# Estée Lauder Re-Nutriv for acne-prone skin

**Lovi Fit: Caution fit for acne-prone skin.**
Combination Skin Fit: Average · Effectiveness: Average · Safety: Concerning.

Page: https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/p/estee-lauder/re-nutriv/for/acne-prone-skin

The Lovi Fit is the same in every country; only the stores and prices differ, and the ones here are for Saudi Arabia.

Brand: [Estée Lauder](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/brands/estee-lauder)
Category: [Moisturizers and moisturizing serums](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/best/moisturizers)

This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with acne-prone skin: breakouts, blackheads, and post-acne marks. For scores based on a full skin profile (12D face scan, goals, preferences), use the Lovi app.

A poor match for acne-prone skin; the moisturizers alongside fit it better.

## Why this fit

- Offers moderate moisturizing for your combination skin due to glycerin's humectant action, but lacks specialized ingredients to effectively address your acne, blemishes, and breakouts, potentially posing a risk of worsening them.
- While Lauric Acid offers some cleansing benefits, it is not specifically targeted for acne-prone skin, and the overall formula may not provide optimal results for all areas of your combination skin.

## Fit by skin type

- [Oily skin](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/p/estee-lauder/re-nutriv/for/oily-skin): Warning
- [Dry skin](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/p/estee-lauder/re-nutriv/for/dry-skin): Low
- [Combination skin](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/p/estee-lauder/re-nutriv/for/combination-skin): Warning
- [Sensitive skin](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/p/estee-lauder/re-nutriv/for/sensitive-skin): Caution
- [Acne-prone skin](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/p/estee-lauder/re-nutriv/for/acne-prone-skin): Caution (this page)
- [Skin with dark spots](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/p/estee-lauder/re-nutriv/for/dark-spots): Caution
- [Mature skin](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/p/estee-lauder/re-nutriv/for/mature-skin): Low
- [Dry sensitive skin](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/p/estee-lauder/re-nutriv/for/dry-sensitive-skin): Low
- [Oily acne-prone skin](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/p/estee-lauder/re-nutriv/for/oily-acne-prone-skin): Warning

## Key ingredients

Glycerin, Myristic Acid

## 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, 2017](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28860834/))
- 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](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31532576/))
- 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](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18498456/))
- 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](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22206073/))

## What reviewers say

The product is highly praised for its deeply moisturizing and luxurious formulas that target dry, aging skin to improve firmness, elasticity, and radiance. While many users report a more youthful, supple, and lifted complexion, some note the premium price tag, bulky packaging, and occasional mixed results regarding its anti-aging efficacy.

- Liked: Deeply moisturizing (mostly mentioned)
- Liked: Improves firmness (often mentioned)
- Liked: Luxurious texture (often mentioned)
- Disliked: Very expensive (often mentioned)
- Liked: Enhances radiance (sometimes noted)
- Disliked: Bulky packaging (sometimes noted)
- Disliked: Mixed anti-aging (rarely noted)
- Disliked: Unpleasant scent (rarely noted)

## How to apply

- Use your moisturizer twice a day in your AM and PM routines. Apply it daily to help keep breakouts under control.
- Apply after your cleanser and toner, and make sure to use your SPF right after in the morning.
- Gently spread a small amount of moisturizer over your face using soft motions. Let it absorb into the skin for a minute before getting dressed or applying makeup.
- Apply on slightly damp skin to help lock in extra moisture. This keeps your combination skin balanced without feeling heavy.
- Avoid the eye area and do a patch test before your first use. Stop using if you feel any irritation.
- Video: https://storage.pora.ai/2f72f5d69f07beeafc30237f829efbff.mp4

## Questions and answers

### Why does Lovi advise caution with Estée Lauder Re-Nutriv for acne-prone skin?

Lovi advises caution because this moisturizer lacks the specialized ingredients needed to address acne and breakouts, and it may even worsen them. A suitable moisturizer for acne-prone skin needs ingredients that help with blemishes, soothe irritation, and provide hydration without causing imbalance.
Sources: [Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28860834/)

### Which ingredients make this cream a poor fit for acne-prone skin?

This moisturizer is a poor fit because it lacks specialized ingredients to effectively address breakouts and may risk worsening them. A moisturizer for acne-prone skin needs soothing extracts, effective ingredients for blemishes and repair, and no risk of irritation.

### 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.
Sources: [The British Journal of Dermatology, 2008](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18510666/), [International Journal of Toxicology, 2019](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31840548/)

### Where does it go in a skincare routine for acne-prone skin?

This moisturizer goes near the end of your morning and evening routines, right before sunscreen in the morning and as your final step at night. Because it is a poor match for acne-prone skin, a product of this type needs specialized ingredients like niacinamide or blemish-fighting actives to help keep breakouts under control.
Sources: [International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2020](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31461548/)

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

Exercise caution when using this moisturizer with retinol, applying the cream after your retinol treatment to help reduce potential irritation. Acne-prone skin requires a product of this type that also includes specialized blemish-fighting ingredients and barrier-supporting ceramides to keep breakouts calm.
Sources: [Cutis, 2006](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17121065/)

### How often should I use it?

This moisturizer is a poor match for your acne-prone skin because it lacks ingredients to address breakouts and may worsen them. To properly care for acne-prone skin, a moisturizer needs targeted ingredients like salicylic acid or niacinamide to help clear blemishes while keeping skin balanced.

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

This cream is a poor match for your acne-prone skin because it lacks specialized ingredients to address breakouts and may worsen them. To care for this skin, a product of this type needs targeted blemish-fighting ingredients and oil-balancing components.

### Can I use it around the eyes or on my body?

This moisturizer is safe to use on the thin skin around the eyes and on the body. The eyelid skin is among the thinnest areas on the body, so gentle moisturizers like this are generally well-tolerated there.
Sources: [Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy, 2002](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12375070/)

### Is this cream fragrance-free and alcohol-free?

Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.

## Alternatives for acne-prone skin

- [Some By Mi Yuja Niacin Brightening Moisture Gel Cream](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/p/some-by-mi/yuja-niacin-brightening-moisture-gel-cream/for/acne-prone-skin) — Superior fit — SAR 78.95 at Amazon
- [COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/p/cosrx/advanced-snail-96-mucin-power-essence/for/acne-prone-skin) — Superior fit — SAR 14.95 at Amazon
- [Drunk Elephant Protini Polypeptide Cream](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/p/drunk-elephant/protini-polypeptide-cream/for/acne-prone-skin) — Superior fit — SAR 146.71 at Amazon

## Routine for acne-prone skin

### AM

- Cleanser: [CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/p/cerave/foaming-facial-cleanser/for/acne-prone-skin) — Superior fit — SAR 36.33 at Amazon
- Hydrating Toner: [SOME BY MI Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Toner](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/p/some-by-mi/snail-truecica-miracle-repair-toner/for/acne-prone-skin) — Superior fit — SAR 53.04 at Amazon
- Moisturizer: [Some By Mi Yuja Niacin Brightening Moisture Gel Cream](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/p/some-by-mi/yuja-niacin-brightening-moisture-gel-cream/for/acne-prone-skin) — Superior fit — SAR 78.95 at Amazon
- SPF: [d'Alba Piedmont Waterfull Mild Sunscreen](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/p/d-alba/piedmont-waterfull-mild-sunscreen/for/acne-prone-skin) — Superior fit — SAR 75.00 at Amazon

### PM

- Pre-Cleanser: [Shu Uemura Ultime8 Sublime Beauty Cleansing Oil](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/p/shu-uemura/ultime8-sublime-beauty-cleansing-oil/for/acne-prone-skin) — Superior fit — SAR 245.95 at Amazon
- Cleanser: [CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/p/cerave/foaming-facial-cleanser/for/acne-prone-skin) — Superior fit — SAR 36.33 at Amazon
- Cleansing Toner: [Pixi Glow Tonic](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/p/pixi/glow-tonic/for/acne-prone-skin) — Superior fit — SAR 56.52 at Amazon
- Serum or Treatment: [Beauty of Joseon Propolis + Niacinamide Glow Serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/p/beauty-of-joseon/propolis-niacinamide-glow-serum/for/acne-prone-skin) — Superior fit — SAR 226.83 at Amazon
- Moisturizer: [Some By Mi Yuja Niacin Brightening Moisture Gel Cream](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/p/some-by-mi/yuja-niacin-brightening-moisture-gel-cream/for/acne-prone-skin) — Superior fit — SAR 78.95 at Amazon

### Weekly

- Pre-Cleanser: [Shu Uemura Ultime8 Sublime Beauty Cleansing Oil](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/p/shu-uemura/ultime8-sublime-beauty-cleansing-oil/for/acne-prone-skin) — Superior fit — SAR 245.95 at Amazon
- Cleanser: [CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/p/cerave/foaming-facial-cleanser/for/acne-prone-skin) — Superior fit — SAR 36.33 at Amazon
- Enzyme Powder: [Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/p/dermalogica/daily-microfoliant/for/acne-prone-skin) — Superior fit — SAR 157.51 at Amazon
- Cleansing Mask: [Herbivore Botanicals Blue Tansy Resurfacing Clarity Mask](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/p/herbivore-botanicals/blue-tansy-bha-and-enzyme-pore-refining-mask/for/acne-prone-skin) — Superior fit — SAR 298.51 at Amazon
- Hydrating Toner: [SOME BY MI Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Toner](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/p/some-by-mi/snail-truecica-miracle-repair-toner/for/acne-prone-skin) — Superior fit — SAR 53.04 at Amazon
- Serum or Treatment: [Beauty of Joseon Propolis + Niacinamide Glow Serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/p/beauty-of-joseon/propolis-niacinamide-glow-serum/for/acne-prone-skin) — Superior fit — SAR 226.83 at Amazon

## Where to buy

No store in Saudi Arabia has a checked price for this product, so the page shows none.

## Ingredients

Water, Glycerin, Myristic Acid, Stearic Acid, Potassium Hydroxide, Lauric Acid, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Sodium Chloride, Disodium Edta, Bht, Phenoxyethanol
## About the Lovi Fit

Lovi: Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes.

Lovi calculates every fit score from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules its 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. Levels from best to worst: Superior, High, Average, Low, Caution, Warning.

Behind this fit score: Nadia Kapleva, MS (Co-founder, Medical Director); Alexey Shagraev, PhD (Co-founder, CEO and CTO); Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc (Medical Board); Aishani Shah, MD (Medical Board); Asya Zubkova, MS (Medical Board); Hanna Kurets, MD (Medical Board, Medical Advisor); Elina Nazarenko, MD (Medical Board); Victoria Derkova, MS (Medical Board).

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