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Vaseline Even Tone for acne-prone skin

Caution

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A poor match for acne-prone skin; the sunscreens alongside 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 moisturizing and sun protection for your combination skin, as glycerin hydrates and ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate and titanium dioxide protect against UV rays, but it lacks targeted ingredients for your acne, blemishes, and breakouts.
  • While isopropyl myristate provides emollient action, it may not fully address the distinct needs of both oily and dry areas characteristic of combination skin.

How to apply

  • Apply this moisturizing sunscreen AM every morning as the final step of your daily routine.
  • Layer the moisturizing sunscreen after your moisturizer has fully absorbed, right before heading out into the sun .
  • Smooth a nickel-sized amount of the moisturizing sunscreen evenly over your face, avoiding harsh rubbing.
  • Apply the moisturizing sunscreen onto clean, dry skin to ensure even coverage and protection.
  • Perform a patch test before first use and avoid direct contact with the eyes.

Questions and answers

Why does Lovi advise caution with Vaseline Even Tone for acne-prone skin?

Lovi advises caution because Vaseline Even Tone lacks targeted ingredients for breakouts and may not fully address the distinct needs of acne-prone skin. A product of this type needs high-quality ingredients that effectively address acne and blemishes, hydrate without adding excess oil, and contain barrier-repairing components and antioxidants to support skin health.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

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

This cream is a poor match for acne-prone skin because it contains isopropyl myristate and heavy mineral oils, which may clog pores and lead to breakouts. To properly care for acne-prone skin, a moisturizer needs ingredients that hydrate without adding excess oil, along with targeted blemish-fighting components like niacinamide and ceramides.

International Journal of Pharmaceutics, 2019

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.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2008International Journal of Toxicology, 2019

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

This product is a moisturizing spf that goes in the morning routine after a hydrating toner and before sun protection. Because this is a poor match for acne-prone skin, a product of this type needs lightweight hydrators like glycerin and blemish-clearing ingredients like niacinamide to keep the skin calm and clear.

Can I use it with retinol, and in what order?

Exercise caution when using this product alongside retinol, applying the retinol first and allowing it to absorb before layering your moisturizer on top. This product type lacks targeted ingredients for breakouts, so acne-prone skin typically needs a lightweight moisturizer with soothing agents and barrier-repairing ceramides to handle the dryness and irritation caused by retinoids.

Cutis, 2006Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2012

How often should I use it?

This moisturizer with sunscreen can be used every morning to hydrate and protect your skin against UV rays. Acne-prone skin requires a product of this type that also includes targeted ingredients for breakouts and blemishes.

Health Science Reports, 2021Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

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

This moisturizer is a poor match for your acne-prone skin because it lacks targeted ingredients for breakouts and contains heavy oils that may clog pores. Products for this skin need lightweight hydrators and pore-clearing ingredients like salicylic acid to keep skin clear and smooth.

International Journal of Pharmaceutics, 2019

Is it fragrance-free and alcohol-free?

Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.

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
  • Liposomal encapsulation of octyl methoxycinnamate increases its safety, skin affinity, and in vivo solar photoprotection factor while slowing its release and enhancing retention in the stratum corneum compared to a conventional formulation.

    International Journal of Nanomedicine, 2013
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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

Ingredients

Water, Glycerin, Isopropyl Myristate, Niacinamide, Stearic Acid, Glyceryl Stearate, Paraffinum Liquidum, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Titanium Dioxide

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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