OGEE Complexion Perfecting Tinted Serum for oily acne-prone skin
Coconut Alkanes
Coco-Caprylate Caprate
Average
- AverageOily Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- ConcerningSafety
Works for oily acne-prone skin; other products 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 moisturizing for your oily skin due to the presence of Hyaluronic Acid and Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, which hydrate effectively but do not specifically target your acne, blemishes, and breakouts.
- While Glycerin and Hyaluronic Acid provide humectant action suitable for oily skin, the formula lacks sufficient ingredients for optimal oil control.
People Say
★4.7Overall rating based on 1.7k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, this tinted serum is highly regarded for its ability to provide buildable, light-to-medium coverage that feels breathable and looks like natural skin. Users frequently highlight its effectiveness in hydrating and smoothing the complexion, making it a popular choice for those seeking a "fresh-faced" glow without the heaviness of traditional foundation.
Highlights
Radiant finish Mostly Mentioned
- “Makes my skin look moisturized with that perfect tint of color.”
- “Gives you that fresh-faced, glowy look.”
- “Makes skin look radiant, even-toned, and healthy.”
Lightweight feel Often Mentioned
- “Feels like a treatment but covers nicely yet feels light.”
- “Feels hydrating and light, more like an actual face serum.”
- “Feels super lightweight and just makes for a slightly smoother canvas.”
Clean ingredients Sometimes Noted
- “Made with certified organic ingredients, and it's totally clean.”
- “Love that it's got plumping Gooseberry Fruit, refining Daisy Flower.”
- “Non-comedogenic (aka no breakouts, ever).”
Smooths and blurs Sometimes Noted
- “It doesn't settle into lines.”
- “It never cakes or clings to dry patches.”
- “Blurs the appearance of pores and texture.”
Inconsistent performance Rarely Noted
- “Sadly this tinted serum is the only product that didn't work out.”
- “Didn't work for my specific skin type.”
No SPF Rarely Noted
- “Some sun protection would also be nice.”
- “Wish it included SPF.”
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Questions and answers
How well does OGEE Tinted Serum work for oily acne-prone skin?
This tinted serum works moderately well for your oily skin, offering hydration through hyaluronic acid and aloe juice without adding heavy oils. However, because it lacks targeted ingredients for breakouts, this skin type needs a product that includes components like niacinamide for oil control and soothing ingredients to help calm blemishes.
Which ingredients make this serum a good fit for oily acne-prone skin?
Hyaluronic acid and aloe leaf juice make this serum a fit by providing moderate hydration for your oily skin without feeling heavy. However, this product lacks ingredients that specifically target acne and control oil. A makeup tinted moisturizer for oily acne-prone skin needs ingredients like niacinamide to control shine and ceramides to strengthen the skin barrier.
What does Water do for oily acne-prone skin?
Water helps keep oily, acne-prone skin hydrated without making it greasy. Keeping skin hydrated is important because acne treatments can dry it out and irritate the skin barrier.
What do Coconut Alkanes do for oily acne-prone skin?
Coconut alkanes help moisturize oily, acne-prone skin without leaving a heavy or greasy feel. This ingredient gives products a smooth, light texture that is unlikely to clog pores.
Where does this serum go in a skincare routine for oily acne-prone skin?
This tinted serum works for your oily acne-prone skin, though other products fit it better. To fit this skin well, a product of this type needs ingredients that control oil and target breakouts.
Can I use this serum with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this tinted serum alongside retinol, applying it after your retinol treatment has absorbed in your morning routine. Oily acne-prone skin needs a product of this type that also includes ingredients for oil control and blemish management.
How often should I use this serum?
You can use this tinted serum daily as part of your morning makeup routine. Because it provides moderate moisture without oil control, oily acne-prone skin needs a dedicated oil-absorbing ingredient or blemish treatment alongside it.
Can this serum clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily acne-prone skin?
This tinted moisturizer is unlikely to clog pores, but it does not specifically target acne, blemishes, and breakouts. Oily skin of this type needs formulas with ingredients that help control oil and target breakouts.
Is this serum 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, 2017Liquid coco-caprylate/caprate combined with electrogenic Staphylococcus epidermidis significantly reduced UV-B-induced skin injuries in mice compared to poorly electrogenic isolates.
Scientific Reports, 2020
Why other products fit oily acne-prone skin better
Epigallocatechin-3-gallate significantly improved acne in patients compared to the control side during an 8-week clinical trial.
The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2013A peel-off facial mask containing myoinositol and trehalose-loaded liposomes improved adult female acne by decreasing lesion counts, sebum production, GAGS scores, and local androgen levels while increasing beclin-1 levels.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2017Co-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
Ingredients
Water, Coconut Alkanes, Coco-Caprylate Caprate, Glycerin, Titanium Dioxide, Iron Oxides, Hyaluronic Acid, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Tocopherol, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate
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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