celimax Noni Ampoule for oily skin
Morinda Citrifolia Extract
Panthenol
CollagenCaution
- AverageOily Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
A poor match for oily skin; the moisturizers alongside fit it better.
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
- Offers moderate suitability for oily skin as Panthenol provides hydration and supports skin barrier resilience, though it lacks sufficient ingredients for optimal oil control.
- The presence of Morinda Citrifolia Extract and Collagen offers general skincare benefits and soothing effects supportive for oily skin.
- The formula is safe for your oily skin, with no risks of irritation due to the absence of prohibited or harsh ingredients.
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
★4.7Overall rating based on 1.3k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, this ampoule is highly regarded for its ability to deeply hydrate and soothe irritated, acne-prone, or sensitive skin, leaving a visible glow without feeling heavy. Most users experience reduced redness and a luminous complexion. A smaller number of users find the herbal scent strong or report no significant changes in their skin.
Highlights
Soothing and calming Mostly Mentioned
- “calms my face redness upon application”
- “acne that was coming up died so quickly”
- “soothing hug for my face”
- “helped with my huge pimple... flat as a pancake”
Hydration and glow Often Mentioned
- “gives a very beautiful glow to your skin”
- “skin felt a little tighter/bouncier”
- “leaves my skin luminous and balanced”
- “perfectly moisturizes... combats flaking”
Lightweight texture Often Mentioned
- “sinks right into the skin”
- “light jelly texture... not sticky”
- “absorbs quickly without greasy residue”
- “thick water-based ampoule... fully absorbed”
Smart packaging Sometimes Noted
- “love the automatic dropper”
- “easy to use... sucks up product 100%”
- “packaging is SO PRETTY”
- “sanitary and convenient pump”
Herbal scent Sometimes Noted
- “smell is herbaceous... giving me a headache”
- “fragrance was too much”
- “smells like salonpas/medicine”
- “strong essential oil scent”
Caused breakouts Rarely Noted
- “made me break out in small red pimples”
- “gave me whiteheads around my mouth”
- “triggered sensitivity... tiny bumps”
- “reaction to the rosemary oil”
Dispenser issues Rarely Noted
- “hard to get the last bit out”
- “dropper mechanism is fiddly”
- “have to twist back open to refill”
- “bottle runs out insanely fast”
Lack of results Rarely Noted
- “didn't notice a difference”
- “nothing special, just okay”
- “not moisturizing enough for very dry skin”
- “hydration doesn't last long”
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Questions and answers
Why does Lovi advise caution with celimax Noni Ampoule for oily skin?
Lovi advises caution because while this moisturizing treatment is safe and provides soothing hydration, it lacks sufficient ingredients for optimal oil control. A product of this type needs high concentrations of hyaluronic acid for optimal hydration, Niacinamide to help regulate oil production and minimize the appearance of pores, and soothing ingredients like Allantoin.
The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002
Which ingredients make this serum a poor fit for oily skin?
This serum is a poor fit for oily skin because it lacks sufficient ingredients for optimal oil control. A product of this type needs Niacinamide to help regulate oil production and minimize the appearance of pores, along with lightweight hydrating ingredients that balance oily skin without clogging pores.
What does Noni Extract do for oily skin?
Noni extract helps calm red and irritated skin and may protect against UV damage. It is also unlikely to cause skin irritation while supporting overall skin health.
Journal of Natural Medicines, 2009BioMed Research International, 2014
What does Panthenol do for oily skin?
Panthenol helps balance oily skin by regulating sebum while keeping it hydrated and calm. It also improves skin comfort and reduces redness with excellent suitability for sensitive skin types.
Where does this serum go in a skincare routine for oily skin?
Apply this treatment in the evening as part of your routine for simplicity and extra safety around sun exposure. A product of this type needs ingredients that provide optimal oil control to properly suit oily skin.
Can I use this serum with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this moisturizing treatment with retinol by applying it before your retinol to help keep your skin calm and hydrated. Oily skin needs a product of this type that also balances oil and shine.
How often should I use this serum?
This treatment is applied in the evening, up to once a day for oily skin, as it is safe and unlikely to cause irritation. To work well for this skin type, a product of this kind needs ingredients that help balance oil.
The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002
Can this serum clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily skin?
This product is unlikely to irritate oily skin because it contains no harsh ingredients, though a few reviewers have reported breakouts. Oily skin still needs a lightweight formula with oil-controlling ingredients and soothing plant extracts to keep pores clear.
The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002
Can I use this serum around the eyes or on my body?
You can use this moisturizing treatment around your eyes and on your body because its formula is safe and unlikely to cause irritation. However, oily skin needs a product of this type that also provides oil control ingredients to balance shine.
What the research says
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, 2017Topical 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, 2002A panthenol-enriched mask significantly decreased erythema and hyperpigmentation, increased sebum and stratum corneum moisture, and reduced transepidermal water loss compared to a saline dressing in 60 subjects undergoing facial laser treatment.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025Morinda citrifolia leaf extracts increased the UVB dose required to induce erythema by almost 3.5 times compared to untreated skin and inhibited histamine H-1 receptor binding by 57% in volunteers and in vitro assays.
Journal of Natural Medicines, 2009Morinda citrifolia extracts containing α-EG and pinoresinol induced stimulatory and inhibitory gene expression related to collagen and fibroblast growth factors in normal human dermal fibroblasts, with rawfs showing a lack of cell and DNA toxicity in PBMCs.
Plants, 2022Topical formulations containing Morinda citrifolia extract protected the dorsal skin against UV-induced damage, including alterations in thickness, TEWL, erythema, and histology, in mice exposed to UVA-UVB light compared to unprotected skin.
BioMed Research International, 2014Moisturizer 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 dexpanthenol formulated in lipophilic vehicles improved stratum corneum hydration and reduced transepidermal water loss compared to vehicle control in humans.
Arzneimittel-Forschung, 2000Hyaluronic 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, 2020Topical 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
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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