Fresh Rose Deep Hydration Balancing Emulsion for oily acne-prone skin
Rosa Damascena Flower Extract
Sodium Hyaluronate
Glycerin
Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
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- HighOily Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- ExcellentSafety
Works for oily acne-prone skin; other moisturizers fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with oily acne-prone skin: shine, breakouts, blemishes, and enlarged pores. 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 hydration for your oily skin, as glycerin and rosa damascena flower water provide humectant benefits without exacerbating oiliness.
- While beneficial for general hydration, the formula lacks specialized ingredients to target your primary concerns of acne, blemishes, and breakouts.
- The product is safe for your skin, with rose extracts and glycerin offering soothing properties and no harsh or prohibited ingredients.
How to apply
- Use this AM and PM routine every day to help clear your skin. Always remember to finish with SPF in the morning.
- Apply the moisturizer after your cleanser and toner, right before your SPF during the day.
- Gently press a small amount into your skin and avoid rubbing to keep pores clear.
- Apply on clean, slightly damp skin to help the product absorb better and control oil.
- Avoid the sensitive eye area and do a simple patch test before your first use.
People Say
★4.7Overall rating based on 1.2k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, this emulsion is highly favored by those with combination and oily skin for its ability to deliver weightless, balanced hydration that refines skin texture and minimizes the appearance of pores. While it excels as a lightweight makeup prep step, users with very dry skin may find it insufficient as a standalone moisturizer, and those with highly sensitive skin should be mindful of the fragrance.
Highlights
Lightweight texture Mostly Mentioned
- “Milky in consistency, this hydrating rose-infusion is the perfect partner.”
- “Very nice milky texture and feel that gently moisturizers my skin.”
- “Lightweight, milky texture – no stickiness at all.”
Good makeup base Often Mentioned
- “It layers well under makeup.”
- “Leaves a silky smooth canvas for makeup.”
- “One of my favorite 'prep' moisturizers.”
Non-greasy hydration Often Mentioned
- “Hydrates beautifully without making my skin feel oily.”
- “Absorbs quickly without leaving a greasy residue.”
- “Hydration that doesn't feel greasy.”
Refines texture Sometimes Noted
- “Helps to minimize pores and improve skin texture.”
- “Smoothing the texture & reduces pores.”
- “My skin feels more moisturized and fresh.”
Not for dry skin Sometimes Noted
- “It felt like it evaporated without leaving any lasting moisture.”
- “My skin craves intense hydration, and this cream simply didn't deliver.”
- “Feels more like a light hydrating serum.”
Causes irritation Rarely Noted
- “I felt a tingling irritation around my philtrum area.”
- “The numerous chemicals that create this rose's fragrance pose a risk.”
- “My skin completely broke out.”
Strong fragrance Rarely Noted
- “The scent is quite strong for a skincare product.”
- “The rose scent is a whole experience.”
- “The scent of the product is not too strong.”
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Questions and answers
How well does fresh Rose Deep Hydration Balancing Emulsion work for oily acne-prone skin?
This moisturizer works reasonably well for your oily acne-prone skin, providing moderate hydration without making you overly oily. However, it lacks specialized ingredients to clear blemishes and breakouts, so an oily skin type needs a lightweight formula with targeted blemish-fighting ingredients and oil-balancing agents.
Which ingredients make this moisturizer a good fit for oily acne-prone skin?
Glycerin and rosa damascena flower water help hydrate your oily skin without adding extra oil. Oily acne-prone skin needs a product of this type to include targeted ingredients that clear breakouts and blemishes while keeping the face light and balanced.
What does Damask Rose Flower Extract do for oily acne-prone skin?
Damask Rose Flower Extract helps calm oily, acne-prone skin by fighting bacteria and reducing irritation. It may also support clearer skin and protect against daily damage.
Biological & Pharmaceutical Bulletin, 2017Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2019
What does Hyaluronic Acid do for oily acne-prone skin?
Hyaluronic acid helps calm oily acne-prone skin by reducing sebum production and lipid synthesis in sebaceous glands. It also supports skin barrier function and improves hydration while helping deliver treatments without causing irritation.
The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2017Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022
Where does it go in a skincare routine for oily acne-prone skin?
This moisturizer goes as the last step in the morning before sunscreen, and after your treatment in the evening. It provides light hydration for oily skin, but this skin type also needs targeted acne-fighting ingredients like salicylic acid or niacinamide to manage blemishes.
The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2022International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2020
Can I use this moisturizer with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this moisturizer with retinol, applying it after your retinol treatment to help soothe your skin and keep it soft. Oily acne-prone skin using retinol typically needs a moisturizer with barrier-repairing ingredients like ceramides or calming agents to prevent irritation.
How often should I use it?
You can use this moisturizer daily in both your morning and evening routines to keep your oily skin hydrated without feeling greasy. Oily acne-prone skin needs a moisturizer that combines lightweight hydration with specialized acne-fighting ingredients.
Health Science Reports, 2021Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
Can this moisturizer clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily acne-prone skin?
This moisturizer is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts because it has a safe profile with soothing ingredients, but because it lacks specialized blemish-fighting ingredients, an oily acne-prone skin type needs a product that also includes targeted blemish-clearing actives.
Can I use it around the eyes or on my body?
This moisturizer is safe to use around the eyes and on the body, as its gentle ingredients like glycerin and sodium hyaluronate provide moisture without causing irritation. However, because the skin around the eyes is exceptionally thin and body skin covers large areas, a product of this type needs lightweight hydrators and soothing plant extracts to keep these sensitive zones soft and calm.
Is this moisturizer fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It has no drying alcohol and contains fragrance (citronellol and geraniol).
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, 2017Damask rose stem-cell-derived exosome therapy improved scar appearance, skin elasticity, hydration, and tissue quality across four patients with diverse dermatological conditions compared to pretreatment status.
Pharmaceutics, 2025Treatment with a rose extract activated newly identified skin olfactory receptors and prevented epinephrine-induced skin stress responses in epidermal keratinocytes and human skin explants, while clinically decreasing the appearance of under-eye dark circles in stressed women.
Molecules, 2020Rose petal extract improves stratum corneum moisture levels in humans by upregulating HAS2 expression via the GLK-MAP2K-MAPK signaling pathway.
BioFactors, 2023Rosa gallica petal extract (RPE) exerts skin whitening by attenuating tyrosinase activity and melanin accumulation and exhibits anti-wrinkle activity by suppressing MMP-1 levels in human cells.
Journal of Medicinal Food, 2020Topical 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, 2019The 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, 2020Ten 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, 2001Niacinamide/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, 2012Transgenic cucumber expressing poly-γ-glutamic acid synthesis genes increased water content by 6-14%, reduced water loss by 11-12%, decreased facial wrinkles and roughness by 19.58% and 24.97%, decreased skin melanin by 5.27%, and improved facial elasticity in human skin and zebrafish compared to controls.
International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2024Copper Oxide nanoparticles synthesized using cucumber extract exhibited antibacterial, antifungal, UV protection, and reactive-oxygen species inhibition properties with low cellular toxicity and skin-rejuvenating effects when incorporated into skin cream.
Endocrine, Metabolic & Immune Disorders Drug Targets, 2021Topical treatment with Holothuria parva extract gel showed significant wound contraction compared to the negative control in full-thickness wounded rats.
The International Journal of Lower Extremity Wounds, 2024
Why other moisturizers fit oily acne-prone skin better
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, 2023A 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, 2024A facial serum containing snail secretion filtrate, Calendula officinalis, and Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract significantly reduced inflammatory acne lesions compared to placebo in 66 participants with mild-to-moderate maskne over 12 weeks.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022
Ingredients
Water, Glycerin, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, C9-12 Alkane, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polyglycerin-3, Propanediol, Cellulose, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Rosa Damascena Extract, Rosa Damascena Flower Extract, Achillea Millefolium Extract, Rosa Damascena Oil Flower, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Jojoba Esters, Caprylyl Glycol, Acrylates C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Coco Caprylate Caprate, Xanthan Gum, Tocopheryl Acetate, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Hydroxide, Pentylene Glycol, Citric Acid, Tocopherol, Chlorphenesin, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Citronellol, Geraniol
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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