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numbuzin Pantothenic B5 Active Soothing Cream for oily skin

Average

  • HighOily Skin Fit
  • AverageEffectiveness
  • HighSafety

Works for oily skin; other moisturizers 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 hydration and soothing for your oily skin, as niacinamide and panthenol help regulate oil production and support barrier repair. Glycerin further enhances hydration without feeling heavy.
  • The inclusion of Centella Asiatica Extract provides additional calming benefits, which is beneficial for maintaining comfortable skin.
  • The product is safe for your skin, with no reported irritation risks due to its gentle formulation and absence of harsh ingredients.

How to apply

  • Could be used as part of your AM or PM routine every day to keep your face fresh.
  • Apply this moisturizer after cleansing and toning, but right before your SPF in the morning.
  • Gently press a small amount into your skin and let it absorb fully.
  • Apply on clean, slightly dry skin to help control that oily shine.
  • Avoid the eye area and do a quick patch test before your first use.

People Say

★4.7Overall rating based on 1.5k+ reviews

Based on a very large amount of data, this lightweight gel-cream is widely celebrated by users with oily and acne-prone skin for its ability to hydrate without clogging pores or leaving a greasy residue. While it effectively soothes redness and controls excess sebum, users with dry or dehydrated skin often find it lacks sufficient moisture, particularly during colder months.

Highlights

  • Lightweight gel texture Mostly Mentioned
    • “Absorbs beautifully without any sticky residue”
    • “Watery gel-cream that feels cooling”
    • “Leaves skin fresh and comfortable”
    • “Perfect for layering under makeup”
  • Soothing & calming Often Mentioned
    • “Helped my acne and redness incredibly”
    • “Calms red and angry acne spots”
    • “Reduces sensitivity and irritation”
    • “Great for soothing skin barrier”
  • Insufficient moisture Often Mentioned
    • “Not moisturizing enough for winter”
    • “Skin felt tight after a few hours”
    • “Need to layer it or use a sleeping pack”
    • “Better suited for summer or oily skin only”
  • Non-comedogenic Sometimes Noted
    • “Didn't cause any new breakouts”
    • “Safe for sensitive acne-prone skin”
    • “Does not block pores”
    • “Feels gentle and pure”
  • Sebum/oil control Sometimes Noted
    • “Controls excess oil on nose and chin”
    • “Leaves a moist but matte finish”
    • “Less excess oil, less breakouts”
    • “Balances sebum production well”
  • Breakouts/Reactions Rarely Noted
    • “Caused small whiteheads the next day”
    • “Broke me out in small bumps”
    • “Stings every time I put it on”
    • “Did not suit my sensitive skin”
  • Packaging concerns Rarely Noted
    • “Wish it came in a tube for hygiene”
    • “Worried about dust getting in the jar”
    • “Spatula is easy to lose”
    • “Jar packaging is less convenient”

Sources: lovi.care, oliveyoung.com, yesstyle.com, iherb.com, stylekorean.com, stylevana.com, and more

Questions and answers

How well does Numbuzin Pantothenic B5 Active Soothing Cream work for oily skin?

This cream works decently for oily skin by providing moderate hydration and calming benefits that keep your skin comfortable and soft. Niacinamide and panthenol help regulate oil while keeping the formula gentle and safe. Oily skin often benefits most from a product that combines peptides and lightweight hydrating agents to balance moisture without adding heaviness or causing breakouts.

The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025

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

Niacinamide, pantothenic acid, panthenol, and glycerin make this cream a good fit by helping regulate oil production, supporting barrier repair, and enhancing hydration without feeling heavy. Centella asiatica extract also provides calming benefits for maintaining comfortable skin. To fit oily skin even better, a moisturizer of this type needs peptides, lightweight hydrating agents, and ingredients that support the skin barrier without heavy oils or breakout risks.

The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025

What does Pantothenic Acid do for oily skin?

Pantothenic acid helps balance oily skin by regulating oil production and keeping skin calm and clear. It is unlikely to cause irritation and is well tolerated when used to manage blemishes and breakouts.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024Dermatology and Therapy, 2014

What does Niacinamide do for oily skin?

Niacinamide helps balance oily skin by significantly reducing excess oil production and shine. It is well tolerated and may improve skin texture without clogging pores.

Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy, 2006Antioxidants, 2021

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

This cream works as the moisturizer step in your morning routine, and follows your treatment step in the evening routine. Oily skin works best with lightweight hydrators containing niacinamide and panthenol to manage shine without clogging pores.

International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2020The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017

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

You can use this cream with retinol by applying it after your retinol treatment to help calm the skin and reduce irritation. Using a moisturizer with barrier-supporting ingredients like panthenol and niacinamide helps your skin tolerate active ingredients like retinol much better.

Cutis, 2006The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017

How often should I use this cream?

You can use this moisturizing treatment twice a day to keep your oily skin hydrated and calm. Regular daily application helps improve moisture levels and supports skin barrier function without feeling heavy.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Health Science Reports, 2021

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

This cream is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for oily skin, as it has a gentle formulation with low reported risks of reactions. For this skin type, a moisturizing treatment needs lightweight hydrators like glycerin and oil-regulating ingredients like niacinamide and panthenol to keep pores clear.

The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025

Can I use this cream around the eyes or on my body?

You can use this cream around your eyes and on your body, as its gentle formulation has a very safe profile. However, because oily skin needs a lighter texture in those areas, an ideal product for this skin requires lightweight hydrators and soothing plant extracts that absorb quickly without feeling heavy.

Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy, 2002The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017

Is this cream fragrance-free and alcohol-free?

Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.

What the research says

  • A new topical panthenol-containing emollient significantly improved transepidermal water loss reduction, stratum corneum hydration, and intercellular lipid lamellae length compared with control in healthy subjects without negatively impacting bacterial viability.

    The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017
  • A panthenol-enriched mask significantly decreased erythema and hyperpigmentation, increased sebum and stratum corneum moisture, and reduced transepidermal water loss compared to a saline dressing in 60 subjects undergoing facial laser treatment.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025
  • 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
  • Cosmetic 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, 2016
  • Topical dexpanthenol acts as a moisturizer, improves stratum corneum hydration, accelerates wound healing and epidermal regeneration, reduces erythema, and improves symptoms of skin irritation compared to vehicle or no pretreatment.

    American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002
  • Moisturizer containing 5% panthenol, madecassoside, and copper-zinc-manganese decreased adverse reactions and downtime after ablative fractional carbon dioxide laser resurfacing with comparable efficacy to 0.02% triamcinolone acetonide cream in 20 subjects.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2019
  • Panthenyl triacetate (PTA) demonstrated skin de-acetylation into panthenol, stimulated energetic and synthesis metabolic pathways, and achieved a statistically significant improvement in wound healing after 72 hours compared to saline treatment in human volunteers, outperforming panthenol in long-lasting wound healing action.

    Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2012
  • A comprehensive topical regimen incorporating niacinamide, Pro-Xylane, and panthenol following PicoWay laser treatment decreased transepidermal water loss, increased hydration and skin elasticity, reduced wrinkles and redness, and improved skin tone in 88 Chinese females compared to a standard care control group.

    Lasers in Medical Science, 2026
  • 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
  • Topical application of 0.05% w/w ECa 233 gel reduced erythema index by 0.03 U and improved early crusting and general wound appearance compared to placebo in thirty individuals undergoing facial laser resurfacing.

    Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 2020
  • Topical treatment with 5% vitamin C and 0.1% madecassoside significantly improved clinical scores for wrinkles, suppleness, firmness, roughness, and skin hydration, along with functional and structural remodeling of the elastic fiber network in 20 female volunteers with photoaged skin after 6 months compared to baseline.

    Experimental Dermatology, 2008
  • Treatment with an asiaticoside-containing cream applied twice daily for 12 weeks significantly improved periorbital wrinkles in 65% of 27 female volunteers compared to a vehicle control cream.

    International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2008
  • A cream combining propolis, tea tree oil, and Aloe vera reduced erythema scars, acne severity index, and total lesion count better than erythromycin cream in sixty patients with mild to moderate acne vulgaris compared to placebo.

    Clinical Pharmacology, 2018
  • Topical aloe vera gel significantly accelerated split-thickness skin graft donor-site healing compared to placebo in 12 patients, but showed no significant difference in pain relief.

    Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 2018
  • Topical application of Aloe vera cream reduced postoperative pain at rest and during defecation, accelerated wound healing at two weeks, and decreased analgesic requirements in patients after open hemorrhoidectomy compared to placebo.

    Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 2010
  • 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

Ingredients

Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Vinyl Dimethicone, Centella Asiatica Extract, Caprylyl Methicone, Erythritol, Panthenol, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Dimethiconol, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Acrylates C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Glucose, Tromethamine, Silica, Fructooligosaccharides, Fructose, Sophora Angustifolia Root Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Phytate, Glyceryl Acrylate Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Tocopherol, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Decyl Glucoside, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Pantothenic Acid, Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate, Polyglyceryl-6 Caprylate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Cladosiphon Okamuranus Extract, Willow Bark Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Coffea Arabica Seed Extract Coffee Seed Extract, Bergamot Leaf Extract, Pinus Densiflora Leaf Extract, Alpha-Arbutin, Zinc Pca, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Methyl Diisopropyl Propionamide, Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil, Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract, Beta-Sitosterol, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract Licorice Root Extract

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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