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ZEROID Intensive Lotion for acne-prone skin

Average

  • AverageCombination Skin Fit
  • AverageEffectiveness
  • HighSafety

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 it does not directly target acne, blemishes, and breakouts.
  • Squalane and bisabolol provide general skincare benefits that support acne-prone skin by maintaining hydration and soothing the skin.
  • The product is safe for your combination skin, with no risks of irritation due to the absence of prohibited or harsh 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

★4.5Overall rating based on 1.2k+ reviews

Most users appreciate its gentle, non-irritating, and fast-absorbing formula. Some users report it is too expensive, not hydrating enough for extreme dryness, or has inconsistent texture. A small number of users experienced breakouts.

Highlights

  • Gentle/Non-irritating Mostly Mentioned
    • “Caused absolutely zero irritation”
    • “Doesn't irritate my daughters skin”
    • “Free from harsh chemicals”
  • Strengthens skin barrier Mostly Mentioned
    • “Skin felt noticeably more stable”
    • “Helps my skin heal”
    • “Rebuilding it in a skin-identical way”
  • Fast absorption Often Mentioned
    • “Absorbs beautifully”
    • “Absorbs quickly leaving no greasy residue”
    • “Melts into my skin”
  • High price point Often Mentioned
    • “The downside is that it's quite pricey”
    • “Definitely on the pricier side”
    • “Paying this much feels like a lot”
  • Insufficient hydration Sometimes Noted
    • “Way too drying”
    • “Not moisturizing enough if you're on tret”
    • “Wish it delivered more hydration”
  • Potential breakouts Rarely Noted
    • “Worst closed comedones ever”
    • “Contains ingredients not great for folliculitis”
  • Texture inconsistency Rarely Noted
    • “In summer it feels heavy, in winter it feels light”
    • “Texture is a bit confusing depending on the season”

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Questions and answers

How well does Zeroid Intensive Lotion work for acne-prone skin?

Zeroid Intensive Lotion works moderately well for acne-prone skin, keeping it soft and calm with ingredients like squalane and bisabolol, though it does not directly target breakouts. A moisturizer for this skin needs ingredients that directly target blemishes and manage oil while keeping the skin calm.

Molecules, 2025

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

Glycerin, squalane, sodium hyaluronate, and bisabolol make this cream a good fit by keeping acne-prone skin hydrated and calm. To work best for this skin type, a moisturizing treatment also needs ingredients that directly target breakouts and blemishes.

Clinical, 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 Squalane do for acne-prone skin?

Squalane may help keep acne-prone skin soft and smooth, but peroxidated forms can trigger inflammation in skin cells. For a better fit on acne-prone skin, products need non-clogging, soothing ingredients that balance oil without causing irritation.

The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2006

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

In a routine for acne-prone skin, apply this moisturizer in the morning after your toner and before your sunscreen, and in the evening as the last step after your treatment. To work best for this skin, a product of this type needs soothing ingredients and blemish-targeting actives that help clear breakouts while keeping the skin calm and hydrated.

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 moisturizer with retinol to help keep your skin comfortable and hydrated while using strong treatments. Apply your retinol first, let it sink in, and then smooth on this lotion to help calm dryness and protect your skin barrier. To truly treat acne-prone skin effectively, this type of product works best when it also includes targeted blemish-fighting ingredients.

Cutis, 2006Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2023

How often should I use it?

You can use this moisturizing treatment twice a day as part of your morning and evening routine to keep your skin hydrated and calm. Daily application helps maintain skin moisture and supports the skin barrier without causing irritation.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Health Science Reports, 2021

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

This cream is unlikely to cause irritation or breakouts on acne-prone skin because it lacks harsh ingredients, though it does not actively treat breakouts. Acne-prone skin works best with products that contain targeted blemish-fighting ingredients alongside lightweight hydrators.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

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

You can safely use this moisturizing treatment on the body and around the eyes because its ingredients are gentle and free of harsh irritants. Acne-prone skin of this type needs lightweight hydrators like glycerin and hyaluronic acid alongside soothing ingredients like bisabolol to stay calm and smooth without feeling heavy.

Is this cream fragrance-free and alcohol-free?

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

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
  • Topical hyaluronic acid filler serum combined with Botulinum toxin type A lengthened the duration of the toxin's effect in reducing wrinkles compared to Botulinum toxin type A alone.

    Dermatologic Therapy, 2022
  • 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
  • Application of squalene/phosphotungstate calcium nanowires (Sql/PWC) oleogel on UVB-irradiated skin decreased epidermal thickness, increased dermal thickness, and promoted the expression of elastin, collagen, and skin barrier markers through antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities.

    Journal of Nanobiotechnology, 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
  • 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
  • Application of an alpha-bisabolol-containing cream produced a significant skin-lightening effect in pigmented skin compared to a vehicle control in the majority of female subjects after 8 weeks.

    International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2010
  • The combination of allantoin, bisabolol, D-panthenol and dipotassium glycyrrhizinate reduces UVB-induced PGE2, inflammatory cytokines, and mitochondrial superoxide in human epidermal keratinocytes.

    International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2024

Why other moisturizers fit acne-prone skin better

Ingredients

Water, Glycerin, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, Propanediol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Olea Europaea Oil Fruit Olive Oil Fruit, Sorbitan Stearate, Squalane, Dimethicone, Stearic Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Myristoyl Palmitoyl Oxostearamide Arachamide Mea, Methyl Caprooyl Tyrosinate, Cetyl Palmitate, Sorbitan Palmitate, Sorbitan Olivate, Glyceryl Stearate, Canola Oil, Phytosterols, Tocopheryl Acetate, Bisabolol, Xanthan Gum, Carbomer, Arginine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate, Caprylyl Glycol, Disodium Edta

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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