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Simple Replenishing Rich Moisturiser for acne-prone skin

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Simple Replenishing Rich Moisturiser

Average

  • AverageCombination Skin Fit
  • HighEffectiveness
  • ExcellentSafety

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 suitability for your combination skin, as glycerin and panthenol provide excellent hydration and barrier support, while allantoin and bisabolol offer soothing benefits. However, the formula lacks targeted ingredients to effectively address your primary concerns of acne, blemishes, and breakouts.
  • The product is safe for your acne-prone skin due to the absence of harsh ingredients and the inclusion of soothing components like allantoin and bisabolol.
  • It provides general hydration and soothing effects, enhancing barrier resilience without posing irritation risks.

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

★4.2Overall rating based on 800+ reviews

This moisturizer is widely praised as a gentle, budget-friendly staple for sensitive and combination skin, effectively hydrating without leaving a greasy residue. While many users find it calms redness and serves as an excellent makeup base, some with very dry skin find it lacks sufficient richness, and a minority report breakouts or irritation from recent formula changes.

Highlights

  • Effective hydration Mostly Mentioned
    • “banished dryness within days”
    • “skin feels soft and supple”
    • “instantly doubles hydration”
    • “leaves skin refreshed”
  • Non-greasy absorption Often Mentioned
    • “absorbs really well”
    • “no greasy film”
    • “doesn't sit on top of skin”
    • “lightweight but moisturizing”
  • Sensitive skin safe Often Mentioned
    • “red rawness disappeared”
    • “no stinging”
    • “perfect for sensitive skin”
    • “soothes my skin”
  • Good value Sometimes Noted
    • “better than expensive moisturizers”
    • “great value for money”
    • “affordable staple”
    • “can afford to be generous with application”
  • Makeup compatibility Sometimes Noted
    • “works well under foundation”
    • “perfect base for makeup”
    • “no problem applying makeup after”
    • “doesn't pill”
  • Not rich enough Sometimes Noted
    • “need to apply multiple layers”
    • “not rich enough for winter”
    • “too light for dry skin”
    • “felt like a light lotion”
  • Breakouts or reactions Rarely Noted
    • “gave me spots”
    • “massive allergic reaction”
    • “caused tiny rashes”
    • “broke me out”
  • Formula changes Rarely Noted
    • “new formula stings”
    • “ingredients have been changed”
    • “preferred the old version”
  • Lack of SPF Rarely Noted
    • “wish it had SPF 15”
    • “deal breaker is no sunscreen”
    • “have to use separate SPF”
    • “no SPF mentioned”
  • Packaging issues Rarely Noted
    • “hard to get last bit out”
    • “bottle shape is annoying”
    • “have to cut bottle open”
    • “product gets stuck”

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Questions and answers

How well does Simple Replenishing Rich Moisturiser work for acne-prone skin?

Simple Replenishing Rich Moisturiser works moderately well for acne-prone skin, providing safe hydration and soothing benefits, but it lacks targeted ingredients for breakouts. To fit acne-prone skin better, a moisturizer needs ingredients that specifically address blemishes and breakouts while maintaining hydration and balance.

American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017

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

Glycerin and Panthenol Vitamin B5 help make this cream a good fit by providing hydration and barrier support, while Allantoin and Bisabolol offer soothing benefits without irritation risks. However, since this is an average fit, acne-prone skin needs a moisturizer that includes targeted ingredients specifically to address blemishes and breakouts.

American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

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

What does Panthenol do for acne-prone skin?

Panthenol helps soothe acne-prone skin while keeping it hydrated and supporting the skin barrier. It is unlikely to cause irritation and may reduce redness, making it a gentle option for skin that breaks out.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024

Where does it go in a skincare routine for acne-prone skin?

This moisturizer goes after your hydrating toner and before your sunscreen in the morning, and after your treatment step at night. It provides general hydration and soothing care without irritation, but a product for acne-prone skin also needs targeted ingredients to actively address breakouts and blemishes.

The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2022Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

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

You can use this cream with retinol, applying it after your retinol treatment to help soothe your skin and keep it comfortable. A moisturizer of this type works best for acne-prone skin when it also includes targeted blemish-fighting ingredients to help clear breakouts.

Cutis, 2006

How often should I use it?

You can use this moisturizer daily in your morning and evening routines. It provides safe, gentle hydration for your skin, though an acne-prone skin type needs targeted ingredients to effectively address breakouts.

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

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

This cream is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for acne-prone skin because it avoids harsh ingredients and includes soothing components like allantoin and bisabolol. However, since it lacks targeted ingredients for acne and blemishes, this skin type needs a product that includes acne-fighting and clarifying ingredients.

Can I use it around the eyes or on my body?

You can use this moisturizer around your eyes and on your body because its gentle formula provides general hydration and soothing effects without posing irritation risks. However, a moisturizer for this skin needs targeted ingredients that address your specific concerns.

Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy, 2002

Is this cream fragrance-free and alcohol-free?

Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol. Stearyl alcohol is a fatty alcohol, which soften the skin.

What the research says

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Topical dexpanthenol formulated in lipophilic vehicles improved stratum corneum hydration and reduced transepidermal water loss compared to vehicle control in humans.

    Arzneimittel-Forschung, 2000

  • Hyaluronic acid, hyaluronic acid plus dexpanthenol, and isotonic saline nasal sprays all significantly improved dry nose symptoms over four weeks in 240 patients, with hyaluronic acid plus dexpanthenol providing superior nasal moisturisation compared to the other two.

    Auris, Nasus, Larynx, 2020

  • Topical application of an antioxidant serum containing 15% ascorbic acid, 0.5% ferulic acid, and 1% tocopherol prevented particulate matter-induced degradation of extracellular matrix components, inflammation, and oxidative stress in the skin of 15 female volunteers compared to untreated controls.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025

  • Dermatological products containing d-alpha tocopheryl acetate showed non-comedogenic potential with less than a 50% increase in microcomedones in 12 healthy male subjects compared to octyl palmitate.

    Contemporary Clinical Trials Communications, 2021

  • Topical application of an antioxidant mix containing 15% ascorbic acid, 0.5% ferulic acid, and 1% tocopherol prevented PM and UV-induced skin barrier perturbation, lipid peroxidation, inflammatory markers, MMP9 activation, and Type I collagen loss in 15 healthy females compared to untreated exposed skin.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024

  • Topical gel containing chitosan, 0.2% chlorhexidine, allantoin and dexpanthenol did not improve postoperative comfort regarding swelling and pain, but improved the wound's aesthetic appearance following impacted lower third molar extraction compared to no gel.

    Medicina Oral, Patologia Oral Y Cirugia Bucal, 2016

  • A topical gel containing chitosan, chlorhexidine, allantoin, and dexpanthenol significantly reduced postoperative pain, trismus, swelling, and analgesic consumption, while improving wound healing after third molar surgery compared to a placebo.

    Medicina Oral, Patologia Oral Y Cirugia Bucal, 2020

  • An overnight patch containing Allium cepa extract and allantoin safely promotes scar healing after dermatologic surgery, resulting in significantly greater reductions in observer- and patient-assessed POSAS scores compared to no treatment.

    Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, 2018

  • 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

Why other moisturizers fit acne-prone skin better

Ingredients

Water, Glycerin, Coco-Caprylate Caprate, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Stearyl Alcohol, Panthenol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Polyacrylamide, Stearic Acid, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Caprylyl Glycol, Laureth-7, Allantoin, Pentylene Glycol, Bisabolol, Disodium Edta, Lactic Acid, Sodium Lactate, Serine, Urea, Sodium Chloride, Phenoxyethanol

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.

  • Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Co-founder, Medical Director

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer

  • Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Co-founder, CEO and CTO

    PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex

  • Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Medical Board

    Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine

  • Aishani Shah, MD

    Aishani Shah, MD

    Medical Board

    Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD

  • Asya Zubkova, MS

    Asya Zubkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member

  • Hanna Kurets, MD

    Hanna Kurets, MD

    Medical Board, Medical Advisor

    Dermatology MD

  • Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Medical Board

    Dermatology and diagnostic consultant

  • Victoria Derkova, MS

    Victoria Derkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist

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