NatureWell Extra Virgin Coconut Oil Moisturizing Cream for combination skin
Extra Coconut Oil
Glycerin
Retinyl Palmitate Vitamin A
Tocopheryl Acetate Vitamin E
Ascorbic AcidCaution
- AverageCombination Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- ConcerningSafety
A poor match for combination skin; the moisturizers alongside 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 moisturizing for your combination skin due to glycerin's humectant action, but coconut oil and mineral oil are occlusive and may clog pores, making it unsuitable for your oily shine.
- While the formula is free of harsh ingredients and generally safe for combination skin, it lacks sufficient oil-controlling agents to address your primary concern.
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
★4.8Overall rating based on 900+ reviewsThis moisturizing cream is highly praised for delivering intense hydration, leaving skin feeling soft and smooth without greasiness. The cream also has a mild, pleasant scent.
Highlights
Deeply hydrating Mostly Mentioned
- “Provides intense hydration to help maintain visually softer, smoother, & more supple skin.”
- “My skin often feels dry and neglected... this product lived up to its promises.”
- “Kept my skin from drying or flaking or peeling.”
Non-greasy formula Often Mentioned
- “Absorbs quickly without leaving any greasy residue.”
- “It's not greasy, it has a very clean and pleasant smell.”
- “The cream absorbs quickly into the skin, not sticky.”
Mild, pleasant scent Sometimes Noted
- “Scent is mild and clean smelling.”
- “Mild coconut aroma that smells good enough to eat but isn't overpowering.”
- “Fragrance a coco delicada y suave.”
Versatile usage Sometimes Noted
- “Works amazing on the whole body. Face too.”
- “Great for skin and HAIR.”
- “Can use on your face but also your body.”
Bulky container size Rarely Noted
- “Not the most travel-friendly packaging due to its size.”
- “16-ounce capacity... might be too large for some travel needs.”
Fragrance sensitivity Rarely Noted
- “Some users who are sensitive to fragrance might find it unnecessary.”
- “I would have liked more if the fragrance was stronger" (or conversely, too much for some).”
Jar packaging hygiene Rarely Noted
- “The jar format might not appeal to individuals who prefer pump bottles for hygiene reasons.”
- “Jar might not be the most hygienic compared to a pump.”
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Questions and answers
Why does Lovi advise caution with NatureWell Extra Virgin Coconut Oil Moisturizing Cream for combination skin?
This cream offers moderate moisture with glycerin, but coconut oil and mineral oil are heavy and may clog pores, which does not suit your oily shine. Combination skin needs a product with effective brightening and moisturizing ingredients that reduce oily shine without adding excess weight or blocking pores.
Which ingredients make this cream a poor fit for combination skin?
Coconut oil and mineral oil make this cream a poor fit because they are heavy and may clog pores on your oily shine. A moisturizing treatment for combination skin needs effective brightening and moisturizing ingredients that reduce oily shine without clogging pores, along with soothing agents and antioxidants.
What does Coconut Oil do for combination skin?
Coconut oil is likely too heavy for combination skin because it can easily clog pores in oilier areas while helping dry patches. For this skin type, a moisturizer needs lighter hydrating ingredients and oils that do not trap oil in the pores.
What does Glycerin do for combination skin?
Glycerin helps keep combination skin soft and smooth by pulling moisture in and keeping it there. It improves hydration and supports your skin barrier, which is unlikely to cause irritation.
The British Journal of Dermatology, 2008Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
Where does this cream go in a skincare routine for combination skin?
This cream is applied as a moisturizer in both the morning and evening routines for combination skin. Because it contains heavy oils that may clog pores on oily areas, combination skin needs a lightweight moisturizer with oil-controlling ingredients.
Can I use this cream with retinol, and in what order?
This cream is a poor match for your combination skin because heavy oils may clog your pores and worsen oily shine. To use it with retinol, apply your retinol first, wait for it to absorb, and then follow with this cream to help keep your skin soft.
How often should I use this cream?
This cream is a poor match for your combination skin because the heavy oils may clog pores and worsen your oily shine. A product for this skin needs oil-controlling agents and lightweight hydration to keep pores clear.
Can this cream clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for combination skin?
Yes, this cream may clog pores and cause breakouts on combination skin because coconut oil and mineral oil are heavy and trap oil in the skin. A moisturizer for this skin needs light, oil-controlling ingredients and humectants that hydrate without adding extra shine.
Can I use this cream around the eyes or on my body?
You can use this moisturizing treatment on your body, but it is a poor match for the thin skin around your eyes. A product for the eye area needs lightweight hydrators and soothing ingredients that hydrate safely without clogging pores.
Is this cream fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It has no drying alcohol and contains fragrance (parfum, hexyl cinnamal, coumarin, and benzyl alcohol). Cetyl alcohol is a fatty alcohol, which soften the skin.
What the research says
Overnight virgin coconut oil application provides a skin protective effect against damage and increased TEWL from frequent alcohol-based hand sanitizer usage in 60 volunteers, resulting in a 25% increase in perceived moisture content compared to the control group.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021A 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, 2017The 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, 2001Over-the-counter retinol products provided only weak evidence for a mild ameliorating effect on fine facial skin wrinkle lines in randomized, double-blind, vehicle-controlled trials, and major methodological flaws call the validity of positive results into question.
The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, 2021A cosmetic niacinamide/peptide/retinyl propionate regimen significantly improved periorbital wrinkle appearance relative to a 0.02% tretinoin regimen at 8 weeks with comparable benefits at 24 weeks, while demonstrating significantly better tolerability in 196 women.
The British Journal of Dermatology, 2010A novel triple-active cosmetic formulation containing 4-hexylresorcinol, retinyl propionate, and niacinamide improved the visual appearance of photoageing similarly to 0.02% tretinoin and reversed a consensus gene signature associated with ageing in female adults while causing less skin irritation.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2024Topical application of an antioxidant serum containing 15% ascorbic acid, 0.5% ferulic acid, and 1% tocopherol prevented particulate matter-induced degradation of extracellular matrix components, inflammation, and oxidative stress in the skin of 15 female volunteers compared to untreated controls.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025Dermatological products containing d-alpha tocopheryl acetate showed non-comedogenic potential with less than a 50% increase in microcomedones in 12 healthy male subjects compared to octyl palmitate.
Contemporary Clinical Trials Communications, 2021Topical application of an antioxidant mix containing 15% ascorbic acid, 0.5% ferulic acid, and 1% tocopherol prevented PM and UV-induced skin barrier perturbation, lipid peroxidation, inflammatory markers, MMP9 activation, and Type I collagen loss in 15 healthy females compared to untreated exposed skin.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024Topical application of 5% vitamin C cream significantly improved global clinical scores, increased skin microrelief density, and induced elastic tissue repair in photoaged skin compared to excipient control in healthy female volunteers.
Experimental Dermatology, 2003Ascorbic acid 2-glucoside gel significantly reduced gingival melanin pigmentation after 4 weeks compared to placebo in 73 subjects with symmetric pigmentation.
Journal of Periodontology, 2009Topical application of VC-IP cream twice daily for 8 weeks reduces periorbital wrinkles in female subjects compared to a placebo cream.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022
Ingredients
Water, Coconut Oil, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, Octyldodecyl Myristate, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Peg-8 Beeswax, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil Grape Seed Oil, Allantoin, Retinyl Palmitate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ascorbic Acid, Polysorbate 85, Cetyl Alcohol, Ceteth-20, Steareth-20, Glyceryl Stearate, Mineral Oil, Acrylates Acrylamide Copolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Hexyl Cinnamal, Coumarin, Benzyl Alcohol
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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