What’s the best way to moisturize acne-prone skin? Analysis of hot topics across the Internet and product recommendations
In the past 10 days, acne-prone skin care and hydration have become hot topics on social platforms, especially for skin that produces a lot of oil in summer but is dry on the inside and oily on the outside. This article will combine the hotly discussed content on the Internet, provide scientific hydration solutions for people with acne-prone skin, and compile recent popular product evaluation data.
1. Core principles of hydrating acne-prone skin

According to dermatologist expert interviews and user discussions, there are three major principles to follow when replenishing acne-prone skin:
| in principle | scientific basis | Common misunderstandings |
|---|---|---|
| Oil-free formula | Avoid clogging pores and aggravating acne | Think "greasy = moisturizing" |
| Maintain pH balance | Protect skin barrier (5.5-6.5) | Excessive use of acidic products |
| Anti-inflammatory and soothing | Contains centella asiatica/ceramide, etc. | Simply pursue the hydrating effect |
2. TOP5 recently popular hydrating ingredients
According to statistics on the popularity of discussions on platforms such as Xiaohongshu and Weibo:
| Ranking | Element | Number of mentions (times) | Representative products |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Panthenol (B5) | 28,500+ | La Roche-Posay B5 Essence |
| 2 | hyaluronic acid | 25,300+ | Moisturize Bai Yan Second Pour |
| 3 | Ceramide | 18,900+ | Cerave Lotion |
| 4 | Centella asiatica | 15,200+ | Dr.G facial cream |
| 5 | Trehalose | 12,800+ | Winonat Cream |
3. Actual measurement comparison of the latest word-of-mouth products
Comprehensive evaluation data of Douyin and Bilibili beauty bloggers in July:
| Product name | texture | Absorption speed | Oil control | Cost-effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winona soothing spray | watery | ★★★★★ | ★★★ | ¥89/50ml |
| PROYA Yuanli Facial Mask | gel | ★★★ | ★★★★ | ¥129/5 pieces |
| Xilefu PM milk | lotion | ★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ¥138/52ml |
4. Hydration process recommended by experts
The latest recommendations from the Dermatologist Branch of the Chinese Medical Doctor Association:
1. Cleansing: Amino Acid Cleansing (Curun/Fulifang Silk)
2. Base: Essence water containing hyaluronic acid (Mibel Blue Water)
3. Repair: B5 essence (avoiding breakouts and acne)
4. Occlusive: Oil-free moisturizer (La Roche-Posay MAT Milk)
5. User hot discussion Q&A
Q: Can I apply a hydrating mask during acne breakouts?
A: Choose medical cold compress (Kefumei/Fuerjia), ≤2 times a week, ≤15 minutes each time
Q: Do I need to reapply moisturizing products during the day?
A: It is recommended to use spray (Avene/La Roche-Posay) to press and absorb to avoid damaging the sunscreen film.
6. Latest trend warning
1. Microecological moisturizing: Contains probiotic ingredients (upgraded version of Lancome Little Black Bottle)
2. Zone care: oil control in T zone and hydration in U zone (KATE’s new double-tube essence)
3. Waterless formula: Reduce preservative irritation (Drunk Elephant Water-Saturating Essence)
Under the high temperature environment in summer, acne-prone skin needs to pay more attention to the balance of "external oil control and internal hydration". It is recommended to choose products with clinical trial reports and continue to observe changes in skin condition. Remember to do a behind-the-ear test before trying a new product!
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