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TULA 24-7 Moisture Hydrating Day & Night Cream for oily acne-prone skin

TULA 24-7 Moisture Hydrating Day & Night Cream

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A poor 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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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 8.5k+ reviews

Based on a very large amount of data, this lightweight moisturizer is highly praised for providing all-day hydration, leaving skin plump and glowing without pore clogging. It is generally effective for most skin types, though some users with sensitive or acne-prone skin reported irritation or breakouts, often linked to the fragrance and specific ingredients.

Highlights

  • Intense hydration Mostly Mentioned
    • “keeps my skin feeling quenched all day”
    • “deeply hydrating without feeling heavy”
    • “leaves skin feeling hydrated, smooth and soft”
  • Lightweight texture Often Mentioned
    • “slides on smoothly”
    • “absorbs quickly and is not sticky”
    • “lightweight yet nourishing”
  • Improves skin appearance Sometimes Noted
    • “skin is plumper and more hydrated”
    • “leaves a gorgeous glow”
    • “fine lines appear less visible”
  • Makeup compatibility Sometimes Noted
    • “perfect base for makeup”
    • “makeup stays longer”
    • “doesn't pill under foundation”
  • High price point Sometimes Noted
    • “highway robbery”
    • “disappointed in the price”
    • “expensive for the amount you get”
  • Strong fragrance Sometimes Noted
    • “heavily scented”
    • “irritated by fragrance”
    • “wish more brands had fragrance-free options”
  • Caused breakouts Rarely Noted
    • “caused me to break out pretty bad”
    • “cystic pimples”
    • “clogged my pores”
  • Packaging issues Rarely Noted
    • “pump is kind of iffy”
    • “print on the container wore off”
    • “packaging made me switch brands”

Sources: lovi.care, ulta.com, tula.com, sephora.com, target.com, amazon.com, and more

Questions and answers

Why does Lovi advise against TULA 24-7 Moisture Hydrating Day & Night Cream for oily acne-prone skin?

Lovi advises against using this moisturizing treatment on oily acne-prone skin because its rich hydration may not be ideally suited for this skin type. A product for oily acne-prone skin needs lightweight hydration and ingredients that support the skin barrier without heavy oils or excess moisture that can contribute to oiliness or breakouts.

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

This cream is a poor fit for oily acne-prone skin because it contains heavier oils and emollients like ethylhexyl palmitate and squalane. Oily acne-prone skin needs lightweight, oil-free hydrators and ingredients like salicylic acid or niacinamide that balance oil and keep pores clear without adding extra shine.

What do Probiotics do for oily acne-prone skin?

Probiotics help calm oily acne-prone skin by reducing pimples, decreasing swelling, and balancing the skin bacteria. They may also improve skin barrier function and reduce redness with fewer side effects than traditional treatments.

Journal of Experimental Pharmacology, 2025Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022

What does Squalane do for oily acne-prone skin?

Squalane may help keep oily skin soft and smooth, but oxidized squalene can trigger inflammation in acne-prone skin. Because of this, oily acne-prone skin needs lightweight, non-greasy ingredients that balance moisture without clogging pores.

The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2006

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

This cream is a poor match for oily acne-prone skin, so Lovi advises against using it in your daily routine. Oily skin needs lightweight, oil-free moisturizers with balancing ingredients like niacinamide to keep skin calm and smooth without clogging pores.

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

Oily acne-prone skin is unlikely to fit this rich cream, and a poor match of this type needs lightweight hydrators and non-clogging ingredients to keep skin clear. When using retinol, apply your retinol first and follow it with a suitable lightweight moisturizer to help protect your skin barrier.

Cutis, 2006

How often should I use this cream?

This cream is a poor match for oily acne-prone skin and may clog pores. Oily acne-prone skin needs lightweight, oil-free moisturizers with hyaluronic acid and niacinamide to keep skin clear and balanced without feeling heavy.

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

This cream is a poor match and may clog pores or cause breakouts for oily acne-prone skin because of its heavy oils and rich ingredients. Oily acne-prone skin needs lightweight, non-clogging moisturizers with gentle hydrators and ingredients that help clear pores without adding extra weight.

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

You can use this moisturizing treatment around the eyes and on the body because the skin in those areas is generally thicker or better suited to rich formulas than oily facial skin. It helps keep skin soft and smooth, though oily acne-prone skin needs lightweight, oil-free hydrators with salicylic acid or niacinamide instead.

Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy, 2002

Is this cream fragrance-free and alcohol-free?

It has no drying alcohol and contains fragrance (parfum, linalool, and hexyl cinnamal). Cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol are fatty alcohols, which soften the skin.

What the research says

  • Squalane at 0.005-0.015% counteracts UVA-induced oxidative stress, inflammation, and collagen metabolism inhibition while stimulating fibroblast migration in human dermal fibroblasts.

    Molecules, 2025
  • Plant-derived squalane protected human dermal fibroblasts against UVA-induced damage by counteracting ROS formation, suppressing apoptosis-related proteins p53, caspase-3, caspase-9, and PARP, and restoring the pro-survival p-Akt/mTOR pathway.

    Antioxidants, 2025
  • 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 application of Bifida Ferment Lysate strengthens the skin barrier function by upregulating barrier and antimicrobial peptide genes, exhibiting strong antioxidant properties, and decreasing inflammatory cytokine secretion in vitro.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2023

Ingredients

Water, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Squalane, Glycerin, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, Cetyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Hydrogenated Oil, Glyceryl Stearate, Peg-100 Stearate, Bifida Lysate Ferment, Lactose, Lactis Proteinum Protéine Du Lait Milk Protein, Yogurt Extract, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Cichorium Intybus Root Extract, Blueberry Fruit Extract, Olus Huile Oil, Camelina Sativa Seed Oil, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Olea Europaea Oil Fruit Olive Oil Fruit, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Watermelon Fruit Extract, Lens Esculenta Fruit Extract, Sodium Lactate, Sodium Pca, Carbomer, Sodium Hydroxide, Pentylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Bulnesia Sarmientoi Oil Wood, Lemon Oil Fruit, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil, Juniperus Mexicana Oil, Cananga Odorata Oil Flower, Ethylhexylglycerin, Stearyl Alcohol, Disodium Edta, Citric Acid, Sorbic Acid, Phenethyl Alcohol, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Linalool, Hexyl Cinnamal

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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