Timeless Matrixyl 3000 Serum for oily acne-prone skin
Matrixyl 3000
Sodium Hyaluronate
Glycerin
Aloe Barbadensis
Dehydroacetic Acid
Average
- AverageOily 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 suitability for oily skin as Glycerin and Sodium Hyaluronate provide hydration without exacerbating oiliness, though it lacks strong seboregulating ingredients for optimal oil control.
- The serum provides general hydration and soothing benefits due to Aloe Barbadensis, which is beneficial for your oily skin, but it does not contain targeted ingredients to effectively address your primary concerns of acne, blemishes, and breakouts.
- The safety profile is excellent, with no risks of irritation for your oily skin due to the absence of prohibited or harsh ingredients.
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
★4.6Overall rating based on 2.2k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, this serum is highly praised for its ability to deeply hydrate, plump, and soften the skin, making it a favorite for mature and dry skin types targeting fine lines and loss of elasticity. The vast majority of users appreciate its lightweight, non-sticky texture and noticeable firming outcomes. A small subset of reviewers report a lack of visible anti-aging results or express disappointment with the price-to-value ratio.
Highlights
Hydrating, plumping Mostly Mentioned
- “hydrating for my dry skin”
- “immediate plumping effect”
- “makes skin feel smooth”
- “Skin is so soft!”
Lightweight, absorbs fast Mostly Mentioned
- “absorbs quickly, feels lightweight”
- “dries down without a sticky feel”
- “watery, no sticky residue”
- “absorbs without leaving sticky residue”
Improves firmness Sometimes Noted
- “skin feels tighter and looks refreshed”
- “makes the skin dense, elastic”
- “improved the texture”
- “skin was firmer and more elastic”
No visible results Sometimes Noted
- “not sure if it's working”
- “can not see any difference”
- “made absolutely no difference”
- “did not see wrinkles disappear”
Old product Rarely Noted
- “dated 1/ 18 .. old product”
- “don't like old serum”
- “Empaque llegó en mal estado”
- “Took 3 weeks to get here”
Poor value Rarely Noted
- “price does not reflect the quality”
- “Expensive I would say”
- “Save your money”
- “cost wasn't any less expensive”
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Questions and answers
How well does Timeless Matrixyl 3000 work for oily acne-prone skin?
Timeless Matrixyl 3000 Serum works moderately well for oily acne-prone skin, as glycerin and sodium hyaluronate provide hydration without adding oiliness, though it lacks targeted ingredients for breakouts. A treatment for this skin needs ingredients like niacinamide, propolis, or vitamin C to control excess oil and clear blemishes.
Which ingredients make this serum a good fit for oily acne-prone skin?
Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, and Aloe Barbadensis make this serum an average fit by providing hydration and soothing benefits without making your skin oily or causing irritation. However, a treatment of this type needs targeted ingredients like niacinamide and propolis or vitamin c to properly control oil and help with acne and breakouts.
What does Matrixyl 3000 do for oily acne-prone skin?
Matrixyl 3000 helps smooth fine lines and supports collagen levels, but because it is typically formulated in rich moisturizers, it may feel too heavy for oily acne-prone skin. Oily acne-prone skin needs lightweight, oil-free hydrators with ingredients like niacinamide or hyaluronic acid that keep skin soft without clogging pores.
What does Hyaluronic Acid do for oily acne-prone skin?
Hyaluronic acid helps calm oily acne-prone skin by reducing sebum production and lipid synthesis in sebaceous glands. It also supports skin barrier function and improves hydration while helping deliver treatments without causing irritation.
The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2017Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022
Where does this serum go in a skincare routine for oily acne-prone skin?
This serum goes in your evening routine, applied after cleansing and toning and before your moisturizer. It offers moderate suitability for oily skin by providing hydration without adding oiliness, but an oily acne-prone skin needs targeted ingredients to control oil and address breakouts.
Can I use it with vitamin C, and in what order?
You can use this serum with vitamin C by applying the vitamin C first on clean skin and then following with this treatment. It is unlikely to irritate your skin, but because it lacks strong oil-controlling and breakout-fighting ingredients, oily acne-prone skin needs a product with targeted acne fighters and oil-balancing ingredients.
How often should I use this serum?
This serum works in the evening routine for your oily acne-prone skin, as the ingredients hydrate without making you oily and have a very safe profile. However, this skin type needs targeted blemish-fighting and oil-controlling ingredients to properly handle acne and breakouts.
Can it clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily acne-prone skin?
This serum is unlikely to cause breakouts or clog pores because it has an excellent safety profile without harsh ingredients, but it does not contain targeted ingredients to effectively address acne and blemishes. Oily acne-prone skin needs products with strong oil-controlling ingredients to manage breakouts.
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, 2017A multi-modal methodology combining MALDI-MSI, in vivo RCM, echography, and histology revealed age-related decreases in extracellular matrix and epidermal-dermal junction proteins and undulation depth, while a blend of palmitoyl oligopeptide and palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 improved subepidermal low-echogenic band thickness, density, and extracellular matrix structure compared to placebo.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2015Chronomodulated daytime application of baicalin and nighttime application of palmitoyl tripeptide-1 synergistically improved skin luminance by 16.29%, nasolabial fold depth by -36.35%, and firmness by 24.35% in 30 female participants.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2026Topical 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, 2019The 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, 2012A 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, 2018Topical aloe vera gel significantly accelerated split-thickness skin graft donor-site healing compared to placebo in 12 patients, but showed no significant difference in pain relief.
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 2018Topical application of Aloe vera cream reduced postoperative pain at rest and during defecation, accelerated wound healing at two weeks, and decreased analgesic requirements in patients after open hemorrhoidectomy compared to placebo.
Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 2010Microbial cellulose patches containing 1,3-dihydroxy-2-propanone act as biocarriers that enable DHA transport into the stratum corneum and induce skin color changes, with intensity increasing with concentration and application time.
Polymers, 2018Topical treatment with docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) upregulated barrier differentiation proteins and reduced inflammatory cytokine expression in human keratinocytes and inflammatory reconstructed human epidermis models.
Molecules, 2019
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, Matrixyl 3000, Aloe Barbadensis, Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Benzyl Alcohol, Dehydroacetic Acid
Behind this fit score
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