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Eight Saints All In Eye Cream for acne-prone skin

Average

  • AverageCombination Skin Fit
  • AverageEffectiveness
  • HighSafety

Works for acne-prone skin; other eye cares fit it better.

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 exfoliation for your combination skin due to glycolic and lactic acids, which help with texture and fine lines, while aloe barbadensis and calendula officinalis provide soothing hydration supportive for acne-prone skin.
  • The inclusion of peptides and matrixyl 3000 further enhances the eye area's smoothing and wrinkle-minimizing benefits, though additional oil-controlling ingredients would optimize results for your oily areas.
  • The product is safe for your skin, as it contains no harsh ingredients and includes beneficial components like aloe and calendula.

People Say

★4.9Overall rating based on 3.2k+ reviews

Based on a very large amount of data, users consistently report that this eye cream effectively hydrates and plumps the delicate under-eye area, with many noting visible improvements in puffiness and the appearance of fine lines. It is widely considered a gentle, lightweight option suitable for various skin types, including sensitive skin, though some users have expressed concerns regarding its price point. This should definitely be taken into account.

Highlights

  • Hydrating formula Mostly Mentioned
    • “Super hydrating”
    • “Leaves skin hydrated”
    • “Helps hydrate”
  • Lightweight texture Often Mentioned
    • “Silky, weightless formula”
    • “Absorbs really quickly”
    • “No greasy residue”
  • Reduces puffiness Often Mentioned
    • “Caffeine counteracts puffy eyes”
    • “Instant de-puffer”
    • “Helps with puffiness”
  • Expensive product Often Mentioned
    • “Pretty pricey”
    • “Unsure on whether to purchase”
    • “Not worth the price”
  • Gentle on skin Sometimes Noted
    • “Gentle on delicate skin”
    • “No irritation to sensitive skin”
    • “Didn't give me milia”
  • Small sample sizes Sometimes Noted
    • “Samples are so tiny”
    • “Trial package is great but small”
  • Private label concerns Rarely Noted
    • “Buying bulk pre-made lotions”
    • “Slapping their label on it”

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Questions and answers

How well does Eight Saints All In Eye Cream work for acne-prone skin?

Eight Saints All In Eye Cream works for acne-prone skin, though other products fit it better because they manage oil better. This product needs extra oil-controlling ingredients to optimize results for your oily areas.

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

This cream works for acne-prone skin because it contains aloe barbadensis and calendula officinalis, which provide soothing hydration. To optimize results for this skin type, a product of this type needs additional oil-controlling ingredients, niacinamide, and sodium hyaluronate.

What does Hyaluronic Acid do for acne-prone skin?

Hyaluronic acid helps acne-prone skin by soothing irritation, calming redness, and keeping the skin balanced without clogging pores. When combined with targeted ingredients like zinc oxide, it may also help reduce breakouts.

Biomedicines, 2025Drug Delivery, 2017

What does Glycolic Acid do for acne-prone skin?

Glycolic acid helps clear acne-prone skin by reducing pimples and breakouts. It also helps fade dark spots left behind by acne and controls skin oiliness, with very few side effects when used properly.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021Dermatologic Surgery, 2014

Where does this cream go in a skincare routine for acne-prone skin?

This eye cream works for your acne-prone skin, though other products fit it better, and needs oil-controlling ingredients to optimize results for oily areas. To use it in your routine, apply eye creams after cleansing and toning, and before your moisturizer.

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

You can use this eye cream with retinol, but apply your retinol first and follow it with this cream to keep your eye area calm and smooth. This product works for acne-prone skin, though this skin type needs extra oil-controlling ingredients for optimal results.

How often should I use this cream?

This eye cream works for your acne-prone skin, though it is an average fit because it lacks oil-controlling ingredients. To optimize results for oily areas, this type of product needs added oil-controlling ingredients.

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

This eye cream is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts, though it may cause mild purging from exfoliating acids. To work best for acne-prone skin, a product of this type needs additional oil-controlling ingredients.

Is this cream fragrance-free and alcohol-free?

It has no drying alcohol and contains fragrance (benzyl alcohol). Cetyl alcohol, cetearyl alcohol, and stearyl alcohol are fatty alcohols, which soften the skin.

What the research says

  • A multi-modal methodology combining MALDI-MSI, in vivo RCM, echography, and histology revealed age-related decreases in extracellular matrix and epidermal-dermal junction proteins and undulation depth, while a blend of palmitoyl oligopeptide and palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 improved subepidermal low-echogenic band thickness, density, and extracellular matrix structure compared to placebo.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2015
  • Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, acetyl hexapeptide-8, palmitoyl tripeptide-1, and palmitoyl tetrapeptide-10 significantly increased type III collagen levels in human dermal fibroblasts following UV exposure, with their combination demonstrating a greater effect in vitro and enhancing type I, III, and IV collagen levels in ex vivo skin tissues compared to individual components.

    International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2026
  • 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
  • Repeated short-contact 70% glycolic acid peels provided superior results in atrophic acne scars compared to daily low-strength glycolic acid cream or placebo in 58 women over 24 weeks.

    International Journal of Dermatology, 2000
  • Serial glycolic acid peels combined with a modified Kligman formula significantly reduced facial PIH severity in Indian patients compared to the modified Kligman formula alone.

    Dermatologic Surgery, 2017
  • Squalane at 0.005-0.015% counteracts UVA-induced oxidative stress, inflammation, and collagen metabolism inhibition while stimulating fibroblast migration in human dermal fibroblasts.

    Molecules, 2025
  • Plant-derived squalane protected human dermal fibroblasts against UVA-induced damage by counteracting ROS formation, suppressing apoptosis-related proteins p53, caspase-3, caspase-9, and PARP, and restoring the pro-survival p-Akt/mTOR pathway.

    Antioxidants, 2025
  • Topical application of 5% vitamin C cream significantly improved global clinical scores, increased skin microrelief density, and induced elastic tissue repair in photoaged skin compared to excipient control in healthy female volunteers.

    Experimental Dermatology, 2003
  • Ascorbic acid 2-glucoside gel significantly reduced gingival melanin pigmentation after 4 weeks compared to placebo in 73 subjects with symmetric pigmentation.

    Journal of Periodontology, 2009
  • Topical application of VC-IP cream twice daily for 8 weeks reduces periorbital wrinkles in female subjects compared to a placebo cream.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022

Why other eye cares fit acne-prone 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, 2024
  • Niacinamide 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

Water, Aloe Barbadensis, Sunflower Oil, Witch Hazel, Glycolic Acid, Dimethyl Sulfone, Glyceryl Stearate, Glycerin, Squalane, Lactic Acid, Palm Oil, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Octyl Palmitate, Coconut Oil, Theobroma Cacao Butter, Cetyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Glucoside, Stearyl Alcohol, Potassium Stearate, Ascorbic Acid, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, Hydrogenated Oil, Crithmum Maritimum Wax, Matrixyl 3000, Butylene Glycol, Carbomer, Polysorbate 20, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Cucumber Hydrosol, Arginine, Beeswax, Jojoba Oil, Calophyllum Inophyllum Oil, Camellia Sinensis, R Lipoic Acid, Arctostaphylos Uva-Ursi Extract, Blueberry Extract, Cranberry, Raspberry Seed Oil, Oregon Grape, Licorice, Euphrasia Officinalis, Helichrysum Italicum Essential Oil, Camellia Oil, Avocado Oil, Geranium Essential Oil, Borago Officinalis Oil, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Rosehip Oil, Sodium Hydroxide, Ubiquinone, Vitamin E Acetate, Phytic Acid, Pyrus Malus, Lemon, Saccharum Officinarum, Peptides, Lemongrass, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Acetyl Hexapeptide-3, Sclerotium Gum, Potassium Sorbate, Vitamin B5, Arnica Montana, Lavender, Calendula Officinalis, Chamomile, Grape Oil, Macadamia Oil Nut, Sodium Carbomer, Xanthan Gum, Phenoxyethanol, Ethyl Hexyl Glycerine, Benzyl Alcohol

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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