-regulating components like niacinamide.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Health Science Reports, 2021
Can this cream clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily acne-prone skin?
This cream is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for oily acne-prone skin, as it contains no harsh ingredients and includes soothing components like Centella asiatica extract and hyaluronic acid to minimize irritation risk. However, because it does not actively target acne, blemishes, or breakouts, oily acne-prone skin needs products with dedicated blemish-fighting ingredients and oil-balancing components.
Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
Can I use this cream around the eyes or on my body?
You can use this cream around your eyes and on your body because its gentle formula with glycerin and hyaluronic acid hydrates and calms the skin without harsh ingredients. To properly care for oily acne-prone skin in those areas, a product of this type needs lightweight hydrators like sodium hyaluronate and soothing plant extracts like Centella Asiatica to maintain comfort.
Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
Is this cream fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol. Cetearyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol are fatty alcohols, which soften the skin.
What the research says
Cosmetic formulations containing 5% Centella asiatica extract showed the best efficacy in improving skin moisture and decreasing transepidermal water loss, while also exhibiting antiinflammatory properties in 25 volunteers compared to baseline measurements.
Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016A 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, 2017Niacinamide 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, 2002Co-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, 2023Topical application of 0.05% w/w ECa 233 gel reduced erythema index by 0.03 U and improved early crusting and general wound appearance compared to placebo in thirty individuals undergoing facial laser resurfacing.
Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 2020Moisturizer containing 5% panthenol, madecassoside, and copper-zinc-manganese decreased adverse reactions and downtime after ablative fractional carbon dioxide laser resurfacing with comparable efficacy to 0.02% triamcinolone acetonide cream in 20 subjects.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2019Topical treatment with 5% vitamin C and 0.1% madecassoside significantly improved clinical scores for wrinkles, suppleness, firmness, roughness, and skin hydration, along with functional and structural remodeling of the elastic fiber network in 20 female volunteers with photoaged skin after 6 months compared to baseline.
Experimental Dermatology, 2008Topical 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, 2019Topical 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, 2021Topical 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, 2008Topical 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, 2005The 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 oily acne-prone 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 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
Centella Asiatica Extract, Water, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, Niacinamide, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate, Butylene Glycol, Stearyl Alcohol, Propanediol, Carbomer, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Sorbitol, Tromethamine, Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate, Sedum Sarmentosum Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citric Acid, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Adenosine, Musa Sapientum Flower Extract, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Disodium Edta, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Pyrus Communis Fruit Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Prunus Domestica Fruit Extract, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Cucumis Melo Fruit Extract, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hedera Helix Stem Extract Leaf, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Adansonia Digitata Seed Extract, Equisetum Arvense Extract, Olea Europaea Leaf Extract Olive Leaf Extract, Cranberry Fruit Extract, Fructan, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Sophora Japonica Flower Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract
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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