Pixi Rose Oil Blend for oily acne-prone skin
Rose Oil
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Jojoba Seed Oil- Rosa Damascena Oil Flower
Punica Granatum Seed Oil
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A weak match for oily acne-prone skin; the moisturizers alongside 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 benefits for your oily skin, with Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil and Rosa Canina Oil Fruit providing hydration and enhancing barrier resilience, though these oils may exacerbate oiliness.
- While the blend offers general skincare advantages, it lacks targeted ingredients to address your specific concerns of acne, blemishes, and breakouts.
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.
People Say
★4.4Overall rating based on 900+ reviewsUsers consistently praise this oil for its ability to deeply hydrate dry, dull skin and provide a noticeable, dewy glow without feeling overly heavy. While the authentic rose scent is a major selling point for most, it can be polarizing for those sensitive to fragrance or prone to acne.
Highlights
Authentic rose scent Mostly Mentioned
- “smells like fresh roses”
- “heavenly and relaxing”
- “best smelling oil”
- “scent is addictive”
Deeply hydrating Often Mentioned
- “cured my dry patches”
- “skin feels plump”
- “keeps moisture locked in”
- “saved my winter skin”
Improves skin glow Often Mentioned
- “gives a lovely glow”
- “skin looks radiant”
- “dewy but not greasy”
- “woke up glowing”
Lightweight texture Sometimes Noted
- “absorbs really fast”
- “not too thick”
- “doesn't feel heavy”
- “sinks right in”
Mixes well Sometimes Noted
- “mix with my moisturizer”
- “great under foundation”
- “blends beautifully with cream”
- “adds boost to lotion”
Scent too strong Sometimes Noted
- “fragrance is overpowering”
- “smell gave me headache”
- “too much perfume”
- “scent lingers too long”
Caused breakouts Rarely Noted
- “caused cystic acne”
- “made me break out”
- “clogged my pores”
- “tiny bumps appeared”
Greasy residue Rarely Noted
- “sat on top of skin”
- “felt too oily”
- “didn't absorb well”
- “left a greasy film”
Packaging issues Rarely Noted
- “dropper leaks product”
- “bottle gets messy”
- “pipette drips everywhere”
- “hard to close tightly”
Pricey for size Rarely Noted
- “bottle is very small”
- “expensive for amount”
- “finished too quickly”
- “wish it was cheaper”
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Questions and answers
Why is Pixi Rose Oil Blend a weak match for oily acne-prone skin?
Pixi Rose Oil Blend is a weak match for your oily acne-prone skin because its oils may add excess oiliness, and it lacks ingredients that target breakouts. A moisturizer for this skin needs lightweight hydration and ingredients that address acne without heavy oils or clogged pores.
Which ingredients make this oil a poor fit for oily acne-prone skin?
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil and Rosa Canina Oil Fruit make this product a poor fit because these oils may exacerbate oiliness on your skin. Oily acne-prone skin needs lightweight moisturizers without heavy oils that can clear blemishes and prevent clogged pores.
What does Rose Oil do for oily acne-prone skin?
Rose oil is generally too heavy for oily, acne-prone skin, as it can clog pores and lead to more breakouts. Skin like yours typically needs lightweight, non-greasy ingredients that help balance oil and clear pores without feeling thick or heavy.
What does Sweet Almond Oil do for oily acne-prone skin?
Sweet almond oil is generally too heavy and rich in oleic acid for oily, acne-prone skin, as oils with high oleic acid content may disrupt the skin barrier and worsen breakouts. Oily and acne-prone skin types need lightweight ingredients with a higher linoleic acid to oleic acid ratio, such as sunflower seed oil, which helps preserve skin integrity without causing irritation.
Where does this oil go in a skincare routine for oily acne-prone skin?
This oil is a weak match for your oily acne-prone skin because the oils it contains may make your skin too oily, and it lacks ingredients that clear breakouts. Oily acne-prone skin needs a lightweight moisturizer with targeted ingredients like niacinamide to boost hydration while helping to reduce blemishes.
Can I use this oil with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this oil with retinol by applying it after your retinol treatment to help seal in moisture, but because it contains heavy oils that may increase oiliness, this skin needs a lightweight moisturizer with targeted blemish-fighting ingredients instead.
How often should I use this oil?
This oil may be used once or twice a day as a moisturizer, though it may make oily skin feel too slick. Oily acne-prone skin needs lightweight, oil-free moisturizers with acne-fighting ingredients like salicylic acid or niacinamide instead of heavy plant oils.
Can this oil clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily acne-prone skin?
This oil may exacerbate oiliness and is a weak match because it lacks targeted ingredients to address blemishes and breakouts. A product of this type needs lightweight hydrators and pore-clearing ingredients to properly care for oily, acne-prone skin.
Can I use this oil around the eyes or on my body?
This facial oil is generally safe to use on the body, but it may feel too heavy or greasy around the delicate skin of the eyes. To properly care for this area and the body, look for lightweight lotions or creams that provide gentle hydration without clogging pores or feeling overly greasy.
Is this oil fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.
What the research says
Topical almond oil reduced the incidence of pressure injuries and delayed their onset compared to placebo and standard of care in intensive care unit patients.
Journal of Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nursing, 2020An emulgel containing 20% green tea extract and 5% rose oil provided good hydrating properties and effectiveness on the skin barrier function in ten female subjects.
Acta Pharmaceutica, 2013Topical application of Taif rose oil nanoemulsion ameliorated UVB-induced oxidative damage and skin photoaging in rats by modulating antioxidant enzymes, inflammatory markers, MMP-9, and MAPK signaling pathways.
ACS Omega, 2023Treatment with polyphenol-enriched fractions RF20-(SP-207) and F(IV) significantly decreased the expression and cellular protein secretion of pro-inflammatory biomarkers IL-1β, IL-6, IL-8, RANTES, and MCP-1 in HaCaT keratinocytes under both stimulated and non-stimulated conditions.
Fitoterapia, 2016Clay jojoba oil facial masks reduced total skin lesions by a mean of 54% after 6 weeks in 133 participants with acne-prone, lesioned skin and mild acne compared to baseline.
Forschende Komplementarmedizin, 2012Topical application of jojoba wax reduced LPS-induced secretion of IL-6, IL-8, and TNFα by approximately 30% and increased the synthesis of pro-collagen III and hyaluronic acid compared to untreated skin in an ex-vivo human skin organ culture model.
Frontiers in Pharmacology, 2024Topical jojoba oil application in male mice decreased exercise-induced pro-inflammatory gene expression (Il-1b and Il-6 in soleus, Il-1b in gastrocnemius) compared to untreated exercised mice.
Biomolecules, 2025Application of a cosmetic cream containing Punica granatum seed oil and Croton lechleri resin extract increased dermis thickness, hydration, and elasticity in subjects with striae distensae after 6 weeks.
Drug Design, Development and Therapy, 2017Pomegranate seed oil extract, Avocom-M, and TROSYD reduced levels of cyclooxygenase-2, lipid peroxidation, tyrosinase, hyaluronidase, elastase, collagenase, and nitric oxide, improving biochemical status in rats and ameliorating skin inflammation in human volunteers.
Molecules, 2023Pomegranate seed oil stimulated human keratinocyte proliferation while pomegranate peel extract stimulated type I procollagen synthesis and inhibited matrix metalloproteinase-1 production in human dermal fibroblasts compared to untreated controls.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 2006
Why other moisturizers fit oily 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 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, 2024A 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
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Rosa Canina Oil Fruit, Jojoba Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Pelargonium Graveolens Oil Flower, Rosa Damascena Oil Flower, Punica Granatum Seed Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
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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