Beverly Hills MD Lift + Firm Sculpting Cream for oily acne-prone skin

Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester
Trifluoroacetyl Tripeptide-2
Caviar Extract
Hydrolyzed Silk
Camellia Sinensis Extract
Average
- AverageOily Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for oily acne-prone skin; other moisturizers 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, as glycerin provides hydration without exacerbating oiliness, though it lacks sufficient ingredients for strong oil control to address your acne, blemishes, and breakouts.
- While ingredients like copper gluconate and tocopherol vitamin E offer general firming and antioxidant benefits, they do not directly target your primary concerns of acne and oiliness.
- The product is safe for your oily skin, with no risks of irritation due to the absence of prohibited or harsh ingredients.
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 3.8k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, users generally report that this anti-aging cream effectively improves skin texture, hydration, and the appearance of firmness, particularly around the neck, jawline, and décolletage. Many praise its lightweight feel and smoothing effects on aging skin, though some users note subtle results or a lack of significant change, highlighting that individual outcomes can vary.
Highlights
Improves skin firmness Mostly Mentioned
- “Face feels more toned”
- “sagging skin feels firmer”
- “definition along jawline”
Hydrating and smoothing Often Mentioned
- “Improved texture and moisture”
- “skin feels soft”
- “refreshed and soft feeling”
Lightweight, non-greasy Sometimes Noted
- “Felt very lightweight”
- “didn't make skin greasy”
- “no oily residue”
Pleasant application Sometimes Noted
- “Goes on easily”
- “absorbs fairly well”
- “soft and pleasant smell”
Subtle or no results Sometimes Noted
- “Didn't see much change”
- “didn't provide drastic results”
- “no improvement”
High price point Rarely Noted
- “Paying $120 for a cream”
- “expensive compared to others”
Lack of sun protection Rarely Noted
- “Need to include another product”
- “seems like an extra step”
Requires consistent use Rarely Noted
- “Need to use day and night”
- “haven't used long enough”
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Questions and answers
How well does Beverly Hills MD Lift + Firm Sculpting Cream work for oily acne-prone skin?
This cream works moderately well for oily skin because glycerin provides hydration without making you extra oily, but it does not have enough oil-controlling ingredients for your breakouts. To fit oily acne-prone skin well, a product of this type needs powerful hydrating and repairing ingredients that clear blemishes and control oil without heavy oils.
Which ingredients make this cream a good fit for oily acne-prone skin?
This cream works moderately for oily skin because glycerin provides hydration without making your skin oily, while copper gluconate and vitamin E offer firming and antioxidant benefits. However, to truly fit oily acne-prone skin, a product of this type needs powerful hydrating and repairing ingredients to address acne and blemishes without adding excess oil, along with brightening agents, soothing extracts, and ingredients that support skin barrier function without heavy oils.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020
What does Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester do for oily acne-prone skin?
Acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester helps calm irritated skin and reduce the stinging and burning sensations often linked to sensitive skin. However, for oily acne-prone skin, this type of product works best when it also includes ingredients that regulate sebum production and clear pores.
Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, 2016
What does Trifluoroacetyl Tripeptide-2 do for oily acne-prone skin?
Trifluoroacetyl Tripeptide-2 helps keep oily, acne-prone skin firm and looking youthful while supporting a clear complexion. It targets aging signs without clogging pores, making it a helpful addition to your daily routine.
Where does this cream go in a skincare routine for oily acne-prone skin?
This moisturizing treatment goes towards the end of your evening routine, right after your treatment step and before your moisturizer. Oily and acne-prone skin needs lightweight hydrators paired with targeted ingredients like salicylic acid or niacinamide to help control excess oil and keep blemishes at bay.
Can I use this cream with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this cream with retinol, and applying it after your retinol may help reduce dryness and irritation. Using a moisturizer with barrier-restoring ingredients like ceramides alongside acne treatments is safe and supports your skin.
How often should I use this cream?
You can use this moisturizing treatment twice a day as part of your morning and evening routine. Regular daily application helps improve skin moisture and texture while maintaining a safe profile for oily skin.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Health Science Reports, 2021
Can this cream clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily acne-prone skin?
This cream is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts on oily skin, as it is safe and free of harsh ingredients that typically cause irritation. However, a product for this skin needs targeted oil-control ingredients and blemish-fighting components to properly address acne.
Can I use this cream around the eyes or on my body?
You can use this moisturizing treatment around your eyes and on your body, as its safe formula is well tolerated by different skin areas. The skin around the eyes is the thinnest on the body, making gentle and hydrating creams like this a comfortable option for daily care.
Is this cream fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It has no drying alcohol and contains fragrance (parfum).
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 topical serum containing vitamin C, vitamin E, and raspberry leaf cell culture extract improved skin color, elasticity, radiance, smoothness, scaliness, and wrinkles compared to the untreated contralateral side in fifty female volunteers.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Cosmetic products containing 4-t-butylcyclohexanol demonstrated a faster and more pronounced soothing effect on capsaicin-induced burning compared to those containing acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester in volunteers with sensitive skin.
Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, 2016Caviar oil enhanced adipocyte differentiation in vitro, reduced MMP expression while increasing collagen and elastin formation ex vivo, and improved skin moisture, elasticity, and density in 102 participants over four weeks of Cavi Balm usage compared to baseline.
In Vivo, 2023Polyvinyl alcohol/carboxymethyl chitosan hydrogels loaded with 5% caviar extract significantly increased CK-18 levels and pan-CK expression in adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells compared to lower concentrations and controls.
Tissue Engineering. Part A, 2026Caviar extract inhibits UV-induced skin photoaging by reducing NF-κB, MMP-3, and MMP-9 expression, increasing IκB, TIMP-1, SOD, HYP, COL17A1, KRT10, and KRT14 levels, and exhibiting antioxidant activity in HaCaT cells and a skin aging mice model.
Photochemistry and Photobiology, 2025Bacterial cellulose wound dressing containing silk sericin and PHMB improved wound quality and reduced pain compared to Bactigras in patients with split-thickness skin graft donor-site wounds.
Archives of Dermatological Research, 2018A bacterial nanocellulose wound dressing incorporating polyhexamethylene biguanide and sericin showed no skin irritation in healthy volunteers and significantly promoted wound healing with lower wound size and higher collagen formation in full-thickness rat wounds compared to controls.
Archives of Dermatological Research, 2016Topical application of sericin gels increased skin intrinsic moisturization, hydroxyproline content, and epidermal hydration while decreasing transepidermal water loss and skin impedance in healthy human volunteers.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2005Topical green tea extract significantly improved clinical symptoms, tear breakup times, and meibomian gland health compared to standard treatment in patients with dry eye and Meibomian Gland Dysfunction.
Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2017Topical low-dose green tea extract reduces UVB-induced p53 expression and apoptosis in human skin keratinocytes compared to placebo.
Experimental Dermatology, 2009An anti-acne hydrogel containing Aloe barbadensis, Garcinia mangostana, and Camellia sinensis extracts showed superior antiacne and antiblotch activities compared to 1% clindamycin gel in sixty subjects with mild-moderate acne.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2019
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
Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester, Allantoin, Aloe Barbadensis Butter Oil Extract Hydrogenated Aloe Vera Butter Oil Extract, Avena Sativa Extract Oat Extract, Butylene Glycol, Camellia Sinensis Extract, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, Caviar Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract Matricaria Flower Extract, Copper Gluconate, Cyathea Cumingi Tree Leaf Extract Fern Tree Leaf Extract, Dextran, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum, Glycerin, Glyceryl Polyacrylate, Hydrolyzed Silk, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Isononyl Isononanoate, Lecithin, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Extract, Magnesium Aspartate, Phenoxyethanol, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Pvm Ma Copolymer, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Sorbitan Laurate, Symphytum Officinale Extract, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Tocopherol Vitamin E, Trifluoroacetyl Tripeptide, Water, Zinc Gluconate
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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