Neutrogena Triple Age Repair Moisturizer SPF 25 for oily skin
Avobenzone
Homosalate
Octisalate
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Shea Butter
HexylresorcinolAverage
- HighOily Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for oily skin; other sunscreens 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
- This formulation is highly suitable for oily skin, as Hexylresorcinol and Bisabolol work to regulate melanogenesis and reduce inflammation, respectively, offering general skincare benefits like hydration and soothing.
- While it provides moderate moisturizing and sun protection with glycerin and a blend of UV filters, it lacks targeted ingredients to address your primary concern of oily shine.
- The product is safe for your oily skin, with no risks of irritation due to the absence of prohibited or harsh ingredients.
How to apply
- Use this moisturizing sunscreen daily in your AM routine. Reapply every two hours when exposed to direct sun.
- Apply this moisturizing sunscreen as the final step of your morning routine after your moisturizer.
- Smooth an even layer of the moisturizing sunscreen over your face and neck, avoiding harsh rubbing.
- Apply the moisturizing sunscreen onto clean, dry skin for the best protection and even coverage.
- Avoid the immediate eye area and discontinue use if any irritation occurs.
People Say
★4.1Overall rating based on 300+ reviewsUsers find this moisturizer to be deeply hydrating and effective at improving skin texture, leaving it soft and smooth. Many also note its ability to absorb quickly without a greasy feel and its compatibility with makeup. Some individuals with sensitive skin have reported experiencing irritation, and a few users mentioned concerns about the jar packaging and the SPF level not being sufficient for extended sun exposure.
Highlights
Deep hydration Often Mentioned
- “Keeps my skin feeling soft and moist.”
- “Hydrating power... deeply hydrated throughout the day.”
- “My skin seems to drink it in.”
Improved texture Often Mentioned
- “Visibly softer, smoother skin.”
- “Made my skin feel soft and supple.”
- “Face feels smooth... even hours later.”
Makeup friendly Sometimes Noted
- “Layered well under makeup.”
- “Works well under makeup without pilling.”
- “Use under my makeup for its advertised... benefits.”
Non-greasy absorption Sometimes Noted
- “Absorbed within a few minutes.”
- “No greasy residue.”
- “Quickly absorbed.”
Low SPF Sometimes Noted
- “SPF of this moisturizer is not high enough.”
- “Wouldn't skip a dedicated sunscreen if you're spending extended time outdoors.”
Heavy in humidity Rarely Noted
- “On particularly humid days, I felt it sat on my skin a tad longer.”
- “Sat on my skin a tad longer than I'd like.”
Jar packaging Rarely Noted
- “Wish it came with a pump for hygiene reasons.”
- “Jar design... make me wish it came with a pump.”
Skin irritation Rarely Noted
- “Woke up with a swollen itchy face.”
- “Sensitive skin felt slightly irritated.”
- “Rash is only on my face where I used the product.”
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Questions and answers
How well does Triple Age Repair SPF 25 work for oily skin?
This moisturizer with sunscreen works adequately for oily skin, though it lacks targeted ingredients to help control oily shine. An ideal product for oily skin needs a lightweight texture that hydrates without clogging pores while effectively managing excess oil.
Which ingredients make this cream a good fit for oily skin?
Hexylresorcinol and bisabolol help make this cream a good fit by reducing redness and soothing your skin. However, because this product has shea butter and other rich ingredients, an oily skin type needs a lightweight, oil-controlling formula that hydrates without adding extra shine.
Archives of Dermatological Research, 2023International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2010
What does Avobenzone do for oily skin?
Avobenzone protects outdoor skin from the sun, but for oily skin, it needs to be paired with lightweight hydrators and oil-controlling ingredients to keep skin clear and shine-free.
What does Homosalate do for oily skin?
Homosalate helps protect oily skin from sun damage by filtering out harmful UV rays without feeling too heavy. Chemical sunscreens containing ingredients like homosalate are unlikely to cause skin irritation or reactions.
Where does this cream go in a skincare routine for oily skin?
This cream goes in the morning routine after a cleanser and hydrating toner, and right before sunscreen. Oily skin works best with a moisturizing spf that also includes oil-controlling ingredients like mattifying powders or niacinamide to help manage shine.
Can I use this cream with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this cream in the morning before your sunscreen, but for your retinol routine it lacks the barrier-boosting ingredients and oil-control agents needed to properly calm and protect oily skin.
How often should I use this cream?
You can use this moisturizing spf every morning to help protect and hydrate your skin. Oily skin needs a product with ingredients that help control shine and balance oil production.
Can this cream clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily skin?
This cream is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for oily skin, as it has a safe profile with no harsh ingredients that typically cause irritation. However, because it lacks oil-controlling ingredients, oily skin needs a product that includes mattifying agents or lightweight, oil-absorbing ingredients to help keep shine under control.
Is this cream fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol. Behenyl alcohol is a fatty alcohol, which soften the skin.
What the research says
Topical 1% hexylresorcinol is equivalent to 2% hydroquinone in significantly reducing the appearance of facial and hand pigmentation in healthy female participants over 12 weeks, with both treatments showing no adverse effects.
Archives of Dermatological Research, 2023Application of an alpha-bisabolol-containing cream produced a significant skin-lightening effect in pigmented skin compared to a vehicle control in the majority of female subjects after 8 weeks.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2010A formulation combining 4-hexylresorcinol and niacinamide significantly improved hyperpigmentation, skin tone, fine lines, wrinkles, and firmness compared to niacinamide alone in Chinese subjects without adverse events.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2022A 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, 2017Chemical sunscreens containing avobenzone, octocrylene, homosalate, and octisalate showed no to minimal risks of dermal irritation, sensitization, photo-allergy, and photo-irritation in human subjects.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2025Encapsulation of ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate and butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane in lipid microparticles significantly reduced their in vivo human skin penetration compared to nonencapsulated filters.
Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2011Microencapsulation of the BMDBM/HP-beta-CD complex in lipid microparticles significantly decreased the percutaneous penetration of the UV filter into the stratum corneum of human volunteers compared to the non-encapsulated sunscreen agent.
Journal of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Analysis, 2011Following human skin application of an O/W emulsion containing 2% BMDBM loaded in lipospheres, 15% of the sunscreen accumulated in the uppermost layers of the stratum corneum without remarkably modifying skin permeation compared to unencapsulated sunscreen.
Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2008Dermal application of a sunscreen containing 10% homosalate in four volunteers resulted in delayed elimination with terminal half-times around 24 h and a bioavailability of cis-homosalate a factor of 2 lower than trans-homosalate, while metabolite ratios supported using oral-route urinary excretion fractions for dermal exposure assessments.
Archives of Toxicology, 2024Homosalate exhibited the highest permeation among tested filters with a relative permeability rate of 4.2% and a depth of 60 um, and specific thickeners and emulsifiers successfully reduced its permeation without inhibiting the skin permeation of niacinamide.
Photodermatology, Photoimmunology & Photomedicine, 2026An online-SPE-LC-MS/MS method successfully quantified specific urinary homosalate metabolites for up to 96 hours after dermal sunscreen application in a volunteer and detected metabolites exclusively in three German pilot participants who had used sunscreen within five days.
Analytica Chimica Acta, 2021Simulated real-life dermal sunscreen exposure in twenty human volunteers leads to the systemic bioavailability and urinary excretion of the UV filter 2-ethylhexyl salicylate and its metabolite, reaching concentration peaks at 7 to 8 hours with 70-80% of overall excretion within 24 hours.
Archives of Toxicology, 2019The application of a sunscreen formulation containing ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, ethylhexyl salicylate, methyl anthranilate, and octocrylene does not significantly affect critical acne-related species such as Cutibacterium acnes and Staphylococcus epidermidis, refuting the induction of facial dysbiosis in men.
Archives of Dermatological Research, 2024Controlled single dermal exposure to an EHS-containing sunscreen in three volunteers resulted in delayed systemic resorption with elimination half-lives between 6.6 and 9.7 hours, where the parent compound EHS occurred as the dominant urinary parameter.
Archives of Toxicology, 2024A combination cream of stimu-tex AS and saccharide isomerate reduced erythema, increased skin capacitance, and reduced transepidermal water loss compared to placebo in 20 subjects after fractional CO2 laser procedure without causing serious adverse events.
Lasers in Medical Science, 2025A skin barrier restoring cream with shea butter, silkflo, and vitamin E increased type I procollagen synthesis, enhanced antioxidant enzyme activity, decreased reactive oxygen species generation, and promoted hyaluronic acid production in H2O2-stimulated human keratinocyte cells compared to untreated cells.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2025A 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, 2024A topical cream containing retinol 0.5% in combination with niacinamide, resveratrol, and hexylresorcinol improved all efficacy endpoints including fine lines, radiance, smoothness, hyperpigmentation, and wrinkles in 25 subjects with photodamaged and aging skin over 10 weeks.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2016A topical formulation containing hexylresorcinol, silymarin, 20% vitamin C, and 5% vitamin E prevented UVB-induced photodamage in skin explants and produced clinical improvements in brightening, evenness, lines, and global appearance in 42 female subjects over 12 weeks.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020
Why other sunscreens fit oily skin better
Topical application of tocopherol succinate ethosomal gel decreased erythema, melanin, and sebum levels while improving moisture content and skin elasticity in 34 human women.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024
Ingredients
Avobenzone, Homosalate, Octisalate, Octocrylene, Water, Propylene Glycol, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Steareth-2, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Isononyl Isononanoate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Shea Butter, Styrene Acrylates Copolymer, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Steareth-21, Hexylresorcinol, Behenyl Alcohol, Bisabolol, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Xylitol, Xylitylglucoside, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Vp Copolymer, Sclerotium Gum, Disodium Edta, Sodium Hydroxide, Mica, Titanium Dioxide, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Ethylparaben, Phenoxyethanol
Behind this fit score
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