Luna Nectar Futurize for oily skin
Bakuchiol
RosehipAverage
- AverageOily Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- ExcellentSafety
Works for oily skin; other serums 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
- Offers moderate anti-aging benefits for your oily skin, as Bakuchiol helps minimize fine lines and wrinkles while Jojoba Oil and Squalane provide emollient action without being overly heavy. Glycerin and Aloe Barbadensis Extract offer general hydration and soothing effects that can help manage oily shine, though stronger seboregulating ingredients would provide more targeted results.
- The formulation is generally safe for your oily skin, with soothing ingredients like Bakuchiol, Rosehip Oil, and Aloe Barbadensis Extract mitigating potential irritation.
- The product is safe for your oily skin, as it lacks harsh ingredients and includes soothing components like Bakuchiol, Rosehip Oil, and Aloe Barbadensis Extract.
How to apply
- Use this serum in your PM routine. Start by applying it 3 times a week and build up to daily use if your skin tolerates it well.
- Apply the serum after cleansing and toning, but right before your moisturizer for the best results.
- Gently press 2-3 drops of the serum into your skin. Let it absorb ⏱ for a minute before applying the next product.
- Apply the serum on clean and dry skin since your skin is not sensitive and you want to target oily shine. This helps control excess oil throughout the night.
- Avoid the delicate eye area and do a patch test before using the serum for the very first time.
Questions and answers
How well does Luna Nectar Futurize work for oily skin?
Luna Nectar Futurize works for your oily skin, though other products fit it better because it offers only moderate anti-aging benefits and general hydration without targeted oil control. A product of this type needs effective ingredients like niacinamide, ferulic acid, and zinc pca that control sebum production and enhance skin radiance, combined with ceramides and panthenol to support the skin barrier.
The British Journal of Dermatology, 2019Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
Which ingredients make this treatment a good fit for oily skin?
Bakuchiol, jojoba oil, and squalane make this treatment a fit for your oily skin by providing lightweight hydration and soothing benefits without feeling heavy. To achieve the best results on oily skin, this type of product needs targeted oil-controlling ingredients like niacinamide and zinc PCA.
The British Journal of Dermatology, 2019Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
What does Bakuchiol do for oily skin?
Bakuchiol helps balance oily skin by regulating sebum production and reducing inflammation with a very low likelihood of irritation. This type of skin needs ingredients that provide antibacterial and anti-inflammatory benefits to help control breakouts and keep pores clear.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2016Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022
What does Rosehip Oil do for oily skin?
Rosehip oil helps balance oily skin by providing lightweight moisture without feeling heavy or greasy. It absorbs easily and may help keep your face feeling soft and smooth throughout the day.
Where does this treatment go in a skincare routine for oily skin?
Apply this treatment in the evening routine. Treatments with actives go in the evening for simplicity and extra safety around sun exposure, though some can also be used in the morning or twice a day.
Can I use this treatment with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this treatment alongside a retinoid, but to help manage your oily skin and keep it calm, apply your retinoid first and follow with this treatment. Soothing ingredients like Bakuchiol, Rosehip Oil, and Aloe Barbadensis Extract help lower the chance of irritation.
How often should I use this treatment?
Use this treatment in your evening routine, applying it after your cleansing toner and before your moisturizer. Because it is an average fit for your oily skin, this type of product needs stronger oil-balancing ingredients for more targeted results.
Can this treatment clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily skin?
Luna Nectar Futurize is generally safe for oily skin and is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts, as it lacks harsh ingredients and includes soothing components like bakuchiol, rosehip oil, and aloe barbadensis extract.
Is this treatment fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.
What the research says
Topical bakuchiol 0.5% applied twice daily compared with retinol 0.5% applied daily significantly decreased wrinkle surface area and hyperpigmentation with no statistical difference between the compounds in 44 patients over 12 weeks, while retinol users reported more facial skin scaling and stinging.
The British Journal of Dermatology, 2019A 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 dermocosmetic containing bakuchiol, Ginkgo biloba extract, and mannitol improves inflammatory lesions, Investigator Global Assessment, and seborrhea intensity when added to adapalene 0.1% gel in patients with acne vulgaris.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2015Topical application of a serum containing supramolecular Bakuchiol and Terminalia chebula extract significantly improved barrier function, reduced redness and sensitivity, and improved wrinkles and elasticity in 34 Chinese subjects with sensitive skin after 28 days.
Health Science Reports, 2025Bakuchiol functions as an anti-aging compound through retinol-like regulation of gene expression, producing significant improvements in lines, wrinkles, pigmentation, elasticity, firmness, and photo-damage after 12 weeks of twice-a-day facial application without usual retinol therapy-associated undesirable effects.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2014Topical 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, 2024Sunflower 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, 2023A 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
Why other serums fit oily skin better
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, 2024Niacinamide and ferulic acid incorporated in a stable multiple emulsion successfully reduced melanin, sebum, and skin erythema while improving skin elasticity and hydration in human skin compared to a placebo.
BioMed Research International, 2022
Ingredients
Bakuchiol, Rosehip Oil, Squalane, Jojoba Oil, Vitamin E Tocopherol, Aloe Barbadensis Extract, Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Camellia Sinensis Extract, Chamomile Extract, Lavender Oil, Sunflower Seed Oil, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin
Behind this fit score
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