RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Moisturizer for acne-prone skin
Retinol
Avobenzone
Glycolic Acid
Squalane
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Shea ButterAverage
- AverageCombination Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- Low RiskSafety
Works for acne-prone skin; other sunscreens fit it better.
- Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
- International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2017
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with acne-prone skin: breakouts, blackheads, and post-acne marks. 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 for your combination skin due to shea butter and glycerin, which hydrate and smooth texture, but these ingredients are not specifically targeted for your acne and breakouts.
- The presence of retinol and glycolic acid provides exfoliation and aids in skin renewal, which can be beneficial for combination skin, though it may not fully address the needs of both oily and dry areas.
- The product is generally safe for your skin, with a low risk of irritation from retinol and glycolic acid.
How to apply
- Apply this moisturizing sunscreen AM every morning as the final step of your daily routine.
- Layer the moisturizing sunscreen after your moisturizer has fully absorbed, right before heading out into the sun .
- Smooth a nickel-sized amount of the moisturizing sunscreen evenly over your face, avoiding harsh rubbing.
- Apply the moisturizing sunscreen onto clean, dry skin to ensure even coverage and protection.
- Perform a patch test before first use and avoid direct contact with the eyes.
People Say
★4.5Overall rating based on 500+ reviewsUsers frequently report that this moisturizer effectively smooths fine lines and improves skin texture, providing a non-greasy feel and essential sun protection. Some users with sensitive skin have noted irritation or breakouts, and the product's strong fragrance is a common concern.
Highlights
Absorbs well Often Mentioned
- “absorbs quickly”
- “no white residue”
- “goes on without feeling greasy”
Improves texture Often Mentioned
- “skin feels soft”
- “more even skin tone”
- “skin looks plump and glowing”
Reduces wrinkles Often Mentioned
- “lines less noticeable”
- “wrinkles smoothed out”
- “visible improvement in deep wrinkles”
Contains SPF 30 Sometimes Noted
- “love the SPF inclusion”
- “protects from sun damage”
- “hard to find high SPF”
Good value Sometimes Noted
- “reasonable cost”
- “great value for money”
- “better than expensive brands”
Greasy finish Sometimes Noted
- “left skin shiny”
- “slightly greasy finish”
- “feels heavy on oily skin”
Strong fragrance Sometimes Noted
- “scent is too strong”
- “smells like perfume”
- “hate the smell”
Causes breakouts Rarely Noted
- “experienced a breakout”
- “caused tiny bumps”
- “pimples on cheeks”
Small tube size Rarely Noted
- “tube is small”
- “wish it was larger”
- “runs out quickly”
Stinging sensation Rarely Noted
- “slight tingling”
- “burned my sensitive skin”
- “caused redness”
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Questions and answers
How well does RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Moisturizer work for acne-prone skin?
This product works for acne-prone skin, though other products fit it better because they offer higher safety without irritation and include soothing ingredients like niacinamide or ceramides that address blemishes while hydrating without excess oil.
Which ingredients make this moisturizer a good fit for acne-prone skin?
Retinol and glycolic acid make this moisturizer a good fit for acne-prone skin by providing gentle exfoliation and helping with skin renewal. This product needs ingredients like niacinamide or ceramide-3, along with lightweight hydration that does not add excess oil, to better target breakouts and balance combination skin.
What does Retinol do for acne-prone skin?
Retinol helps acne-prone skin by speeding up cell turnover and clearing pores to reduce breakouts. It regulates skin growth and fights inflammation, though it may cause some mild peeling or stinging when you first start using it.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2022The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017
What does Avobenzone do for acne-prone skin?
Avobenzone protects acne-prone skin from UV rays that can worsen dark spots and inflammation, though it does not directly treat breakouts. To properly care for acne-prone skin, sunscreens should also feel light, clog-free, and non-greasy.
Where does this moisturizer go in a skincare routine for acne-prone skin?
This moisturizer goes in the morning routine after your hydrating toner and before your sunscreen, as acne-prone skin needs a lightweight moisturizer with soothing ingredients and blemish-clearing agents like niacinamide.
The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2022International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2020
Can I use this moisturizer with niacinamide, and in what order?
You can use this moisturizer with niacinamide by applying niacinamide first and following with this moisturizer once it absorbs. This product is generally safe for your skin with a low risk of irritation, but acne-prone skin needs a product with ingredients like ceramides, salicylic acid, and soothing agents to help clear breakouts and protect the skin barrier.
How often should I use this moisturizer?
This moisturizer is generally safe for your skin with a low risk of irritation, making it suitable for daily use as part of your routine. However, because it works for your acne-prone skin but has an average fit, products for this skin type ideally need targeted ingredients that clear breakouts and balance both oily and dry areas.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Health Science Reports, 2021
Can this moisturizer clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for acne-prone skin?
This moisturizer may cause breakouts for acne-prone skin, as reviewers occasionally report, though its risk of irritation remains low. Acne-prone skin needs lightweight, non-greasy hydrators and blemish-clearing ingredients that keep pores clear without heavy or pore-clogging elements.
Is this moisturizer fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol. Cetyl 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 0.4% retinol significantly increased epidermal thickness, dermal vascularity, and extracellular matrix production by stimulating keratinocyte proliferation, endothelial cell proliferation, and fibroblast activation in naturally aged human skin compared to vehicle.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2017A combination of dermapen and glycolic acid peel significantly decreased acne scar grades and resulted in higher patient satisfaction compared to either monotherapy in 30 patients.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2019Topical bakuchiol 0.5% applied twice daily compared with retinol 0.5% applied daily significantly decreased wrinkle surface area and hyperpigmentation with no statistical difference between the compounds in 44 patients over 12 weeks, while retinol users reported more facial skin scaling and stinging.
The British Journal of Dermatology, 2019Silicone particles encapsulating retinol increased its half-life by 9-fold and yielded 12-23% lower skin irritation in human subjects compared to Microsponge particles while maintaining biological activity.
Journal of Controlled Release, 2018Topical stabilized retinol treatment induced HAS gene expression and increased hyaluronic acid production in human skin in vitro, ex vivo, and in vivo compared to vehicle.
Archives of Dermatological Research, 2017Topical application of all-trans-retinol induced epidermal thickening and increased retinoid binding protein expression similar to all-trans-retinoic acid in normal human skin, but without causing significant erythema or measurable retinoic acid levels.
The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 1995Encapsulation of ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate and butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane in lipid microparticles significantly reduced their in vivo human skin penetration compared to nonencapsulated filters.
Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2011Microencapsulation of the BMDBM/HP-beta-CD complex in lipid microparticles significantly decreased the percutaneous penetration of the UV filter into the stratum corneum of human volunteers compared to the non-encapsulated sunscreen agent.
Journal of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Analysis, 2011Following human skin application of an O/W emulsion containing 2% BMDBM loaded in lipospheres, 15% of the sunscreen accumulated in the uppermost layers of the stratum corneum without remarkably modifying skin permeation compared to unencapsulated sunscreen.
Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2008Repeated short-contact 70% glycolic acid peels provided superior results in atrophic acne scars compared to daily low-strength glycolic acid cream or placebo in 58 women over 24 weeks.
International Journal of Dermatology, 2000Serial glycolic acid peels combined with a modified Kligman formula significantly reduced facial PIH severity in Indian patients compared to the modified Kligman formula alone.
Dermatologic Surgery, 2017Squalane at 0.005-0.015% counteracts UVA-induced oxidative stress, inflammation, and collagen metabolism inhibition while stimulating fibroblast migration in human dermal fibroblasts.
Molecules, 2025Plant-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 cream of stimu-tex AS and saccharide isomerate reduced erythema, increased skin capacitance, and reduced transepidermal water loss compared to placebo in 20 subjects after fractional CO2 laser procedure without causing serious adverse events.
Lasers in Medical Science, 2025A skin barrier restoring cream with shea butter, silkflo, and vitamin E increased type I procollagen synthesis, enhanced antioxidant enzyme activity, decreased reactive oxygen species generation, and promoted hyaluronic acid production in H2O2-stimulated human keratinocyte cells compared to untreated cells.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2025
Why other sunscreens fit acne-prone skin better
- Retinol in this sunscreen
Topical bakuchiol 0.5% applied twice daily compared with retinol 0.5% applied daily significantly decreased wrinkle surface area and hyperpigmentation with no statistical difference between the compounds in 44 patients over 12 weeks, while retinol users reported more facial skin scaling and stinging.
The British Journal of Dermatology, 2019 Biomimetic hyaluronic acid-stabilized zinc oxide nanoparticles selectively inhibited C. acnes, outperformed erythromycin in preclinical acne models, and safely reduced acne lesions and redness in a clinical trial.
Journal of Controlled Release, 2025Topical 0.5% hyaluronic-ZnO nanogel applied twice daily reduced inflammatory-lesion counts by 58% at week four in human subjects compared to baseline without causing erythema.
Biomedicines, 2025
Ingredients
Aluminum Octenylsuccinate Starch, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Vp Copolymer, Ascorbic Acid, Avobenzone, Benzophenone-3 Oxybenzone, Bht, Butylene Glycol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Shea Butter, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Ceteth-20, Cetyl Alcohol, Cyclohexasiloxane, Cyclopentasiloxane, Diethylhexyl 2,6-Naphthalate, Dimethicone, Disodium Edta, Ethylparaben, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Glycolic Acid, Homosalate, Hydroxyphenyl Propamidobenzoic Acid, Laureth-7, Methylparaben, Octocrylene, P-Anisic Acid, Peg-75 Stearate, Pentaerythityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Pentylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Polyacrylamide, Polysorbate 20, Ppg-2 Myristyl Ether Propionate, Propylparaben, Retinol, Sodium Hydroxide, Squalane, Steareth-20, Styrene Acrylates Copolymer, Tetrahydroxypropyl Ethylenediamine, Tocopheryl Acetate, Water
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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