PRAI Ageless Throat & Decolletage Creme for acne-prone skin
Glycerin
Caprylic Capric Triglyceride
Caution
- AverageCombination Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- ConcerningSafety
A poor match for acne-prone skin; the products 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 glycerin and shea butter, which hydrate and enhance barrier resilience, but lacks sufficient ingredients for optimal oil control on your oily areas.
- The product provides general skincare benefits like hydration and cleansing, which are supportive but not directly relevant to your acne, blemishes, and breakouts.
People Say
★4.7Overall rating based on 1.4k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, this cream is highly praised for its ability to firm, hydrate, and smooth the delicate skin of the neck and decolletage, with many users noting a reduction in crepiness and sagging. Most users see significant improvements in skin texture and elasticity, though some report issues with product pilling when layered under makeup or when too much product is applied.
Highlights
Visible firming Mostly Mentioned
- “My neck doesn't show my age”
- “Noticeable difference in sagging”
- “Picks up the slack”
Deep hydration Often Mentioned
- “Skin feels soft and hydrated”
- “Blitzes crepiness”
- “Feels supple”
Smooths texture Often Mentioned
- “Criss-cross wrinkles gone”
- “Smoother appearance”
- “Bumpy texture improved”
Lightweight texture Sometimes Noted
- “Not heavy or greasy”
- “Absorbs immediately”
- “Light and fluffy”
Application sensitivity Sometimes Noted
- “Don't rub too much”
- “Must use small amount”
- “Breaks down if over-massaged”
Product pilling Sometimes Noted
- “Rolls up into little pieces”
- “Pills under makeup”
- “Balled up on skin”
Limited versatility Rarely Noted
- “Not for face/makeup”
- “Can't use under foundation”
- “Too many steps”
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Questions and answers
Why does Lovi advise caution with PRAI Ageless Throat & Decolletage Creme for acne-prone skin?
Lovi advises caution because this cream provides moderate moisture with glycerin and shea butter, but it lacks the oil control needed for acne-prone skin. Skin of this type needs products containing soothing extracts and ingredients that target blemishes without causing irritation while maintaining balance.
Which ingredients make this cream a poor fit for acne-prone skin?
This cream is a poor fit for acne-prone skin because it lacks oil-controlling ingredients for oily areas, even though glycerin and shea butter provide moderate moisture. A body lotion for acne-prone skin needs ingredients that help with blemishes and breakouts without causing irritation, along with soothing extracts.
What does Water do for acne-prone skin?
Water-based hydration helps keep acne-prone skin balanced by providing essential moisture without adding excess oil. Proper hydration also helps reduce dryness and flakiness that can sometimes result from harsh acne treatments.
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
Where does this cream go in a skincare routine for acne-prone skin?
This cream is a poor match for acne-prone skin because it lacks oil control ingredients for oily areas and targeted ingredients for blemishes. An ideal product for this skin needs lightweight hydration and balancing ingredients that manage oil and keep pores clear.
Can I use it with retinol, and in what order?
Exercise caution when using this cream with retinol on acne-prone skin, as it lacks the ingredients needed for oil control and managing breakouts. If you still choose to combine them, apply retinol first and follow with the cream to help keep your skin soft while minimizing irritation.
How often should I use this cream?
This cream is a poor match for your acne-prone skin, as it lacks oil control for oily areas and does not target blemishes. To care for this skin type, a product needs ingredients that help balance oil and keep pores clear.
Can it clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for acne-prone skin?
This cream may not be the best match for your acne-prone skin because it lacks oil control ingredients for oily areas and may cause breakouts. A product for this skin needs oil-balancing ingredients and lightweight hydration to keep pores clear.
Is this cream fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol. Cetearyl alcohol is a fatty alcohol, 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, 2017Topical application of an emollient emulsion containing 15.0% caprylic/capric triglyceride doubled the amount of urocanic acid isomers and increased skin hydration with reduced transepidermal water loss in healthy subjects, though it did not prevent ultraviolet-induced urocanic acid isomerization.
Life, 2023The 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, 2012
Ingredients
Water, Glycerin, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Peg-100 Stearate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Shea Butter, Dimethicone, Ceteareth-20, Phenoxyethanol, Carbomer, Triethanolamine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium Edta
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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