XtraCare ANTI-WRINKLE CREAM for oily skin
Salicylic Acid
Dimethicone
GlycerinLow
- HighOily Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- ConcerningSafety
A weak match for oily skin; the moisturizers alongside 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 exfoliation for your oily skin due to salicylic acid, which helps manage oiliness and improve skin texture, while glycerin provides hydration.
- The presence of alpha hydroxy acids and hydrolyzed collagen offers some anti-aging benefits, though the formula is not specifically targeted for wrinkle reduction.
How to apply
- Could be used as part of your AM or PM routine every day to keep your face fresh.
- Apply this moisturizer after cleansing and toning, but right before your SPF in the morning.
- Gently press a small amount into your skin and let it absorb fully.
- Apply on clean, slightly dry skin to help control that oily shine.
- Avoid the eye area and do a quick patch test before your first use.
People Say
★4.5Overall rating based on 100+ reviewsBased on limited data, users frequently compare this cream to Pond's Rejuveness, praising its rich, moisturizing texture and inclusion of AHAs and Collagen for smoothing fine lines at an unbeatable price point. While many with sensitive skin find it gentle and effective for hydration, some users caution about potential pilling under makeup and the presence of mineral oil and fragrance.
Highlights
Rich and moisturizing Mostly Mentioned
- “very creamy texture”
- “leaves skin soft”
- “deeply hydrating”
- “great night cream”
Excellent value dupe Often Mentioned
- “Pond's Rejuveness dupe”
- “unbeatable price point”
- “fraction of the cost”
- “great budget find”
Gentle on skin Sometimes Noted
- “no breakouts reported”
- “good for sensitive skin”
- “soothing feel”
- “non-irritating for many”
Improves skin texture Sometimes Noted
- “smooths fine lines”
- “skin feels firmer”
- “helps with dryness”
- “noticeable difference”
Ingredient concerns Sometimes Noted
- “contains mineral oil”
- “has parabens”
- “contains fragrance”
- “not clean beauty”
Pilling under makeup Sometimes Noted
- “pills under makeup”
- “can feel heavy”
- “balls up if rubbed”
- “takes time to absorb”
Oily residue Rarely Noted
- “greasy if overapplied”
- “shiny finish”
- “oily t-zone”
- “better for night use”
Scent dislike Rarely Noted
- “smells like hotel soap”
- “fragrance is noticeable”
- “scent lingers”
- “perfumey smell”
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Questions and answers
Why is XtraCare Anti-Wrinkle Cream a weak match for oily skin?
XtraCare Anti-Wrinkle Cream is a weak match for your oily skin because a product of this type needs a lightweight texture with peptides and hydrating agents, no heavy oils, and ingredients that support the skin barrier without causing breakouts or excess oiliness.
Which ingredients make this cream a poor fit for oily skin?
This cream is a weak match for oily skin because it lacks the lightweight texture, peptides, and ingredients that support the skin barrier without heavy oils found in top-rated products for this skin type.
What does Salicylic Acid do for oily skin?
Salicylic acid helps oily skin by reducing excess oil and keeping pores clear. It may also improve overall skin hydration while managing breakouts.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025Experimental Dermatology, 2019
What does Dimethicone do for oily skin?
Dimethicone helps protect skin and lock in moisture, though it may have limited performance compared to petrolatum. For oily skin, a product of this type needs a lightweight, oil-free formula that hydrates without clogging pores.
Where does this cream go in a skincare routine for oily skin?
This treatment goes in the evening routine for oily skin, after cleansing and before moisturizing, starting once a week. Oily skin needs a lightweight moisturizer with salicylic acid to help manage oil and smooth texture without heavy petrolatum that can feel greasy.
Can I use it with retinol, and in what order?
It is unlikely to be a good match to use this with retinol on oily skin because the heavy texture and heavy ingredients may weigh down your skin and cause breakouts. To treat oily skin effectively, this type of routine needs lightweight, oil-free hydration and targeted blemish-clearing ingredients.
How often should I use this cream?
This cream is a treatment for the evening routine, and since it is a weak match for oily skin, you should start using it just once a week. If your skin handles it well without irritation, you can slowly use it more often. Oily skin works best with lightweight hydrators and gentle exfoliants that manage oiliness and texture without feeling heavy.
Can it clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily skin?
XtraCare ANTI-WRINKLE CREAM may cause breakouts on oily skin because it has a weak match for your skin type, and this type of product needs a lightweight, oil-free formula with salicylic acid to clear pores without leaving a greasy residue.
Can I use this cream around the eyes or on my body?
This moisturizing treatment is not ideal for the thin skin around the eyes or general body use, as its active ingredients are formulated specifically for facial application. Oily skin of this type needs a lightweight, hydrating formula with gentle exfoliants and oil-controlling ingredients that absorb quickly without feeling heavy.
Is it fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol. Cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol are fatty alcohols, 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, 2017A moisturizer containing licochalcone A, 1,2-decanediol, L-carnitine, and salicylic acid significantly reduced noninflammatory, inflammatory, and total acne lesion counts compared to a vehicle control in Thai patients during a 12-week maintenance phase.
BioMed Research International, 2020Cod skin collagen peptide/chitosan-based temperature-sensitive gel (CS/CSCPs/β-GP gel) synergistically enhanced the anti-photoaging effect of CSCPs in an ultraviolet-irradiated mouse model by inhibiting ROS, suppressing inflammatory factors, and preventing collagen degradation.
Drug Design, Development and Therapy, 2023Topical application of 1-1.5% glycolic acid suppresses UVB-induced inflammation by modulating NF-κB signaling pathways in human keratinocytes and mouse dorsal skin.
Journal of Dermatological Science, 2017Cryotherapy with liquid nitrogen achieved a higher cure rate (39%) than salicylic acid (24%) and a wait-and-see approach (16%) for cutaneous warts at 13 weeks in primary care patients.
CMAJ, 2010Treatment with 2% supramolecular salicylic acid hydrogel resulted in a regression and markedly improvement rate of 51.01% compared to 43.10% for Adapaline gel in patients with mild to moderate facial acne vulgaris, showing no significant difference in efficacy.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024Topical 5% benzoyl peroxide plus salicylic acid achieved the greatest lesion reduction at early 2 to 4 week time points compared to benzoyl peroxide, clindamycin, and combination benzoyl peroxide/clindamycin, while 5% benzoyl peroxide plus salicylic acid and combination benzoyl peroxide/clindamycin showed similar efficacy at 10 to 12 weeks in acne patients.
Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 2010Wearing an N95 mask alone compared to using dimethicone cream or hydrocolloid dressing caused more adverse skin reactions among 73 military health care workers, with no significant differences in fit test failure rates between groups.
Military Medicine, 2024A dimethicone skin protectant lotion significantly decreased visual scoring and transepidermal water loss compared to vehicle control and SLS-only treated sites in 12 healthy humans exposed to sodium lauryl sulfate.
Skin Research and Technology, 2000Treatment with a moisturizer containing dimethicone and glycerine increased epidermal thickness by 0.019 mm, improved barrier function by decreasing transepidermal water loss by 13%, decreased melanin intensity, and induced keratins 6 and 16 in fifteen women with moderately photoaged forearms.
Clinical and Experimental Dermatology, 2007The 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, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Salicylic Acid, Petrolatum, Glyceryl Monostearate, Dimethicone, Carbomer, Glycerin, Triethanolamine, Dmdm Hydantoin, Propylparaben, Methylparaben, 4-Hydroxybenzoic Acid, Disodium Edta, Alpha Hydroxy Acids, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Tocopheryl Acetate
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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