Advanced Clinicals Collagen Skin Rescue Lotion for oily acne-prone skin
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Aloe Barbadensis
Camellia Sinensis
Chamomile
GlycerinLow
- AverageOily Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- ConcerningSafety
A weak match for oily acne-prone skin; the moisturizers alongside fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with oily acne-prone skin: shine, breakouts, blemishes, and enlarged pores. 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 moisturizing treatment for your oily skin due to glycerin and hydrolyzed collagen, which hydrate and plump the skin but lack targeted ingredients for acne and oil control.
- While the formula provides general skincare benefits, it does not effectively address your primary concerns of acne, blemishes, and breakouts.
How to apply
- Use this AM and PM routine every day to help clear your skin. Always remember to finish with SPF in the morning.
- Apply the moisturizer after your cleanser and toner, right before your SPF during the day.
- Gently press a small amount into your skin and avoid rubbing to keep pores clear.
- Apply on clean, slightly damp skin to help the product absorb better and control oil.
- Avoid the sensitive eye area and do a simple patch test before your first use.
People Say
★4.5Overall rating based on 2.5k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, this lotion is highly regarded for its ability to deeply hydrate and soften dry, crepey, or uneven skin texture. Users frequently report that it leaves skin feeling soft and firmer without a greasy residue. While it excels at providing a smooth, plump appearance through intense moisturization, some users note that its anti-aging effects are more cosmetic than transformative.
Highlights
Deeply hydrating Mostly Mentioned
- “Instantly quenches thirsty skin”
- “Keeps skin hydrated all day”
- “Relieves dry, tight skin”
Affordable price Often Mentioned
- “Great value for the size”
- “Low price, high quality”
- “Economical for daily use”
Fast absorbing Often Mentioned
- “Absorbs quickly”
- “No sticky film”
- “Melts into the skin”
Fragrance-free Sometimes Noted
- “No added scent”
- “Perfect for sensitive skin”
- “Doesn't clash with perfume”
Non-greasy feel Sometimes Noted
- “Not greasy or oily”
- “Leaves skin feeling smooth”
- “No heavy residue”
Limited anti-aging Sometimes Noted
- “Didn't see major wrinkle reduction”
- “Results are only temporary”
- “Not a miracle cure”
Insufficient moisture Rarely Noted
- “Not moisturizing enough for very dry skin”
- “Need to reapply often”
- “Felt dry after a while”
Packaging issues Rarely Noted
- “Twist-off cap is inconvenient”
- “Hard to get last bit out”
- “Pump would be better”
Potential irritation Rarely Noted
- “Caused minor breakout”
- “Skin felt itchy”
- “Not suitable for my sensitive face”
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Questions and answers
Why is Advanced Clinicals Collagen Skin Rescue a weak match for oily acne-prone skin?
This lotion is a weak match for your oily acne-prone skin because it lacks targeted ingredients to control oil and breakouts, relying instead on heavy oils and general moisturizers like glycerin and hydrolyzed collagen. Moisturizing treatments that fit this skin well need lightweight textures, low molecular weight hyaluronic acid, ceramides, and soothing extracts that hydrate without clogging pores or adding excess grease.
Which ingredients make this cream a poor fit for oily acne-prone skin?
Mineral oil and isopropyl myristate make this cream a weak match for oily skin because they are heavier ingredients that can clog pores and worsen breakouts. A moisturizing treatment for oily acne-prone skin needs lightweight hydrators and ingredients that help clear blemishes without adding extra oil.
What does Hydrolyzed Collagen do for oily acne-prone skin?
Hydrolyzed Collagen is unlikely to suit oily acne-prone skin because it tends to be too heavy and lacks the oil-controlling and pore-clearing benefits this skin needs. To care for oily acne-prone skin, look for ingredients like niacinamide that help calm inflammation, balance oil, and clear breakouts without clogging pores.
What does Aloe Vera do for oily acne-prone skin?
Aloe vera helps calm oily, acne-prone skin by reducing redness, bumps, and breakouts while keeping the skin smooth. This plant-based ingredient also supports clearer skin and helps improve overall skin texture.
Where does this cream go in a skincare routine for oily acne-prone skin?
This lotion fits at the end of your morning or evening routine to lock in moisture, though it is a weak match for oily acne-prone skin because it lacks oil control and acne-fighting ingredients. An oily skin moisturizer needs lightweight hydration alongside targeted ingredients like salicylic acid or niacinamide to help clear breakouts and manage oil.
Can I use this cream with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this cream with retinol, and you should apply your retinol first, letting it absorb before putting on this moisturizer. A product of this type for oily acne-prone skin needs ingredients that control oil and help with blemishes.
How often should I use this cream?
This lotion may be used daily to help keep skin soft and hydrated, though it lacks targeted ingredients for acne and oil control. Oily acne-prone skin needs lightweight moisturizers with oil-balancing and blemish-fighting ingredients.
Can this cream clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily acne-prone skin?
This cream is a weak match for your oily acne-prone skin because it contains mineral oil and isopropyl myristate, which may clog pores and trigger breakouts. A product for this skin type needs lightweight hydration and targeted oil control ingredients instead.
Can I use this cream around the eyes or on my body?
This cream is suitable for use on the body to provide general moisture, but it lacks targeted ingredients for acne and oil control. When used on the thin skin around the eyes, a product of this type needs lightweight hydrators and soothing botanicals to care for delicate areas without feeling heavy.
Is this cream 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 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, 2017Topical 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, 2023A 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 aloe vera gel significantly accelerated split-thickness skin graft donor-site healing compared to placebo in 12 patients, but showed no significant difference in pain relief.
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 2018Topical application of Aloe vera cream reduced postoperative pain at rest and during defecation, accelerated wound healing at two weeks, and decreased analgesic requirements in patients after open hemorrhoidectomy compared to placebo.
Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 2010Topical green tea extract significantly improved clinical symptoms, tear breakup times, and meibomian gland health compared to standard treatment in patients with dry eye and Meibomian Gland Dysfunction.
Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2017Topical low-dose green tea extract reduces UVB-induced p53 expression and apoptosis in human skin keratinocytes compared to placebo.
Experimental Dermatology, 2009An anti-acne hydrogel containing Aloe barbadensis, Garcinia mangostana, and Camellia sinensis extracts showed superior antiacne and antiblotch activities compared to 1% clindamycin gel in sixty subjects with mild-moderate acne.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2019Apigenin protects against UVA-induced cytotoxicity and senescence in normal human dermal fibroblasts, decreases MMP-1 expression, and when applied topically as a cream in human subjects, increases dermal density and elasticity while reducing fine wrinkle length, skin evenness, moisture content, and transepidermal water loss compared to control cream.
International Journal of Molecular Medicine, 2016Topical chamomile oil combined with a night splint significantly improved the symptomatic and functional status of patients with severe carpal tunnel syndrome compared to placebo, while electrodiagnostic parameters showed no significant changes.
Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice, 2015German chamomile solution applied twice a day healed peristomal skin lesions significantly faster than once-a-day 1% hydrocortisone ointment in colostomy patients, with a mean healing time of 8.89 days versus 14.53 days.
Ostomy/wound Management, 2011The 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, 2012
Why other moisturizers fit oily acne-prone skin better
Co-delivery of paeonol and madecassoside via nanoemulsions improved transdermal delivery, promoted barrier repair proteins, inhibited inflammatory cytokine secretion in cellular and 3D models, and reduced transepidermal water loss and acne in human facial skin compared to free components.
Molecules, 2023A peel-off facial mask containing myoinositol and trehalose-loaded liposomes improved adult female acne by decreasing lesion counts, sebum production, GAGS scores, and local androgen levels while increasing beclin-1 levels.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2017A 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
Ingredients
Water, Mineral Oil, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Isopropyl Myristate, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Ceteareth-20, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Acrylates C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Disodium Edta, Maltodextrin, Phenoxyethanol, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Hydroxide
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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