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Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Aqua Gel Cream for acne-prone skin

High

  • HighCombination Skin Fit
  • HighEffectiveness
  • HighSafety

A great choice for acne-prone skin; a few moisturizers fit it even 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

  • Highly suitable for your combination skin, the glycerin and sodium hyaluronate provide excellent humectant action while biosaccharide gum-1 ensures deep hydration, complementing the soothing and anti-inflammatory benefits of Centella Asiatica Extract and Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract for your acne and blemishes.
  • The formulation's deep hydration is further enhanced by sodium hyaluronate and hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, which work synergistically to address your skin's moisture needs.
  • The safety profile is excellent, with no risks of irritation for your combination skin 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.

People Say

★4.5Overall rating based on 1.5k+ reviews

Based on a very large amount of data, this lightweight gel-cream is highly praised for its fast-absorbing, non-greasy formula that provides a 'glass skin' finish, making it a favorite for oily and combination skin, especially in warm weather. Many users also appreciate its hydrating and plumping effects, as well as its cooling and soothing properties. However, users with dry skin or those in colder climates frequently find it insufficient on its own, noting a need for additional layers to prevent tightness.

Highlights

  • Ideal for oily/combo Mostly Mentioned
    • “holy grail for oily skin”
    • “doesn't make me greasy”
    • “perfect summer moisturizer”
    • “great for my T-zone”
  • Lightweight & fast Mostly Mentioned
    • “absorbs super fast”
    • “feels like water on the skin”
    • “doesn't suffocate my pores”
    • “perfect for humid weather”
  • Hydrating & plumping Often Mentioned
    • “gives glass skin”
    • “makes fine lines disappear”
    • “skin feels bouncy”
    • “deeply hydrating for a gel”
  • Insufficient for dry Often Mentioned
    • “not moisturizing enough”
    • “skin felt tight after an hour”
    • “need to layer it”
    • “too light for winter”
  • Cooling & soothing Sometimes Noted
    • “cooling sensation on application”
    • “calms my redness”
    • “refreshing in the morning”
    • “soothes sensitive skin”
  • Fragrance-free Sometimes Noted
    • “no scent at all”
    • “great for sensitive noses”
    • “doesn't irritate my fragrance-sensitivity”
    • “clean ingredient list”
  • Sticky/tacky finish Sometimes Noted
    • “leaves a tacky film”
    • “slightly sticky at first”
    • “hair sticks to my face”
    • “takes a while to dry down”
  • Breakouts/reactions Rarely Noted
    • “gave me closed comedones”
    • “caused small whiteheads”
    • “stung my sensitive skin”
    • “broke me out on the chin”
  • Pilling under makeup Rarely Noted
    • “pills under sunscreen”
    • “rolls off when I apply foundation”
    • “doesn't play well with primer”
    • “flakes off”

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Questions and answers

What makes Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Aqua Gel Cream a great fit for acne-prone skin?

Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Aqua Gel Cream is a great fit for acne-prone skin because it combines deep hydration from multiple types of hyaluronic acid and glycerin with the calming benefits of Centella Asiatica extract. This blend helps keep skin smooth and moisturized while soothing redness and irritation without harsh ingredients.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016

Which ingredients make this cream a good fit for acne-prone skin?

This cream is a great fit for acne-prone skin because it combines glycerin and sodium hyaluronate to quench thirsty areas with centella asiatica extract to help calm and soothe blemishes. Its gentle formula is very unlikely to cause irritation.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016

What does Sodium Hyaluronate do for acne-prone skin?

Sodium hyaluronate helps keep acne-prone skin hydrated while working alongside other treatments to improve the look of acne scars and large pores. It is unlikely to clog pores and provides a safe option for adding moisture without feeling heavy.

Skin Research and Technology, 2024

What does Centella Asiatica Extract do for acne-prone skin?

Centella asiatica extract helps calm angry skin, reduces redness, and supports healing for breakouts. It is unlikely to cause irritation and may improve overall skin clarity when used consistently.

Molecules, 2023Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 2020

Where does this cream go in a skincare routine for acne-prone skin?

This cream goes as the final step in your morning routine before sunscreen and as the last step in your evening routine. It provides deep hydration and helps soothe breakouts without causing irritation.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016

Can I use this cream with retinol, and in what order?

You can use this cream with retinol by applying the moisturizer after your retinol treatment to help soothe your skin and keep it calm. Using a hydrating moisturizer alongside strong acne treatments is unlikely to cause irritation and may help reduce dryness and redness.

Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2023The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2016

How often should I use this cream?

This cream is a great fit for your acne-prone skin and is typically used daily to keep skin hydrated and calm. Applying it regularly helps maintain skin comfort and supports your moisture barrier with very low likelihood of irritation.

Health Science Reports, 2021Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

Can this cream clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for acne-prone skin?

This cream is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for acne-prone skin because it has an excellent safety profile without harsh ingredients. Its blend of sodium hyaluronate, glycerin, and Centella Asiatica extract helps keep skin calm and moisturized without heavy oils.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016

Can I use this cream around the eyes or on my body?

You can safely use this cream around your eyes and on your body to keep those areas hydrated and calm. Its gentle formula and soothing ingredients make it well-suited for delicate skin without causing irritation.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016

Is this cream 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, 2017
  • 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, 2016
  • 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, 2023
  • Profhilo treatment led to significant improvements in superficial skin hydration and transepidermal water loss over time in Chinese females, while demonstrating good product tolerability.

    Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, 2026
  • Topical 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, 2011
  • Topical 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, 2022
  • Treatment 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
  • Topical 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, 2020
  • Moisturizer 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, 2019
  • Topical 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, 2008
  • The 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, 2020
  • Ten 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, 2001
  • Niacinamide/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
  • Sodium trehalose sulfate decreased transepidermal water loss and increased stratum corneum water content in participants with low stratum corneum water content when applied for 4 weeks compared to placebo.

    Skin Research and Technology, 2024
  • Topical chloramphenicol-betamethasone combined with sodium hyaluronate/trehalose/carbomer gel compared to chloramphenicol-betamethasone alone reduced most subjective symptoms at 1 week but increased blurred vision at 4 weeks following strabismus surgery in 31 patients, with no significant differences in conjunctival inflammation between treatments.

    Journal of Ocular Pharmacology and Therapeutics, 2019
  • Topical treatment with Thealoz Duo significantly improved dry eye disease symptoms, tear break-up time, and restored tear lipid layer functionality by reducing inflammatory response proteins in moderate to severe dry eye patients over 56 days.

    Journal of Clinical Medicine, 2025

Ingredients

Water, Methylpropanediol, Coco-Caprylate Caprate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glycerin, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Betaine, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Vp Copolymer, Trehalose, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Centella Asiatica Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract Licorice Root Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract Rosemary Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract Matricaria Flower Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Sodium Pca, Phytosqualane, Isostearyl Alcohol, Butylene Glycol Cocoate, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters, Hydrogenated Olive Oil, Butylene Glycol, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Allantoin, Xanthan Gum, Ethylcellulose, Propanediol, Phenyl Trimethicone, Pentylene Glycol, 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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