Ducray Kelual DS Cream for combination skin
Average
- HighCombination Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for combination skin; other serums 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 decongestion for your combination skin, as piroctone olamine and glycolic acid work to clear pores and reduce buildup. Bisabolol and glycyrrhetinic acid provide supportive hydration and soothing effects, which are beneficial for managing oily shine.
- The formula is highly suitable for combination skin due to the keratolytic and antimicrobial actions of glycolic acid and piroctone olamine, respectively.
- The safety profile is excellent, with no risks of irritation for your combination skin due to the absence of prohibited or harsh ingredients.
How to apply
- Use your serum as part of your PM routine. Start using it 3 times a week and move to daily use if your skin likes it.
- Apply the serum after cleansing and toner, and right before your moisturizer.
- Gently press 2-3 drops of the serum into your skin and wait a minute ⏳for it to soak in.
- Apply the serum on clean and dry skin since your skin is not sensitive.
- Always do a patch test before using the serum for the first time, and avoid the eye area .
Questions and answers
How well does Ducray Kelual DS work for combination skin?
Ducray Kelual DS Cream is an average fit for combination skin because it clears pores and manages oily shine with glycolic acid and piroctone olamine, though other products fit it better. To work best for this skin, a treatment needs effective ingredients like niacinamide, propolis, or zinc PCA that balance oiliness and provide optimal hydration without causing excess dryness or oiliness.
Which ingredients make this cream a good fit for combination skin?
Piroctone olamine and glycolic acid make this cream a good fit by clearing pores and reducing buildup, while bisabolol and glycyrrhetinic acid provide soothing hydration to help manage oily shine. To work best for combination skin, a product of this type needs effective ingredients like niacinamide, zinc PCA, and propolis that provide balanced hydration and regulate oiliness without any risk of irritation.
What does Glycolic Acid do for combination skin?
Glycolic acid helps smooth and brighten combination skin by gently loosening dead surface cells to speed up skin renewal. This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation when used properly, but it needs a reliable sunscreen during the day since it makes skin more sensitive to the sun.
Acta Dermato-venereologica, 1995Archives of Dermatological Research, 1997
What does Piroctone Olamine do for combination skin?
Piroctone Olamine helps balance combination skin by targeting the flakes and extra oil that often appear on different areas of the face. It keeps the skin calm and clear without making dry patches feel tight or oily zones greasy. A product for this skin type needs gentle balancing ingredients that control shine while keeping dry spots comfortable.
Where does it go in a skincare routine for combination skin?
This treatment goes in the evening routine. Combination skin needs a product with exfoliating acids and soothing ingredients to clear pores and manage oily shine.
Can I use this cream with salicylic acid, and in what order?
You can use this treatment alongside salicylic acid, but apply them on alternating nights to keep your combination skin calm and smooth. Combining these active ingredients at the same time may lead to extra dryness or irritation.
How often should I use it?
Use this treatment in your evening routine once a week to start, as your skin may tolerate it well enough to use more often over time. This type of product needs ingredients like glycolic acid and piroctone olamine to clear pores and manage oily shine on your combination skin.
Can this cream clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for combination skin?
This cream is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for your combination skin, as it has a very safe formula without harsh ingredients. It helps clear pores and reduce buildup while providing soothing effects, though combination skin also benefits from lightweight hydrators and gentle balancing ingredients.
Is it fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol. Cetearyl alcohol is a fatty alcohol, which soften the skin.
What the research says
A dermo-cosmetic formula containing 2% enoxolone significantly reduced erythema at 24 hours and pain at 30 minutes following non-ablative fractional laser treatment in 10 healthy subjects compared to a moisturizer control.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024Repeated 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, 2000Serial 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, 2017Scalp sebum accumulation negatively correlated with hydration and positively correlated with lipid oxidative stress biomarkers, which were reduced after a single wash with a shampoo containing 0.5% piroctone olamine in an Asian population.
Skin Research and Technology, 2026Topical application of a cream containing 2.5% glycyrrhetinic acid significantly reduced thigh fat thickness and circumference compared to placebo in healthy women.
Steroids, 2005Topical application of B-Resorcinol and Glycyrrhetinic acid effectively lightens hand solar lentigines after 4 weeks of treatment both with and without prior fractional laser photothermolysis, showing no statistical difference between the two approaches.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2016Glycyrrhetinic acid inhibited skin 11 beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase and potentiated the vasoconstrictor action of hydrocortisone.
Lancet, 1990
Ingredients
Water, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, Cyclomethicone, Dicaprylyl Ether, Cetearyl Alcohol, Acetamide Mea, Glycolic Acid, Guanidine Carbonate, Glyceryl Stearate, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Ceteareth-33, Crotamiton, Piroctone Olamine, Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract, Tetrasodium Edta, Bisabolol, Ethanolamine, Glycyrrhetinic Acid, Sodium Chloride, Tocopherol
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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