JLO BEAUTY That JLo Glow Serum for oily acne-prone skin
Niacinamide
Squalane
Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate
Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil
Rice Ferment Filtrate Sake Ferment FiltrateAverage
- AverageOily Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for oily acne-prone skin; other moisturizers 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 suitability for your oily skin due to the presence of niacinamide for seboregulation, but lacks sufficient specialized ingredients like salicylic acid or retinoids to effectively address your acne, blemishes, and breakouts.
- The serum provides excellent moisturizing and plumping benefits with squalane and sodium hyaluronate, which are beneficial for general skin hydration but do not target your primary concerns.
- The safety profile is excellent, with no risks of irritation for your oily skin due to the absence of harsh ingredients and the inclusion of soothing agents like Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate.
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
★3.9Overall rating based on 2.2k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, this serum is frequently praised for its lightweight, hydrating formula that leaves skin feeling firmer, smoother, and visibly radiant. While it effectively addresses dryness and fine lines, a notable portion of users find the results do not justify the high price point. Some also report issues with unwanted subscriptions and occasional packaging defects.
Highlights
Healthy glow Often Mentioned
- “Perfect dewy glow”
- “visibly glowing”
- “instant star glow”
Hydrating and smooth Often Mentioned
- “Skin feels hydrated”
- “wonderfully smooth”
- “all-day moisture”
Expensive product Often Mentioned
- “Aspirational price”
- “a bit steep”
- “premium price”
Firms and tightens Sometimes Noted
- “Skin felt tighter”
- “visibly firms”
- “plumping effect”
Lightweight texture Sometimes Noted
- “Not heavy or greasy”
- “lightweight”
- “absorbs quickly”
Subscription issues Sometimes Noted
- “Unwanted automatic subscriptions”
- “unexpected renewals”
- “difficulties managing”
Underwhelming results Sometimes Noted
- “Did not leave skin dewy”
- “did not notice any difference”
- “not what I thought”
Packaging defects Rarely Noted
- “Container dispenser does not work”
- “hit or miss design”
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Questions and answers
How well does the That JLo Glow Serum work for oily acne-prone skin?
This serum works moderately well for oily skin, helping keep oil in check while giving good hydration, but it lacks targeted ingredients like salicylic acid to properly clear up breakouts. Oily acne-prone skin needs a product that specifically targets blemishes and balances oil with lightweight, non-clogging ingredients like niacinamide and salicylic acid.
Which ingredients make this serum a good fit for oily acne-prone skin?
Niacinamide and Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate make this serum a fit by helping control oil and soothe your skin. A product of this type needs specialized ingredients like salicylic acid or retinoids, along with lightweight hydrators that do not clog pores, to properly address acne and breakouts on oily skin.
What does Niacinamide do for oily acne-prone skin?
Niacinamide helps balance oil production, calms redness, and is unlikely to irritate oily, acne-prone skin while improving blemishes. Clinical tests show it reduces excess oil and helps clear up both inflammatory and non-inflammatory acne breakouts.
Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy, 2006Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024
What does Squalane do for oily acne-prone skin?
Squalane may help keep oily skin soft and smooth, but oxidized squalene can trigger inflammation in acne-prone skin. Because of this, oily acne-prone skin needs lightweight, non-greasy ingredients that balance moisture without clogging pores.
Where does this serum go in a skincare routine for oily acne-prone skin?
This serum fits into the evening routine after cleansing and before moisturizing, though some serums can also be used in the morning or twice a day. This product works for your skin, but an oily acne-prone skin type needs targeted ingredients like salicylic acid or retinoids to properly address acne, blemishes, and breakouts.
Can I use this serum with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this serum with retinol by applying the serum first to hydrate your skin and then following with retinol. This routine helps keep your skin smooth and calm while you use stronger treatments.
How often should I use this serum?
You can use this serum in the evening as part of your routine, or twice a day if your skin tolerates it well. It is very unlikely to cause irritation for your oily skin, though an oily acne-prone skin type needs targeted ingredients like salicylic acid or retinoids to properly address breakouts.
Can this serum clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily acne-prone skin?
This serum is unlikely to cause breakouts or clog pores on oily skin because it has a very safe formula with soothing ingredients, though it lacks specialized blemish-fighting ingredients. A product for this skin needs targeted ingredients like salicylic acid or retinoids to properly clear up acne and breakouts.
Can I use this serum around the eyes or on my body?
This serum is safe to use around the eyes, but keep in mind that the skin there is very thin and requires targeted care like the other facial areas. While it provides good moisture, a product of this type needs specialized ingredients like low molecular weight heparan sulfate or plant extracts to properly care for the delicate eye area.
Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy, 2002Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2019
Is this serum fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.
What the research says
Topical hyaluronic acid filler serum combined with Botulinum toxin type A lengthened the duration of the toxin's effect in reducing wrinkles compared to Botulinum toxin type A alone.
Dermatologic Therapy, 2022Squalane at 0.005-0.015% counteracts UVA-induced oxidative stress, inflammation, and collagen metabolism inhibition while stimulating fibroblast migration in human dermal fibroblasts.
Molecules, 2025Application 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, 2021Daily application of Galactomyces ferment filtrate-containing skin products for 12 months significantly and cumulatively reversed 11-year facial skin aging parameters of wrinkles, hyperpigmented spots, and roughness, and increased skin hydration in 86 female volunteers.
Journal of Clinical Medicine, 2023Topical post-laser application of human adipocyte-derived mesenchymal stem cell media combined with niacinamide significantly improved wrinkle index, melanin index, patient satisfaction, and investigator esthetic improvement scores compared to vehicle cream in patients with aging skin.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021Topical nicotinamide prevented solar-simulated UV-induced immunosuppression in healthy volunteers, and men experienced immunosuppression at solar-simulated UV doses three times lower than those required for women.
The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2008Topical 5% niacinamide applied twice daily for 12 weeks reduced fine lines and wrinkles, hyperpigmented spots, red blotchiness, and skin sallowness, and improved skin elasticity compared to vehicle control in 50 female white subjects with facial photoaging.
Dermatologic Surgery, 2005Plant-derived squalane protected human dermal fibroblasts against UVA-induced damage by counteracting ROS formation, suppressing apoptosis-related proteins p53, caspase-3, caspase-9, and PARP, and restoring the pro-survival p-Akt/mTOR pathway.
Antioxidants, 2025A combination serum containing galactomyces ferment filtrate, dexpanthenol, and Centella asiatica effectively treated post-acne hyperpigmentation in subjects with colored skin by significantly increasing lightness scores in Fitzpatrick skin type V and reducing the melanin index in Fitzpatrick skin type IV compared to placebo.
Skinmed, 2021Galactomyces ferment filtrate promotes epidermal interconnectivity, barrier development, cell adhesion, keratinocyte differentiation and proliferation, and protects cellular bioenergetics against stress in keratinocytes and ex vivo skin explants compared to untreated controls.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2024Galactomyces ferment filtrate activates AHR and NRF2, upregulates filaggrin and terminal differentiation markers, exhibits antioxidative activity, promotes antiinflammatory IL-37, and downregulates CDKN2A, IL-33, CXCL14, and IL6R in epidermal keratinocytes.
Journal of Clinical Medicine, 2022Unencapsulated cold-pressed industrial hemp seed oil at 0.12 mg/mL accelerated wound healing and increased normal human dermal fibroblast cell proliferation by 72% at 48 hours compared to baseline, though microencapsulation reduced this biological activity.
Journal of Oleo Science, 2026Daily application of a cream containing niosomes loaded with purple glutinous rice extract in 20 human volunteers for 28 days resulted in a significant decrease in melanin index and skin roughness by -14.05% and -9.95%, and increases in skin hydration and elastic recovery by +48.73% and +35.98% compared to initial values.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2020The iontophoretic delivery of hyaluronic acid nanogel-loaded Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate significantly reduced advanced glycation end products and mitigated skin stiffening in an ex vivo skin tissue glycation model.
International Journal of Nanomedicine, 2025Red rice extract suppressed UVB-induced inflammation and skin aging in human skin fibroblasts by inhibiting the MAPK signaling pathway, leading to decreased NF-kappa B and AP-1 activation, reduced ECM degradation, and increased ECM synthesis compared to UVB-irradiated controls.
Natural Product Communications, 2016
Why other moisturizers fit oily acne-prone skin better
Gluconolactone 14% solution significantly improved mild to moderate acne by reducing inflamed and non-inflamed lesions similarly to 5% benzoyl peroxide, but with fewer side-effects in 150 patients.
The Australasian Journal of Dermatology, 1992A 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, 2017Co-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, 2023
Ingredients
Water, Butylene Glycol, Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate, Squalane, Niacinamide, Propanediol, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil, Olea Europaea Oil Fruit Olive Oil Fruit, Rice Ferment Filtrate Sake Ferment Filtrate, Olive Glycereth-8 Esters Oil, Pseudozyma Epicola Olive Oil Fruit Ferment Filtrate, Hydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate, Acrylates C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Hydrogenated Olive Oil, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Aspalathus Linearis Extract, Olea Europaea Leaf Extract Olive Leaf Extract, Honey Extract, Boswellia Serrata Extract, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Biosaccharide Gum-4, Algin, Hexylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tetrapeptide-14, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Hydroxide, Isopentyldiol, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Mica, Titanium Dioxide Ci 77891, Carmine, Tin Oxide
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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