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TRULY Glass Skin Facial Serum for oily acne-prone skin

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  • AverageOily Skin Fit
  • AverageEffectiveness
  • HighSafety

A weak match for oily acne-prone skin; the moisturizers alongside 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 suitability for your oily skin, as niacinamide helps regulate sebum and aloe barbadensis leaf juice provides hydration, but it lacks stronger ingredients for comprehensive oil control.
  • Glycerin and sodium hyaluronate offer excellent moisturizing benefits that hydrate and plump the skin, but these are mostly supportive and irrelevant for your primary concerns of acne, blemishes, and breakouts.
  • The product is safe for your oily skin with no risks of irritation due to the absence of prohibited or harsh ingredients.

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

★4.2Overall rating based on 500+ reviews

The serum is widely praised for its hydrating properties and lightweight, whipped consistency that leaves skin feeling smooth and refreshed. However, many users and experts caution that it functions more like a basic moisturizer than a targeted serum, and those with acne-prone skin should be wary of potentially pore-clogging ingredients like coconut oil and cocoa butter.

Highlights

  • Deeply hydrating Often Mentioned
    • “Leaves skin feeling hydrated”
    • “Great for dry skin”
    • “Provides lasting moisture”
  • Lightweight texture Often Mentioned
    • “Feels like a whipped gel”
    • “Absorbs quickly”
    • “Not heavy on skin”
  • Misleading name Often Mentioned
    • “Not a true serum”
    • “More of a cream”
    • “Doesn't give glass skin”
  • Cooling sensation Sometimes Noted
    • “Refreshing when applied”
    • “Soothing on contact”
    • “Feels cooling”
  • Skin smoothing Sometimes Noted
    • “Made my face smooth”
    • “Softens upper skin layer”
    • “Improves skin texture”
  • Lacks active results Sometimes Noted
    • “No change in pores”
    • “Didn't exfoliate”
    • “Basic moisturizer only”
  • Potential breakouts Sometimes Noted
    • “Caused new breakouts”
    • “Clogged my pores”
    • “Not for acne-prone skin”
  • Can feel greasy Rarely Noted
    • “A bit too greasy”
    • “Left a residue”
    • “Heavy if layered”

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Questions and answers

Why is TRULY Glass Skin Serum a weak match for oily acne-prone skin?

This serum offers moderate suitability for oily skin, but it lacks stronger ingredients for comprehensive oil control and targets blemishes less effectively. Oily acne-prone skin needs lightweight, balancing formulas with targeted acne-fighting ingredients and oil-regulating components that prevent clogged pores while keeping the skin calm and clear.

Clinical Pharmacology, 2018Forschende Komplementarmedizin, 2012

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

This serum is a weak match for your skin because its rich oils and heavy moisturizers are mostly supportive and lack stronger ingredients for comprehensive oil control. Oily acne-prone skin needs lightweight hydrators and ingredients that specifically target blemishes and breakouts without clogging pores.

Forschende Komplementarmedizin, 2012Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

What does Jojoba Oil do for oily acne-prone skin?

Jojoba oil helps calm oily, acne-prone skin and may reduce blemishes when used regularly in your routine. Studies show that clay masks with jojoba oil can significantly decrease skin breakouts and lesions over a few weeks.

Forschende Komplementarmedizin, 2012

What does Niacinamide do for oily acne-prone skin?

Niacinamide helps balance oil production, calms redness, and is unlikely to irritate oily, acne-prone skin while improving blemishes. Clinical tests show it reduces excess oil and helps clear up both inflammatory and non-inflammatory acne breakouts.

Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy, 2006Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024

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

This treatment goes in the evening routine after your cleansing toner and before your moisturizer. Oily and acne-prone skin needs serums with stronger oil-controlling and breakout-targeting ingredients than this product provides.

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

You can use this serum with retinol, applying it before your retinol to keep your skin hydrated. This product is a weak match for your oily acne-prone skin, so an effective alternative for this skin needs stronger ingredients for comprehensive oil control and blemish care.

How often should I use this serum?

You can use this serum in the evening as part of your routine, or even twice a day if your skin tolerates it well. To properly address oily and acne-prone skin, a product of this type needs stronger oil-controlling ingredients.

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

This serum may cause breakouts on oily acne-prone skin, as reviewers moderately complain about potential blemishes. A product of this type needs stronger oil-controlling ingredients and blemish-fighting actives to properly manage breakouts without feeling greasy.

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

You can safely use this serum around the eyes and on the body since it features a gentle formula with no harsh ingredients. However, because the skin around the eyes is much thinner than on the body, choose lightweight hydrating fluids or eye creams with hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and plant extracts to keep that delicate area smooth and properly moisturized.

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

Is this serum fragrance-free and alcohol-free?

It has no fragrance and contains drying alcohol (ethanol and 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
  • 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
  • Clay jojoba oil facial masks reduced total skin lesions by a mean of 54% after 6 weeks in 133 participants with acne-prone, lesioned skin and mild acne compared to baseline.

    Forschende Komplementarmedizin, 2012
  • Topical application of jojoba wax reduced LPS-induced secretion of IL-6, IL-8, and TNFα by approximately 30% and increased the synthesis of pro-collagen III and hyaluronic acid compared to untreated skin in an ex-vivo human skin organ culture model.

    Frontiers in Pharmacology, 2024
  • Topical jojoba oil application in male mice decreased exercise-induced pro-inflammatory gene expression (Il-1b and Il-6 in soleus, Il-1b in gastrocnemius) compared to untreated exercised mice.

    Biomolecules, 2025
  • Nanolipidgel formulations with argan or jojoba oil and humectants demonstrate good sensory attributes, instrumental properties, and moisturizing efficacy for cosmetic application.

    International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2014
  • 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 0.1% 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
  • 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
  • Formulations containing 0.10%, 0.25%, and 0.50% freeze-dried Aloe vera extract increased stratum corneum water content compared with the vehicle in 20 female subjects, while transepidermal water loss was not modified.

    Skin Research and Technology, 2006
  • Topical green tea extract significantly improved clinical symptoms, tear breakup times, and meibomian gland health compared to standard treatment in patients with dry eye and Meibomian Gland Dysfunction.

    Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2017
  • Topical low-dose green tea extract reduces UVB-induced p53 expression and apoptosis in human skin keratinocytes compared to placebo.

    Experimental Dermatology, 2009
  • An anti-acne hydrogel containing Aloe barbadensis, Garcinia mangostana, and Camellia sinensis extracts showed superior antiacne and antiblotch activities compared to 1% clindamycin gel in sixty subjects with mild-moderate acne.

    Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2019

Why other moisturizers fit oily acne-prone skin better

  • A Tris/Arg-formulated cleanser significantly decreased noninflammatory and inflammatory acne and pore size with keratotic plugs compared to an AEC/AC cleanser in male Thai subjects with mild to moderate acne over 4 weeks.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020
  • A 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, 2017
  • A panthenol-enriched mask improved skin hydration, regulated sebum, and reduced redness and TEWL across dry sensitive, oily sensitive, and oily acne skin subgroups with excellent tolerance and no adverse reactions.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024

Ingredients

Water, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Squalane, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan Isostearate, Jojoba Seed Oil, Niacinamide, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil Flower, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Lactobacillus Ferment, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract Oat Kernel Extract, Emulsifying Wax, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Ethanol, Dmae Bitartrate, Dimethyl Sulfone, Aspalathus Linearis Leaf Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, White Tea Leaf Extract, Willow Bark Extract, Tocopherol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Sunflower Seed Oil, Xanthan Gum, Ascophyllum Nodosum Powder, Alcohol, Vitamin E

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