Glow Recipe Plum Plump Hyaluronic Cream for acne-prone skin
Sodium Hyaluronate
Prunus Domestica Extract
Niacinamide
Squalane
Polyglutamic Acid
Average
- AverageCombination 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 moderate moisturizing for your combination skin, as glycerin and sodium hyaluronate hydrate and plump, while niacinamide and Tremella Fuciformis Polysaccharide soothe without irritating acne-prone skin.
- The formulation provides general hydration beneficial for combination skin, though it lacks specific ingredients to target acne, blemishes, and breakouts effectively.
- The safety profile is excellent, with no risks of irritation due to the absence of harsh ingredients and the presence of soothing components.
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 2.5k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, this whipped gel-cream is widely praised by users with combination and oily skin for its lightweight, quick-absorbing texture that delivers a visible dewy glow and plumping effect without feeling greasy. Users with very dry skin often find it insufficiently moisturizing, and a subset of users reported breakouts or sensitivity to the fragrance.
Highlights
Lightweight & fast-absorbing Mostly Mentioned
- “soaks into skin immediately”
- “feels like water”
- “non-greasy under makeup”
- “perfect for humid weather”
Plumping & dewy glow Often Mentioned
- “skin looks juicy”
- “gives a glass-skin look”
- “noticeably bouncy texture”
- “glow lasts all day”
Pleasant fruity scent Sometimes Noted
- “smells like subtle plum”
- “refreshing and not overpowering”
- “yummy sweet scent”
- “enjoyable application experience”
Refillable packaging Sometimes Noted
- “love the refill pod”
- “less plastic waste”
- “cute and sustainable component”
- “easy to swap out”
Caused breakouts Sometimes Noted
- “gave me tiny bumps”
- “caused cystic acne”
- “clogged my pores”
- “broke me out immediately”
Not moisturizing enough Sometimes Noted
- “skin felt tight later”
- “not for dry winters”
- “need a thicker cream”
- “hydration didn't last”
Fragrance sensitivity Rarely Noted
- “scent irritated my skin”
- “too much perfume”
- “wish it was unscented”
- “caused redness/stinging”
Sticky/tacky finish Rarely Noted
- “leaves a sticky film”
- “feels tacky to touch”
- “hair sticks to face”
- “interfered with foundation”
Sources: lovi.care, sephora.sg, cultbeauty.com, glowrecipe.com, mecca.com.au, reddit.com, and more
Questions and answers
How well does Glow Recipe Plum Plump Hyaluronic Cream work for acne-prone skin?
This moisturizer works for acne-prone skin by providing moderate hydration and soothing without irritation, though it lacks specific ingredients to target breakouts. To work better for this skin, a product of this type needs targeted ingredients that treat acne and blemishes effectively while maintaining hydration.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Scientific Reports, 2024
Which ingredients make this cream a good fit for acne-prone skin?
Glycerin and sodium hyaluronate hydrate and plump acne-prone skin, while niacinamide and Tremella Fuciformis Polysaccharide soothe without causing irritation. To be a better fit for this skin type, a product of this type needs specific active ingredients that directly target acne, blemishes, and breakouts.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Scientific Reports, 2024
What does Hyaluronic Acid do for acne-prone skin?
Hyaluronic acid helps acne-prone skin by soothing irritation, calming redness, and keeping the skin balanced without clogging pores. When combined with targeted ingredients like zinc oxide, it may also help reduce breakouts.
What does Plum Extract do for acne-prone skin?
Plum extract helps manage acne-prone skin by reducing lesion counts and disease severity while rebalancing sebum composition and microbial diversity. Topical plant-based formulations containing such extracts are unlikely to irritate and support clearer skin.
Where does this cream go in a skincare routine for acne-prone skin?
This cream goes toward the end of your morning routine before sunscreen, and as the final step of your evening routine. While it offers moderate hydration with a very safe and soothing formula, acne-prone skin works best with products that also include targeted blemish-clearing ingredients.
Can I use this cream with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this cream with retinol, and applying it after your retinol helps keep your skin calm and moisturized. This type of product works well alongside acne treatments by adding hydration and soothing the skin while you use stronger active ingredients.
How often should I use this cream?
This cream works well when used twice a day as part of your morning and evening routine to keep your skin hydrated. Regular daily application helps improve overall moisture levels and supports the skin barrier. To properly care for acne-prone skin, this type of product also needs specific ingredients that actively target blemishes and breakouts.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Health Science Reports, 2021
Can this cream clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for acne-prone skin?
This cream works for acne-prone skin, but it lacks specific ingredients to target breakouts and some reviewers complain it caused breakouts. An acne-prone skin product of this type needs blemish-clearing ingredients like salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide to truly prevent pimples.
Can I use this cream around the eyes or on my body?
You can use this moisturizing treatment around your eyes and on your body because its gentle formula hydrates delicate areas safely. However, a product of this type needs targeted ingredients like acne-fighting compounds to effectively manage breakouts on the body.
Is this cream fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It has no drying alcohol and contains fragrance (parfum). 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, 2017Treatment with a combination of niacinamide and hyaluronic acid improved skin aging signs and demonstrated a senomorphic effect by decreasing SASP and autocrine signaling genes in women.
Scientific Reports, 2024Poly-gamma-glutamic acid derived from a novel Bacillus subtilis strain dose-dependently increased skin barrier markers, hyaluronic acid synthesis, and aquaporin 3 expression in keratinocytes, and elevated filaggrin, involucrin, CD44, and aquaporin 3 expression in a reconstructed skin model compared to the control.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 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, 2019Wild Plum formulations restored lost skin fluorescence from sun exposure to values beyond non-solar skin in human volunteers without causing irritancy.
Skin Research and Technology, 2013Wild Plum application improves skin appearance and decreases the number of wrinkles by imparting optical brightness and blue fluorescence.
Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2010Topical 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, 2021Topical 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, 2008Topical 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, 2005Squalane 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, 2025Curcumin-loaded polyglutamic acid and gum arabic electrospun nanofibers accelerated wound healing, increased TGF-beta1 and VEGF expression, reduced inflammatory factors, and enhanced re-epithelialization and tissue regeneration in a mouse model with acute full-thickness skin defects.
International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2024Polyglutamic acid and polylysine composite hydrogels promote wound repair and hemostasis through high water absorption, bioadhesion, calcium ion-mediated coagulation factor activation, and inherent antibacterial properties in a deep skin defect model.
Macromolecular Bioscience, 2021
Why other moisturizers fit 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, Propanediol, Glycerin, C13-15 Alkane, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, C9-12 Alkane, Prunus Domestica Seed Oil, Pentylene Glycol, Squalane, Terminalia Ferdinandiana Seed Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Davidsonia Jerseyana Fruit Extract, Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Powder, Podocarpus Elatus Fruit Extract, Polyglutamic Acid, Pleiogynium Timoriense Fruit Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Epilobium Fleischeri Stem Extract Flower Leaf, Niacinamide, Acrylates C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Xylitylglucoside, Isononyl Isononanoate, Caprylyl Glycol, Anhydroxylitol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Arginine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Chloride, Xylitol, Stearic Acid, Tremella Fuciformis Polysaccharide, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Eclipta Prostrata Extract, Glucose, Potassium Phosphate, Butylene Glycol, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Hydroxypropylcellulose, Alaria Esculenta Extract, Sodium Phosphate, Potassium Chloride, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract, Gluconolactone, Jojoba Seed Oil, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Ocimum Basilicum Leaf Extract Flower, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Silica, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum
Behind this fit score
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