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Arencia holy hyssop serum 30 for oily acne-prone skin

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Arencia holy hyssop serum 30

Average

  • HighOily 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 benefits for your oily skin, as niacinamide and hyssop extract help regulate sebum and reduce inflammation, while hyaluronic acid and panthenol provide essential hydration and barrier support.
  • While beneficial for general skin health and hydration, the formula lacks targeted ingredients to directly address your concerns with acne, blemishes, and breakouts.
  • The product is safe for your oily skin, with no reported risks of irritation due to the absence of harsh or prohibited ingredients.

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 200+ reviews

Users frequently praise this serum for its unique jelly-like texture that provides a cooling, soothing effect and a radiant glow. Many report visible improvements in skin texture and dark spots. Some users with very dry skin find it lacks sufficient hydration on its own and note that the small jar packaging can be inconvenient.

Highlights

  • Unique texture Mostly Mentioned
    • “texture is amazing”
    • “jelly-like”
    • “absorbs effortlessly”
    • “smooth and silky”
  • Brightening and glow Often Mentioned
    • “freshly-boiled-egg-like glow”
    • “fade those stubborn dark spots”
    • “complexion looks noticeably brighter”
    • “skin looks radiant”
  • Skin smoothing Sometimes Noted
    • “refine skin texture”
    • “smooths out wrinkles”
    • “skin feels super smooth”
    • “plump and bouncy”
  • Soothing properties Sometimes Noted
    • “calming redness”
    • “soothing irritation”
    • “cooling effect”
    • “skin feeling calmer”
  • Insufficient hydration Sometimes Noted
    • “lacks the moisturizing effects”
    • “too drying for winter”
    • “not quite enough on its own”
    • “feels too drying”
  • Price and value Sometimes Noted
    • “price point is a bit steep”
    • “expensive”
    • “runs out faster than I'd like”
    • “amount runs out faster”
  • Packaging issues Rarely Noted
    • “jar instead of a bottle”
    • “inconvenient to use”
    • “wish there was more product”
    • “packaging is super inconvenient”
  • Residue and pilling Rarely Noted
    • “slight stickiness”
    • “pills under foundation”
    • “feels kind of oily”
    • “leaves a bit of stickiness”

Sources: lovi.care, oliveyoung.com, iherb.com, skinsort.com, hikoco.co.nz, hwahae.co.kr, and more

Questions and answers

How well does Arencia Holy Hyssop Serum work for oily acne-prone skin?

This serum offers moderate benefits for oily skin by helping regulate oil and calm redness, while providing essential hydration without causing irritation. However, it lacks targeted ingredients to directly address breakouts and blemishes. A product of this type needs effective ingredients like niacinamide and lightweight hydrators that balance oil and clear acne without clogging pores or feeling greasy.

American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017

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

Niacinamide and hyssop extract make this serum a good fit by helping regulate oil and calm inflammation, while hyaluronic acid and panthenol provide hydration and support the skin barrier. To truly suit oily acne-prone skin, a product of this type needs targeted ingredients that directly clear breakouts and blemishes without clogging pores.

American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 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 Hyaluronic Acid do for oily acne-prone skin?

Hyaluronic acid helps calm oily acne-prone skin by reducing sebum production and lipid synthesis in sebaceous glands. It also supports skin barrier function and improves hydration while helping deliver treatments without causing irritation.

The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2017Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022

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

This serum goes in the evening routine after cleansing and toning, and before moisturizing. Oily acne-prone skin needs a product of this type to also include targeted ingredients that directly address breakouts and blemishes.

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

You can use this serum with retinol by applying the serum first to give your skin light hydration and calm redness before putting on your retinol. This product is unlikely to irritate your oily skin, but because it lacks targeted ingredients for breakouts, oily acne-prone skin needs a treatment containing salicylic acid, benzoyl peroxide, or retinoids to directly clear blemishes and pimples.

American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017

How often should I use this serum?

You can use this serum in the evening as part of your routine. It is safe for your oily skin and unlikely to cause irritation, though an oily acne-prone skin needs targeted ingredients to directly address blemishes, breakouts, and acne.

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

This serum is unlikely to clog pores or cause purging on your oily acne-prone skin, as it has a safe formula with no harsh ingredients. However, because it lacks targeted blemish-fighting ingredients, oily skin dealing with breakouts typically needs products with acne-fighting actives like salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide to truly clear the skin.

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

You can use this serum safely on the thin skin around your eyes and on your body, as the formula is gentle and unlikely to cause irritation. Hyaluronic acid and panthenol help keep these areas hydrated and support the skin barrier.

American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017

Is this serum fragrance-free and alcohol-free?

Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.

What the research says

  • Topical dexpanthenol acts as a moisturizer, improves stratum corneum hydration, accelerates wound healing and epidermal regeneration, reduces erythema, and improves symptoms of skin irritation compared to vehicle or no pretreatment.

    American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002

  • A new topical panthenol-containing emollient significantly improved transepidermal water loss reduction, stratum corneum hydration, and intercellular lipid lamellae length compared with control in healthy subjects without negatively impacting bacterial viability.

    The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017

  • A panthenol-enriched mask significantly decreased erythema and hyperpigmentation, increased sebum and stratum corneum moisture, and reduced transepidermal water loss compared to a saline dressing in 60 subjects undergoing facial laser treatment.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025

  • 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

  • Topical application of 0.1% hyaluronic acid formulations of different molecular weights led to significant improvements in skin hydration and elasticity, with low-molecular-weight formulations also significantly reducing wrinkle depth in seventy-six female subjects compared to a vehicle control.

    Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2011

  • Topical application of hyaluronic acid in conjunction with free gingival graft significantly reduced donor site postoperative pain until day 7 compared to normal saline, with no significant differences in graft dimensions or patient satisfaction.

    Clinical Oral Investigations, 2022

  • Treatment with a hyaluronic acid-containing mouth rinse or topical gel led to significant lesion reduction, pain relief, and normalization of lesion color in adult patients with minor recurrent aphthous stomatitis, with the gel formulation showing an earlier healing onset at 3 days.

    BMC Oral Health, 2019

  • Topical application of 5% vitamin C cream significantly improved global clinical scores, increased skin microrelief density, and induced elastic tissue repair in photoaged skin compared to excipient control in healthy female volunteers.

    Experimental Dermatology, 2003

  • Ascorbic acid 2-glucoside gel significantly reduced gingival melanin pigmentation after 4 weeks compared to placebo in 73 subjects with symmetric pigmentation.

    Journal of Periodontology, 2009

  • Topical application of VC-IP cream twice daily for 8 weeks reduces periorbital wrinkles in female subjects compared to a placebo cream.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022

Why other moisturizers fit oily acne-prone skin better

Ingredients

Water, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Methylpropanediol, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Vp Copolymer, Acrylates C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Arginine, Dextrin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glyceryl Acrylate Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Adenosine, Pvm Ma Copolymer, Gardenia Extract, Hyaluronic Acid, Hyssop Extract, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Ascorbic Acid, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Tocopherol, Panthenol, Pyridoxine, Linum Usitatissimum Extract, Rice Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Ceramide Np, Glycosphingolipid, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Potassium Hyaluronate, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate

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.

  • Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Co-founder, Medical Director

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer

  • Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Co-founder, CEO and CTO

    PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex

  • Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Medical Board

    Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine

  • Aishani Shah, MD

    Aishani Shah, MD

    Medical Board

    Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD

  • Asya Zubkova, MS

    Asya Zubkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member

  • Hanna Kurets, MD

    Hanna Kurets, MD

    Medical Board, Medical Advisor

    Dermatology MD

  • Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Medical Board

    Dermatology and diagnostic consultant

  • Victoria Derkova, MS

    Victoria Derkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist

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