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RoC Deep Wrinkle Filler for acne-prone skin

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A weak match for acne-prone skin; the serums alongside 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 wrinkle reduction for your combination skin, as retinol and hyaluronic acid hydrate and smooth texture, but it lacks sufficient ingredients for effective oil control on your oily areas.
  • While the formula contains soothing ingredients like panthenol and hyaluronic acid, the concentrations of retinol and ascorbic acid may pose risks of worsening acne, blemishes, and breakouts.

How to apply

  • Use your serum as part of your PM routine and start 3x/week before working up to daily use.
  • Apply this treatment after cleansing and toner, and before your moisturizer.
  • Gently press 2-3 drops of the serum into your skin and let it absorb for a minute.
  • Apply the product on clean, dry skin to help manage your breakouts safely.
  • Avoid the eye area and do a patch test before your first use.

Questions and answers

Why is ROC Deep Wrinkle Filler a weak match for acne-prone skin?

This product is a weak match because its strong ingredients like retinol and vitamin C may worsen breakouts, and it lacks oil-controlling ingredients for oily areas. Acne-prone skin needs a treatment that is safe and soothing, with ingredients like Centella Asiatica and Sodium Hyaluronate to calm blemishes without irritation while providing balanced hydration.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2019

Which ingredients make this cream a poor fit for acne-prone skin?

Retinol and ascorbic acid are the main ingredients that make this cream a weak match, as they may worsen breakouts on acne-prone skin. A treatment for this skin needs soothing and hydrating ingredients that address blemishes without irritation, along with oil control and a well-balanced formula for combination skin.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2019

What does Water do for acne-prone skin?

Water-based hydration helps keep acne-prone skin balanced by providing essential moisture without adding excess oil. Proper hydration also helps reduce dryness and flakiness that can sometimes result from harsh acne treatments.

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 treatment goes in the evening routine. This product is a weak match for acne-prone skin because strong active ingredients may worsen breakouts, so acne-prone skin needs a product of this type that also controls oil and soothes blemishes.

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

You can use this cream with niacinamide by applying niacinamide first to calm and hydrate your skin, followed by this treatment to help smooth texture. However, because this product contains retinol and ascorbic acid, it may worsen breakouts and cause irritation on acne-prone skin, so a product of this type needs added oil control and soothing ingredients to balance these effects.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024American Family Physician, 2012

How often should I use it?

This treatment is best used in the evening, starting just once a week. Because it contains strong ingredients like retinol and vitamin C, using it gradually helps your skin adjust and lowers the chances of getting breakouts or irritation. To work well for acne-prone skin, a product of this type needs extra oil-controlling ingredients to keep pores clear.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024Facial Plastic Surgery, 2014

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

This cream may worsen acne and breakouts on acne-prone skin because the concentrations of retinol and vitamin C can be too strong. Products for this skin need oil control ingredients along with gentle soothing components to keep pores clear.

Is it fragrance-free and alcohol-free?

Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.

What the research says

  • Topical bakuchiol 0.5% applied twice daily compared with retinol 0.5% applied daily significantly decreased wrinkle surface area and hyperpigmentation with no statistical difference between the compounds in 44 patients over 12 weeks, while retinol users reported more facial skin scaling and stinging.

    The British Journal of Dermatology, 2019
  • 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
  • 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
  • Wearing an N95 mask alone compared to using dimethicone cream or hydrocolloid dressing caused more adverse skin reactions among 73 military health care workers, with no significant differences in fit test failure rates between groups.

    Military Medicine, 2024
  • A dimethicone skin protectant lotion significantly decreased visual scoring and transepidermal water loss compared to vehicle control and SLS-only treated sites in 12 healthy humans exposed to sodium lauryl sulfate.

    Skin Research and Technology, 2000
  • Treatment with a moisturizer containing dimethicone and glycerine increased epidermal thickness by 0.019 mm, improved barrier function by decreasing transepidermal water loss by 13%, decreased melanin intensity, and induced keratins 6 and 16 in fifteen women with moderately photoaged forearms.

    Clinical and Experimental Dermatology, 2007

Why other serums fit 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, 2023
  • A Ficus carica cell suspension culture extract reduced epinephrine, interleukin 6, lipid peroxide, and protein carbonylation, induced ceramide synthesis, and decreased transepidermal water loss and sebum production in skin cells and in vivo.

    Antioxidants, 2021
  • Application of Galactomyces ferment filtrate skin care formula significantly reduced the net values and daily fluctuation of facial pore area, roughness, and redness in young Japanese women.

    Journal of Clinical Medicine, 2021

Ingredients

Water, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Retinol, Ascorbic Acid, Zinc Oxide, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cyclohexasiloxane, Hyaluronic Acid, Panthenol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol

Behind this fit score

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