öngredients SKIN BARRIER CALMING LOTION for combination skin
Glycerin
Caprylic Capric Triglyceride
Coptis Japonica Root Extract
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 moisturizing for your combination skin, as glycerin and caprylic capric triglyceride hydrate and support barrier resilience without being overly occlusive.
- While it provides general soothing benefits from Centella Asiatica Extract, it lacks targeted ingredients to address your oily shine.
- The formula is safe for your combination skin, containing no harsh ingredients and including soothing components.
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
★4.7Overall rating based on 1.2k+ reviewsWhile it's frequently praised for its lightweight, non-greasy feel and suitability as a daily moisturizer for oily to combination skin types or as a makeup primer, users with very dry skin often find it necessary to layer with a richer cream for adequate hydration.
Highlights
Lightweight texture Mostly Mentioned
- “blends effortlessly”
- “feels like a thicker serum”
- “not greasy at all”
Dewy glass skin Often Mentioned
- “gives a slight dewy glow”
- “skin looks plump and bouncy”
- “appearing glass-like”
Soothing and calming Often Mentioned
- “healed my skin barrier”
Good makeup base Sometimes Noted
- “makes makeup glue so much better”
- “helped makeup stay on longer”
- “best lotion before makeup”
Not enough moisture Sometimes Noted
- “not quite enough on its own”
- “lacks hydration for severely dehydrated skin”
- “needs layering in winter”
Expensive price point Rarely Noted
- “price point is quite high”
- “pricier than other lotions”
- “stock up during sales”
Messy packaging Rarely Noted
- “container design is inconvenient”
- “product sticks around the lid”
- “messy and wasteful”
Sticky residue Rarely Noted
- “a bit tacky though”
- “slight sticky texture”
- “feels like it's coating skin”
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Questions and answers
How well does öngredients Skin Barrier Calming Lotion work for combination skin?
öngredients Skin Barrier Calming Lotion offers moderate moisture for your combination skin, using glycerin and caprylic capric triglyceride to hydrate without feeling too heavy. While it provides general soothing benefits, it lacks targeted ingredients to control oily shine. A product for combination skin needs effective brightening and moisturizing ingredients that reduce excess oil while keeping the skin balanced.
Life, 2023Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
Which ingredients make this lotion a good fit for combination skin?
Glycerin and caprylic capric triglyceride hydrate your combination skin and support its barrier without feeling too heavy. Centella asiatica extract also helps calm the skin, though a moisturizing treatment for this skin type needs targeted ingredients that reduce oily shine.
Life, 2023Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
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
What does Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride do for combination skin?
Caprylic/capric triglyceride helps keep combination skin hydrated and soft while reducing moisture loss. It is generally well tolerated and unlikely to clog pores.
Where does this lotion go in a skincare routine for combination skin?
This moisturizing treatment goes near the end of your routine, right before sunscreen in the morning and as your final step in the evening. Combination skin also needs targeted ingredients to balance oily shine and control excess oil.
The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2022Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
Can I use this lotion with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this lotion with retinol by applying it after your retinol treatment to help soothe your skin and keep it soft. Using a gentle moisturizer alongside retinol is unlikely to cause irritation, as this formula is safe and contains calming ingredients.
How often should I use this lotion?
You can use this moisturizing treatment daily in your morning and evening routines to keep your skin soft and hydrated. A product of this type for combination skin needs lightweight hydrators and oil-balancing ingredients to manage shine while supporting your skin barrier.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Health Science Reports, 2021
Can this lotion clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for combination skin?
This lotion is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts on combination skin because it has a safe formula with no harsh ingredients. However, a product of this type needs targeted oil-controlling ingredients to properly balance oily shine while moisturizing.
Can I use this lotion around the eyes or on my body?
You can safely use this lotion on your body and the thin skin around your eyes. Its gentle ingredients hydrate and soothe these areas without irritation, though combination skin on the face needs a product that also manages oily shine.
Is this lotion fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.
What the research says
Topical application of an emollient emulsion containing 15.0% caprylic/capric triglyceride doubled the amount of urocanic acid isomers and increased skin hydration with reduced transepidermal water loss in healthy subjects, though it did not prevent ultraviolet-induced urocanic acid isomerization.
Life, 2023A 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, 2017Cosmetic formulations containing 5% Centella asiatica extract showed the best efficacy in improving skin moisture and decreasing transepidermal water loss, while also exhibiting antiinflammatory properties in 25 volunteers compared to baseline measurements.
Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016The 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, 2012Topical steroid withdrawal is driven by excess mitochondrial NAD+ metabolism that can be successfully targeted using complex I-inhibiting interventions such as metformin and berberine.
The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2025Topical steroid withdrawal presents as a distinct dermatopathology characterized by burning, flushing, thermodysregulation, and elevated mitochondrial NAD+ oxidation, which can be improved by targeting complex I with metformin or berberine.
MedRxiv, 2024Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose hydrogel formulations of berberine chloride-loaded escinosomes increased skin residence time and transdermal permeability while maintaining high safety and biocompatibility without skin irritation.
International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2020
Ingredients
Water, Glycerin, Propanediol, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glyceryl Stearate, Phenyl Trimethicone, C14-22 Alcohols, Polysorbate 60, Arginine, Coptis Japonica Root Extract, Carbomer, Butylene Glycol, Corchorus Olitorius Leaf Extract, Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract, Ilex Paraguariensis Leaf Extract, Borago Officinalis Extract, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, Centella Asiatica Extract, Glucose, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tripeptide-1, Copper Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Hexapeptide-9, Hexapeptide-11, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5
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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