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Biotulin Supreme Skin Gel for acne-prone skin

Average

  • HighCombination Skin Fit
  • AverageEffectiveness
  • HighSafety

Works for acne-prone skin; other serums 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 plumping for your combination skin due to Sodium Hyaluronate, which hydrates and smooths texture without overwhelming oily areas.
  • Glycerin and Butylene Glycol provide general hydration beneficial for acne-prone skin, though they do not directly target blemishes or breakouts.
  • The formula is safe for your combination skin, with no risks of irritation due to the absence of harsh ingredients.

How to apply

  • Use your serum as part of your PM routine and start 3x/week before working up to daily use.
  • Apply this treatment after cleansing and toner, and before your moisturizer.
  • Gently press 2-3 drops of the serum into your skin and let it absorb for a minute.
  • Apply the product on clean, dry skin to help manage your breakouts safely.
  • Avoid the eye area and do a patch test before your first use.

Questions and answers

How well does Biotulin Supreme Skin Gel work for acne-prone skin?

Biotulin Biotulin Supreme Skin Gel works reasonably well for acne-prone skin, providing general hydration and smoothing texture without overwhelming oily areas. Because it does not directly target blemishes, a product of this type needs targeted acne-fighting ingredients like niacinamide and soothing agents to fully care for this skin.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

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

Glycerin and butylene glycol provide general hydration for your acne-prone skin, while sodium hyaluronate smooths texture without making oily areas heavy. A product of this type needs targeted blemish-fighting ingredients like niacinamide and soothing agents to be a better fit for acne-prone skin.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

What does Acmella Oleracea Extract do for acne-prone skin?

Acmella oleracea extract helps calm acne-prone skin by reducing irritation and fighting bacteria. It supports overall skin health with a strong safety profile and antioxidant effects that are unlikely to cause issues.

Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 2025

What does Imperata Cylindrica Root Extract do for acne-prone skin?

Imperata Cylindrica Root Extract is not a strong match for acne-prone skin because it lacks oil-balancing benefits and pore-clearing ingredients. Acne-prone skin needs plant extracts and ingredients that reduce excess oil, calm irritation, and help keep pores clear.

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

This treatment goes in the evening routine, applied after cleansing and before your moisturizer. Acne-prone skin works best with targeted blemish-fighting ingredients and oil-balancing agents that directly address breakouts.

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

You can use this treatment alongside retinol by applying it in the evening after your cleanser and toner, and before your moisturizer. It is unlikely to cause irritation on your acne-prone skin, but an average fit product of this type needs ingredients that directly target blemishes and breakouts.

How often should I use this gel?

You can use this treatment in the evening as part of your routine. Products for acne-prone skin also need ingredients that actively target blemishes and breakouts.

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

This gel is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for acne-prone skin because it avoids harsh ingredients and uses hydrating components like glycerin and sodium hyaluronate. However, because it does not directly target blemishes, an acne-prone routine often needs ingredients that clear pores and soothe active breakouts.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

Is this gel fragrance-free and alcohol-free?

It has no fragrance and contains drying alcohol (alcohol).

What the research says

  • Topical hyaluronic acid filler serum combined with Botulinum toxin type A lengthened the duration of the toxin's effect in reducing wrinkles compared to Botulinum toxin type A alone.

    Dermatologic Therapy, 2022
  • 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
  • An all-natural anti-wrinkle emulsion serum containing Acmella oleracea extract demonstrated safe skin tolerability and reduced facial wrinkles in human volunteers after 2 weeks of application.

    International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2021
  • An Acmella oleracea extract-loaded glycolipid emulsion serum applied topically demonstrated safety with no ocular irritation or systemic dermal absorption, alongside significant improvements in facial skin hydration, smoothness, and reductions in roughness, scaliness, and wrinkles.

    International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2025
  • A novel formulation containing supramolecular retinol plus acmella oleracea extract significantly reduced dark circles by 13.8% in melanin index, decreased fine wrinkles, and increased skin firmness by 13.0% in 33 Chinese urban women after 6 weeks of use.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022
  • The optimized squalane-based spilanthol emulsion achieved a maximum skin retention of 118.71 渭g/g and restored skin hydroxyproline content to 23.99 渭g/g, outperforming positive and negative groups due to high drug release and miscibility driven by weak Van der Waals interactions.

    AAPS PharmSciTech, 2019
  • Treatment with methanolic extract of Acmella oleracea leaves exerted potent antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and wound healing effects in vitro by reducing inflammatory mediators, scavenging free radicals, inhibiting bacterial growth, and enhancing fibroblast migration without inducing cytotoxicity.

    Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 2025
  • 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
  • A combination of Vitis vinifera shoot extract and a biotechnological extract demonstrated significant in vitro and in vivo antioxidant effects and improved clinical signs of photoaged skin in female subjects after a 4-week application.

    Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2007
  • Pre-treatment with Vitis vinifera L. water extract (100 螕螜g/mL) demonstrated antioxidant and scavenger activity against UV-A radiation and exerted an anti-mutagenic effect by maintaining apoptosis in UV-A and UV-B irradiated human keratinocytes (HaCaT).

    Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology. B, Biology, 2020
  • A water extract from grapevine leaves inhibited proinflammatory-induced interleukin-8 and vascular endothelial growth factor secretion in human keratinocytes compared to untreated challenged cells.

    Antioxidants, 2019

Why other serums fit acne-prone skin better

  • Topical benzoyl peroxide 5% gel treatment improved acne severity, sebum, stratum corneum hydration, and transepidermal water loss, while significantly reducing microbial diversity and the prevalence of Cutibacterium in 33 patients with acne vulgaris.

    Dermatologic Therapy, 2022
  • Topical benzoyl peroxide may improve acne more effectively than placebo or no treatment, while showing little to no difference compared with adapalene or clindamycin, but with an increased risk of treatment discontinuation due to adverse effects compared to placebo.

    The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2020
  • Co-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, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Alcohol, Imperata Cylindrica Root Extract, Acmella Oleracea Extract, Xanthan Gum, Chondrus Crispus, Benzoic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Vitis Vinifera Leaf Extract Grape Leaf Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hydroxide, Carbomer, Caprylyl Glycol, Acrylates C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Dehydroacetic Acid

Behind this fit score

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