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Glossier Futuredew for oily acne-prone skin

High

  • HighOily Skin Fit
  • HighEffectiveness
  • HighSafety

A great choice for oily acne-prone skin; a few moisturizers fit it even 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

  • Highly suitable for your oily skin due to the emollient action of Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil and Oenothera Biennis Oil, which hydrate without being overly heavy, though it lacks targeted ingredients for your acne concerns.
  • The formula provides excellent moisturizing and plumping effects with high concentrations of sodium hyaluronate and glycerin, supporting overall skin health.
  • The safety profile is excellent, with no risks of irritation for your oily skin due to the absence of harsh ingredients and the presence of soothing components like glycerin and squalane.

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

★4.3Overall rating based on 3.2k+ reviews

Based on a very large amount of data, this product is frequently praised for delivering an instant, long-lasting dewy glow and providing significant hydration, making it a favorite for dry to normal skin types. It is also noted as a versatile makeup primer and easy to apply. However, users with oily skin often find it too heavy or shiny, and a smaller number of reviews mention that it can accentuate skin texture or lead to breakouts.

Highlights

  • Hydrating formula Often Mentioned
    • “It leaves the skin feeling hydrated.”
    • “Actually hydrating, actually nourishing.”
    • “Makes skin look perked up and nourished.”
  • Provides radiant glow Often Mentioned
    • “It gives my skin a beautiful dewy glow.”
    • “It gives the skin a lovely sheen.”
    • “Instant luminosity for sure.”
  • Too oily/shiny Often Mentioned
    • “My face was suupperrr shiny.”
    • “Looked sweaty and greasy.”
    • “Skin was quite shiny toward the end of the day.”
  • Easy to apply Sometimes Noted
    • “Super easy and not at all time-consuming.”
    • “Blends easily.”
    • “A little goes a long way.”
  • Versatile primer Sometimes Noted
    • “Works like a dream under makeup.”
    • “Works well both on its own and under makeup.”
    • “Makes my makeup look fresh all day.”
  • Not for oily skin Sometimes Noted
    • “If you have oily skin, using this... would not benefit your skin.”
    • “I would definitely use less or not at all if your skin is naturally oily.”
    • “As someone with oily skin, I did see my skin looking quite oily.”
  • Accentuates texture Rarely Noted
    • “Called attention to the texture and the flaws in my skin.”
    • “Small bumps on my forehead seemed really noticeable.”
    • “Fine lines seemed more prominent.”
  • Potential breakouts Rarely Noted
    • “Between... feeling it on my face, and breaking out it's probably not going to work.”
    • “I had a few pimples.”

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Questions and answers

What makes Glossier Futuredew a great fit for oily acne-prone skin?

Glossier Futuredew is a great fit for oily acne-prone skin because grape seed oil and evening primrose oil hydrate without feeling overly heavy, while glycerin and sodium hyaluronate provide deep moisture and plumping effects. It is also very safe and unlikely to cause irritation for your skin due to the lack of harsh ingredients and the presence of soothing components like squalane and glycerin.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

Which ingredients make this moisturizer a good fit for oily acne-prone skin?

Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil and Oenothera Biennis Oil make this a great fit by hydrating your skin without feeling too heavy. Glycerin and squalane also help by keeping your skin calm and safe from irritation.

Biomaterials Advances, 2022

What does Squalane do for oily acne-prone skin?

Squalane may help keep oily skin soft and smooth, but oxidized squalene can trigger inflammation in acne-prone skin. Because of this, oily acne-prone skin needs lightweight, non-greasy ingredients that balance moisture without clogging pores.

The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2006

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

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

This moisturizer goes as the third step in your morning routine after a cleanser and hydrating toner, and as the final step in your evening routine and weekly routine. It is a great fit for your oily skin because it hydrates without feeling overly heavy, though it lacks targeted ingredients for your acne concerns.

Can I use this moisturizer with retinol, and in what order?

You can use this moisturizer with retinol by applying the retinol first, letting it absorb, and then following with the moisturizer. This routine helps keep your skin hydrated and is unlikely to cause irritation.

Cutis, 2006

How often should I use this moisturizer?

You can use this moisturizer daily in your morning and evening routines because it hydrates your oily skin without feeling too heavy and has a very safe, soothing formula. Regular application helps keep your skin soft and well-balanced while supporting overall skin health.

Health Science Reports, 2021Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

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

This moisturizer is unlikely to cause irritation or breakouts on oily skin due to its gentle formula and soothing ingredients like glycerin and squalane, though it lacks targeted ingredients for acne and some shoppers find it too shiny. Because it does not treat breakouts, acne-prone skin needs products containing ingredients like salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide to help keep pores clear.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

Can I use this moisturizer around the eyes or on my body?

Yes, you can use this moisturizer around the eyes and on the body because its gentle oils and hydrating ingredients are well tolerated by delicate areas. The formula has an excellent safety profile with soothing components like glycerin and squalane, making it unlikely to cause irritation.

Is this moisturizer fragrance-free and alcohol-free?

Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.

What the research says

  • Electrospun poly (vinyl butyral-co-vinyl alcohol-co-vinyl acetate) patches loaded with evening primrose oil applied to the forearm of volunteers for 6 hours increased skin moisture, with pore size, shape, and fiber diameter influencing oil transport.

    Biomaterials Advances, 2022
  • 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
  • Squalane at 0.005-0.015% counteracts UVA-induced oxidative stress, inflammation, and collagen metabolism inhibition while stimulating fibroblast migration in human dermal fibroblasts.

    Molecules, 2025
  • Plant-derived squalane protected human dermal fibroblasts against UVA-induced damage by counteracting ROS formation, suppressing apoptosis-related proteins p53, caspase-3, caspase-9, and PARP, and restoring the pro-survival p-Akt/mTOR pathway.

    Antioxidants, 2025
  • 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
  • Topical 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, 2011
  • Topical 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, 2022
  • Treatment 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, 2019
  • Topical treatments containing rosehip extract may reduce the size and erythema of postsurgical scars through macrophage polarization and inflammatory cytokine inhibition, though current clinical evidence remains insufficient to recommend its routine use.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024
  • Sunflower and rosehip oil nanoemulsions prepared with a mix of phospholipids and synthetic emulsifiers permeated intact skin to the dermis and showed a more prominent healing effect in a human organotypic skin explant culture wound model compared to nanoemulsions prepared only with phospholipids.

    Pharmaceutics, 2023
  • A nanoemulsion containing 1 mg/mL kojic dipalmitate and 5% rosehip oil demonstrated high incorporation efficiency, suitable physicochemical stability, antioxidant and depigmenting efficacy close to 1 mM ascorbic acid, and no cytotoxicity at concentrations from 0.06% to 1% in vitro.

    Pharmaceutics, 2023
  • Grapeseed oil-loaded dermocosmetic nanoemulgel applied on the cheeks of healthy volunteers significantly reduced skin melanin, erythema, sebum production, and pores while increasing moisture and elasticity compared to a placebo.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022
  • Topical treatment with cranberry oil and grape oil improved wound healing in rats, with cranberry oil showing an 88.1% wound area reduction and grape oil showing 84.6% compared to 74.1% in controls and 78.4% in the mupirocin standard group on day 13.

    Phytotherapy Research, 2011
  • An ionic liquid-based grapeseed oil emulsion increased transdermal penetration by 4.63-fold and improved skin hydration, firmness, elasticity, and facial wrinkles after 28 days of continuous use compared to ordinary emulsion.

    Pharmaceuticals, 2024

Ingredients

Water, Glycerin, Squalane, Isoamyl Laurate, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Butylene Glycol, Jojoba Seed Oil, Propanediol, Isohexadecane, 1,2-Hexanediol, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Olive Polyglyceryl-6 Esters Oil, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil Grape Seed Oil, Rosa Canina Oil Fruit, Polyglyceryl-6 Pentaoleate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Evodia Rutaecarpa Fruit Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Oil Leaf Rosemary Oil Leaf, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil Castor Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Hydroxyacetophenone, Sodium Chloride, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Propylene Carbonate, Tin Oxide, Mica, Titanium Dioxide Ci 77891, Iron Oxides Ci 77491

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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