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Dr. Ceuracle Vegan Kombucha Tea Essence for oily acne-prone skin

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  • HighOily Skin Fit
  • SuperiorEffectiveness
  • ExcellentSafety

One of the best moisturizers for oily acne-prone skin.

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

  • Excellent for your oily skin, this product's Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract and Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate effectively hydrate and soothe, addressing your concerns with acne, blemishes, and breakouts while managing oiliness.
  • The inclusion of sodium hyaluronate and ceramide NP further enhances barrier resilience and provides excellent moisturization, complementing the primary active ingredients.
  • The safety profile is excellent, with no risks of irritation due to the absence of harsh ingredients and the presence of soothing components like Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract and Centella Asiatica Extract.

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

★4.8Overall rating based on 300+ reviews

This bi-phase essence is widely celebrated for its unique milky texture that combines the hydration of a toner with the nourishment of a cream, making it a "holy grail" for dehydrated and dry skin. Users consistently report a "glazed" healthy glow and improved skin barrier resilience, though oily skin types sometimes find it too rich for daytime use.

Highlights

  • Deep hydration Mostly Mentioned
    • “My skin drinks this right up”
    • “leaves my face smooth and hydrated”
    • “instant boost of hydration”
  • Glow and radiance Often Mentioned
    • “Beautiful glow”
    • “glazed donut look”
    • “healthy complexion”
  • Luxurious texture Often Mentioned
    • “Liquid silk on my face”
    • “creamy milkiness”
    • “absorbs quickly without stickiness”
  • Aesthetic packaging Sometimes Noted
    • “Luxe glass bottle”
    • “looks like a tea latte”
    • “heavy and high quality”
  • Soothing and barrier support Sometimes Noted
    • “Calms my skin down”
    • “strengthens skin barrier”
    • “soothing for sensitive skin”
  • Expensive price point Sometimes Noted
    • “A little pricey”
    • “expensive for daily use”
    • “wish it was cheaper”
  • Acne breakouts Rarely Noted
    • “Caused closed comedones”
    • “not fungal acne safe”
    • “broke out horribly”
  • Packaging issues Rarely Noted
    • “Lid cracked within a week”
    • “leaks when shaken”
    • “glass bottle breaks easily”
  • Too heavy for oily skin Rarely Noted
    • “A bit much for oily skin”
    • “felt greasy after layering”
    • “too shiny for day use”
  • Unpleasant scent Rarely Noted
    • “Weird medicine smell”
    • “fermented scent”

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Questions and answers

What makes Dr. Ceuracle Vegan Kombucha Tea Essence one of the best fits for oily acne-prone skin?

This product is one of the best fits because its Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract and Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate effectively hydrate and calm your skin while managing oiliness and breakouts. Additionally, sodium hyaluronate and ceramide NP strengthen your skin barrier, and the formula has an excellent safety profile without harsh, irritating ingredients.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2019Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2022

Which ingredients make this treatment a good fit for oily acne-prone skin?

This treatment is a great fit for your oily acne-prone skin because Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract and Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate effectively hydrate and soothe while managing oiliness and breakouts. Additionally, sodium hyaluronate and ceramide NP strengthen your skin barrier and provide lightweight moisture without irritation.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2019Journal of Clinical Medicine, 2021

What does Saccharomyces Xylinum do for oily acne-prone skin?

Saccharomyces Xylinum helps smooth and soften oily acne-prone skin while improving the skin's overall texture. This ingredient may also help keep the skin feeling balanced and comfortable throughout the day.

What does Green Tea Extract do for oily acne-prone skin?

Green tea extract helps calm oily, acne-prone skin by reducing oil and the number of pimples and red bumps. It is unlikely to irritate because topical green tea products have a very safe profile in human studies.

The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2013Phytotherapy Research, 2021

Where does this treatment go in a skincare routine for oily acne-prone skin?

This treatment goes in the evening routine, applied after cleansing and before moisturizing. Treatments with actives are placed in the evening for simplicity and extra safety around sun exposure.

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

Yes, you can use this treatment with retinol by applying the treatment before your moisturizer and using your retinol at night. Using products with ingredients like ceramide NP alongside retinol is unlikely to cause irritation and helps keep your skin barrier strong.

Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2023Cutis, 2006

How often should I use this treatment?

This treatment is a great fit for your oily acne-prone skin and is designed to be used in the evening. Daily application helps keep your skin calm and balanced while managing breakouts and oiliness without irritation.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Health Science Reports, 2021

Can this treatment clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily acne-prone skin?

This treatment is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for oily acne-prone skin, as it features a safe formula with soothing ingredients that help manage oiliness and blemishes while strengthening the skin barrier.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2019Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2022

Can I use this treatment around the eyes or on my body?

This moisturizing treatment is well-suited for the thin skin around your eyes and your body because its gentle, soothing ingredients hydrate without clogging pores or causing irritation. It is very safe for delicate areas and helps keep skin calm and smooth.

Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2022Journal of Clinical Medicine, 2021

Is this treatment fragrance-free and alcohol-free?

Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.

What the research says

  • Application of Galactomyces ferment filtrate skin care formula significantly reduced the net values and daily fluctuation of facial pore area, roughness, and redness in young Japanese women.

    Journal of Clinical Medicine, 2021
  • An 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, 2019
  • A lipid mixture enriched by ceramide NP with fatty acids of diverse chain lengths significantly improved skin barrier recovery rate, stratum corneum integrity, and hydration compared to a vehicle cream in healthy adult male volunteers with corticosteroid-impaired skin.

    Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2022
  • Emulsions containing ceramides 1 and 3 improved skin hydration and reduced transepidermal water loss in sodium lauryl sulfate-irritated skin of fifteen healthy Asian women compared to a control emulsion.

    International Journal of Dermatology, 2008
  • Cosmetic formulations containing 5% Centella asiatica extract showed the best efficacy in improving skin moisture and decreasing transepidermal water loss, while also exhibiting antiinflammatory properties in 25 volunteers compared to baseline measurements.

    Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016
  • Kombucha Yerba Mate ferments after 14 and 21 days of fermentation showed about a 40% inhibition of lipoxygenase, collagenase, and elastase enzymes, long-lasting skin hydration, and increased cell viability on keratinocyte and fibroblast cell lines compared to unfermented extracts.

    Scientific Reports, 2021
  • Fermentation of grape stems extract using a Scoby consortium for 10 and 20 days increases phenolic content and antioxidant activity, and when added to model cosmetic creams, improves skin hydration and reduces transepidermal water loss.

    International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2023
  • Topical 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, 2017
  • Topical low-dose green tea extract reduces UVB-induced p53 expression and apoptosis in human skin keratinocytes compared to placebo.

    Experimental Dermatology, 2009
  • Topical application of green tea extract encapsulated chitosan microparticles improved skin elasticity, melanin index, and facial wrinkles compared to a placebo in female volunteers without causing skin irritation.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022
  • Topical application of 0.05% w/w ECa 233 gel reduced erythema index by 0.03 U and improved early crusting and general wound appearance compared to placebo in thirty individuals undergoing facial laser resurfacing.

    Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 2020
  • 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, 2017
  • Moisturizer 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, 2019
  • 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, 2011
  • Topical 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, 2022
  • Treatment 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, 2019

Ingredients

Water, Triethylhexanoin, Hydrogenated Poly C6-14 Olefin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Methylpropanediol, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Trilaureth-4 Phosphate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Sunflower Seed Oil, Polyquaternium-51, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Dextrin, Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ficus Carica Fruit Extract, Schisandra Chinensis Fruit Extract, Amaranthus Caudatus Seed Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Ceramide Np

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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