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Medicube COLLAGEN GLOW BOOSTER SERUM for oily skin

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Medicube COLLAGEN GLOW BOOSTER SERUM

Average

  • HighOily Skin Fit
  • AverageEffectiveness
  • Low RiskSafety

Works for oily skin; other moisturizers fit it better.

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

  • Highly suitable for your oily skin, this serum contains niacinamide for seboregulation and glycerin for humectant action, providing moderate moisturizing benefits. While glycerin and hyaluronic acid hydrate and plump the skin, they do not directly address concerns about oily shine.
  • The inclusion of panthenol and allantoin offers additional soothing and hydrating properties, supporting overall skin health.
  • The product is generally safe for your oily skin, with a low risk of irritation due to the absence of harsh ingredients.

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

★4.7Overall rating based on 100+ reviews

Based on limited data, users love this serum for its ability to provide an immediate, radiant glow and significant hydration, making it ideal for dry or mature skin. Some users with oily skin find the texture too rich, and many feel the small bottle size is not worth the price.

Highlights

  • Instant glassy glow Mostly Mentioned
    • “Inner glow is insane”
    • “Glow is out of this world”
    • “Gives a healthy radiance”
    • “Skin looks amazing.”
  • Deep hydration Often Mentioned
    • “Unparalleled hydration”
    • “Skin feels soft and supple”
    • “Instant hydration”
    • “Great for dry skin.”
  • Small volume, high price Often Mentioned
    • “Quantity isn't generous (15ml)”
    • “Runs out in 2-3 weeks”
    • “Expensive for the size”
    • “Wish it was bigger.”
  • Hygienic packaging Sometimes Noted
    • “Love the twist-push button”
    • “Airless container design”
    • “Sanitary and easy to use”
    • “Portable stick format.”
  • Plumping and firming Sometimes Noted
    • “Skin feels bouncy”
    • “Improved elasticity”
    • “Softens fine lines”
    • “Youthful looking finish.”
  • Silky texture Sometimes Noted
    • “Milky and comfy”
    • “Absorbs beautifully”
    • “Smooth application”
    • “Not sticky but dewy.”
  • Too rich for oily Sometimes Noted
    • “Too rich for combination skin”
    • “Leaves skin feeling greasy”
    • “Can look oily if overapplied”
    • “Caused breakouts.”
  • Packaging issues Rarely Noted
    • “Refill is tricky”
    • “Hard to tell when empty”
    • “Separates if dropped”
    • “Dispenser broke.”
  • Sticky finish Rarely Noted
    • “Feels a bit tacky”
    • “Hair sticks to face”
    • “Takes time to absorb”
    • “Sticky residue.”
  • Strong fragrance Rarely Noted
    • “Has a strong smell”
    • “Scent is too much”
    • “Fragrance added is unnecessary”
    • “Floral scent is potent.”

Sources: lovi.care, stylekorean.com, lookfantastic.com, medicube.us, iherb.com, skinsort.com, and more

Questions and answers

How well does Collagen Glow Booster Serum work for oily skin?

Collagen Glow Booster Serum works well enough for oily skin, though other products fit it better because its rich hydrating ingredients do not directly target oily shine. Oily skin needs a product that provides lightweight hydration without clogging pores, balances oil production with ingredients like niacinamide, and uses low molecular weight hyaluronic acid or ceramides to keep skin fresh and comfortable.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017

Which ingredients make this serum a good fit for oily skin?

This serum contains niacinamide to help manage oil and glycerin to provide moderate moisture without heavy ingredients. To work best for oily skin, a product of this type needs lightweight hydration alongside oil-controlling ingredients like niacinamide and pore-minimizing elements.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

What does Glycerin do for oily skin?

Glycerin helps keep oily skin hydrated without feeling heavy and supports the skin barrier. Because this product is a weak fit for your skin, an ideal product of this type needs lightweight hydrators and ingredients that balance oil while protecting the skin.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2008International Journal of Toxicology, 2019

What does Milk Protein Extract do for oily skin?

Milk protein extract is unlikely to be a good fit for oily skin because ingredients containing dairy or milk components may stimulate oil glands and promote acne breakouts. Oily skin types typically need lightweight, oil-free hydrators and ingredients that help balance sebum production without heavy dairy proteins.

Nutrition, 2010Journal Der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft = Journal of the German Society of Dermatology, 2009

Where does this serum go in a skincare routine for oily skin?

This treatment goes in the evening routine after cleansing and before moisturizing. Putting treatments in the evening gives extra safety around sun exposure and keeps the daily routine simple.

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

You can use this serum with retinol, applying the serum before your retinol to keep your skin hydrated while it adjusts. This product is unlikely to cause irritation, but oily skin also needs ingredients that target shine and balance oil production.

Cutis, 2006

How often should I use this serum?

You can use this serum in your evening routine, applying it after your cleansing toner and before your moisturizer. It is unlikely to irritate your oily skin, though oily skin of this type needs ingredients like salicylic acid or niacinamide for oil control.

Can this serum clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily skin?

This serum is unlikely to cause breakouts or clog pores on oily skin because it has a low risk of irritation and lacks harsh ingredients. However, because it is quite rich, oily skin may sometimes find it a bit heavy and needs lightweight, oil-free hydrators with pore-clearing ingredients like salicylic acid.

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

You can use this serum on the thin skin around your eyes and on your body, but it is best suited for facial application. The gentle ingredients make it unlikely to cause irritation on delicate areas, though an eye-specific cream may target periorbital concerns more effectively.

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, 2017

  • Topical 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, 2002

  • A new topical panthenol-containing emollient significantly improved transepidermal water loss reduction, stratum corneum hydration, and intercellular lipid lamellae length compared with control in healthy subjects without negatively impacting bacterial viability.

    The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017

  • A panthenol-enriched mask significantly decreased erythema and hyperpigmentation, increased sebum and stratum corneum moisture, and reduced transepidermal water loss compared to a saline dressing in 60 subjects undergoing facial laser treatment.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025

  • Topical treatment of nicotinamide, alone or in combination with other active ingredients, reduces the progression of skin aging and hyperpigmentation in clinical trials while being well tolerated.

    Antioxidants, 2021

  • 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

  • Topical 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, 2021

  • Topical 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, 2008

  • Topical 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, 2005

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, 2023

  • Combining 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, 2023

  • A 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, Extract Milk Protein, Butylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Hyaluronic Acid, Panthenol, Allantoin, Adenosine, 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.

  • Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Co-founder, Medical Director

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer

  • Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Co-founder, CEO and CTO

    PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex

  • Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Medical Board

    Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine

  • Aishani Shah, MD

    Aishani Shah, MD

    Medical Board

    Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD

  • Asya Zubkova, MS

    Asya Zubkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member

  • Hanna Kurets, MD

    Hanna Kurets, MD

    Medical Board, Medical Advisor

    Dermatology MD

  • Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Medical Board

    Dermatology and diagnostic consultant

  • Victoria Derkova, MS

    Victoria Derkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist

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