d'Alba White Truffle Serum for oily skin
Niacinamide
Tuber Magnatum Extract
Hyaluronic Acid
Average
- HighOily Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- ExcellentSafety
Works for oily skin; other moisturizers fit it better.
- Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
- Contemporary Clinical Trials Communications, 2021
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 benefits for your oily skin, as niacinamide helps regulate sebum and hyaluronic acid provides hydration without adding excess oil. Glycerin and panthenol further support skin hydration and soothing.
- The formula is generally safe for your oily skin, with soothing ingredients like allantoin and tocopheryl acetate contributing to a gentle experience.
- While it provides good hydration and soothing for oily skin, its primary focus is not on directly addressing concerns like oily shine.
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
★4.5Overall rating based on 93.5k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, this bi-phase mist is widely celebrated for delivering an instant "glass skin" glow and providing lightweight hydration suitable for most skin types, including combination and oily skin. While users love its versatility as a toner, serum, and makeup setting spray, a minority find the spa-like fragrance overpowering or the hydration too superficial for extremely dry conditions.
Highlights
Instant glow Mostly Mentioned
- “Gives me that glass skin look”
- “instant healthy radiance”
- “makes my makeup look dewy not cakey”
- “glowy but not greasy”
Lightweight hydration Often Mentioned
- “Absorbs instantly”
- “no sticky residue”
- “hydrating but light”
- “perfect for summer”
Ultra-fine mist Often Mentioned
- “Best nozzle I've ever used”
- “super fine fog”
- “doesn't spit large droplets”
- “perfect for refreshing makeup”
Versatile application Sometimes Noted
- “Use it to set my powder”
- “great midday pick-me-up”
- “replaced my toner”
- “keep one in my bag and one at home”
Price point Sometimes Noted
- “Pricey for water and oil”
- “wait for a sale”
- “luxury price tag”
- “expensive daily habit”
Strong fragrance Sometimes Noted
- “Smells like strong perfume”
- “scent gave me a headache”
- “too much fragrance for face”
- “smells nice but too strong”
Breakouts/Irritation Rarely Noted
- “Broke me out in tiny bumps”
- “caused redness”
- “stung my sensitive skin”
- “clogged my pores”
Not moisturizing enough Rarely Noted
- “Hydration doesn't last”
- “need a cream on top”
- “feels dry again after 10 minutes”
- “more of a cosmetic glow than deep moisture”
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Questions and answers
How well does d'Alba White Truffle Serum work for oily skin?
This serum works moderately well for oily skin, providing hydration and soothing without adding excess oil, but it does not directly target oily shine. A treatment of this type needs a high concentration of hyaluronic acid for balanced hydration, niacinamide to regulate oil production and minimize pores, and lightweight, non-greasy ingredients that do not clog pores.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002
Which ingredients make this serum a good fit for oily skin?
Niacinamide and hyaluronic acid make this serum a good fit for oily skin because niacinamide helps balance oil while hyaluronic acid provides hydration without adding excess grease. Glycerin and panthenol further support the skin with gentle moisture, and a product for this skin type needs ingredients that regulate oil and provide lightweight hydration without clogging pores.
American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
What does Niacinamide do for oily skin?
Niacinamide helps balance oily skin by significantly reducing excess oil production and shine. It is well tolerated and may improve skin texture without clogging pores.
Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy, 2006Antioxidants, 2021
What does White Truffle Extract do for oily skin?
White truffle extract helps calm and support skin while keeping it balanced and smooth. It works to improve overall skin health and may reduce signs of aging.
Where does it go in a skincare routine for oily skin?
This treatment goes in the evening routine after your toner and before your moisturizer. It is generally safe for your oily skin, though an oily skin type needs lightweight hydrating and balancing ingredients like niacinamide and hyaluronic acid to help manage shine without heavy layers.
Can I use this serum with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this serum with retinol by applying the serum first to hydrate your skin, followed by your retinol. This approach helps support skin hydration while you use active treatments.
How often should I use it?
You can use this treatment in your evening routine, as treatments with active ingredients are placed there for simplicity and extra safety around sun exposure. Some serums and treatments may also be used in the morning or twice a day if your skin tolerates them well.
Can this serum clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily skin?
This serum is unlikely to cause breakouts or irritation for oily skin, as it features soothing ingredients like allantoin and tocopheryl acetate that help support a gentle experience. However, because its primary focus is not on directly addressing oily shine, oily skin often needs a product with ingredients specifically targeted to control excess oil and shine.
Can I use it around the eyes or on my body?
You can use this serum around the eyes, though it is primarily designed as a facial treatment. Because the skin around the eyes and on certain body areas is very thin, a product for these areas needs lightweight hydration and soothing ingredients like hyaluronic acid and panthenol to keep the skin soft without feeling heavy.
Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy, 2002American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002
Is this serum fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.
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, 2017Dermatological products containing d-alpha tocopheryl acetate showed non-comedogenic potential with less than a 50% increase in microcomedones in 12 healthy male subjects compared to octyl palmitate.
Contemporary Clinical Trials Communications, 2021Topical dexpanthenol acts as a moisturizer, improves stratum corneum hydration, accelerates wound healing and epidermal regeneration, reduces erythema, and improves symptoms of skin irritation compared to vehicle or no pretreatment.
American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002Topical 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, 2005A combination of five-colored plants (mung bean, white truffle, black truffle, chrysanthemum, and Lycium barbarum) at 0.5% concentration improved fibroblast wound healing by 59.89%, reduced cellular senescence markers by 76.32%, and increased epidermal thickness and collagen levels in an ex vivo skin model compared to a negative control.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2025Topical 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, 2019
Why other moisturizers fit oily skin better
Gluconolactone chemical peels lower skin pH and transepidermal water loss while demonstrating seboregulatory properties in 16 female subjects.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2023Combining 10% gluconolactone chemical peeling with oxybrasion or microneedle mesotherapy increased skin hydration and decreased sebum, pH, and TEWL in twenty-one Caucasian women, with no significant differences between the two methods.
Skin Research and Technology, 2023A peel-off facial mask containing myoinositol and trehalose-loaded liposomes improved adult female acne by decreasing lesion counts, sebum production, GAGS scores, and local androgen levels while increasing beclin-1 levels.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2017
Ingredients
Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Tuber Magnatum Extract, Hyaluronic Acid, Panthenol, Allantoin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Adenosine
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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