VT Reedle Shot® Lifting Eye Cream for acne-prone skin
Cica Reedle
Collagen
Hyaluronic Acid
Average
- HighCombination Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for acne-prone skin; other eye cares 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
- Moderate suitability for your combination skin, as Hyaluronic Acid and Niacinamide provide essential hydration and oil regulation, while Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 offers some firming benefits for the eye area.
- The inclusion of Centella Asiatica Extract and Hyaluronic Acid offers general soothing and hydration, which can be beneficial for your acne and blemishes.
- The product is safe for your combination skin, with no harsh ingredients that could cause irritation.
People Say
★4.7Overall rating based on 100+ reviewsBased on limited data, users love the cooling, depuffing vibrating applicator and the cream's lightweight, fast-absorbing texture. Many report brighter under-eyes and smoother fine lines. Some users experience a tingling sensation from the technology, and a few note issues with the applicator's usability or packaging.
Highlights
Cooling vibrating applicator Mostly Mentioned
- “Love the metal applicator”
- “so cooling and de-puffing”
- “vibration helps absorption”
- “relaxing massage”
Lightweight texture absorbs fast Often Mentioned
- “Absorbs quickly”
- “not sticky”
- “sinks in nicely”
- “lightweight but moisturizing”
Brightens and smooths skin Sometimes Noted
- “Eyes look brighter”
- “helped with puffiness”
- “lines seem smoother”
- “skin feels firmer”
Innovative and fun technology Sometimes Noted
- “Cool technology”
- “unique vibrating tip”
- “fun addition to routine”
- “feels luxurious”
Tingling or stinging sensation Sometimes Noted
- “Stings a little”
- “tingling sensation”
- “prickly feel”
- “irritated my sensitive eyes”
Applicator usability issues Rarely Noted
- “Hard to replace battery”
- “vibration stopped working”
- “have to hold metal part to work”
- “finicky applicator”
High price point Rarely Noted
- “A bit pricey”
- “expensive for 15ml”
- “wait for a sale”
Opaque packaging design Rarely Noted
- “Can't see how much is left”
- “hard to squeeze out”
- “tube feels empty quickly”
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Questions and answers
How well does VT Reedle Shot Lifting Eye Cream work for acne-prone skin?
VT Reedle Shot Lifting Eye Cream works for acne-prone skin with moderate suitability, as its hydrating and soothing ingredients help calm blemishes while keeping the eye area firm. However, this skin type needs products that include lightweight moisturizers and antioxidants like squalene or avocado oil to deeply balance dry and oily areas without clogging pores.
Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016Annals of Dermatology, 2019
Which ingredients make this cream a good fit for acne-prone skin?
This cream works reasonably well for acne-prone skin because hyaluronic acid and niacinamide help manage oil and provide essential hydration, while centella asiatica extract soothes blemishes. To fit this skin type even better, an eye care product needs safe, non-irritating ingredients that target blemishes without clogging pores, alongside soothing agents and lightweight moisturizers.
Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016Scientific Reports, 2024
What does Cica Reedle do for acne-prone skin?
Cica Reedle helps calm redness and supports skin healing for acne-prone skin. It is unlikely to cause irritation and may improve overall skin comfort.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024
What does Collagen do for acne-prone skin?
Collagen does not directly target breakouts, but it helps keep dry or aging acne-prone skin soft and hydrated without clogging pores. Because this skin type often needs lightweight moisture and soothing care, a product of this type needs non-greasy hydrators and calming ingredients to support clear skin.
Current Issues in Molecular Biology, 2024Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2019
Where does this cream go in a skincare routine for acne-prone skin?
This eye cream works best as a treatment step in your evening routine, though some eye products can also be used in the morning. An eye product for acne-prone skin needs soothing ingredients like Centella Asiatica Extract and light hydrators like Hyaluronic Acid to keep the delicate eye area calm and balanced.
Can I use this cream with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this eye cream alongside retinol by applying the retinol first, letting it absorb, and then gently patting the cream around your eyes. This order helps keep the delicate eye area calm and hydrated while you use strong ingredients.
How often should I use this cream?
This eye cream works for acne-prone skin, though other products fit it better, so you can use it daily as part of your routine. This type of skin needs gentle hydrating ingredients like hyaluronic acid and soothing plant extracts to keep the eye area calm and balanced.
Can this cream clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for acne-prone skin?
This eye cream is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts on acne-prone skin, as it has a safe formula with no harsh irritants and includes soothing Centella Asiatica Extract and hydrating Hyaluronic Acid. However, because this is only an average fit for your skin, acne-prone skin needs a product of this type to feature lightweight, non-greasy hydrators and oil-balancing ingredients that keep the delicate eye area clear.
Is this cream fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.
What the research says
Treatment with cross-linked hyaluronic acid-based microneedle patches combined with acetyl hexapeptide-8 or epidermal growth factor significantly improved wrinkles and skin hydration compared to the patch alone in Korean females over 29 days.
Annals of Dermatology, 2019Argireline treatment twice daily for 4 weeks produced a significant anti-wrinkle effect with 48.9% total efficacy and decreased skin roughness in Chinese subjects compared with 0% efficacy and no decrease in roughness in the placebo group.
American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2013Treatment with a combination of niacinamide and hyaluronic acid improved skin aging signs and demonstrated a senomorphic effect by decreasing SASP and autocrine signaling genes in women.
Scientific Reports, 2024Cosmetic formulations containing 5% Centella asiatica extract showed the best efficacy in improving skin moisture and decreasing transepidermal water loss, while also exhibiting antiinflammatory properties in 25 volunteers compared to baseline measurements.
Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016Co-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, 2023Topical application of TAC/Collagen postbiotics gel improved skin moisture score and inflammation index, and reduced porphyrins and brown spots in 20 volunteers with acne vulgaris.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022Topical collagen tripeptide application improved skin wrinkles, elasticity, and density while reducing advanced glycated end products in 22 Asian women over 4 weeks.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2022Marine collagen extracted from Greenland halibut skin showed a non-cytotoxic effect on fibroblast cells and provided a slight skin hydration effect when incorporated into cosmetic hydrogel formulations at dosages of 0.1, 0.25, and 0.5% in 23 healthy volunteers.
Marine Drugs, 2023Topical 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, 2011Topical 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, 2022Treatment 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
Ingredients
Cica Reedle, Citric Acid, Collagen, Hyaluronic Acid, Elastin, Niacinamide, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Human Umbilical Mesenchymal Conditioned Media Extract Cell Stem, Stearoyl Glutamate, Dimethicone Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Tocopheryl Acetate, Butylene Glycol, Polysorbate 20, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan Gum, Sorbitan Isostearate, Adenosine, Disodium Edta, Olea Europaea Oil Fruit Olive Oil Fruit, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Bakuchiol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ficus Carica Fruit Extract, Hydrolyzed Elastin, Ceramide Np, Silica, Tocopherol, Leuconostoc Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
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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