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Sebamed Care Gel for oily acne-prone skin

High

  • HighOily Skin Fit
  • AverageEffectiveness
  • HighSafety

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

  • Highly suitable for your oily skin due to the humectant action of glycerin and sodium hyaluronate, which hydrate without adding excess oil, and supportive soothing from aloe barbadensis leaf juice and panthenol.
  • While it offers general skincare benefits like hydration and soothing, it does not directly target your main goal of acne, blemishes, and breakouts.
  • The safety profile is excellent, with no risks of irritation for your oily skin due to the absence of harsh ingredients and the presence of soothing components.

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 500+ reviews

This moisturizer is highly praised for its non-comedogenic and oil-free formula, making it a favorite for oily, acne-prone, and sensitive skin types. It effectively soothes irritation and absorbs quickly, leaving a lightweight feel. However, users with dry skin find it lacks sufficient hydration and occlusives, sometimes resulting in a tacky finish or the need for additional moisturizing layers.

Highlights

  • Non-comedogenic Mostly Mentioned
    • “Doesn't break me out”
    • “No breakouts”
    • “Safe for acne-prone skin”
  • Lightweight texture Often Mentioned
    • “Light texture”
    • “Fast absorbing”
    • “Not greasy”
  • Soothing/Calming Often Mentioned
    • “Calmed down my redness”
    • “Soothes irritated skin”
    • “Helps with itchiness”
  • Insufficient hydration Often Mentioned
    • “Not enough moisture”
    • “Lacking in hydration”
    • “Dries my skin”
  • Cooling sensation Sometimes Noted
    • “Feels cool on skin”
    • “Refreshing application”
    • “Nice cooling effect”
  • Minimalist ingredients Sometimes Noted
    • “Minimal ingredients”
    • “No oils or emulsifiers”
    • “Simple formula”
  • Lacks occlusives Sometimes Noted
    • “Needs an occlusive over it”
    • “No emollients”
    • “Not a standalone moisturizer”
  • Tacky feel Sometimes Noted
    • “Feels sticky”
    • “Tacky if not applied correctly”
    • “Leaves a film”
  • Small packaging Rarely Noted
    • “Wish it was not so small”
    • “Runs out quickly”
    • “Small tube”

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Questions and answers

What makes Sebamed Care Gel a great fit for oily acne-prone skin?

Sebamed Care Gel is a great fit because its glycerin and hyaluron hydrate oily skin without adding excess oil, while aloe and panthenol help soothe it. It is very safe and unlikely to cause any irritation since it lacks harsh ingredients.

American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002

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

Glycerin and sodium hyaluronate hydrate your oily skin without adding excess oil, while aloe barbadensis leaf juice and panthenol help calm it. It has an excellent safety profile and is unlikely to cause irritation.

American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002

What does Hyaluronic Acid do for oily acne-prone skin?

Hyaluronic acid helps calm oily acne-prone skin by decreasing oil production and reducing breakouts while keeping the skin hydrated. It may also improve skin barrier function and help deliver acne-fighting treatments gently without causing irritation.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2017

What does Aloe Vera do for oily acne-prone skin?

Aloe vera helps calm oily, acne-prone skin by reducing redness, bumps, and breakouts while keeping the skin smooth. This plant-based ingredient also supports clearer skin and helps improve overall skin texture.

Clinical Pharmacology, 2018Frontiers in Medicine, 2021

Where does it go in a skincare routine for oily acne-prone skin?

This moisturizing treatment goes in the evening routine after cleansing and toning, and before your moisturizer. It is unlikely to cause irritation on oily skin since it avoids harsh ingredients and includes soothing components.

American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002

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

Yes, you can use this gel with retinol, applying the gel before or after your retinol depending on your routine to keep your skin calm and hydrated. Using a soothing moisturizer alongside acne treatments like retinol helps reduce unwanted dryness and irritation.

Cutis, 2006American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002

How often should I use it?

You can use Sebamed Care Gel twice a day as part of your regular morning and evening routine. Daily application helps keep your oily skin hydrated without adding excess oil, while soothing redness and irritation.

Health Science Reports, 2021Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020

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

This gel is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for your oily skin because it hydrates without adding excess oil and has an excellent safety profile without harsh ingredients. While it calms and hydrates, it does not directly target acne, blemishes, and breakouts.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Clinical Pharmacology, 2018

Can I use it around the eyes or on my body?

Yes, you can use this moisturizing treatment around your eyes and on your body because its gentle formula provides hydration without adding excess oil and is very safe for sensitive areas. It helps keep skin soft and smooth while remaining unlikely to cause irritation.

American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002

Is this gel fragrance-free and alcohol-free?

It has no drying alcohol and contains fragrance (parfum).

What the research says

  • 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 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
  • 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 cream combining propolis, tea tree oil, and Aloe vera reduced erythema scars, acne severity index, and total lesion count better than erythromycin cream in sixty patients with mild to moderate acne vulgaris compared to placebo.

    Clinical Pharmacology, 2018
  • 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 aloe vera gel significantly accelerated split-thickness skin graft donor-site healing compared to placebo in 12 patients, but showed no significant difference in pain relief.

    Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 2018
  • Topical application of Aloe vera cream reduced postoperative pain at rest and during defecation, accelerated wound healing at two weeks, and decreased analgesic requirements in patients after open hemorrhoidectomy compared to placebo.

    Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 2010
  • Formulations containing 0.10%, 0.25%, and 0.50% freeze-dried Aloe vera extract increased stratum corneum water content compared with the vehicle in 20 female subjects, while transepidermal water loss was not modified.

    Skin Research and Technology, 2006
  • Topical gel containing chitosan, 0.2% chlorhexidine, allantoin and dexpanthenol did not improve postoperative comfort regarding swelling and pain, but improved the wound's aesthetic appearance following impacted lower third molar extraction compared to no gel.

    Medicina Oral, Patologia Oral Y Cirugia Bucal, 2016
  • A topical gel containing chitosan, chlorhexidine, allantoin, and dexpanthenol significantly reduced postoperative pain, trismus, swelling, and analgesic consumption, while improving wound healing after third molar surgery compared to a placebo.

    Medicina Oral, Patologia Oral Y Cirugia Bucal, 2020
  • An overnight patch containing Allium cepa extract and allantoin safely promotes scar healing after dermatologic surgery, resulting in significantly greater reductions in observer- and patient-assessed POSAS scores compared to no treatment.

    Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, 2018
  • 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 dexpanthenol formulated in lipophilic vehicles improved stratum corneum hydration and reduced transepidermal water loss compared to vehicle control in humans.

    Arzneimittel-Forschung, 2000
  • Hyaluronic acid, hyaluronic acid plus dexpanthenol, and isotonic saline nasal sprays all significantly improved dry nose symptoms over four weeks in 240 patients, with hyaluronic acid plus dexpanthenol providing superior nasal moisturisation compared to the other two.

    Auris, Nasus, Larynx, 2020

Ingredients

Water, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Panthenol, Allantoin, Sodium Carbomer, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum

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