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TIRTIR Ceramic Milk Ampoule for oily acne-prone skin

Average

  • AverageOily Skin Fit
  • AverageEffectiveness
  • HighSafety

Works for oily acne-prone skin; other moisturizers 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 suitability for oily skin, as ingredients like Isopropyl Myristate and Rice Bran Oil provide emollient benefits, while glycerin and ceramides enhance barrier resilience and hydration. However, the formula lacks sufficient seboregulating ingredients to fully address oiliness and acne concerns.
  • The product provides general skincare benefits, such as hydration and soothing, with ingredients like Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract and Squalane contributing to a gentle profile for your oily skin.
  • 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.

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

★4.6Overall rating based on 400+ reviews

This ampoule is highly regarded for its intense moisturizing properties and ability to create a radiant "glass skin" appearance, with many users finding it beneficial for dry and dehydrated skin types and for barrier repair. Users with oily or acne-prone skin, however, often find its rich, milky texture to be too heavy, with some experiencing clogged pores or breakouts.

Highlights

  • Glass skin glow Mostly Mentioned
    • “dewy finish”
    • “healthy radiance”
    • “instant glow”
    • “glazed look”
  • Intense hydration Often Mentioned
    • “deeply moisturizing”
    • “plumps skin”
    • “combats dryness”
    • “long-lasting moisture”
  • Barrier support Sometimes Noted
    • “soothing feel”
    • “repairs barrier”
    • “calms irritation”
    • “protective layer”
  • Luxurious texture Sometimes Noted
    • “silky feel”
    • “rich consistency”
    • “smooth application”
    • “milky formula”
  • Heavy or greasy Sometimes Noted
    • “too thick”
    • “sits on skin”
    • “sticky finish”
    • “hard to absorb”
  • Poor packaging Sometimes Noted
    • “dropper struggles”
    • “hard to dispense”
    • “pipette issues”
    • “stiff bottle”
  • Application difficulty Rarely Noted
    • “hard to spread”
    • “drags on skin”
    • “requires mixing”
    • “stiff consistency”
  • Causes breakouts Rarely Noted
    • “closed comedones”
    • “cystic acne”
    • “clogged pores”
    • “whiteheads”

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Questions and answers

How well does TIRTIR Ceramic Milk Ampoule work for oily acne-prone skin?

This product works moderately well for oily acne-prone skin, providing hydration and soothing benefits with a very safe and gentle profile, though it lacks strong oil-controlling ingredients. To fit this skin type best, a moisturizing treatment needs ingredients that target acne and oiliness, provide lightweight hydration without clogging pores, and use light humectants and skin-repairing components.

Journal of Nanobiotechnology, 2011

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

Glycerin, squalane, and ceramides make this treatment a fit by providing gentle hydration and supporting your skin barrier without causing irritation. Because it lacks strong oil-controlling ingredients, a product for this skin type needs oil-balancing ingredients like niacinamide and lightweight hydrators that manage breakouts without clogging pores.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

What does Niacinamide do for oily acne-prone skin?

Niacinamide helps balance oil production, calms redness, and is unlikely to irritate oily, acne-prone skin while improving blemishes. Clinical tests show it reduces excess oil and helps clear up both inflammatory and non-inflammatory acne breakouts.

Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy, 2006Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024

What does Lactobacillus Soymilk Ferment Filtrate do for oily acne-prone skin?

Lactobacillus Soymilk Ferment Filtrate helps balance and calm oily acne-prone skin while supporting the skin barrier. This type of ingredient needs to be lightweight and non-greasy to keep pores clear and skin smooth.

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

This treatment goes in the evening routine after your cleansing toner and before your moisturizer. Oily and acne-prone skin of this type needs products containing oil-controlling and pore-clearing ingredients to properly manage breakouts and excess shine.

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

You can use this moisturizing treatment with retinol by applying it before your retinol to help keep your skin calm and hydrated. A product of this type works well for oily acne-prone skin when it includes ingredients that clear excess oil and target blemishes.

Cutis, 2006

How often should I use this serum?

You can use this treatment in the evening as part of your routine. This product works for your skin, though an oily acne-prone skin needs a treatment with ingredients that help control oil and target breakouts.

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

This serum is unlikely to cause irritation on oily acne-prone skin, though some reviewers moderately complain that it feels heavy or greasy. To properly fit this skin type, a product of this type needs targeted oil-controlling and pore-clearing ingredients to effectively manage breakouts.

Journal of Nanobiotechnology, 2011International Journal of Pharmaceutics, 2019

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

You can use this moisturizing treatment around the eyes or on your body, as its gentle profile and ingredients like glycerin and rice bran oil help keep skin soft and hydrated without irritation. A product of this type needs lightweight hydrators and oil-balancing ingredients to properly care for oily skin in those areas.

Journal of Nanobiotechnology, 2011

Is this serum 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 rice bran oil nanoemulsion formulated using low energy methods showed low irritation potential in vitro and improved skin moisture while maintaining normal skin pH in human volunteers during in vivo assessments.

    Journal of Nanobiotechnology, 2011
  • 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
  • Repeated application of concentrated water-in-oil emulsions over four weeks caused no skin irritation, positively affected skin properties, and delivered almost 50% of the applied fluorescein sodium, with isopropyl myristate showing superior penetration performance compared to liquid paraffin in healthy volunteers.

    International Journal of Pharmaceutics, 2019
  • A topical xanthan gum nanogel containing gamma-oryzanol-loaded nanostructured lipid carriers and nanosized TiO2 and MBBT filters demonstrated high photoprotection with an SPF of 34 and no skin irritation or sensitization in a rat model.

    Pharmaceuticals, 2023
  • Topical post-laser application of human adipocyte-derived mesenchymal stem cell media combined with niacinamide significantly improved wrinkle index, melanin index, patient satisfaction, and investigator esthetic improvement scores compared to vehicle cream in patients with aging skin.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021
  • Topical nicotinamide prevented solar-simulated UV-induced immunosuppression in healthy volunteers, and men experienced immunosuppression at solar-simulated UV doses three times lower than those required for women.

    The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2008
  • Topical 5% niacinamide applied twice daily for 12 weeks reduced fine lines and wrinkles, hyperpigmented spots, red blotchiness, and skin sallowness, and improved skin elasticity compared to vehicle control in 50 female white subjects with facial photoaging.

    Dermatologic Surgery, 2005
  • ANT1 soybean extract cream ameliorated complications and enhanced skin recovery after Nd:YAG laser therapy in 45 Asian women, with higher concentrations significantly reducing wrinkles, spots, and pores compared to placebo.

    Annals of Plastic Surgery, 2018
  • Genistein and daidzein inhibited UVB-induced hydrogen peroxide production in keratinocytes acting as free radical scavengers with negligible skin disruption, whereas glycitein showed no protective activity.

    International Journal of Pharmaceutics, 2008
  • A phytoestrogen-enriched cosmetic formulation containing biotransformed soybean extract increased collagen-I expression in fibroblast cells and skin explants in an estrogen receptor beta-dependent manner without harming skin microbiota.

    Brazilian Journal of Medical and Biological Research = Revista Brasileira de Pesquisas Medicas E Biologicas, 2023
  • 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

Why other moisturizers fit oily acne-prone skin better

Ingredients

Lactobacillus Soymilk Ferment Filtrate, Isopropyl Myristate, Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Rice Bran Oil, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Polyglyceryl-3 Ricinoleate, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, Niacinamide, Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Benzyl Glycol, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seed Extract, Rice Extract, Avena Sativa Extract Oat Extract Meal Extract, Persea Gratissima Fruit Extract Avocado Fruit Extract, Maltodextrin, Water, Adenosine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Saccharomyces Viscum Album Extract Ferment Mistletoe Extract Ferment, Lactobacillus Soybean Extract Ferment, Squalane, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract Matricaria Flower Extract, Saccharomyces Imperata Cylindrica Extract Root Ferment, Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Collagen, Cetearyl Alcohol, Theobroma Cacao Extract, Pyrus Malus Leaf Extract, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract, Leuconostoc Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Stearic Acid, Strawberry Fruit Extract, Musa Sapientum Fruit Extract, Prunus Persica Fruit Extract, Propanediol, Coconut Oil, Prunus Domestica Fruit Extract, Ceramide Np, Cholesterol, Phytosphingosine, Ceramide Ng, Ceramide Ns, Ceramide, Ceramide Ap, Glycine, Glutamic Acid, Leucine, Methionine, Valine, Serine, Aspartic Acid, Alanine, Arginine, Isoleucine, Phenylalanine, Proline, Histidine, Taurine, Ornithine, Ceramide Eop

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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