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Versed Dew Point Moisturizing Gel-Cream for acne-prone skin

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Versed Dew Point Moisturizing Gel-Cream

Average

  • HighCombination Skin Fit
  • AverageEffectiveness
  • 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 excellent moisturizing for your combination skin due to glycerin and sodium hyaluronate, which hydrate and plump effectively, though these ingredients do not specifically target your acne and breakouts.
  • Squalane and jojoba seed oil provide emollient action suitable for combination skin, complementing the humectant benefits.
  • The product is safe for your acne-prone skin, as it contains soothing aloe barbadensis leaf juice and camellia sinensis leaf extract, with no harsh or prohibited ingredients.

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

★4.4Overall rating based on 2.7k+ reviews

Based on a very large amount of data, this gel-cream is highly favored by users with oily and combination skin for its very lightweight, jelly-like texture that hydrates without clogging pores or leaving a greasy residue. A significant number of users with dry skin or in colder climates find it insufficient, noting it lacks the deep moisture needed to prevent tightness or flaking.

Highlights

  • Lightweight & Non-Greasy Mostly Mentioned
    • “feels like water”
    • “zero greasy residue”
    • “light as air”
    • “perfect for summer”
  • Fast Absorption Often Mentioned
    • “absorbs in seconds”
    • “disappears into skin”
    • “no waiting to apply makeup”
    • “instant dry down”
  • Ideal for Oily/Combo Skin Often Mentioned
    • “holy grail for oily skin”
    • “doesn't make me shiny”
    • “balanced my T-zone”
    • “perfect amount of moisture”
  • Insufficient moisture Often Mentioned
    • “skin felt tight after”
    • “need to layer it”
    • “not enough for winter”
    • “dry patches remained”
  • Cooling & Refreshing Sometimes Noted
    • “feels like a cool drink”
    • “soothing on redness”
    • “refreshing morning wake-up”
    • “calms my skin”
  • Makeup Friendly Sometimes Noted
    • “makeup sits beautifully”
    • “doesn't pill”
    • “acts like a primer”
    • “smooth canvas”
  • Small quantity Sometimes Noted
    • “tube is tiny”
    • “ran out in 2 weeks”
    • “wish it was bigger”
    • “expensive for the amount”
  • Sticky residue Sometimes Noted
    • “leaves a sticky film”
    • “tacky to the touch”
    • “feels like aloe gel”
    • “slightly clammy finish”
  • Caused breakouts Rarely Noted
    • “caused tiny bumps”
    • “broke me out”
    • “irritated my sensitive skin”
    • “clogged my pores”

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Questions and answers

How well does Versed Dew Point work for acne-prone skin?

This moisturizer works reasonably well for acne-prone skin, providing safe hydration with soothing ingredients, though other products fit this skin type better. A moisturizer for acne-prone skin needs effective ingredients that specifically target blemishes and breakouts while maintaining hydration.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2019

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

Aloe barbadensis leaf juice and camellia sinensis leaf extract make this cream safe for your acne-prone skin by helping soothe it without harsh ingredients. To be a top fit for this skin type, a moisturizer also needs ingredients that directly target breakouts and blemishes while keeping skin balanced and hydrated.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2019The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2013

What does Aloe Vera Leaf Juice do for acne-prone skin?

Aloe Vera Leaf Juice helps calm acne-prone skin and may reduce redness, bumps, and spots when used consistently. Studies show it helps clear breakouts and keeps skin smooth by fighting blemish-causing factors.

Clinical Pharmacology, 2018The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2014

What does Green Tea Extract do for acne-prone skin?

Green tea extract helps calm acne-prone skin by reducing oil and targeting bacteria that cause breakouts. Using it may significantly lower both red bumps and clogged pores over several weeks.

Phytotherapy Research, 2021The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2013

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

This moisturizer goes near the end of your morning and evening routines, right before sunscreen in the morning and after treatments at night. To work best for acne-prone skin, this type of product also needs targeted ingredients that actively help clear breakouts and calm blemishes.

Clinical, 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 calm the skin and reduce dryness. An acne-prone skin routine works best when it also includes ingredients that directly target breakouts and blemishes alongside basic hydration.

Cutis, 2006The Journal of Dermatology, 2014

How often should I use this cream?

You can use this moisturizer twice a day as part of your morning and evening routine. Regular daily application helps keep your skin comfortable and well-hydrated.

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 your acne-prone skin because it contains soothing aloe and green tea extract along with safe, non-irritating ingredients. However, because other moisturizers fit this skin type better, an ideal product for this skin needs added ingredients that directly target breakouts and blemishes.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2019The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2013

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

You can use this cream safely on both the delicate skin around your eyes and on your body, as its gentle ingredients are well tolerated across different skin thicknesses. To best care for acne-prone skin on the body or face, a product like this needs to combine lightweight hydration with targeted blemish-clearing ingredients.

Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy, 2002Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2019

Is this cream 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, 2017

  • 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

  • Epigallocatechin-3-gallate significantly improved acne in patients compared to the control side during an 8-week clinical trial.

    The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2013

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Topical application of green tea extract encapsulated chitosan microparticles improved skin elasticity, melanin index, and facial wrinkles compared to a placebo in female volunteers without causing skin irritation.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

Why other moisturizers fit acne-prone skin better

Ingredients

Water, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Squalane, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Jojoba Seed Oil, 1,2-Hexanediol, Phenoxyethanol, Carbomer, Polyacrylamide, Wheat Germ Oil, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Sodium Hydroxide, Sambucus Nigra Flower Extract, Laureth-7, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid

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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