Peach & Lily Retinal For All Renewing Serum for oily acne-prone skin
Retinal
Ectoin
Sodium Hyaluronate
Ceramide Np
Camellia Japonica Flower ExtractAverage
- HighOily Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for oily acne-prone skin; other serums 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 benefits for your oily skin, as retinal helps regulate desquamation and sebum production, while ectoin supports barrier repair and hydration, though it does not specifically target your acne, blemishes, and breakouts.
- Sodium hyaluronate and bisabolol provide general hydration and soothing effects, which are supportive for your skin concerns.
- The product is safe for your oily skin, with no risks of irritation due to the absence of harsh ingredients and the inclusion of soothing components like bisabolol.
How to apply
- Could be used as part of your PM routine. Start 3 times a week and build up to daily use if your skin tolerates it well.
- Apply your serum after cleansing and toning, but before putting on your moisturizer.
- Gently press 2 to 3 drops of the serum into your skin and let it absorb for a minute.
- Apply the serum on clean, dry skin to help manage your blemishes safely.
- Do a patch test before your first use and avoid the delicate eye area.
People Say
★4.7Overall rating based on 700+ reviewsUsers with sensitive and acne-prone skin consistently praise this serum for delivering powerful anti-aging and texturizing results without the irritation typically associated with retinoids. While the bright yellow formula requires care to avoid staining fabrics, the majority of reviewers find the visible improvements in smoothness, clarity, and brightness to be well worth the investment.
Highlights
Gentle on skin Often Mentioned
- “no irritation experienced”
- “great for sensitive skin”
- “extremely gentle formula”
- “didn't dry me out”
Improves texture Often Mentioned
- “smooths skin texture”
- “softens fine lines”
- “refines pores”
- “skin feels glass-like”
Yellow color stains Often Mentioned
- “fluorescent yellow color”
- “looks like mustard”
- “transfers to pillowcases”
- “stains washcloths”
Absorbs quickly Sometimes Noted
- “absorbs easily”
- “no sticky residue”
- “lightweight consistency”
- “layers well”
Brightens complexion Sometimes Noted
- “fades hyperpigmentation”
- “brightens dull skin”
- “evens skin tone”
- “glowy morning skin”
Reduces acne Sometimes Noted
- “calms active acne”
- “clears congestion”
- “prevents new breakouts”
- “helps with hormonal acne”
High price point Sometimes Noted
- “pricier than alternatives”
- “wait for a sale”
- “small bottle for price”
Pump/Packaging issues Rarely Noted
- “pump gets clogged”
- “dispenses too much”
- “hard to get last bit”
- “messy nozzle”
Purging or breakouts Rarely Noted
- “caused cystic acne”
- “bad purging phase”
- “broke me out”
- “tiny bumps appeared”
Scent complaints Rarely Noted
- “faint chemical smell”
- “weird earthy scent”
- “smells like plastic”
- “not pleasant”
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Questions and answers
How well does Peach & Lily Retinal For All work for oily acne-prone skin?
Peach & Lily Retinal For All works moderately well for oily acne-prone skin, as it helps manage oil and keeps skin calm and hydrated, though it does not specifically target blemishes and breakouts. Treatments that fit this skin better need ingredients like niacinamide and vitamin C to target acne and excess oil.
Which ingredients make this serum a good fit for oily acne-prone skin?
Retinal helps oily skin by regulating oil and dead skin, while ectoin and sodium hyaluronate keep the skin hydrated and comfortable. To better fit oily and acne-prone skin, a treatment of this type needs specialized ingredients like niacinamide, propolis, or Vitamin C to directly target breakouts and blemishes while controlling excess oil.
What does Retinal do for oily acne-prone skin?
Retinal helps clear clogged pores, reduces bumps and pimples, and helps balance oil production for oily, acne-prone skin. It is generally well tolerated when used regularly as part of an acne skincare routine.
Clinical and Experimental Dermatology, 1999European Review for Medical and Pharmacological Sciences, 2014
What does Ectoin do for oily acne-prone skin?
Ectoin helps protect oily acne-prone skin from sun damage and premature aging caused by UV rays. It is lightweight and unlikely to clog pores, making it a comfortable addition to your daily routine.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2004
Where does this serum go in a skincare routine for oily acne-prone skin?
This treatment goes in the evening routine after cleansing and toning, and before moisturizing. An oily acne-prone skin routine of this type also needs targeted blemish-fighting ingredients to properly address breakouts.
Can I use this serum with vitamin C, and in what order?
You can use this serum with vitamin C by applying vitamin C in your morning routine and this treatment at night, as using them separately helps avoid irritation. This product needs targeted ingredients that specifically clear blemishes and breakouts to better fit acne-prone skin.
How often should I use this serum?
This treatment is used in the evening once a week to start, and if your skin feels comfortable, you may carefully use it more often. To properly care for oily acne-prone skin, this type of product also needs targeted blemish-fighting ingredients and oil-controlling agents.
Can this serum clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily acne-prone skin?
This serum is unlikely to cause irritation or clog pores on oily skin because it lacks harsh ingredients and includes soothing components. However, because it does not specifically target acne, blemishes, and breakouts, oily acne-prone skin needs a product with targeted acne-fighting ingredients like salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide to effectively manage breakouts.
Is this serum 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
Hyaluronic acid extracts are safe and efficacious products for skin repair when used in tissue regeneration alone or in combination with herbal or Western medicine.
Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2015Twice daily application of retinaldehyde 0.1% and 0.05% creams for 3 months improved skin texture and hydration and reduced transepidermal water loss in 40 female Korean volunteers, with only the 0.1% cream significantly improving the melanin index.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2018Topical retinaldehyde demonstrated significant antibacterial activity against gram-positive bacteria both in vitro and in vivo, leading to decreased bacterial counts without inducing resistance.
Dermatology, 2002Topical 0.05% retinaldehyde applied over 1 year significantly increased epidermal thickness of the temple and cutaneous elasticity compared to an emollient control group in 40 aging skin patients.
Dermatology, 1999Combining ectoine and mannitol with UV filters significantly improved protection of squalene oxidation, catalase activity, and trans-UCA compared to UV filters alone in 10 subjects on irradiated areas.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024Topical 7% ectoine during serial 1064-nm Nd:YAG laser therapy produced a greater reduction in skin erythema, improved stratum corneum hydration, reduced transepidermal water loss, and decreased low-echogenic pixels in thirty participants compared to a vehicle control.
Biomedicines, 2026Regular application of a novel anti-ageing cream containing hyaluronic acid, ectoin, and botanical actives significantly reduced wrinkle depth and length in the periorbital area while demonstrating very good skin tolerance.
Polymers, 2023Topical 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, 2019Camellia oleifera Abel shell 1,3-butanediol extract decreased facial melanin levels by 59% from baseline at 6 weeks compared to a placebo group showing no effect in 30 female subjects.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2019Camellia japonica oil activated the human COL1A2 promoter, induced type I procollagen synthesis, inhibited matrix metalloproteinase-1 activity, and reduced trans-epidermal water loss without inducing adverse reactions in human skin.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 2007Camellia japonica placenta extract treatment upregulated hair growth marker genes in human follicle dermal papilla cells in vitro and improved scalp moisture, sebum, keratin, and erythema in 42 adult female participants in vivo.
FEBS Open Bio, 2021
Why other serums fit oily acne-prone skin better
A 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, 2018Niacinamide and ferulic acid incorporated in a stable multiple emulsion successfully reduced melanin, sebum, and skin erythema while improving skin elasticity and hydration in human skin compared to a placebo.
BioMed Research International, 2022
Ingredients
Water, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Alcohol, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Cyclodextrin, Sorbitan Stearate, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Daucus Carota Sativa Root Carrot Root Water Root, Camellia Japonica Flower Extract, Rubus Chamaemorus Seed Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ectoin, Behenic Acid, Eclipta Prostrata Extract, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Bisabolol, Ceramide Np, Ceramide Ap, Phytosphingosine, Cholesterol, Rhynchosia Nulubilis Seed Extract, Retinal, Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract Honeysuckle Flower Extract, Dextrin, Polygonum Multiflorum Root Extract, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Ceramide Eop, Polyacrylate-13, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Sesamum Indicum Seed Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Lonicera Caprifolium Flower Extract Honeysuckle Flower Extract, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Methylpropanediol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate, Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Phytosteryl Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Sucrose Cocoate, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Pentylene Glycol, 2 Hexanediol, Triethyl Citrate, Tocopherol, Sodium Levulinate, Glyceryl Stearate, Sorbitan Olivate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Cetearyl Olivate, Propanediol
Behind this fit score
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