CeraVe Advanced Repair Ointment for oily acne-prone skin
Ceramide Np
Ceramide Ap- Ceramide Eop
Sodium Hyaluronate
Dimethicone
Caution
- LowOily Skin Fit
- HighEffectiveness
- ConcerningSafety
A poor 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 excellent moisturizing for your oily skin due to the high concentration of petrolatum and mineral oil, which create an occlusive barrier but can exacerbate oiliness and clog pores.
- While the formula provides general skincare benefits like hydration and soothing, these are largely irrelevant to 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
★4.7Overall rating based on 400+ reviewsWhile its texture is considered less greasy than alternatives and suitable for slugging, a moderate number of users note a shiny or heavy finish, making it less ideal for daytime facial application. Some users also report it can be difficult to spread or may cause breakouts.
Highlights
Versatile healing Mostly Mentioned
- “healed chronically chapped lips”
- “magic for dry cuticles”
- “saved my cracked hands”
- “perfect for slugging”
Barrier repair Often Mentioned
- “woke up with glowing skin”
- “restored my skin barrier”
- “instant relief for tightness”
- “softens rough patches”
Elegant texture Often Mentioned
- “not as sticky as Vaseline”
- “soaks in better”
- “feels lighter on skin”
- “more elegant consistency”
Non-irritating Sometimes Noted
- “great for sensitive skin”
- “no fragrance irritation”
- “soothing on raw skin”
Greasy finish Sometimes Noted
- “looks like lube”
- “too shiny for day use”
- “definitely leaves a film”
- “greasier than expected”
Breakout potential Rarely Noted
- “clogged my pores”
- “caused small whiteheads”
- “too heavy for acne skin”
- “triggered a breakout”
Expensive price Rarely Noted
- “pricey for the size”
- “expensive for a small tube”
- “Vaseline is cheaper”
- “good but costly”
Thick consistency Rarely Noted
- “hard to get out of tube”
- “very thick paste”
- “dragged on my skin”
- “too heavy for face”
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Questions and answers
Why does Lovi advise caution with CeraVe Advanced Repair Ointment for oily acne-prone skin?
Lovi advises caution because the high concentration of petrolatum and mineral oil creates a heavy barrier that can trap oil and clog pores on oily, acne-prone skin. A product for this skin needs lightweight hydrators, soothing extracts, and no heavy oils to keep pores clear without adding excess oil.
Which ingredients make this ointment a poor fit for oily acne-prone skin?
Petrolatum and mineral oil make this ointment a poor fit for oily acne-prone skin because their heavy barrier traps oil and can clog pores. Oily skin needs moisturizers with lightweight textures and no heavy oils that support the skin barrier without causing breakouts.
What do Ceramides do for oily acne-prone skin?
Ceramides help keep oily acne-prone skin calm and smooth by strengthening the skin barrier and locking in moisture. Since acne-prone skin often has lower levels of these natural lipids, adding ceramides helps reduce irritation, redness, and moisture loss. A product for this skin type needs barrier-supporting ingredients like ceramides and gentle hydrators to prevent dryness and balance oil.
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What does Ceramide AP do for oily acne-prone skin?
Ceramide AP helps restore the skin barrier, which is often weakened and deficient in ceramides when dealing with acne. Because acne-prone skin needs a strong barrier and balanced oil levels to prevent breakouts, this ingredient works best alongside lightweight, non-greasy hydrators and oil-controlling extracts.
Where does this ointment go in a skincare routine for oily acne-prone skin?
This ointment is a poor fit for oily acne-prone skin because its heavy petrolatum and mineral oil base can easily clog pores and exacerbate oiliness. Oily acne-prone skin needs lightweight, non-clogging moisturizers that deliver hydration without heavy oils.
Can I use this ointment with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this ointment with retinol by applying it after your retinol treatment to help soothe dry areas, but because it is very heavy it may clog pores on oily skin. Oily acne-prone skin needs a light, breathable moisturizer with ingredients that hydrate without trapping excess oil.
How often should I use this ointment?
This heavy ointment is a poor match for oily acne-prone skin because its thick barrier ingredients can clog pores and worsen breakouts. Oily skin of this type needs a lightweight, oil-free moisturizer that provides hydration without heavy heavy sealing agents.
Can this ointment clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily acne-prone skin?
Yes, this ointment may clog pores and cause breakouts on oily acne-prone skin. It relies on a heavy barrier of petrolatum and mineral oil that traps moisture but can easily exacerbate oiliness on breakout-prone skin. This skin type needs lightweight, breathable hydrators and clarifying ingredients that target blemishes without adding heavy layers.
Can I use this ointment around the eyes or on my body?
Yes, you can use this ointment around the eyes or on your body because its heavy texture effectively softens thin and dry areas. This type of product needs rich moisturizing ingredients like ceramides and petrolatum to lock in moisture and keep those areas smooth.
Is this ointment fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.
What the research says
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, 2011Topical 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, 2022Treatment 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, 2019Wearing an N95 mask alone compared to using dimethicone cream or hydrocolloid dressing caused more adverse skin reactions among 73 military health care workers, with no significant differences in fit test failure rates between groups.
Military Medicine, 2024A dimethicone skin protectant lotion significantly decreased visual scoring and transepidermal water loss compared to vehicle control and SLS-only treated sites in 12 healthy humans exposed to sodium lauryl sulfate.
Skin Research and Technology, 2000Treatment with a moisturizer containing dimethicone and glycerine increased epidermal thickness by 0.019 mm, improved barrier function by decreasing transepidermal water loss by 13%, decreased melanin intensity, and induced keratins 6 and 16 in fifteen women with moderately photoaged forearms.
Clinical and Experimental Dermatology, 2007
Ingredients
Petrolatum, Paraffinum Liquidum, Mineral Oil, Microcristallina Cera, Microcrystalline Wax, Paraffin, Caprylic, Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, Water, Ceramide Np, Ceramide Ap, Ceramide Eop, Carbomer, Triethyl Citrate, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Cholesterol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tocopherol, Caprylyl Glycol, Synthetic Wax, Panthenol, Phytosphingosine, Xanthan Gum, Benzoic Acid
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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