Advanced Clinicals Vitamin C Brightening Gel-Cream for oily acne-prone skin
Ascorbic Acid
Terminalia Ferdinandiana
Camellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractAverage
- 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 and brightening for your oily skin, as glycerin and aminopropyl ascorbyl phosphate hydrate and help even skin tone, though it lacks sufficient ingredients for optimal oil control.
- Aloe barbadensis leaf juice and camellia sinensis leaf extract provide hydration and antioxidant support, which are generally beneficial but do not directly address your primary concerns of acne, blemishes, and breakouts.
- The product is safe for your oily skin with no risks of irritation due to the absence of prohibited or harsh ingredients.
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.
Questions and answers
How well does Advanced Clinicals Vitamin C Gel-Cream work for oily acne-prone skin?
This cream works moderately well for your oily acne-prone skin by providing hydration and evening skin tone, but it lacks sufficient ingredients for optimal oil control and breakout care. Oily acne-prone skin needs lightweight, non-clogging products with powerful ingredients that actively target blemishes, control excess oil, and support the skin barrier without heavy oils.
Which ingredients make this cream a good fit for oily acne-prone skin?
Glycerin and aminopropyl ascorbyl phosphate make this cream a fit by hydrating and helping even your skin tone. To work best for oily acne-prone skin, a product of this type needs powerful ingredients that control oil, manage breakouts, and clear blemishes without heavy oils.
What does Vitamin C do for oily acne-prone skin?
Vitamin C helps brighten skin, smooth out texture, and improve uneven spots for oily acne-prone skin. It may also help fade marks left behind by blemishes.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2023
What does Aminopropyl Ascorbyl Phosphate do for oily acne-prone skin?
Aminopropyl ascorbyl phosphate helps keep oily, acne-prone skin clear by reducing blemishes and preventing oil from becoming clogged. It is unlikely to cause irritation while supporting a calm, smooth complexion.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2005Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2010
Where does this cream go in a skincare routine for oily acne-prone skin?
This moisturizing treatment goes in your evening routine, after cleansing and before your final moisturizer. Oily skin of this type needs a product that also provides oil control and blemish-fighting ingredients.
Can I use this cream with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this moisturizing treatment with retinol as long as you apply your retinol first and follow it with this cream. This order helps keep your skin soft and comfortable while minimizing potential irritation.
How often should I use this cream?
This cream fits your oily acne-prone skin moderately well by hydrating and brightening your face without causing irritation, though it lacks strong oil-control ingredients. For the best results, use an oil-controlling moisturizer with targeted blemish-fighting ingredients alongside a proper daily routine.
Can this cream clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily acne-prone skin?
This cream is unlikely to cause irritation on oily skin, but it does not directly address acne or breakouts and lacks sufficient ingredients for optimal oil control. To best care for oily acne-prone skin, a product needs lightweight hydration alongside ingredients that actively target excess oil and blemishes.
Can I use this cream around the eyes or on my body?
This cream works safely on the thin skin around your eyes and on your body, though it is formulated mainly for facial use. The eye and body skin will tolerate its ingredients well, but this skin type needs targeted lightweight hydration and oil-balancing ingredients to truly thrive.
Is this cream fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol. Cetearyl alcohol is a fatty alcohol, 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 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, 2022Topical green tea extract significantly improved clinical symptoms, tear breakup times, and meibomian gland health compared to standard treatment in patients with dry eye and Meibomian Gland Dysfunction.
Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2017Topical low-dose green tea extract reduces UVB-induced p53 expression and apoptosis in human skin keratinocytes compared to placebo.
Experimental Dermatology, 2009An anti-acne hydrogel containing Aloe barbadensis, Garcinia mangostana, and Camellia sinensis extracts showed superior antiacne and antiblotch activities compared to 1% clindamycin gel in sixty subjects with mild-moderate acne.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2019
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, 2024Co-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, Cetearyl Alcohol, Mineral Oil, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Coconut Oil, Isopropyl Myristate, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Ceteareth-20, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, Aminopropyl Ascorbyl Phosphate, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Disodium Edta, Ascorbic Acid, Ferulic Acid, Acrylates C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Sodium Polyacrylate, Ethylhexyl Stearate, Trideceth-6, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Sodium Hydroxide
Behind this fit score
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