VT Reedle Shot 100 for oily skin
Centella Asiatica Extract
Niacinamide
Glycerin
Propolis ExtractAverage
- SuperiorOily Skin Fit
- HighEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for oily skin; other moisturizers fit it better.
- Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 2020
- Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
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
- This product offers moderate benefits for oily shine and oily skin due to the presence of niacinamide, which helps control sebum production, and hyaluronic acid for humectant action, providing optimal hydration for your oily skin.
- The formulation is generally safe for your oily skin, as it lacks harsh ingredients that could cause irritation.
- It provides excellent moisturizing and treatment due to the presence of hyaluronic acid and niacinamide in concentrations that hydrate and improve skin texture.
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
★4.6Overall rating based on 13.5k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, users describe this product as a unique booster that significantly improves skin texture and enhances the absorption of subsequent skincare steps. The sensation of the micro-needles is a polarizing feature, but the majority of users report visible results in smoothing roughness, reducing pore size, and achieving a glass skin glow, particularly for those with acne-prone or textured skin.
Highlights
Smoother skin Mostly Mentioned
- “erased my tiny bumps”
- “skin feels like baby soft”
- “texture is completely gone”
- “smooths out roughness”
Prickling sensation Mostly Mentioned
- “feels like fiberglass”
- “stings more than expected”
- “uncomfortable prickly feeling”
- “hurts to touch face”
Enhanced absorption Often Mentioned
- “makes my serums sink in deeper”
- “boosts my other products”
- “skincare absorbs so much better”
- “amplifies effects of actives”
Radiant glow Often Mentioned
- “woke up with a glow”
- “gives me glass skin”
- “skin looks brighter instantly”
- “dullness is gone”
Fast results Sometimes Noted
- “saw results in one night”
- “immediate difference next morning”
- “works faster than retinol”
- “instant texture fix”
Pore reduction Sometimes Noted
- “pores look invisible”
- “tightened my large pores”
- “helped with pore congestion”
- “blurring effect on pores”
Not moisturizing Rarely Noted
- “dried out my skin”
- “need heavy cream after”
- “not hydrating enough”
- “left dry patches”
Safety concerns Rarely Noted
- “scared of micro-needles”
- “worried about spicules staying in skin”
- “feels unsafe for daily use”
- “foreign body reaction fears”
Skin irritation Rarely Noted
- “caused tiny red bumps”
- “broke me out in cysts”
- “irritated my sensitive skin”
- “damaged my skin barrier”
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Questions and answers
How well does VT Reedle Shot 100 work for oily skin?
VT Reedle Shot 100 works reasonably well for oily skin by helping control shine and providing hydration without causing irritation. However, this skin type needs a lightweight moisturizing treatment that features peptides and barrier-supporting ingredients without heavy oils to prevent extra oiliness and breakouts.
Which ingredients make this treatment a good fit for oily skin?
This treatment works for oily skin because niacinamide helps control oily shine while hyaluronic acid provides lightweight hydration without harsh irritation. Oily skin works best with products that use peptides and light hydrators, avoid heavy oils, and include ingredients that support the skin barrier without clogging pores.
What does Centella Asiatica Extract do for oily skin?
Centella Asiatica Extract helps calm redness and keeps oily skin feeling balanced by soothing irritation and supporting moisture levels. It is unlikely to feel heavy, and products of this type for oily skin need ingredients that control excess shine while maintaining hydration.
Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016Molecules, 2023
What does Niacinamide do for oily skin?
Niacinamide helps balance oily skin by significantly reducing excess oil production and shine. It is well tolerated and may improve skin texture without clogging pores.
Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy, 2006Antioxidants, 2021
Where does this treatment go in a skincare routine for oily skin?
This treatment goes in the evening routine after your cleansing toner and before your moisturizer. Oily skin works best with treatments that provide lightweight hydration and niacinamide to help control shine without feeling heavy.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2020Scientific Reports, 2024
Can I use it with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this treatment with retinol by applying it before your retinol at night, as it is generally safe for your oily skin and lacks harsh irritants. To better fit oily skin, products of this type also need ingredients that balance oil and keep pores clear.
How often should I use this treatment?
You can use this treatment in the evening as part of your routine. Daily application is generally safe for your oily skin, though an oily skin type of this kind needs lightweight hydration and ingredients that help balance oil.
Health Science Reports, 2021Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2015
Can it clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily skin?
This product is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts on oily skin, as it lacks harsh ingredients that typically trigger irritation. Oily skin works best with lightweight formulas containing niacinamide to help control shine and hyaluronic acid to keep skin balanced without heavy oils.
Can I use it around the eyes or on my body?
This product is generally safe to use on the body and around the eyes, though the skin on the body and eyelids is thicker or thinner than facial skin. It is unlikely to cause irritation and helps hydrate the skin in those areas.
Is this treatment fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.
What the research says
Topical 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, 2020A 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, 2017Moisturizer 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 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, 2021Topical 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, 2008Topical 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, 2005The 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, 2020Ten 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, 2001Niacinamide/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, 2012A 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, 2018Topical propolis application significantly reduced postoperative pain, hemorrhage, and accelerated wound healing in patients undergoing tonsillectomy compared to a control group.
Clinical and Experimental Otorhinolaryngology, 2018Topical treatment with ethanol propolis extract resulted in complete mycological and clinical cure in 56.25% of patients with onychomycosis, demonstrating non-toxicity and effective antifungal activity against Trichophyton spp. both in vitro and in patients.
Frontiers in Microbiology, 2018
Ingredients
Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Butylene Glycol, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Sodium Acrylate Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Polyisobutene, Silica, Glycereth-26, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Adenosine, Sodium Polyacrylate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Hyaluronic Acid, Caprylyl Capryl Glucoside, Sorbitan Oleate, Xanthan Gum, Propolis Extract, Asiaticoside, Madecassoside, Madecassic Acid, Asiatic Acid, Glycine, Serine, Glutamic Acid, Aspartic Acid, Leucine, Alanine, Lysine, Arginine, Tyrosine, Phenylalanine, Threonine, Proline, Valine, Isoleucine, Histidine, Methionine, Cysteine
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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