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Rilastil Acnestil for combination skin

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Rilastil Acnestil

Average

  • HighCombination Skin Fit
  • AverageEffectiveness
  • HighSafety

Works for combination skin; other products fit it better.

This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with combination skin: an oily T-zone, enlarged pores, and dry cheeks. 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 and oil control for your oily shine and combination skin, as mandelic acid and salicylic acid help manage excess sebum and unclog pores.
  • Niacinamide further supports oil regulation, making it a suitable choice for your skin type.
  • 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 this exfoliant product in your PM routine starting once a week, then increase frequency carefully if your skin feels fine.
  • Apply this exfoliant step after cleansing and toner, but right before your moisturizer.
  • Gently press 2-3 drops of the exfoliant into your skin and wait a minute before layering.
  • Apply the exfoliant to clean, dry skin to help control your oily shine comfortably.
  • Avoid the eye area and do a patch test before your first use.

People Say

★4.7Overall rating based on 200+ reviews

Users find this line highly effective for treating acne and controlling oil without causing dryness. It is praised for reducing blemishes and calming inflammation. A notable number of users report issues with the cream pilling or rolling off the skin, which can make it difficult to wear under makeup.

Highlights

  • Non-drying formula Mostly Mentioned
    • “My skin feels hydrated, not tight or dry.”
    • “It doesn't strip my skin like other treatments.”
    • “Leaves my skin feeling soft and comfortable.”
  • Effective acne control Often Mentioned
    • “Cleared up my acne within a week.”
    • “Stopped new breakouts from forming.”
    • “My blackheads are almost gone.”
  • Regulates oil Often Mentioned
    • “Keeps my T-zone matte all day.”
    • “Controls shine without making my skin feel tight.”
    • “Great for my combination skin.”
  • Texture pills Often Mentioned
    • “It pills so badly, I can't wear makeup over it.”
    • “The cream rolls off my face in little balls.”
    • “It creates a film that flakes off.”
  • Gentle cleansing Sometimes Noted
    • “Cleans my face without stripping it.”
    • “The mousse texture is lovely.”
    • “A little goes a long way.”
  • Soothing action Sometimes Noted
    • “Redness is significantly reduced.”
    • “Calms down angry pimples.”
    • “Gentle enough for my sensitive skin.”
  • Makeup issues Sometimes Noted
    • “Foundation just slides off this product.”
    • “Doesn't work well under makeup.”
    • “Makes my makeup look patchy.”
  • Availability issues Rarely Noted
    • “Constantly out of stock online.”
    • “Difficult to find in my country.”
  • Packaging small Rarely Noted
    • “The tube is quite small and hard to get the last bit out.”
    • “Wish there was more product for the price.”

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Questions and answers

How well does Rilastil Acnestil Exfoliating Treatment work for combination skin?

Rilastil Acnestil works reasonably well for combination skin by offering moderate exfoliation and oil control, helping to manage excess shine and unclog pores safely without harsh irritation. However, an ideal product of this type needs richer ingredients like propolis, zinc PCA, and extra balancing agents to provide optimal hydration and radiant health without causing imbalance.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024BioMed Research International, 2020

Which ingredients make this exfoliant a good fit for combination skin?

Mandelic acid, salicylic acid, and niacinamide make this exfoliant a good fit by helping manage excess sebum, unclog pores, and regulate oily shine on combination skin. To fit this skin type even better, an exfoliant of this type needs additional ingredients like propolis, zinc PCA, and hydrating components that balance moisture without causing excess oiliness.

BioMed Research International, 2020Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024

What does Mandelic Acid do for combination skin?

Mandelic acid helps clear breakouts and fade dark spots in combination skin while being gentle enough to cause fewer side effects than other acids. It may also improve overall skin texture and tone without causing excessive irritation.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Dermatologic Surgery, 2009

What does Salicylic Acid do for combination skin?

Salicylic acid helps clear clogged pores and balance oily areas while remaining gentle enough for dry spots on combination skin. It reduces breakouts and oiliness effectively with a low likelihood of irritation.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2023

Where does this exfoliant go in a skincare routine for combination skin?

This exfoliant treatment goes in the evening routine, starting at once a week for combination skin. To fit this skin type best, an exfoliant of this type needs gentle exfoliating acids and oil-controlling ingredients like mandelic acid, salicylic acid, and niacinamide.

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

You can use this exfoliant with retinol by applying them on alternate nights to avoid irritation. Combination skin benefits most from a routine that pairs gentle acids with soothing and hydrating ingredients to keep pores clear while maintaining comfort.

How often should I use this exfoliant?

Start using this exfoliant once a week in your evening routine, and carefully use it more often only if your skin tolerates it well and sees good results. This product helps manage excess oil and unclog pores with mandelic acid, salicylic acid, and niacinamide.

Can this exfoliant clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for combination skin?

This exfoliant is unlikely to cause breakouts on combination skin because mandelic acid, salicylic acid, and niacinamide help manage excess oil and unclog pores safely without harsh ingredients. However, combination skin needs gentle products with ingredients that balance oil and hydrate dry areas without heaviness.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2023

What the research says

  • A moisturizer containing licochalcone A, 1,2-decanediol, L-carnitine, and salicylic acid significantly reduced noninflammatory, inflammatory, and total acne lesion counts compared to a vehicle control in Thai patients during a 12-week maintenance phase.

    BioMed Research International, 2020

  • Twice daily application of a multitargeted dermocosmetic cream provided comparable efficacy to benzoyl peroxide 5% gel in reducing inflammatory, non-inflammatory, and total lesions in 150 Caucasian subjects with mild-to-moderate acne over 56 days, while demonstrating superior skin tolerability.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024

  • The use of a salicylic acid-based dermocosmetic significantly reduces the needed quantity of benzoyl peroxide without impacting efficacy in mild to moderate acne, and as maintenance post-benzoyl peroxide allows a significant reduction of acne relapse compared to vehicle.

    Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2023

  • Treatment with 45% mandelic acid peel showed nearly equal overall efficacy as 30% salicylic acid peel in patients with mild-to-moderate facial acne vulgaris, but with fewer adverse effects.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020

  • Chemical peels using 35% glycolic acid, 20% salicylic-10% mandelic acid, and phytic acid reduce acne scores by 70.55%, 74.14%, and 69.7% respectively, and significantly decline the postacne hyperpigmentation index in Asian patients with mild to moderate acne.

    Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery, 2019

  • Commonly used chemical peels showed no significant differences in effectiveness for acne vulgaris in most comparisons, though combined salicylic and mandelic acid peeling was superior to glycolic acid and glycolic acid was superior to placebo, based on twelve randomized controlled trials.

    BMJ Open, 2018

  • Cryotherapy with liquid nitrogen achieved a higher cure rate (39%) than salicylic acid (24%) and a wait-and-see approach (16%) for cutaneous warts at 13 weeks in primary care patients.

    CMAJ, 2010

  • Treatment with 2% supramolecular salicylic acid hydrogel resulted in a regression and markedly improvement rate of 51.01% compared to 43.10% for Adapaline gel in patients with mild to moderate facial acne vulgaris, showing no significant difference in efficacy.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024

  • Topical 5% benzoyl peroxide plus salicylic acid achieved the greatest lesion reduction at early 2 to 4 week time points compared to benzoyl peroxide, clindamycin, and combination benzoyl peroxide/clindamycin, while 5% benzoyl peroxide plus salicylic acid and combination benzoyl peroxide/clindamycin showed similar efficacy at 10 to 12 weeks in acne patients.

    Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 2010

  • Topical 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, 2021

  • Topical 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, 2008

  • Topical 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, 2005

Ingredients

Mandelic Acid, Salicylic Acid, Niacinamide

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.

  • Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Co-founder, Medical Director

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer

  • Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Co-founder, CEO and CTO

    PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex

  • Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Medical Board

    Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine

  • Aishani Shah, MD

    Aishani Shah, MD

    Medical Board

    Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD

  • Asya Zubkova, MS

    Asya Zubkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member

  • Hanna Kurets, MD

    Hanna Kurets, MD

    Medical Board, Medical Advisor

    Dermatology MD

  • Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Medical Board

    Dermatology and diagnostic consultant

  • Victoria Derkova, MS

    Victoria Derkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist

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