ACM AZÉANE for oily skin
Azelaic Acid
Cetearyl Alcohol
Average
- HighOily Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for oily skin; other moisturizers fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with oily skin: shine, enlarged pores, blackheads, and blemishes. 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
- Highly suitable for your oily skin due to azelaic acid, which offers anti-inflammatory and seboregulating actions to help manage oiliness.
- Glycerin provides moderate moisturizing benefits, hydrating and smoothing your skin texture.
- The product is safe for your oily skin, with no risks of irritation from harsh ingredients.
How to apply
- Could be used as part of your AM or PM routine every day to keep your face fresh.
- Apply this moisturizer after cleansing and toning, but right before your SPF in the morning.
- Gently press a small amount into your skin and let it absorb fully.
- Apply on clean, slightly dry skin to help control that oily shine.
- Avoid the eye area and do a quick patch test before your first use.
People Say
★4.5Overall rating based on 100+ reviewsWhile highly effective for fading post-acne marks and controlling breakouts, some users experience temporary sensory irritation typical of azelaic acid.
Highlights
Mattifying finish Mostly Mentioned
- “leaves a soft, non-sticky finish”
- “dries to a matte finish”
- “skin is matified instantly”
Reduces blemishes Often Mentioned
- “completely changed hormonal acne”
- “disappears my breakout very quickly”
- “treats pimples effectively”
Fades marks Sometimes Noted
- “fades dark spots”
- “evens my skin tone”
- “helps with post-acne marks”
Improves texture Sometimes Noted
- “refines skin grain”
- “skin is softer”
- “improves overall appearance”
Soothes redness Sometimes Noted
- “redness is much more under control”
- “soothes the skin”
Sensory irritation Sometimes Noted
- “itching for 20 minutes after applying”
- “might sting the first few times”
- “tingling sensation”
Drying effect Rarely Noted
- “need to apply moisturizer after”
- “can be drying on its own”
- “apply on dry skin to avoid irritation”
Lack of efficacy Rarely Noted
- “no efficacy on imperfections”
- “didn't work for me”
- “no difference seen”
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Questions and answers
How well does ACM AZÉANE for Oily Skin work for oily skin?
ACM AZÉANE works for your oily skin, though other products fit it better because of how they balance hydration and texture. A product of this type needs peptides, light hydrating agents, no heavy oils, and ingredients that support the skin barrier to keep oily skin smooth without feeling greasy or clogged.
Which ingredients make this cream a good fit for oily skin?
Azelaic acid helps manage oiliness by calming your skin, while glycerin provides moderate hydration to smooth your skin texture. Oily skin works best with moisturizing treatments that combine peptides and hydrating agents in a lightweight texture, avoid heavy oils, and support the skin barrier without causing breakouts.
What does Water do for oily skin?
Water helps keep oily skin hydrated without adding grease or clogging pores. Keeping oily skin properly hydrated may also help balance oil production and reduce unwanted shine.
What does Azelaic Acid do for oily skin?
Azelaic acid helps calm acne and clear out pores without changing how much oil your skin makes. It targets multiple causes of breakouts and helps fade dark spots left behind by pimples.
Dermatologic Therapy, 2022Acta Dermato-venereologica. Supplementum, 1989
Where does it go in a skincare routine for oily skin?
This treatment goes in the evening routine, as treatments with active ingredients are placed at night for simplicity and extra safety around sun exposure. It helps manage oiliness while keeping your skin calm and smooth.
Can I use this cream with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this moisturizing treatment with retinol by applying your retinol product first and following it with this cream to help manage dryness and irritation. Using this approach keeps your skin calm and smooth while supporting your routine safely.
How often should I use it?
This moisturizing treatment works well as an evening step for oily skin, making it easy to apply once a day. Using it daily helps manage oiliness while keeping your skin hydrated and smooth. A product of this type for oily skin needs azelaic acid to help control excess oil and glycerin to hydrate and smooth the skin texture.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Health Science Reports, 2021
Can this cream clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily skin?
This moisturizing treatment is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts on oily skin, as its azelaic acid helps manage oiliness while glycerin hydrates and smooths skin texture. However, a product for this oily skin needs lighter, oil-free textures and specialized non-comedogenic ingredients to achieve a better fit without sensory irritation.
Pharmaceutics, 2021Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
Can I use it around the eyes or on my body?
This moisturizing treatment is safe to use on the body and around the eyes, though the skin on your body is thicker and the skin around your eyes is much thinner. It helps hydrate and smooth your skin texture without irritation, but oily skin of this type needs lightweight ingredients that balance oil and provide gentle moisture without feeling heavy.
Is this cream 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
Azelaic acid nanocrystal hydrogel 10% achieved a higher success rate and greater lesion reduction than azelaic acid cream 20% in patients with mild to moderate facial acne.
Pharmaceutics, 2021Application of 15% azelaic acid gel significantly reduced post-inflammatory erythema and hyperpigmentation, decreased hemoglobin and melanin content, improved quality of life, and contributed to acne improvement in patients with mild to moderate acne compared to placebo.
Dermatology and Therapy, 2024A 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 a dermocosmetic containing Myrtus communis extract and azelaic acid reduced acne relapses and helped maintain remission compared to a light moisturizing cream in adult females in the acne maintenance phase over 16 weeks.
Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, 2023Topical administration of 20% azelaic acid cream and 5% tranexamic acid solution comparably improved acne-related postinflammatory hyperpigmentation in patients with acne vulgaris, while tranexamic acid demonstrated a significantly better safety profile at week 4.
Journal of Research in Medical Sciences, 2023Azelaic acid 15% gel showed comparable efficacy to adapalene 0.1% gel in reducing lesions, severity, and Dermatology Life Quality Index in women with adult acne, with significantly lower dryness and scaling, and demonstrated superiority during maintenance compared to no further treatment.
Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, 2015
Ingredients
Water, Azelaic Acid, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Peg-100 Stearate, Glycerin, Ceteareth-20, Dimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Hydroxide, Carbomer
Behind this fit score
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