La Roche-Posay Toleriane Rosaliac AR Concentrate for acne-prone skin
Thermal Spring Water
Glycerin
Shea Butter
Schisandra Sphenanthera Fruit Extract
Sphingomonas Extract Ferment
Average
- AverageCombination Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for acne-prone skin; other moisturizers 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 redness reduction for your combination skin, as glycerin provides hydration and Sphingomonas Extract Ferment calms inflammation. Schisandra Sphenanthera Fruit Extract also contributes to soothing and anti-inflammatory effects, addressing your concerns with acne and breakouts.
- The formula is safe for your combination skin, containing no harsh or prohibited ingredients that would cause irritation.
- While it offers benefits for acne and blemishes, the product lacks sufficient ingredients for optimal oil control on your oily areas.
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.
People Say
★3.6Overall rating based on 1.2k+ reviewsA significant portion of reviewers with dry skin find it insufficiently moisturizing, often requiring an additional hydration layer, and some struggle with the pump packaging dispensing too little product.
Highlights
Reduces visible redness Mostly Mentioned
- “Green pigment reduces redness instantly”
- “Calms the red on my cheeks”
- “Neutralizes the angry red color immediately”
Lightweight texture Often Mentioned
- “Soaks in well with no stickiness”
- “Non-oily and fast-absorbing”
- “Feels light on the skin, not heavy”
- “Great gel-like consistency”
Not moisturizing enough Often Mentioned
- “Made my dry skin feel tight”
- “Need to layer another moisturizer over it”
- “Not hydrating enough for winter”
- “Left my skin feeling flaky and patchy”
Good makeup base Sometimes Noted
- “Acts as a great primer under foundation”
- “Allows me to use less concealer”
- “Smooths skin texture before makeup”
- “Doesn't look cakey under powder”
Soothing sensation Sometimes Noted
- “Skin feels calm and comfortable”
- “Stops the itchy bumps and tingling”
- “Cooling effect upon application”
- “Relieves the heat from my face”
Poor packaging design Sometimes Noted
- “Pump stops working while product remains”
- “Cannot see how much is left inside”
- “Ran out much faster than expected”
- “Dispenses inconsistent amounts”
Tint issues on pale skin Sometimes Noted
- “Turns orange/dark on very fair skin”
- “Leaves a strange yellow/green cast”
- “Too dark for my porcelain complexion”
- “Looked like a bad fake tan line”
Pilling/Rolling Rarely Noted
- “Rolls off when I touch my face”
- “Peels if you rub it in too much”
- “Balls up under my sunscreen”
- “Texture pills over other serums”
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Questions and answers
How well does La Roche-Posay Toleriane Rosaliac AR work for acne-prone skin?
This moisturizing treatment works moderately well for acne-prone skin, as glycerin provides hydration and ingredients like Schisandra Sphenanthera Fruit Extract help calm breakouts and soothe irritation. It is safe and unlikely to cause irritation, though it lacks sufficient oil control for oily areas. An acne-prone skin type needs effective ingredients that offer both blemish benefits and targeted oil control.
Which ingredients make this cream a good fit for acne-prone skin?
Glycerin, Thermal Spring Water, Schisandra Sphenanthera Fruit Extract, and Sphingomonas Extract Ferment help calm redness and soothe breakouts. This moisturizing treatment works for your skin, though an acne-prone skin type needs oil-controlling ingredients and blemish-clearing actives to fit best.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Planta Medica, 2007
What does Thermal Spring Water do for acne-prone skin?
Thermal spring water helps calm acne-prone skin by reducing dryness and stinging while improving overall tolerability when used alongside standard acne care. It may also help manage acne and reduce local irritation.
The Medical Journal of Malaysia, 2024Dermatology and Therapy, 2023
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 moisturizing treatment goes in the evening routine after cleansing and before your final moisturizer, or in the morning before sunscreen. While it helps calm breakouts and soothe irritation, acne-prone skin needs additional oil-controlling ingredients like salicylic acid or niacinamide to keep pores clear.
Can I use this cream with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this cream with retinol, and applying it first helps calm your skin and reduces irritation from the retinol. Using a moisturizing treatment alongside retinoids is unlikely to affect your treatment results and may improve your comfort and how well you stick to your routine.
How often should I use it?
You can use this moisturizing treatment twice a day as part of your morning and evening routine to help keep your skin calm and hydrated. Daily application is unlikely to cause irritation and helps improve overall skin comfort.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Health Science Reports, 2021
Can this cream clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for acne-prone skin?
This cream is unlikely to cause purging since it does not contain active ingredients that speed up cell turnover, but it may feel a bit heavy on acne-prone skin. While it helps calm irritation, this skin type needs a lighter formula with oil-controlling ingredients to prevent clogged pores.
Can I use it around the eyes or on my body?
This moisturizer is generally safe for use around the eyes, though it is primarily designed for facial care rather than full body application. Products for the thin skin around the eyes and body need gentle, hydrating ingredients and lightweight textures that provide comfort without clogging pores or causing irritation.
Is this cream 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, 2017Non-polar extracts of Schisandra sphenanthera and Schisandra chinensis inhibited the proliferation of HaCaT and A431 epidermal cell lines and reduced COX-2 expression and prostaglandin production, with non-polar extracts showing superior activity compared to polar ones.
Planta Medica, 2007Avène Thermal Spring Water significantly decreased postpeeling redness and reduced the overall sensitive scale of consumers by 47% compared to mineral-rich thermal spring water in human volunteers.
Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, 2020Malaysian thermal spring water as an adjunct to standard acne therapy improved skin hydration, reduced dryness and stinging, enhanced overall tolerability, and improved the acne disability index in patients with mild to moderate acne.
The Medical Journal of Malaysia, 2024Balneotherapy with thermal water altered specific skin microbiota at genus and species levels in healthy female volunteers compared to tap water, which produced no significant microbiome changes.
Life, 2023A 2% Sphingomonas xenophaga ferment extract cream applied twice daily for 4 weeks significantly decreased facial vascular disorder scores compared to vehicle in 86 Caucasian female subjects, alongside dose-dependent inhibition of pre-kallikrein activity in vitro.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2025A formulation containing vitamin C, biopeptides, hyaluronic acid, and mineralizing water accelerated cell turnover to 17.1 days versus 19.2 days for untreated skin, and reduced crow's-feet, forehead, and nasolabial folds by 9%, 11%, and 5% respectively after 28 days in female subjects.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2021The 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, 2012A combination cream of stimu-tex AS and saccharide isomerate reduced erythema, increased skin capacitance, and reduced transepidermal water loss compared to placebo in 20 subjects after fractional CO2 laser procedure without causing serious adverse events.
Lasers in Medical Science, 2025A skin barrier restoring cream with shea butter, silkflo, and vitamin E increased type I procollagen synthesis, enhanced antioxidant enzyme activity, decreased reactive oxygen species generation, and promoted hyaluronic acid production in H2O2-stimulated human keratinocyte cells compared to untreated cells.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2025Exposure of epidermal full-thickness skin equivalents to a blend of betaine, pentylene glycol, Saccharomyces cerevisiae, and Rhodiola rosea root extract significantly increased antioxidant, skin barrier, and oxidative stress biomarkers while reducing the negative impact of hydrogen peroxide on MMP3, MMP12, FBN2, ANXA1, and HGF, whereas a blend of Narcissus tazetta bulb extract and Schisandra chinensis fruit extract significantly increased 8 growth factors, 7 signaling, 7 structural/barrier function, 7 oxidative stress biomarkers, and specific microRNAs over control levels.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2018Omija essential oil obtained by supercritical fluid extraction significantly reduced UV-B-induced ROS production in HaCaT keratinocytes and inhibited NO production in lipopolysaccharide-induced RAW 264.7 macrophages by suppressing iNOS expression and the NF-kappaB pathway.
Foods, 2021Schisandrin B protected human keratinocyte-derived HaCaT cells from tert-butyl hydroperoxide-induced oxidative damage by reducing cell death, oxidative stress, and DNA damage while enhancing antioxidant enzyme expression through the Nrf2 signaling pathway.
International Journal of Molecular Medicine, 2018
Why other moisturizers fit acne-prone 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, 2024Co-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, 2023
Ingredients
Water, Glycerin, Isostearyl Neopentanoate, Butylene Glycol, Boron Nitride, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Shea Butter, Ci 77891, Titanium Dioxide, Pentylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides, Polysorbate 20, Zea Mays Starch, Schisandra Sphenanthera Fruit Extract, Tin Oxide, Sorbitan Oleate, Glyceryl Acrylate Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Isohexadecane, Sphingomonas Extract Ferment, Silica, Aluminum Hydroxide, Mannitol, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Caprylyl Glycol, Citric Acid, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester, Maltodextrin, Polysorbate 80, Acrylamide Sodiumacryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer, Mica, Ci 77288, Ci 77491, Iron Oxides, Ci 77492, Ci 77499, N70017620 1
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