Skinfix barrier+ for oily acne-prone skin
Glycerin
Niacinamide
Ceramide Np
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- LowOily Skin Fit
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A weak 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 moderate moisturizing for your oily skin due to glycerin and hyaluronic acid, but lacks targeted ingredients like salicylic acid to address your acne, blemishes, and breakouts.
- The presence of squalane and caprylic capric triglyceride provides emollient action more suited for dry skin, and the formula does not offer strong ingredients for seboregulation.
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
★4.5Overall rating based on 3.5k+ reviewsUsers frequently experience calmer, plumper, and more resilient skin. Some users find the texture rich yet non-greasy, though a moderate number report it can feel too heavy or greasy, and a few mention it may cause breakouts or has an unpleasant smell. The price is also noted as a moderate concern.
Highlights
Deeply hydrates skin Mostly Mentioned
- “instantly makes it feel soft, calm, and deeply moisturized”
- “my skin is more hydrated and smooth”
- “provides significant moisture and nourishment”
- “deeply hydrating face moisturizer”
Repairs skin barrier Often Mentioned
- “saved my trashed barrier”
- “restoring and strengthening the skin barrier”
- “healed my skin barrier”
- “strengthens your skin's barrier”
Soothes sensitive skin Often Mentioned
- “soothes my skin in a way that other facial creams could never”
- “didn't cause any irritation—just pure nourishment”
- “fragrance-free formula is perfect for sensitive skin”
Rich, non-greasy texture Sometimes Noted
- “rich and luxurious without feeling greasy”
- “lush creamy feel without a super heavy texture”
- “absorbs quickly, and works perfectly under makeup”
- “super rich without leaving skin greasy”
High price point Sometimes Noted
- “price is high but I try to save it”
- “premium price point”
- “prices are relatively high compared with other brands”
Too heavy/thick Sometimes Noted
- “may feel too thick for humid environments”
- “too heavy for extremely oily or acne-prone skin”
- “excessively greasy... face is still incredibly greasy”
- “leaves a much greasier residue on my skin”
Causes breakouts Rarely Noted
- “started getting small pimples on my forehead”
- “broke me out”
- “I think it can clog pores”
- “new formula clogged my pores”
Unpleasant smell Rarely Noted
- “smelt off and dusty almost”
- “smelled absolutely rank”
- “never experienced that smell from this product before”
- “I hate the smell”
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Questions and answers
Why is Skinfix Barrier+ Moisturizing Treatment a weak match for oily acne-prone skin?
This moisturizing treatment is a weak match for your oily acne-prone skin because it lacks targeted ingredients like salicylic acid to address breakouts while relying on heavier oils better suited for dry skin. A product of this type needs powerful hydrating and repairing ingredients for acne and blemishes, effective ingredients to enhance radiance without excess oil, and a lightweight texture with no heavy oils to keep pores clear.
Which ingredients make this treatment a poor fit for oily acne-prone skin?
Squalane and caprylic capric triglyceride make this treatment a weak match because they provide heavy moisture better suited for dry skin rather than oily skin. A moisturizing treatment for this skin needs ingredients like salicylic acid for breakouts, along with lightweight hydrating agents that do not add excess oil.
What does Glycerin do for oily acne-prone skin?
Glycerin helps keep oily acne-prone skin hydrated without feeling heavy. It draws moisture into the skin while supporting the skin barrier so it stays soft and balanced.
The British Journal of Dermatology, 2008Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
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
Where does this cream go in a skincare routine for oily acne-prone skin?
This moisturizing treatment goes in the morning routine after your hydrating toner, and in the evening routine as the final step after your treatment. Because it is a weak match for oily acne-prone skin, this skin type needs a product that includes targeted ingredients like salicylic acid for breakouts and blemishes, along with ingredients for oil control.
Can I use this treatment with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this treatment with retinol, applying it after your retinol has absorbed to help soothe your skin and keep it soft. A moisturizer of this type used alongside acne treatments like retinol needs ingredients that target blemishes and control oil.
How often should I use this cream?
This moisturizing treatment may be used daily in the morning and evening as part of your routine. However, because it is a weak match for oily acne-prone skin, this skin type needs targeted ingredients like salicylic acid for breakouts and blemishes, along with oil-controlling ingredients.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Health Science Reports, 2021
Can this treatment clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily acne-prone skin?
This treatment may feel too heavy and is unlikely to be a good fit for oily acne-prone skin because it lacks targeted ingredients to address breakouts. Oily acne-prone skin needs lightweight hydrators and ingredients like salicylic acid to help keep pores clear.
Can I use this cream around the eyes or on my body?
You can use this moisturizing treatment around the eyes and on the body because these areas generally tolerate rich creams well. However, because the skin on the eyelids is among the thinnest on the body, it may absorb ingredients more readily, so monitor for any irritation.
Is this treatment 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
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 application of an emollient emulsion containing 15.0% caprylic/capric triglyceride doubled the amount of urocanic acid isomers and increased skin hydration with reduced transepidermal water loss in healthy subjects, though it did not prevent ultraviolet-induced urocanic acid isomerization.
Life, 2023The emollient V0034CR significantly reduced TEWL compared to vehicle and vehicle plus glycerol, and significantly increased corneometry scores compared to vehicle and vehicle plus petrolatum in healthy volunteers with dry skin, demonstrating combined barrier function improvement from petrolatum and hydration improvement from glycerol.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Ten days of treatment with a cream containing 20% glycerin significantly increased skin hydration measured by corneometer values in 17 healthy volunteers compared to a placebo cream, but showed no influence on transepidermal water loss or skin sensitivity to an irritating surfactant.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2001Niacinamide/glycerin body moisturizers provided better rapid and prolonged improvement of cosmetic xerosis through functional improvement of stratum corneum barrier function compared to no treatment and conventional moisturizers in female subjects.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2012Topical 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, 2005
Why other moisturizers fit oily acne-prone skin better
Co-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, 2023A panthenol-enriched mask improved skin hydration, regulated sebum, and reduced redness and TEWL across dry sensitive, oily sensitive, and oily acne skin subgroups with excellent tolerance and no adverse reactions.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024A facial serum containing snail secretion filtrate, Calendula officinalis, and Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract significantly reduced inflammatory acne lesions compared to placebo in 66 participants with mild-to-moderate maskne over 12 weeks.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022
Ingredients
Water, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Ceramide Np, Ceramide Ap, Ceramide Eop, Cholesterol, Phytosphingosine, Hyaluronic Acid, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, Squalane, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Glucoside, Dimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin
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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