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Revision Skincare Hydrating Serum for oily acne-prone skin

Revision Skincare Hydrating Serum

High

  • SuperiorOily Skin Fit
  • HighEffectiveness
  • ExcellentSafety

A great choice for oily acne-prone skin; a few moisturizers fit it even 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 excellent hydration for your oily skin, as glycerin and sodium hyaluronate provide humectant benefits without exacerbating oiliness.
  • While it addresses oiliness and general hydration, it lacks targeted ingredients like salicylic acid or niacinamide to effectively manage your acne, blemishes, and breakouts.
  • The formula is safe for your skin, with no risks of irritation due to the absence of harsh ingredients and the inclusion of soothing components like honey.

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 300+ reviews

Users describe this serum as a hydrating boost for the skin, appreciating its lightweight, oil-free texture that absorbs quickly without residue. The high price point is a common concern, and a small number of users found the results varied or insufficient for very dry skin.

Highlights

  • Intense hydration Mostly Mentioned
    • “glass of water for skin”
    • “leaves skin soft and hydrated”
    • “plumps out wrinkles”
    • “excellent moisture boost”
  • Lightweight & non-greasy Mostly Mentioned
    • “absorbs instantly without grease”
    • “lightweight yet powerful”
    • “glides on smoothly”
    • “not heavy or sticky”
  • Layering compatibility Often Mentioned
    • “layers perfectly under sunscreen”
    • “no problems with makeup pilling”
    • “mixes well with other products”
    • “perfect first layer”
  • High price point Often Mentioned
    • “it is pricey”
    • “searching for more affordable options”
    • “luxury add-on”
    • “expensive for the size”
  • Gentle on sensitive skin Sometimes Noted
    • “no irritation”
    • “oil-free and soothing”
    • “great for sensitive skin”
  • Value for money Sometimes Noted
    • “prefer my PCA serum”
    • “good but expensive”
    • “keep trying affordable serums”
    • “not essential if already moisturizing”
  • Effectiveness variance Rarely Noted
    • “not working for me”
    • “need heavier moisturizer on top”
    • “didn't see drastic difference”

Sources: lovi.care, lovelyskin.com, dermstore.com, dermstreet.com, skinelite.com, and more

Questions and answers

What makes Revision Skincare Hydrating Serum a great fit for oily acne-prone skin?

Revision Skincare Hydrating Serum is a great fit because it offers excellent hydration for oily skin, as glycerin and sodium hyaluronate provide moisture without making your skin feel oily. The formula is also very safe for your skin, with no risks of irritation due to the lack of harsh ingredients and the inclusion of soothing honey.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

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

Glycerin and sodium hyaluronate make this serum a good fit by providing lightweight moisture without making your skin oily. Soothing honey also helps keep the formula gentle and safe for your breakouts.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

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

What does Glycerin do for oily acne-prone skin?

Glycerin helps keep oily acne-prone skin hydrated without feeling heavy. It draws moisture into the skin while supporting the skin barrier so it stays soft and balanced.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2008Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

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

This serum goes in the evening routine after cleansing and before moisturizing, which keeps the routine simple and safe. It is unlikely to cause irritation on oily skin, though it does not replace ingredients like salicylic acid that target breakouts.

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

You can use this serum with retinol, applying it right before your retinol to keep your skin soft and calm while helping it adjust to the treatment. This type of routine helps protect your skin barrier and makes it easier to tolerate stronger ingredients.

Cutis, 2006Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

How often should I use this serum?

You can use this treatment in your evening routine, as suggested for simplicitly and extra safety around sun exposure. It offers great hydration without making oily skin heavier, but because it lacks targeted breakout-fighting ingredients, an effective routine for this skin also needs components like salicylic acid or niacinamide.

Health Science Reports, 2021Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

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

Revision Skincare Hydrating Serum is unlikely to clog pores or cause irritation on oily acne-prone skin because it avoids heavy or harsh ingredients and includes soothing honey. However, since it lacks targeted blemish-fighting ingredients like salicylic acid or niacinamide, it will not actively manage your acne or breakouts.

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

Yes, you can use this serum around the eyes and on your body because its gentle formula has a very good safety profile with no harsh ingredients. The skin on the body and around the eyes is thin, making it well-suited for lightweight moisturizing treatments that hydrate without feeling heavy or causing irritation.

Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy, 2002Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

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 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
  • 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
  • Supramolecular collagen nanoparticles composed of lactoferrin, recombinant human collagen, and palmitoyl tripeptide-5 improved transdermal efficiency by 69.90% and demonstrated moisturizing, whitening, wrinkle reduction, and firming effects.

    Colloids and Surfaces. B, Biointerfaces, 2025
  • Phenolic-rich pomegranate peel extract formulated into a serum and mask showed significantly better facial skin lightening efficacy than placebo in 30 volunteers over 28 days.

    Planta Medica, 2020
  • Topical application of a 2% cream containing combined fruit extracts for 56 days significantly reduced wrinkle depth by 11.5%, length by 10.07%, and area by 29.55% in 21 female subjects compared to a placebo.

    Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2015
  • A topical microemulsion containing Punica granatum extract significantly reduced skin erythema and melanin compared to a placebo in healthy Asian subjects over 12 weeks.

    Postepy Dermatologii I Alergologii, 2014

Ingredients

Water, Glycerin, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Sodium Hyaluronate, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Chondrus Crispus, Glyceryl Polyacrylate, Honey, Hydrolyzed Hazelnut Protein, Punica Granatum Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Macrocystis Pyrifera Extract Kelp Extract, Watermelon Fruit Extract, Lens Esculenta Fruit Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Lactate, Sodium Pca, Polysorbate 20, Propylene Glycol, Diazolidinyl Urea, Sodium Polyacrylate, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, Citric 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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