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celimax The Real Noni Energy Ampoule for oily skin

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celimax The Real Noni Energy Ampoule

Average

  • AverageOily Skin Fit
  • AverageEffectiveness
  • HighSafety

Works for oily skin; other serums fit it better.

This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with oily skin: shine, enlarged pores, blackheads, and blemishes. 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 suitability for your oily skin, as ceramides and phytosphingosine enhance skin barrier resilience, while glycerin and sodium hyaluronate provide essential hydration without directly targeting oily shine.
  • The formula is safe for your oily skin, lacking harsh ingredients that could cause irritation.
  • While it offers general skincare benefits, it does not contain strong seboregulating ingredients to address your primary concern of oily shine.

How to apply

  • Use this serum in your PM routine. Start by applying it 3 times a week and build up to daily use if your skin tolerates it well.
  • Apply the serum after cleansing and toning, but right before your moisturizer for the best results.
  • Gently press 2-3 drops of the serum into your skin. Let it absorb ⏱ for a minute before applying the next product.
  • Apply the serum on clean and dry skin since your skin is not sensitive and you want to target oily shine. This helps control excess oil throughout the night.
  • Avoid the delicate eye area and do a patch test before using the serum for the very first time.

People Say

★4.7Overall rating based on 1.8k+ reviews

Based on a very large amount of data, this ampoule is widely praised as a lightweight, soothing treatment that effectively hydrates and calms irritated or sensitive skin, often resulting in a healthy "glass skin" glow. While many users with acne-prone and dehydrated skin consider it a "holy grail" for reducing redness and strengthening the skin barrier, a minority find the herbal scent overpowering or the hydration insufficient for extremely dry skin without layering.

Highlights

  • Lightweight hydration Mostly Mentioned
    • “Sinks right into the skin”
    • “Leaves skin feeling hydrated without sticky residue”
    • “Makes skin feel tighter and bouncier”
  • Soothing and calming Often Mentioned
    • “Calms my breakouts and is very soothing”
    • “Redness reduced significantly the next morning”
    • “Immediate soothing benefit... face looks less stressed”
  • Strong herbal scent Often Mentioned
    • “Fragrance is a bit strong... minty fresh”
    • “Gave me a little bit of a headache”
    • “Smell is herbaceous but not intrusive”
  • Radiant finish Sometimes Noted
    • “Gives a subtle, healthy glow”
    • “Makes the skin shinier... in a healthy way”
    • “Leaves a soft, matte but glowing finish”
  • Smart packaging Sometimes Noted
    • “Love the push-button dropper”
    • “Sucks up the perfect amount every time”
    • “Packaging is so pretty and functional”
  • Insufficient moisture Sometimes Noted
    • “Not moisturizing enough... need a cream on top”
    • “Hydration doesn't last as long as other ampoules”
    • “Good for summer, maybe too light for winter”
  • Caused breakouts Rarely Noted
    • “Made me break out in small red pimples”
    • “Experienced sensitivity... likely the tangerine oil”
    • “Triggered bumps around my mouth”
  • Runs out quickly Rarely Noted
    • “Runs out insanely fast”
    • “Wish the bottle was bigger for the price”
    • “Finished it in less than a month”

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Questions and answers

How well does celimax The Real Noni Energy Ampoule work for oily skin?

celimax The Real Noni Energy Ampoule works moderately well for oily skin by hydrating and supporting your skin barrier, but it lacks strong ingredients to control oily shine. A treatment of this type needs ingredients like niacinamide, ferulic acid, and zinc PCA to manage excess oil and enlarged pores.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, 2002

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

Glycerin, sodium hyaluronate, ceramide NP, and phytosphingosine help make this serum a good fit by hydrating and strengthening your skin barrier without irritation. However, because it lacks strong ingredients that control excess oil like niacinamide, a product for oily skin also needs ingredients that manage shine and refine pores.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, 2002

What does Noni Fruit Extract do for oily skin?

Noni Fruit Extract helps keep oily skin calm and balanced while reducing redness and irritation. This type of skin needs lightweight, oil-controlling ingredients and soothing plant extracts to manage shine without clogging pores.

What does Butylene Glycol do for oily skin?

Butylene glycol helps deliver active ingredients deeper into the skin and is unlikely to clog pores, making it useful for keeping oily skin balanced and smooth. It helps other ingredients penetrate effectively while maintaining a lightweight feel.

Journal of Controlled Release, 2022European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics, 2008

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

This treatment goes in your evening routine after cleansing and toning, and before your moisturizer. Oily skin also needs ingredients that help balance oil and shine.

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

You can use this treatment alongside retinol by applying the treatment first and following with your retinol once it absorbs. This product is safe for your skin and unlikely to cause irritation.

How often should I use this serum?

You can use this treatment in your evening routine. It hydrates and strengthens your skin barrier safely, but an oily skin type needs ingredients that help control shine.

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

This serum is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for oily skin since it lacks harsh ingredients, and reviewer complaints about breakouts are low. A product of this type needs strong oil-controlling ingredients to properly manage oily shine.

Is this serum 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

  • Topical application of an emulsion containing a complete mixture of ceramides III, IIIB, VI, phytosphingosine, cholesterol, and linoleic acid significantly accelerated barrier recovery after SLS damage and improved skin hydration after acetone treatment in human volunteers compared to an emulsion containing only two types of ceramides.

    Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, 2002

  • Phytosphingosine demonstrates anti-microbial and anti-inflammatory activity with excellent clinical results in acne vulgaris.

    International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2007

  • Morinda citrifolia leaf extracts increased the UVB dose required to induce erythema by almost 3.5 times compared to untreated skin and inhibited histamine H-1 receptor binding by 57% in volunteers and in vitro assays.

    Journal of Natural Medicines, 2009

  • Morinda citrifolia extracts containing α-EG and pinoresinol induced stimulatory and inhibitory gene expression related to collagen and fibroblast growth factors in normal human dermal fibroblasts, with rawfs showing a lack of cell and DNA toxicity in PBMCs.

    Plants, 2022

  • Topical formulations containing Morinda citrifolia extract protected the dorsal skin against UV-induced damage, including alterations in thickness, TEWL, erythema, and histology, in mice exposed to UVA-UVB light compared to unprotected skin.

    BioMed Research International, 2014

  • 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

  • Squalane at 0.005-0.015% counteracts UVA-induced oxidative stress, inflammation, and collagen metabolism inhibition while stimulating fibroblast migration in human dermal fibroblasts.

    Molecules, 2025

  • Plant-derived squalane protected human dermal fibroblasts against UVA-induced damage by counteracting ROS formation, suppressing apoptosis-related proteins p53, caspase-3, caspase-9, and PARP, and restoring the pro-survival p-Akt/mTOR pathway.

    Antioxidants, 2025

Why other serums fit oily skin better

  • A panthenol-enriched mask improved skin hydration, regulated sebum, and reduced redness and TEWL across dry sensitive, oily sensitive, and oily acne skin subgroups with excellent tolerance and no adverse reactions.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024

  • Niacinamide and ferulic acid incorporated in a stable multiple emulsion successfully reduced melanin, sebum, and skin erythema while improving skin elasticity and hydration in human skin compared to a placebo.

    BioMed Research International, 2022

Ingredients

Morinda Citrifolia Fruit Extract, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Diethoxyethyl Succinate, Glyceryl Acrylate Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Morinda Citrifolia Seed Oil, Ceramide Np, Olea Europaea Oil Fruit Olive Oil Fruit, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Shea Butter, Squalane, Rosmarinus Officinalis Oil Leaf Rosemary Oil Leaf, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Theobroma Cacao Extract, Dextrin, Phytosphingosine, Cholesterol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, C12-13 Pareth-9, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, Water, Allantoin, Adenosine, Disodium Edta, Chlorphenesin

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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