Rael Miracle Patch for oily skin
Sodium Hyaluronate
Oil Tree
Willow Bark Extract
Madecassoside
TrehaloseAverage
- HighOily Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for oily skin; other serums 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
- Offers moderate benefits for your oily skin, as Willow Bark Extract and Melaleuca Alternifolia Tree Oil Leaf provide effective seboregulation and antimicrobial action to help manage acne lesions and blemishes.
- While Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid and Glycerin offer supportive hydration for oily shine, they are not specifically targeted for this concern.
- The product is safe for your oily skin, with no risks of irritation due to the absence of harsh ingredients and the inclusion of soothing agents like Madecassoside and Willow Bark Extract.
How to apply
- Use this serum in your PM routine. Start by applying it 3 times a week and build up to daily use if your skin tolerates it well.
- Apply the serum after cleansing and toning, but right before your moisturizer for the best results.
- Gently press 2-3 drops of the serum into your skin. Let it absorb ⏱ for a minute before applying the next product.
- Apply the serum on clean and dry skin since your skin is not sensitive and you want to target oily shine. This helps control excess oil throughout the night.
- Avoid the delicate eye area and do a patch test before using the serum for the very first time.
People Say
★4.3Overall rating based on 3.0k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, users with acne-prone and sensitive skin find these patches very effective for flattening surfaced whiteheads and absorbing impurities overnight, often reducing redness and inflammation. They are frequently praised for being nearly invisible and preventing skin-picking. However, they are generally noted as ineffective for deep, cystic, or "blind" pimples that have not yet come to a head.
Highlights
Absorbs impurities Mostly Mentioned
- “Sucks out all the gunk”
- “white spot in the morning”
- “flattened the zit”
- “pulled out the oil”
Invisible and discreet Mostly Mentioned
- “Invisible on the skin”
- “blends seamlessly”
- “wear them to work”
- “undetectable on Zoom”
Prevents picking Often Mentioned
- “Keeps me from picking”
- “stops me from touching”
- “protective barrier”
- “heals without scarring”
Ineffective on cystic Often Mentioned
- “Did nothing for deep bumps”
- “useless on cystic acne”
- “needs a whitehead to work”
- “waste on blind pimples”
Strong adhesion Sometimes Noted
- “Stayed on all night”
- “didn't budge in the shower”
- “sticks really well”
- “survived my oily skin”
Price per count Sometimes Noted
- “A bit pricey”
- “expensive for the amount”
- “found cheaper alternatives”
- “wish there were more in the box”
Application difficulties Rarely Noted
- “Hard to peel off”
- “folds over easily”
- “wasted a few trying to apply”
- “tricky to grab”
Leaves residue Rarely Noted
- “Left a sticky mark”
- “residue hard to wash off”
- “left a red ring”
- “sticky glue left behind”
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Questions and answers
How well does the Rael Miracle Patch work for oily skin?
Rael Miracle Patch works moderately well for oily skin, helping manage acne spots with willow bark extract and tree oil while offering gentle hydration and no irritation. A treatment for oily skin needs ingredients like niacinamide to control shine and zinc PCA to address excess oil and enlarged pores.
Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology, 2007Molecules, 2023
Which ingredients make this patch a good fit for oily skin?
Willow bark extract and tea tree oil make this patch a good fit for oily skin by helping manage acne lesions and blemishes. A product of this type needs ingredients like niacinamide and zinc PCA to control excess oil, along with soothing extracts and lightweight hydration for daily comfort.
Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology, 2007Dermatology, 2014
What does Hyaluronic Acid do for oily skin?
Hyaluronic acid helps oily skin by reducing extra oil and sebum production without causing irritation. Clinical studies show it successfully balances oil levels while keeping the skin comfortable.
What does Tea Tree Oil do for oily skin?
Tea tree oil helps calm oily and breakout-prone skin by disrupting the growth of microbes that lead to blemishes. It may reduce the number of acne spots when used consistently as part of your daily routine.
Current Topics in Medicinal Chemistry, 2022The Australasian Journal of Dermatology, 2017
Where does this patch go in a skincare routine for oily skin?
This treatment goes in the evening routine after cleansing and before moisturizing, or as part of the weekly evening steps. An oily skin routine for this type of product needs oil-balancing and clarifying ingredients like willow bark extract and tea tree oil to help manage blemishes without causing irritation.
Can I use this patch with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this treatment in your routine, applying it after your cleanser and before your moisturizer at night. It is safe for your skin, though an oily skin type needs products with strong oil control and soothing ingredients to truly manage blemishes.
How often should I use this patch?
This treatment works for oily skin in the evening, as Lovi routines put treatments in the PM for simplicity and extra safety around sun exposure. Oily skin often benefits from using treatments like this 2 to 3 times a week, and an average-fit product of this type needs stronger oil-controlling and pore-clearing ingredients to work best.
Can this patch clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily skin?
Rael Miracle Patch is safe for your oily skin and is unlikely to cause irritation, clogged pores, or breakouts due to the absence of harsh ingredients and the inclusion of soothing agents like madecassoside and willow bark extract.
Is this patch fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.
What the research says
Topical 5% tea tree oil gel significantly improved total acne lesions and acne severity index compared to placebo in 60 patients with mild to moderate acne vulgaris, showing 3.55 times and 5.75 times greater efficacy respectively.
Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology, 2007Lactobacillus-fermented Chamaecyparis obtusa reduced inflammatory acne lesions by 65.3% compared to 38.2% with tea tree oil in 34 patients over 8 weeks, demonstrating superior efficacy, faster onset, and safety.
Dermatology, 2014A botanical face cleanser with hops and willow bark extract continuously reduced skin sebum levels without reactive seborrhea after treatment in 21 healthy volunteers compared to a sodium laureth sulfate cleanser, with neither cleanser causing skin irritation.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2019A 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, 2017Co-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, 2023Topical 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, 2019Topical lycopene-enriched virgin olive oil provides effective pain relief similar to a placebo in patients with burning mouth syndrome, showing a strong placebo effect.
Journal of Oral Rehabilitation, 2014Bioactive lipid nanocarriers co-loaded with willow bark or ivy leaf extracts and UV-filters provided pronounced UVA photoprotection up to an SPF-equivalent value of 13 and a maximum in vivo skin hydration effect of 97% when prepared with pomegranate oil.
Nanomaterials, 2022A topical serum containing 0.5% salicin applied twice daily reduced visible signs of skin aging, including wrinkles and tactile roughness, in 30 female subjects over 12 weeks compared to baseline.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2010A novel emulsion containing niacinamide, lens esculenta seed extract, and white willow bark extract effectively improved acne, blackheads, and conspicuous facial pores in 30 subjects with oily skin.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024Topical 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, 2020Moisturizer 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, 2019Topical 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, 2008Sodium 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, 2024Topical 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, 2019Topical 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
Why other serums fit oily skin better
A 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, 2024Niacinamide and ferulic acid incorporated in a stable multiple emulsion successfully reduced melanin, sebum, and skin erythema while improving skin elasticity and hydration in human skin compared to a placebo.
BioMed Research International, 2022
Ingredients
Trehalose, Cellulose Gum, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Water, Butylene Glycol, Madecassoside, Willow Bark Extract, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Epigallocatechin Gallate, Ethoxydiglycol, Melaleuca Alternifolia Tree Oil Leaf, Totarol
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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