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Dr.Melaxin EYEPHALT for oily acne-prone skin

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  • AverageOily Skin Fit
  • AverageEffectiveness
  • HighSafety

A weak match for oily acne-prone skin; the eye cares 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 plumping and hydration for your oily skin, with hyaluronic acid and peptides improving elasticity and glycerin supporting acne and oiliness, but lacks stronger oil-controlling ingredients for optimal results.
  • Niacinamide aids in seboregulation, while camellia sinensis extract offers antioxidant benefits, providing general skincare support for your concerns.
  • The formula is safe for your oily skin, as it contains soothing ingredients like niacinamide and hyaluronic acid and avoids harsh or prohibited substances.

People Say

★4.5Overall rating based on 200+ reviews

Users with aging or puffy under-eyes frequently report an immediate, temporary tightening and lifting effect, often described as a "Cinderella" fix for special occasions. However, a significant number of reviewers caution that the product can leave a white, crusty residue if over-applied and may cause dryness or stinging on sensitive skin.

Highlights

  • Immediate lifting effect Often Mentioned
    • “Lifts my under eye bags immediately”
    • “Feel immediate subtle lifting”
    • “Looks less baggy under here”
  • Leaves white residue Often Mentioned
    • “Leaves a film on the skin”
    • “Can crust over”
    • “White flaky layer if I put too much”
  • Cooling metal applicator Sometimes Noted
    • “Cooling metal tip makes application super refreshing”
    • “Feels like icing under your eyes”
    • “Applicator is cold and soothing”
  • Drying or caking Sometimes Noted
    • “Caused dryness and caking”
    • “Made the applied area very dry”
    • “Not great under makeup”
  • Temporary results Sometimes Noted
    • “One night wonder”
    • “Not permanent though”
    • “Bags come back after washing”
  • Brightens dark circles Rarely Noted
    • “Brightens dark circles after a month”
    • “Helps with discoloration”
    • “Eyes look more awake”
  • Good packaging Rarely Noted
    • “Tube came with a cute spatula”
    • “Packaging is good”
    • “Like the sanitary applicator”
  • Burning sensation Rarely Noted
    • “Feel little burning sensation”
    • “Developed a bad reaction”
    • “Face is itching like mad”

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Questions and answers

Why is Dr. Melaxin Eyephalt a weak match for oily acne-prone skin?

This eye care is a weak match for oily acne-prone skin because it lacks stronger oil-controlling ingredients for optimal results. A product of this type needs powerful soothing ingredients, lightweight hydration that does not clog pores, and targeted ingredients that effectively manage excess oil and sebum production.

Which ingredients make this cream a poor fit for oily acne-prone skin?

This cream is a weak match for oily acne-prone skin because it lacks stronger oil-controlling ingredients to properly manage excess oil production. To work well for this skin type, a product of this type needs targeted oil-regulating ingredients.

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 Caffeine do for oily acne-prone skin?

Topical caffeine helps calm oily, acne-prone skin by protecting cells against UV damage and preventing excessive fat accumulation. It is also well tolerated and may boost your sunscreen protection when used together with UV filters.

Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2013Frontiers in Physiology, 2019

Where does this cream go in a skincare routine for oily acne-prone skin?

This eye care product goes in the evening routine as a treatment step, or it can be used whenever your eye area needs extra hydration. Because this product is a weak match for your oily acne-prone skin, an ideal product of this type needs stronger oil-controlling ingredients to manage oiliness effectively while keeping your skin calm.

Can I use this cream with glycolic acid, and in what order?

You can use this cream after glycolic acid, as it is safe for your oily skin and helps soothe and hydrate. To properly care for oily acne-prone skin, a product of this type needs stronger oil-controlling ingredients.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020

How often should I use this cream?

This eye care product is a weak match for your oily acne-prone skin because it lacks stronger oil-controlling ingredients. To properly care for this skin type, a product needs extra oil-controlling ingredients to manage oiliness and blemishes effectively.

International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2020Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

Can this cream clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily acne-prone skin?

This cream is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for your oily skin because it avoids harsh substances, though it is a weak match for you. An eye cream for oily acne-prone skin needs stronger oil-controlling ingredients alongside hydrating and soothing components like glycerin and niacinamide.

Is this cream fragrance-free and alcohol-free?

Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.

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, 2017
  • Topical hyaluronic acid filler serum combined with Botulinum toxin type A lengthened the duration of the toxin's effect in reducing wrinkles compared to Botulinum toxin type A alone.

    Dermatologic Therapy, 2022
  • Optimized transfersomes loaded with epigallocatechin-3-gallate and hyaluronic acid increased cell viability while reducing lipid peroxidation, intracellular ROS, and MMP expression in HaCaT cells, and exhibited higher skin permeation and deposition compared to plain EGCG.

    Drug Delivery, 2017
  • Topical application of (-)-epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) to human skin before UV irradiation decreases UV-induced production of hydrogen peroxide by 68-90% and nitric oxide by 30-100%, inhibits leukocyte infiltration and lipid peroxidation by 41-84%, and restores glutathione levels and glutathione peroxidase activity compared to UV exposure alone.

    Carcinogenesis, 2001
  • Application of green tea extracts on normal human skin resulted in dose-dependent inhibition of UV-evoked erythema, reduced sunburn cells, protected Langerhans cells, and decreased UV-induced DNA damage compared to untreated UV-exposed skin.

    Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 2001
  • The 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, 2020
  • Ten 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, 2001
  • Niacinamide/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, 2012
  • A topical cosmetic slimming product containing tetrahydroxypropyl ethylenediamine, caffeine, carnitine, forskolin and retinol significantly reduced body circumferences and improved skin aspect compared with placebo in 78 women over 12 weeks.

    International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2011
  • Topical sunscreen formulations containing caffeine combined with UV filters increased in vivo anti-UVB protection by approximately 25% and showed higher SPF values compared to caffeine-free sunscreen, while being well tolerated by the skin of healthy subjects.

    Frontiers in Physiology, 2019
  • Caffeine gel combined with choline geranate showed high skin permeation capacity and superior clinical results in cellulite treatment compared to caffeine gel without ionic liquid.

    AAPS PharmSciTech, 2021
  • Topical 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, 2021
  • Topical 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, 2008
  • Topical 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 eye cares fit oily acne-prone skin better

  • Sodium ascorbyl phosphate provides effective antimicrobial action, prevents sebum oxidation, and demonstrates superior clinical efficacy compared to a standard acne treatment in patients with acne vulgaris.

    International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2005
  • 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, 2023
  • A 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, 2024

Ingredients

Water, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Caffeine, Niacinamide, Hyaluronic Acid, Peptides, Ascorbic Acid, Retinol, Camellia Sinensis Extract

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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