Trilogy Line Smoothing Day Cream for oily acne-prone skin
Sodium Hyaluronate
Glycablend
Hydroxyproline
Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil
Shea Butter
Low
- AverageOily Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
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 suitability for your oily skin due to the humectant action of Glycerin and Sodium Hyaluronate, which provide hydration and plumpness, but it lacks targeted ingredients to effectively address your acne, blemishes, and breakouts.
- While Jojoba Seed Oil and Shea Butter offer supportive nourishment for oily skin, they do not provide sufficient oil control for your primary concern.
- The product is safe for your skin, as it contains no harsh ingredients and includes soothing components like Glycerin and Shea Butter.
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
★4.6Overall rating based on 400+ reviewsUsers frequently praise this cream for its ability to deeply hydrate and smooth fine lines, making it a popular choice for dry, sensitive, and mature skin types. Many appreciate its natural ingredients and non-greasy finish, though some users with oily skin find it too rich, and a few dislike its scent.
Highlights
Deeply hydrating Mostly Mentioned
- “Leaves skin thoroughly moisturised”
- “Go-to winter moisturiser”
- “Hydrates and repairs”
Non-greasy texture Often Mentioned
- “Not greasy”
- “Absorbs quickly”
- “Not heavy on skin”
Smooths fine lines Often Mentioned
- “Noticeable difference”
- “Smoothed fine lines”
- “Plumping effect”
Sensitive skin friendly Sometimes Noted
- “Nothing irritated my skin”
- “Suitable for sensitive skin”
- “No fragrance overload”
Too rich/oily Sometimes Noted
- “Oily feeling on my face”
- “Too rich for oily skin”
- “Can feel heavy”
Lacks SPF Rarely Noted
- “Doesn't have an spf”
- “Need to add SPF”
- “Missing sun protection”
Packaging size Rarely Noted
- “Big to pop in my handbag”
- “Not ideal for travelling”
Scent issues Rarely Noted
- “Scent is awful”
- “Would prefer zero scent”
- “Strong fragrance”
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Questions and answers
Why is Trilogy Line Smoothing Day Cream a weak match for oily acne-prone skin?
Trilogy Line Smoothing Day Cream is a weak match for your oily acne-prone skin because it lacks targeted ingredients to control breakouts and manage excess oil. A moisturizer for this skin type needs ingredients that address acne and blemishes without adding heavy oils.
Which ingredients make this cream a poor fit for oily acne-prone skin?
This cream is a weak match for your skin because it lacks targeted ingredients to control breakouts and excess oil. Oily acne-prone skin needs lightweight, non-clogging formulas with powerful acne-fighting ingredients, soothing extracts, and brightening agents that enhance moisture without heavy oils.
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
What does Glycablend do for oily acne-prone skin?
Glycablend helps nourish and balance oily, acne-prone skin while keeping it soft and smooth. It is unlikely to clog pores and may improve overall skin texture.
Where does this cream go in a skincare routine for oily acne-prone skin?
This cream goes as the moisturizer step in your morning routine and evening routine. While it offers hydration, an oily acne-prone skin needs a product of this type that also provides targeted oil control and blemish-fighting ingredients.
Can I use this cream with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this cream alongside retinol by applying the cream after your retinol treatment to help keep your skin calm and hydrated. A moisturizer for this skin needs oil-controlling ingredients and blemish-fighting components to properly care for breakouts.
How often should I use this cream?
You can use this moisturizing treatment daily in your morning and evening routines. It is unlikely to cause irritation since it has a safe profile with soothing components, but this type of product needs targeted ingredients to effectively address acne and breakouts for your skin.
Can this cream clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily acne-prone skin?
This cream is unlikely to cause purging, but reviewer feedback shows it may feel too rich and heavy for oily skin. It is safe and does not contain harsh ingredients, but oily acne-prone skin needs lightweight, oil-controlling ingredients and targeted blemish treatments rather than heavy butters and oils.
Can I use this cream around the eyes or on my body?
You can use this cream around the eyes, where the skin is particularly thin, and on the body because it has a safe profile with gentle ingredients. Regular application of a cream containing hyaluronic acid helps keep the skin around the eyes hydrated and smooth.
Is this cream fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It has no drying alcohol and contains fragrance (benzyl alcohol, benzyl salicylate, citral, citronellol, coumarin, limonene, eugenol, geraniol, and linalool). 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 jojoba wax reduced LPS-induced secretion of IL-6, IL-8, and TNFα by approximately 30% and increased the synthesis of pro-collagen III and hyaluronic acid compared to untreated skin in an ex-vivo human skin organ culture model.
Frontiers in Pharmacology, 2024Topical 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, 2019Topical application of Jatyadi Taila caused significantly faster wound area reduction and increased protein, hydroxyproline, and hexosamine content in rats using an excision wound model compared to Neosporin and untreated controls.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 2011A 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 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, Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil, Jojoba Seed Oil, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Coco-Caprylate, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Shea Butter, Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline, Cucumis Melo Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Myrtillus Seed Oil Blueberry Seed Oil, Strawberry Seed Oil, Punica Granatum Seed Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil Avocado Oil, Oenothera Biennis Seed Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Euterpe Oleracea Oil Fruit, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate Vitamin E, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Sunflower Seed Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract Rosemary Leaf Extract, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Xanthan Gum, Citric Acid, Dehydroacetic Acid, Benzyl Alcohol, Benzyl Salicylate, Citral, Citronellol, Coumarin, Limonene, Eugenol, Geraniol, Linalool
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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