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grace & stella Hyaluronic Acid Serum for combination skin

grace & stella Hyaluronic Acid Serum

Average

  • HighCombination Skin Fit
  • AverageEffectiveness
  • HighSafety

Works for combination skin; other moisturizers fit it better.

This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with combination skin: an oily T-zone, enlarged pores, and dry cheeks. 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 hydration for your combination skin, as sodium hyaluronate and glycerin provide humectant benefits to address oily shine.
  • Panthenol and Ahnfeltia Concinna Extract offer additional soothing and hydrating properties, supporting overall skin comfort.
  • The formula is safe for your combination skin, with no harsh ingredients that could cause irritation.

How to apply

  • Use this moisturizer in your AM and PM routine every day to control shine. Always pair with SPF in the morning.
  • Apply this moisturizer after your cleanser and toner, right before your morning SPF.
  • Gently press a small amount of the moisturizer into your skin and avoid harsh rubbing. Let it ⏳absorb for a minute.
  • Apply the moisturizer on slightly damp skin to help it lock in moisture better. This keeps your combination skin balanced.
  • Avoid the eye area when applying the moisturizer. Do a patch test before your first use.

People Say

★4.6Overall rating based on 100+ reviews

Based on limited data, users consistently praise this serum for its lightweight, non-sticky texture that provides an instant "drink of water" for dry and sensitive skin. While most report a glowing, hydrated complexion, a small minority experienced skin irritation or found the consistency too watery compared to other serums.

Highlights

  • Lightweight texture Mostly Mentioned
    • “absorbs quick”
    • “not sticky at all”
    • “watery consistency”
  • Intense hydration Often Mentioned
    • “instant hit of hydration”
    • “skin looks hydrated and glowy”
    • “big drink of water”
  • Sensitive skin friendly Sometimes Noted
    • “does not irritate”
    • “fragrance-free”
    • “works for very sensitive skin”
  • Packaging issues Sometimes Noted
    • “pump broken”
    • “product squirted out the side”
    • “bottle feeling cheap”
  • Packaging Rarely Noted
    • “nice glass bottle”
    • “looks luxury”
  • Skin irritation Rarely Noted
    • “burned face”
    • “caused breakouts”
    • “redness”
  • Too watery Rarely Noted
    • “feels like water”
    • “runny”
    • “not concentrated enough”
  • Value concerns Rarely Noted
    • “rebranded cheap stuff”
    • “white label product”

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Questions and answers

How well does grace & stella Hyaluronic Acid Serum work for combination skin?

This serum works well enough for your combination skin, offering moderate hydration and calming comfort while helping address oily shine. It is safe and unlikely to cause irritation, though other products fit your skin better. A product of this type needs effective hydrating and skin-repairing ingredients like ceramides, hyaluronic acid, peptides, and niacinamide to keep your complexion balanced and radiant without causing excess oiliness.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002

Which ingredients make this serum a good fit for combination skin?

Sodium hyaluronate and glycerin help provide moderate hydration to address oily shine on combination skin, while panthenol and Ahnfeltia concinna extract offer soothing comfort. To fit this skin type even better, a moisturizing treatment needs effective hydrating and skin-repairing ingredients like ceramides, hyaluronic acid, peptides, and niacinamide to keep the complexion balanced without causing excess oiliness.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002

What does Hyaluronic Acid do for combination skin?

Hyaluronic acid is a great fit for combination skin because it quenches dry areas with a boost of hydration while keeping oily zones balanced. Regular use helps smooth out fine lines and makes your skin feel soft and plump without causing irritation.

Dermatology and Therapy, 2021Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2011

What does Panthenol do for combination skin?

Panthenol helps balance combination skin by boosting moisture while keeping redness and irritation calm. It is unlikely to cause breakouts and may help repair the skin barrier safely.

The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2019

Where does this serum go in a skincare routine for combination skin?

This serum goes in the evening routine, after cleansing and before your moisturizer. Combination skin needs a product with balanced moisture-attracting ingredients and soothing properties to keep the skin comfortable without heavy oils.

Can I use this serum with retinol, and in what order?

You can use this serum with retinol by applying the serum first to hydrate, followed by your retinol. A product for combination skin used this way needs lightweight hydrators like hyaluronic acid and glycerin to balance dry areas without clogging oily zones.

Cutis, 2006Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

How often should I use this serum?

This serum works well as an evening treatment for your combination skin, used once a day as part of your nightly routine. This allows the active ingredients to work safely without extra sun exposure concerns, while helping to keep your skin calm and hydrated.

Can this serum clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for combination skin?

This serum is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for combination skin, as it has a gentle formula with a low risk of skin irritation. However, because it is an average fit, combination skin often needs a lightweight hydrator that balances moisture without feeling heavy.

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

You can safely use this serum around the eyes and on your body, as its gentle ingredients are well-tolerated by delicate areas. This type of product needs hydrating ingredients like hyaluronic acid and glycerin along with soothing extracts to keep thin skin smooth and comfortable without irritation.

Polymers, 2023Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

Is this serum 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
  • Topical dexpanthenol acts as a moisturizer, improves stratum corneum hydration, accelerates wound healing and epidermal regeneration, reduces erythema, and improves symptoms of skin irritation compared to vehicle or no pretreatment.

    American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002
  • A new topical panthenol-containing emollient significantly improved transepidermal water loss reduction, stratum corneum hydration, and intercellular lipid lamellae length compared with control in healthy subjects without negatively impacting bacterial viability.

    The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017
  • A panthenol-enriched mask significantly decreased erythema and hyperpigmentation, increased sebum and stratum corneum moisture, and reduced transepidermal water loss compared to a saline dressing in 60 subjects undergoing facial laser treatment.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 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
  • Moisturizer containing 5% panthenol, madecassoside, and copper-zinc-manganese decreased adverse reactions and downtime after ablative fractional carbon dioxide laser resurfacing with comparable efficacy to 0.02% triamcinolone acetonide cream in 20 subjects.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2019
  • Topical dexpanthenol formulated in lipophilic vehicles improved stratum corneum hydration and reduced transepidermal water loss compared to vehicle control in humans.

    Arzneimittel-Forschung, 2000
  • Hyaluronic acid, hyaluronic acid plus dexpanthenol, and isotonic saline nasal sprays all significantly improved dry nose symptoms over four weeks in 240 patients, with hyaluronic acid plus dexpanthenol providing superior nasal moisturisation compared to the other two.

    Auris, Nasus, Larynx, 2020
  • Topical sunscreen formulations containing UV filters, red algae extract, Ginkgo biloba, and vitamins protected hairless mice from UV-induced erythema, reduced transepidermal water loss, and significantly decreased the expression of p53 and caspase-3 compared to untreated controls.

    Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology. B, Biology, 2015
  • Chitosan/polyvinyl alcohol nanofibrous dressings containing 3% Corallina officinalis extract exhibited bead-free morphology, enhanced mechanical strength, strong antibacterial activity against Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus, and excellent biocompatibility for skin cell survival and proliferation.

    Journal of Biomaterials Science. Polymer Edition, 2026
  • 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

Ingredients

Water, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Panthenol, Ahnfeltia Concinna Extract, Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Propanediol, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, Ppg-26-Buteth-26, Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Citric Acid, Ethoxydiglycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Chlorphenesin, Potassium Sorbate

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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