Elizabeth Arden Millennium Night Renewal Cream for acne-prone skin
Glycerin
Dimethicone
Stearic Acid
Glyceryl Stearate
Phenoxyethanol
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- AverageCombination Skin Fit
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A weak match for acne-prone skin; the moisturizers alongside fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with acne-prone skin: breakouts, blackheads, and post-acne marks. 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 moisturizing for your combination skin due to the presence of glycerin, which hydrates and smooths texture, but lacks targeted ingredients to effectively treat your acne, blemishes, and breakouts.
- While the formula provides general skincare benefits, it does not contain ingredients like salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide in concentrations that would address your specific concerns.
How to apply
- Use your moisturizer twice a day in your AM and PM routines. Apply it daily to help keep breakouts under control.
- Apply after your cleanser and toner, and make sure to use your SPF right after in the morning.
- Gently spread a small amount of moisturizer over your face using soft motions. Let it absorb into the skin for a minute before getting dressed or applying makeup.
- Apply on slightly damp skin to help lock in extra moisture. This keeps your combination skin balanced without feeling heavy.
- Avoid the eye area and do a patch test before your first use. Stop using if you feel any irritation.
Questions and answers
Why is Elizabeth Arden Millennium Night Renewal Cream a weak match for acne-prone skin?
This cream is a weak match for your acne-prone skin because it offers general moisturizing with glycerin to hydrate and smooth texture, but it lacks targeted ingredients like salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide to treat breakouts. An effective moisturizer for acne-prone skin needs ingredients that address acne and blemishes, soothe the skin without irritation, and provide hydration while balancing skin texture.
Which ingredients make this cream a poor fit for acne-prone skin?
This cream is a weak match for your acne-prone skin because it relies on basic moisturizers like glycerin and dimethicone instead of targeted ingredients that actively treat breakouts. A moisturizer for acne-prone skin needs ingredients like salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide, along with soothing extracts and peptides to address blemishes without irritation.
What does Glycerin do for acne-prone skin?
Glycerin helps keep acne-prone skin hydrated and calm without clogging pores or feeling heavy. It supports the skin barrier so it stays soft and smooth while handling everyday treatments.
The British Journal of Dermatology, 2008International Journal of Toxicology, 2019
What does Dimethicone do for acne-prone skin?
Dimethicone forms a light, breathable layer on the skin that helps hold in moisture without feeling heavy or greasy. It is generally safe for acne-prone skin, though it does not treat acne itself.
Where does this cream go in a skincare routine for acne-prone skin?
This cream goes as the final moisturizing step in the morning and evening routine for acne-prone skin, though it is a weak match because it lacks targeted ingredients like salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide to treat blemishes. An effective product of this type for acne-prone skin needs active ingredients that clear pores and calm breakouts while keeping the skin soft and smooth.
Can I use this cream with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this cream with retinol by applying the retinol first, letting it absorb, and then following with the cream to keep your skin soft and smooth. Using a moisturizer alongside retinol helps reduce dryness and irritation while supporting your skin barrier during treatment. To properly fit acne-prone skin, a moisturizer of this type needs targeted blemish-fighting ingredients like salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide.
How often should I use this cream?
This cream is generally suitable for daily use, though it may not provide enough targeted care for your specific skin concerns. A product of this type needs acne-fighting ingredients like salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide to effectively clear blemishes and breakouts.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Health Science Reports, 2021
Can this cream clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for acne-prone skin?
This cream is a weak match for acne-prone skin because it lacks targeted ingredients like salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide to treat breakouts. A product of this type needs acne-fighting ingredients to keep pores clear and effectively manage blemishes.
Can I use this cream around the eyes or on my body?
This cream can be used on the body and around the eyes, as skin thickness varies widely across these areas from very thin eyelids to thicker regions like the back. While glycerin helps hydrate and smooth the skin, a product for acne-prone skin needs targeted ingredients like salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide to treat breakouts.
Is this cream fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It has no drying alcohol and contains fragrance (parfum). Cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol are fatty alcohols, 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, 2017The 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, 2012Wearing an N95 mask alone compared to using dimethicone cream or hydrocolloid dressing caused more adverse skin reactions among 73 military health care workers, with no significant differences in fit test failure rates between groups.
Military Medicine, 2024A dimethicone skin protectant lotion significantly decreased visual scoring and transepidermal water loss compared to vehicle control and SLS-only treated sites in 12 healthy humans exposed to sodium lauryl sulfate.
Skin Research and Technology, 2000Treatment with a moisturizer containing dimethicone and glycerine increased epidermal thickness by 0.019 mm, improved barrier function by decreasing transepidermal water loss by 13%, decreased melanin intensity, and induced keratins 6 and 16 in fifteen women with moderately photoaged forearms.
Clinical and Experimental Dermatology, 2007Sodium dodecyl sulfate treatment disrupts the ordered intercellular lipid lamellar structure in hairless mouse stratum corneum, and immersion in a ceramide 3, cholesterol, and stearic acid mixture successfully reorganizes this ordered lamellar structure.
Biophysical Chemistry, 2001
Why other moisturizers fit 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, Stearic Acid, Cetyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Triethanolamine, Stearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Peg-100 Stearate, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Carbomer, Disodium Edta, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Butylparaben, Ethylparaben, Isobutylparaben
Behind this fit score
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