L'Oreal Paris Revitalift Pressed Night Cream for acne-prone skin
Retinol
Niacinamide
Sodium HyaluronateAverage
- 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 moderate suitability for combination skin, as glycerin and sodium hyaluronate provide hydration, but it lacks sufficient ingredients for optimal oil control on oily areas.
- The presence of sodium hyaluronate and retinol offers excellent moisturizing and anti-aging effects, which are generally beneficial but not directly targeted at your acne, blemishes, and breakouts.
- The safety profile is good, with no risks of irritation for your acne-prone 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 6.6k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, this product is highly regarded for its deep hydration and visible reduction of fine lines and wrinkles, especially for mature skin. Users with sensitive and acne-prone skin find the retinol and niacinamide blend gentle, improving skin tone and texture without significant irritation. Some users report initial dryness or redness, and a small number experienced a sticky or greasy feel, with a few noting minimal anti-aging effects.
Highlights
Deeply hydrating Mostly Mentioned
- “gives pretty good moisture since retinol is typically very drying”
- “skin felt plump and nourished after each use”
- “deeply moisturized, feels softer and smoother”
- “leaves skin feeling soft and luxurious”
Lightweight non-greasy Often Mentioned
- “absorbs quickly without leaving any residue”
- “sinks into the skin without a greasy or sticky feel”
- “smooth non-greasy texture”
- “lightweight and non-greasy which is something I really appreciated”
Reduces fine lines Often Mentioned
- “diminished fine lines, under-eye discoloration as well Crow's feet”
- “can see it working on the fine lines and wrinkles”
- “visibly reduce wrinkles, even tone”
- “smoothing fine lines”
Convenient pump Sometimes Noted
- “packaging is nice with the press to pump feature”
- “dispenses the perfect amount for face and neck without waste”
- “really like the jar dispenser. it brings up the right amount”
- “easy-to-use pump dispenses exact amount with one press”
Fragrance-free gentle Sometimes Noted
- “fragrance-free no overpowering scent which makes it a great option for sensitive skin”
- “has no noticeable scent”
- “subtle, non-existent fragrance suitable for sensitive skin”
- “addition of niacinamides... made me comfortable to try it”
Initial irritation Sometimes Noted
- “retinol can be irritating for sensitive skin”
- “might experience some dryness or irritation”
- “may cause initial redness, dryness or tingling”
- “suddenly developed a sensitivity to it”
Minimal anti-aging Rarely Noted
- “don't think it's really doing much as far as the usual anti aging”
- “didn't notice any changes to the skin on my face”
- “may not have as much retinol as competitors”
Sticky or greasy Rarely Noted
- “serum and night cream can leave a sticky feel for some”
- “not crazy about the over all sticky ness”
- “made my face feel greasy all day”
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Questions and answers
How well does L'Oreal Paris Pressed Night Cream work for acne-prone skin?
This cream works moderately well for acne-prone skin because its glycerin and sodium hyaluronate provide good hydration, but it lacks enough ingredients to properly control oil. While it is unlikely to irritate your skin, a product for this skin type needs targeted ingredients for blemishes and breakouts along with oil control.
Which ingredients make this cream a good fit for acne-prone skin?
Niacinamide, retinol, and sodium hyaluronate make this cream a fit by helping hydrate and smooth your skin while carrying a low risk of irritation. However, this skin type needs a product of this type to include ingredients focused on oil control and soothing breakouts.
What does Retinol do for acne-prone skin?
Retinol helps acne-prone skin by speeding up cell turnover and clearing pores to reduce breakouts. It regulates skin growth and fights inflammation, though it may cause some mild peeling or stinging when you first start using it.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2022The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017
What does Niacinamide do for acne-prone skin?
Niacinamide helps acne-prone skin by reducing both inflamed and uninflamed breakouts and calming redness. It is also very helpful for keeping oily skin balanced by cutting down on excess oil production, and it is well tolerated by most people.
Where does this cream go in a skincare routine for acne-prone skin?
This cream goes in the evening routine as a treatment step after cleansing and toning. It has a good safety profile with no harsh ingredients, but an acne-prone routine ultimately needs added oil-controlling ingredients to properly manage breakouts.
Can I use this cream with vitamin C, and in what order?
How often should I use this cream?
You can use this moisturizing treatment in the evening as part of your nighttime routine. It provides good moisture and anti-aging benefits, but acne-prone skin needs products with oil-controlling ingredients for optimal blemish management.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2015
Can this cream clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for acne-prone skin?
This cream is unlikely to cause irritation or breakouts on your acne-prone skin because it avoids harsh ingredients, though it lacks the oil-controlling benefits needed for a better fit.
Can I use this cream around the eyes or on my body?
This cream is safe to use on the body and around the eyes, though the thin skin in those areas may react with mild scaling or stinging. It is unlikely to cause irritation overall, and the included ingredients help keep delicate skin feeling soft and smooth.
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, 2017Topical bakuchiol 0.5% applied twice daily compared with retinol 0.5% applied daily significantly decreased wrinkle surface area and hyperpigmentation with no statistical difference between the compounds in 44 patients over 12 weeks, while retinol users reported more facial skin scaling and stinging.
The British Journal of Dermatology, 2019Topical 0.4% retinol significantly increased epidermal thickness, dermal vascularity, and extracellular matrix production by stimulating keratinocyte proliferation, endothelial cell proliferation, and fibroblast activation in naturally aged human skin compared to vehicle.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2017Silicone particles encapsulating retinol increased its half-life by 9-fold and yielded 12-23% lower skin irritation in human subjects compared to Microsponge particles while maintaining biological activity.
Journal of Controlled Release, 2018Topical stabilized retinol treatment induced HAS gene expression and increased hyaluronic acid production in human skin in vitro, ex vivo, and in vivo compared to vehicle.
Archives of Dermatological Research, 2017Topical 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, 2005Topical 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 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 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, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Isononyl Isononanoate, Glycine Soja Oil, Soybean Oil, Aluminum Octenylsuccinate Starch, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Panthenol, Retinol, Retinyl Palmitate, Acrylates Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Copolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Sodium Polyacrylate, Tocopherol, Dimethicone, Chlorphenesin, Phenoxyethanol
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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