ZEROID Intensive Lotion for oily acne-prone skin
Glycerin
Squalane
Sodium Hyaluronate
Olea Europaea Oil Fruit Olive Oil Fruit
BisabololLow
- LowOily Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- Low RiskSafety
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 excellent moisturizing for your oily skin due to glycerin and sodium hyaluronate, which hydrate and plump effectively, but lacks specialized ingredients like salicylic acid to address your acne and breakouts.
- While generally safe for your oily skin, ingredients like Olea Europaea Oil Fruit and Squalane may be too emollient and potentially clog pores.
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
★4.5Overall rating based on 1.2k+ reviewsMost 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
Why is Zeroid Intensive Lotion a weak match for oily acne-prone skin?
Zeroid Intensive Lotion is a weak match because it lacks specialized ingredients like salicylic acid to address your acne and breakouts, and ingredients like olive oil and squalane may clog your pores. A moisturizing treatment for this skin type needs lightweight hydrating ingredients and acne-fighting components without heavy oils or pore-clogging emollients.
Which ingredients make this cream a poor fit for oily acne-prone skin?
Olea Europaea Oil Fruit and squalane make this cream a poor fit because they may be too heavy and potentially clog pores on oily acne-prone skin. A product of this type needs to be free of heavy oils and include specialized ingredients like salicylic acid to address breakouts while maintaining a lightweight texture.
What does Glycerin do for oily acne-prone skin?
Glycerin helps keep oily acne-prone skin hydrated without feeling heavy. It draws moisture into the skin while supporting the skin barrier so it stays soft and balanced.
The British Journal of Dermatology, 2008Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
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.
Where does it go in a skincare routine for oily acne-prone skin?
As a moisturizing treatment, it goes towards the end of your morning and evening routines. Because this lotion is a weak match for oily acne-prone skin, an ideal product for this skin type needs ingredients like salicylic acid to address breakouts without clogging pores.
Can I use this cream with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this cream with retinol, applying the retinol first and following with the lotion to help keep your skin comfortable and soft. While it is generally safe, this lotion is a weak match for your oily acne-prone skin because it lacks acne-fighting ingredients like salicylic acid and contains heavy oils that may clog pores. A moisturizer for this skin type needs lightweight hydration and ingredients that clear breakouts without heavy oils.
How often should I use it?
This moisturizer is a weak match for your oily acne-prone skin because it lacks acne-fighting ingredients like salicylic acid and contains heavy oils that may clog pores. To properly care for this type of skin, a product needs lightweight hydrating ingredients and targeted blemish-fighting actives.
Can this cream clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily acne-prone skin?
This cream may clog pores and cause breakouts on oily acne-prone skin because it contains olive fruit oil and squalane, which can be too heavy for this skin type. To properly care for oily skin prone to breakouts, a moisturizer needs pore-clearing ingredients like salicylic acid and lightweight hydrators that do not trap oil.
Can I use it around the eyes or on my body?
You can use this moisturizing treatment around your eyes and on your body, as it has a very safe profile and gives good hydration. However, because skin is very thin around the eyes, it is best to apply it gently to avoid any irritation.
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, 2017Topical 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, 2022Peroxidated squalene induces an early activation of NF-kappaB, an increase in PPARalpha levels, and an upregulation of IL-6 production in HaCaT keratinocytes, which is subsequently counteracted by PPARalpha activation.
The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2006The 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, 2020Ten 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, 2001Niacinamide/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, 2012Squalane at 0.005-0.015% counteracts UVA-induced oxidative stress, inflammation, and collagen metabolism inhibition while stimulating fibroblast migration in human dermal fibroblasts.
Molecules, 2025Plant-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, 2025Topical 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, 2011Topical 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, 2022Treatment 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, 2019Application 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, 2010The 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 oily acne-prone skin better
Co-delivery of paeonol and madecassoside via nanoemulsions improved transdermal delivery, promoted barrier repair proteins, inhibited inflammatory cytokine secretion in cellular and 3D models, and reduced transepidermal water loss and acne in human facial skin compared to free components.
Molecules, 2023A 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, 2024A facial serum containing snail secretion filtrate, Calendula officinalis, and Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract significantly reduced inflammatory acne lesions compared to placebo in 66 participants with mild-to-moderate maskne over 12 weeks.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022
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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