IT Cosmetics Confidence in a Gel Lotion for oily skin

Sodium Hyaluronate
Ceramide Np
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Glycerin
Cereus Grandiflorus Flower Extract
Average
- SuperiorOily Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- ExcellentSafety
Works for oily skin; other moisturizers fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with oily skin: shine, enlarged pores, blackheads, and blemishes. 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 oily skin, as glycerin and sodium hyaluronate provide humectant benefits without being overly occlusive. While these ingredients are excellent for general hydration, they do not specifically target the reduction of oily shine.
- The formula is well-suited for oily skin due to its lightweight, non-comedogenic nature, and the inclusion of aloe barbadensis leaf juice offers soothing properties.
- The safety profile is excellent, with no risks of irritation for your oily skin due to the absence of harsh ingredients and the presence of soothing components like glycerin, aloe barbadensis leaf juice, and tocopherol.
How to apply
- Could be used as part of your AM or PM routine every day to keep your face fresh.
- Apply this moisturizer after cleansing and toning, but right before your SPF in the morning.
- Gently press a small amount into your skin and let it absorb fully.
- Apply on clean, slightly dry skin to help control that oily shine.
- Avoid the eye area and do a quick patch test before your first use.
People Say
★4.7Overall rating based on 2.4k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, users with oily and combination skin widely praise this oil-free moisturizer for its lightweight, breathable texture that delivers substantial hydration without clogging pores. Many appreciate its ability to prime skin for makeup and reduce shine. However, recent reviews frequently express disappointment regarding its discontinuation and difficulty to find, with a minority of users finding the texture slightly tacky or insufficient for very dry skin.
Highlights
Lightweight, non-greasy Mostly Mentioned
- “feels like water on skin”
- “super light for summer”
- “doesn't feel heavy or oily”
Excellent hydration Often Mentioned
- “kept skin hydrated all day”
- “great moisture for a gel”
- “skin drinks it up”
Discontinued, hard to find Often Mentioned
- “sad it is discontinued”
- “can't find it anywhere”
- “bring this back please”
Good packaging Sometimes Noted
- “love the pump dispenser”
- “sanitary and easy to use”
- “great bottle design”
Makeup compatibility Sometimes Noted
- “foundation sits perfectly”
- “makeup glides right on”
- “grips makeup well”
Sensitive skin friendly Sometimes Noted
- “didn't break me out”
- “soothing on redness”
- “gentle for sensitive eyes”
Sticky texture Sometimes Noted
- “leaves a sticky film”
- “feels a bit slimey”
- “tacky to the touch”
Insufficient for dry skin Rarely Noted
- “not enough for winter”
- “skin felt dry after an hour”
- “need a heavier cream”
Unpleasant scent Rarely Noted
- “weird chemical smell”
- “scent is off-putting”
- “smells like glue”
Sources: lovi.care, itcosmetics.com, sephora.com, influenster.com, ulta.com, walmart.com, and more
Questions and answers
How well does Confidence in a Gel Lotion work for oily skin?
This moisturizer offers moderate hydration for your oily skin with a lightweight, non-comedogenic feel, but it does not specifically target oily shine. To work best for oily skin, a moisturizer needs ingredients that control shine while providing lightweight hydration, along with barrier-supporting components and peptides that keep pores clear without heavy oils.
Which ingredients make this moisturizer a good fit for oily skin?
Glycerin, sodium hyaluronate, and aloe barbadensis leaf juice make this moisturizer a good fit for oily skin by offering lightweight hydration and soothing properties without heavy oils. To work best for oily skin, a product of this type needs ingredients that address oily shine and support the skin barrier with a lightweight texture and no heavy oils.
What does Hyaluronic Acid do for oily skin?
Hyaluronic acid helps oily skin by reducing extra oil and sebum production without causing irritation. Clinical studies show it successfully balances oil levels while keeping the skin comfortable.
What do Ceramides do for oily skin?
Ceramides help keep oily skin balanced by strengthening the skin barrier and locking in moisture without feeling heavy. They are unlikely to clog pores and may help calm irritation, making them a good fit if your skin is both oily and prone to breakouts.
International Journal of Dermatology, 2008Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024
Where does this moisturizer go in a skincare routine for oily skin?
This moisturizer goes as the last step in your morning routine before sunscreen, and after your treatment step in the evening. Oily skin also needs ingredients that target and control excess shine.
Can I use this moisturizer with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this moisturizer with retinol by applying your retinol treatment first and following with the moisturizer. This lightweight formula helps keep your skin comfortable and is unlikely to cause irritation when combined with active treatments.
How often should I use this moisturizer?
You can use this moisturizer twice a day, in both your morning and evening routines, as it provides moderate hydration with a lightweight, non-comedogenic feel. Regular daily application helps maintain moisture and supports skin comfort without adding heavy oils.
Health Science Reports, 2021Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
Can this moisturizer clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily skin?
This moisturizer is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for oily skin because of its lightweight and non-comedogenic nature. However, a product for oily skin also needs ingredients that specifically target and help reduce excess oily shine.
Can I use this moisturizer around the eyes or on my body?
You can use this moisturizer around your eyes and on your body because its lightweight, gentle formula is well tolerated by delicate and thinner areas of skin. It helps keep skin soft and comfortable without feeling heavy, though you may need a richer cream for very dry body skin.
Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy, 2002Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
Is this moisturizer fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol. Cetyl 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, 2017A cream combining propolis, tea tree oil, and Aloe vera reduced erythema scars, acne severity index, and total lesion count better than erythromycin cream in sixty patients with mild to moderate acne vulgaris compared to placebo.
Clinical Pharmacology, 2018Topical 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, 2019Topical aloe vera gel significantly accelerated split-thickness skin graft donor-site healing compared to placebo in 12 patients, but showed no significant difference in pain relief.
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 2018Topical application of Aloe vera cream reduced postoperative pain at rest and during defecation, accelerated wound healing at two weeks, and decreased analgesic requirements in patients after open hemorrhoidectomy compared to placebo.
Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 2010Formulations containing 0.10%, 0.25%, and 0.50% freeze-dried Aloe vera extract increased stratum corneum water content compared with the vehicle in 20 female subjects, while transepidermal water loss was not modified.
Skin Research and Technology, 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, 2012
Why other moisturizers fit oily skin better
A 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, 2024
Ingredients
Water, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Propanediol, Dimethicone Peg-10 15 Crosspolymer, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Phenoxyethanol, Citric Acid, Sodium Chloride, Chlorphenesin, Sodium Citrate, P-Anisic Acid, Disodium Edta, Peg-10 Dimethicone, Tocopherol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hydroxide, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Adenosine, Dipropylene Glycol, Propylene Glycol, Cereus Grandiflorus Flower Extract, Cactus Flower Extract, Ceteareth-25, Water-Soluble Collagen, Glucose, Sodium Benzoate, Lactic Acid, Ci 19140, Yellow 5, Cetyl Alcohol, Potassium Sorbate, Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate, Ceramide Np, Behenic Acid, Cholesterol, Trisodium Edta, Ceramide Ns, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ceramide Ap, Ceramide Eop, Ceramide Eos, Caprooyl Phytosphingosine, Caprooyl Sphingosine, Ascorbyl Palmitate
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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