Mary Kay Extra Emollient Night Cream for oily skin
Petrolatum
Mineral Oil
Beeswax
Candelilla Wax
Hydrogenated Soy Glyceride
Caution
- LowOily Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- RiskySafety
A poor match for oily skin; the moisturizers alongside 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 moisturizing for your oily skin due to petrolatum and mineral oil, which provide emollient properties but can exacerbate oiliness and clog pores.
- Beeswax and candelilla wax offer some barrier support, though lighter emollients would be more suitable for managing shine on oily skin.
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 200+ reviewsThis product is highly effective for extremely dry skin and rough patches, with many users reporting transformative results on areas like elbows, heels, and lips. However, some users find its thick, petroleum-based texture to be too greasy or heavy for regular facial application.
Highlights
Heals rough patches Often Mentioned
- “Works wonders on tough, dry areas!”
- “Heels and elbows have lost that bumpy, scaly look.”
Intense hydration Often Mentioned
- “It moisturizes my skin very well.”
- “Lifesaver when your skin is desperately dry.”
- “Replenishes hydration in very dry areas.”
Greasy/sticky texture Often Mentioned
- “It felt very sticky on my hands.”
- “It is quite greasy, though not as bad as straight Vaseline.”
- “It feels too heavy and doesn't seem to absorb well.”
Long-lasting value Sometimes Noted
- “A little goes a long way.”
- “Tube has lasted over a year.”
- “Since I only use it on a selected area... it is lasting me a long time.”
Versatile usage Sometimes Noted
- “I use this around my eyes and on my lips.”
- “Excellent for dry patches, especially on hands, elbows, and feet.”
- “Can be used anytime your skin needs extra moisture.”
Not for oily Sometimes Noted
- “Definitely not suitable for those with oily skin.”
- “May be too heavy for oily skin types.”
Strong fragrance Sometimes Noted
- “The scent is a bit strong; I wish it had a milder fragrance.”
- “It has a very strong scent that many find unpleasant.”
- “Smells chemically scented.”
Potential staining Rarely Noted
- “Be careful if you sleep on your stomach, as it might stain your pillow.”
- “Hair ends up sticking to your face.”
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Questions and answers
Why does Lovi advise caution with Extra Emollient Night Cream for oily skin?
Lovi advises caution because petrolatum and mineral oil in this heavy cream may exacerbate oiliness and clog pores on oily skin. A moisturizer for this skin type needs lighter emollients, peptides, and hydrating agents that maintain a lightweight texture without heavy oils.
Which ingredients make this cream a poor fit for oily skin?
Petrolatum and mineral oil make this cream a poor fit because they can exacerbate oiliness and clog pores on oily skin. Oily skin needs moisturizers with peptides, hydrating agents, and no heavy oils to maintain a lightweight texture and prevent breakouts.
What does Petrolatum do for oily skin?
Petrolatum is generally a poor fit for oily skin because it creates a heavy barrier that can trap excess oil and feel too greasy. A product for oily skin needs lightweight, balancing ingredients that hydrate without clogging pores.
What does Mineral Oil do for oily skin?
Mineral oil helps trap moisture in dry skin, but it is unlikely to be a good fit for oily skin because it can feel too heavy. Oily skin needs lightweight, oil-free hydrators and ingredients that help balance shine.
Where does this cream go in a skincare routine for oily skin?
This cream is a poor match for oily skin because its heavy waxes and oils may clog pores and increase shine, so this skin type needs lighter, oil-free moisturizers instead.
Can I use this cream with retinol, and in what order?
This cream is a poor match for oily skin because heavy ingredients like petrolatum and mineral oil may clog pores and increase shine. When using it with retinol, apply your retinol first and follow with this cream to help lock in moisture and reduce dryness. Oily skin of this type needs lighter moisturizers with ingredients that hydrate without adding extra oil.
How often should I use this cream?
This cream is a poor match for oily skin, as heavy waxes and oils like petrolatum and mineral oil can clog pores and make shine worse. Oily skin needs light, oil-free moisturizers with hydrating ingredients like hyaluronic acid or glycerin to stay soft without feeling heavy.
Can this cream clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily skin?
Yes, this cream can clog pores and exacerbate oiliness on oily skin because it contains heavy ingredients like petrolatum and mineral oil. While these ingredients provide moisturizing benefits, oily skin needs lighter formulas with ingredients that manage shine without heavy waxes and oils.
Can I use this cream around the eyes or on my body?
This heavy cream is very rich for the thin skin around the eyes and may feel too greasy there, but it works well on dry areas of the body. Because the skin around the eyes is very thin, heavy waxes and oils can easily feel overwhelming and cause puffiness. Body skin tolerates thick barrier protection much better, especially drier areas like elbows and knees.
Is this cream fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.
What the research says
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, 2020Topical treatment with skin-identical lipids in a petrolatum-rich cream base showed no superiority over pure petrolatum in promoting normalization of barrier recovery and inflammation in detergent- and tape-stripped-perturbed human skin over 14 days.
Acta Dermato-venereologica, 2000Topically applied extra virgin olive oil and petrolatum both significantly improved skin barrier function and microtopographic features in 54 healthy adult volunteers, with petrolatum exerting stronger occlusive effects and extra virgin olive oil uniquely promoting epidermal renewal.
Journal of Clinical Medicine, 2025Repeated application of concentrated water-in-oil emulsions over four weeks caused no skin irritation, positively affected skin properties, and delivered almost 50% of the applied fluorescein sodium, with isopropyl myristate showing superior penetration performance compared to liquid paraffin in healthy volunteers.
International Journal of Pharmaceutics, 2019Topical application of a honey, olive oil, and beeswax mixture three times daily for up to 4 weeks resulted in clinical responses in 86% of patients with pityriasis versicolor, 78% with tinea cruris, and 75% with tinea corporis.
Complementary Therapies in Medicine, 2004A prototype body cream containing bee venom, propolis, honey, beeswax, and royal jelly demonstrated stability for 90 days, high antioxidant capacity of 85.45%, lack of cytotoxicity with over 70% cell viability, and no irritation or allergic reaction in dermatological analysis, while improving skin parameters in a panel test.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022MUD1 protected human dermal fibroblasts against AAPH-induced oxidative stress by increasing cell viability, reducing oxidative damage, improving mitochondrial functionality, and enhancing wound healing capacities.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2018
Ingredients
Petrolatum, Mineral Oil, Paraffin, Beeswax, Candelilla Wax, Hydrogenated Soy Glyceride, Carnauba Wax, Stearic Acid, Propylparaben, Butylparaben, Menthol, Red 17
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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