SUNGBOON EDITOR Green Tomato Pore Lifting Ampoule+ for acne-prone skin
Green Tomato
Volufiline
Sodium Hyaluronate
Collagen
Ceramide
High
- SuperiorCombination Skin Fit
- HighEffectiveness
- HighSafety
One of the best serums for acne-prone skin.
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 pore tightening and smoothing for your combination skin due to PHA Polyhydroxy Acid and Volufiline, while Sodium Hyaluronate and Glycerin provide essential hydration and barrier support with Ceramide and Collagen.
- The formula offers general skincare benefits like hydration and soothing for your acne and blemishes, though it is not specialized for targeted acne treatment.
- The product is safe for your combination skin, with no risks of irritation due to the absence of prohibited or harsh ingredients.
How to apply
- Use your serum as part of your PM routine and start 3x/week before working up to daily use.
- Apply this treatment after cleansing and toner, and before your moisturizer.
- Gently press 2-3 drops of the serum into your skin and let it absorb for a minute.
- Apply the product on clean, dry skin to help manage your breakouts safely.
- Avoid the eye area and do a patch test before your first use.
People Say
★4.4Overall rating based on 500+ reviewsUsers with combination and oily skin frequently praise this ampoule for its ability to control sebum and improve skin texture, often noting a "glowy" and hydrated finish. While many report visible tightening of enlarged pores and a subtle lifting effect, results vary, with some users seeing significant pore reduction and others primarily experiencing enhanced moisture without drastic changes to pore size.
Highlights
Hydrating & non-sticky Mostly Mentioned
- “leaves skin nicely moisturised”
- “absorbs quickly and hydrates well”
- “dense texture with a non sticky finish”
Effective pore tightening Often Mentioned
- “helped to minimize the appearance of my pores”
- “pores look much better and smaller”
- “instantly tightens and minimizes enlarged pores”
Controls excess oil Sometimes Noted
- “mattifies my skin”
- “helped reduced the oiliness”
- “controls excessive sebum”
Improves skin texture Sometimes Noted
- “made my skin smoother and glowy”
- “skin became more elastic, fresh and toned”
- “improved the texture massively”
No visible pore change Sometimes Noted
- “haven't seen any change within a month”
- “didn't notice any dramatic difference in my pores”
- “not seen any miracles in terms of pore minimization”
Caused irritation/breakouts Rarely Noted
- “irritate my skin and id have to wash it off”
- “experienced blemishes while using it”
- “slightly irritating sensation”
Scent dislike Rarely Noted
- “scent... a bit off-putting for some”
- “peculiar aroma”
- “fragrance... slightly strong”
Sticky residue Rarely Noted
- “feel somewhat sticky”
- “heavier than expected”
- “sticky finish initially”
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Questions and answers
What makes SUNGBOON EDITOR Green Tomato Pore Lifting Ampoule+ a great fit for acne-prone skin?
This product is a great fit because ingredients like sodium hyaluronate and glycerin keep your skin hydrated while soothing your acne and blemishes. It is also safe for your skin, as it contains no harsh ingredients that might cause irritation.
Which ingredients make this serum a good fit for acne-prone skin?
Sodium Hyaluronate and Glycerin make this serum a good fit for acne-prone skin by providing essential hydration and barrier support. Additionally, PHA Polyhydroxy Acid and Volufiline help smooth your skin, while Ceramide and Collagen help keep your skin calm and moisturized without causing irritation.
What does Green Tomato do for acne-prone skin?
Green Tomato helps calm redness and keeps pores clear in acne-prone skin. It is unlikely to cause irritation and works well to balance oily areas while keeping your face feeling smooth.
What does Volufiline do for acne-prone skin?
Volufiline is not an ideal choice for acne-prone skin because it relies on rich, heavier oils that can clog pores and trigger breakouts. Skin of this type needs lightweight, oil-free hydrators and ingredients like salicylic acid to keep pores clear and calm.
Where does this serum go in a skincare routine for acne-prone skin?
SUNGBOON EDITOR Green Tomato Pore Lifting Ampoule+ goes in your evening routine after cleansing and before moisturizing. This helps keep things simple and protects your skin during sun exposure.
Can I use this serum with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this treatment alongside retinol by applying the serum first to hydrate and soothe your skin before your retinol product. The gentle ingredients help keep your skin calm and supported while you use stronger retinoids.
How often should I use this serum?
This treatment is used in the evening as part of your routine for acne-prone skin. It is unlikely to irritate your skin and helps soothe breakouts while providing essential hydration.
Can this serum clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for acne-prone skin?
This serum is unlikely to cause breakouts or clog pores on acne-prone skin because it is safe and free of harsh ingredients, while offering gentle hydration and soothing benefits. It contains PHA and other hydrating ingredients that help keep skin smooth without heavy oils.
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, 2017Application of an o/w emulsion containing 8% hydrogenated polyisobutene significantly elevated skin moisture, reduced TEWL by approximately 33% against a control formulation within 3 hours, and was 5-10% more effective than the CCT formulation.
Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2009Lactobionic acid produced better skin performance with a lack of skin irritation and barrier impairment compared to glycolic acid in 77 healthy volunteers.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2010Tomato-derived nanovesicles and extract accelerated wound closure and increased cell migration in human keratinocytes and mouse fibroblasts without affecting cell proliferation.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2024Topical 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 application of TAC/Collagen postbiotics gel improved skin moisture score and inflammation index, and reduced porphyrins and brown spots in 20 volunteers with acne vulgaris.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022Topical collagen tripeptide application improved skin wrinkles, elasticity, and density while reducing advanced glycated end products in 22 Asian women over 4 weeks.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2022Marine collagen extracted from Greenland halibut skin showed a non-cytotoxic effect on fibroblast cells and provided a slight skin hydration effect when incorporated into cosmetic hydrogel formulations at dosages of 0.1, 0.25, and 0.5% in 23 healthy volunteers.
Marine Drugs, 2023
Ingredients
Water, Sodium Hyaluronate, Pha Polyhydroxy Acid, Ceramide, Collagen, Volufiline, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Adenosine, Allantoin, Panthenol, Betaine, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin
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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