RoC Hydration + Serum for oily acne-prone skin
Hyaluronic Acid
Hydrolyzed Haematococcus Pluvialis ExtractAverage
- HighOily Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- Low RiskSafety
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 moisturizing for your oily skin due to the humectant action of hyaluronic acid and glycerin, which hydrate and plump the skin.
- While beneficial for general hydration, the formula lacks specialized ingredients to effectively target your acne, blemishes, and breakouts, potentially posing a risk of worsening these conditions.
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
★4.6Overall rating based on 1.2k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, this serum is widely praised for its lightweight, fragrance-free formula that effectively replenishes moisture and visibly plumps fine lines. It is particularly effective for users with dry, sensitive, or mature skin, with many noting significant improvements in skin texture, bounce, and hydration levels within just a few days to a week of consistent use.
Highlights
Deep, Lasting Hydration Mostly Mentioned
- “My skin felt hydrated and fresh after use.”
- “Provides long-lasting hydration without residue.”
- “My skin felt noticeably more hydrated, softer, and smoother.”
Visible Plumping Effect Often Mentioned
- “Visibly plump and smooth the look of lines.”
- “My skin looks much fuller.”
- “After just a few uses my skin genuinely looked more hydrated smoother and plumper.”
Fast Absorption Sometimes Noted
- “Absorbs well into my skin without leaving any residue.”
- “This absorbs really quickly and is easy to apply.”
- “Absorbs in really quickly into the skin.”
Gentle for Sensitive Skin Sometimes Noted
- “I have super sensitive skin... and this is so gentle!”
- “I have sensitive skin but this didn't cause me irritation or redness.”
- “Fragrance-free... made with sensitive skin in mind.”
Initial Stinging Sensation Rarely Noted
- “I didn't like how it stung after I applied it but it only lasted a few seconds.”
Limited Longevity Rarely Noted
- “May not be the most long-lasting option for the price.”
- “Frequent use means you'll likely repurchase sooner.”
Waxy/Sticky Texture Rarely Noted
- “I found that the stick can feel a bit waxy if overapplied.”
- “Some SPF moisturiser can make my skin feel really greasy.”
- “May not feel as elegant or luxurious in texture.”
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Questions and answers
How well does RoC Hydration + Serum work for oily acne-prone skin?
RoC Hydration + Serum works moderately well for your oily skin by providing hydration through hyaluronic acid and glycerin, but it lacks specific ingredients to target breakouts and may risk worsening them. An effective product for this skin type needs ingredients like niacinamide or low molecular weight hyaluronic acid and ceramides to balance oil and manage blemishes without clogging pores or causing irritation.
Which ingredients make this treatment a good fit for oily acne-prone skin?
Hyaluronic acid and glycerin make this treatment a moderate fit for your oily skin by drawing in moisture to plump it up. However, because it lacks ingredients to target breakouts, this skin type needs a product containing components like niacinamide and ceramides to balance oil and manage blemishes without clogging pores.
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 Hydrolyzed Haematococcus Pluvialis Extract do for oily acne-prone skin?
Hydrolyzed Haematococcus Pluvialis Extract helps protect oily acne-prone skin from daily damage and supports a clear, balanced look without feeling heavy. It is rich in natural antioxidants that may help calm redness and soothe the skin.
Where does it go in a skincare routine for oily acne-prone skin?
This moisturizing treatment goes in the evening after cleansing and toning, and before your moisturizer. Oily acne-prone skin needs a product that provides light hydration while also containing specialized ingredients to target breakouts and clear blemishes.
Can I use this treatment with retinol, and in what order?
You may use this treatment with retinol by applying the retinol first and following with the moisturizer. This helps keep your oily skin hydrated, but oily and acne-prone skin also needs specialized breakout-fighting ingredients.
How often should I use it?
You can use this treatment in the evening as part of your routine. Daily application helps keep your oily skin hydrated, but an oily acne-prone skin needs products with targeted acne-fighting ingredients to help prevent breakouts.
Health Science Reports, 2021Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
Can this treatment clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily acne-prone skin?
This treatment may worsen breakouts on oily acne-prone skin because the formula lacks specialized ingredients to target blemishes, even though hyaluronic acid and glycerin help hydrate and plump the skin. This skin type needs lightweight products with targeted blemish-fighting ingredients and oil-balancing benefits.
Can I use it around the eyes or on my body?
Yes, you can use it around your eyes and on your body, but keep in mind that the eyelid skin is especially thin while back skin is much thicker. Hyaluronic acid and glycerin help provide moderate moisture to these areas.
Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy, 2002Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
Is this treatment 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, 2017Topical 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, 2019Oral astaxanthin supplementation significantly restored moisture content and improved elasticity but did not significantly decrease wrinkle depth compared to placebo in humans.
Nutrients, 2021Combining oral and topical astaxanthin in 30 healthy females improved skin wrinkles, age spots, elasticity, texture, and moisture, while 6 mg daily oral supplementation in 36 healthy males improved crow's feet wrinkles, elasticity, and transepidermal water loss.
Acta Biochimica Polonica, 2012Twice-daily application of a novel topical antioxidant formulation safe, well-tolerated, and effective in improving overall skin quality, fine lines, wrinkles, radiance, and hyperpigmentation in 32 healthy female subjects over 12 weeks.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2023
Why other moisturizers fit oily acne-prone skin better
Gluconolactone 14% solution significantly improved mild to moderate acne by reducing inflamed and non-inflamed lesions similarly to 5% benzoyl peroxide, but with fewer side-effects in 150 patients.
The Australasian Journal of Dermatology, 1992A peel-off facial mask containing myoinositol and trehalose-loaded liposomes improved adult female acne by decreasing lesion counts, sebum production, GAGS scores, and local androgen levels while increasing beclin-1 levels.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2017Co-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, Propanediol, Ppg-24-Glycereth-24, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Glycerin, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Haematococcus Pluvialis Extract, Astaxanthin Extract, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Fruit Extract, Hydroxyapatite, Lecithin, Erythritol, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Glucomannan, Trihydroxystearin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Disodium Edta, Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Behind this fit score
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