Peach & Lily Matcha Pudding Antioxidant Cream for combination skin
Matcha Green Tea
Niacinamide
Glycerin
Panthenol
TocopherolAverage
- 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 hydration and antioxidant benefits for your combination skin, as niacinamide and camellia sinensis leaf extract provide seboregulation and shield from environmental stressors. Glycerin further supports general hydration, though these ingredients are not specifically targeted for oily shine.
- The formula is highly compatible with combination skin due to the presence of niacinamide and camellia sinensis leaf extract, which offer antioxidant activity and seboregulation.
- The safety profile is excellent, with no risks of irritation for your combination skin due to the absence of prohibited or harsh ingredients and the presence of soothing ingredients like Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract and Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate.
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 1.9k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, this moisturizer is widely praised for its unique "pudding" texture that provides deep hydration without feeling heavy or greasy, making it ideal for combination, oily, and normal skin types. While it effectively calms redness and creates a "glass skin" glow for most, those with extremely dry skin or sensitivities to essential oils may find it insufficiently moisturizing or slightly irritating.
Highlights
Lightweight hydration Mostly Mentioned
- “deeply nourishing without grease”
- “perfect for combo skin”
- “hydrated but matte finish”
- “soft velvety feel”
Unique texture Often Mentioned
- “luxurious pudding consistency”
- “rich but absorbs fast”
- “glides on smooth”
- “feels like silk”
Soothing and calming Sometimes Noted
- “calms redness immediately”
- “soothes irritated skin”
- “great after peels”
Subtle scent Sometimes Noted
- “light citrus smell”
- “refreshing matcha scent”
- “smells like spa”
- “not overpowering”
Expensive for size Sometimes Noted
- “jar is too small”
- “expensive for amount”
- “finished too quickly”
- “pricey daily moisturizer”
Not for dry skin Sometimes Noted
- “not enough for winter”
- “need to layer oils”
- “dry patches remained”
- “too light for night”
Good under makeup Rarely Noted
- “wears well under makeup”
- “no pilling”
- “smooth canvas for foundation”
- “non-greasy base”
Caused breakouts Rarely Noted
- “caused cystic acne”
- “clogged my pores”
- “tiny whiteheads appeared”
- “broke me out”
Essential oil irritation Rarely Noted
- “caused burning sensation”
- “irritated sensitive skin”
- “strong citrus oils”
- “redness after application”
Packaging issues Rarely Noted
- “jar is unhygienic”
- “prefer a pump”
- “spatula is fiddly”
- “heavy glass jar”
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Questions and answers
How well does Peach & Lily Matcha Pudding Antioxidant Cream work for combination skin?
This cream works moderately well for your combination skin, offering balanced hydration and antioxidants that help control excess oil and shield against environmental stress. Because it is not specifically targeted for oily shine, a product of this type needs ingredients that effectively reduce oily shine while providing targeted brightness and hydration for combination skin.
Experimental Dermatology, 2009Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
Which ingredients make this cream a good fit for combination skin?
Niacinamide and matcha green tea make this cream a good fit for combination skin by helping control oil and shielding against environmental stress. Glycerin also supports general hydration, though a product for this skin type ideally needs ingredients that actively target oily shine and brighten the skin.
What does Matcha Green Tea do for combination skin?
Matcha Green Tea helps balance combination skin by calming redness, boosting moisture, and managing oil production in shiny areas. It is rich in antioxidants that protect the skin and improve overall texture.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2025Dermatologic Therapy, 2013
What does Niacinamide do for combination skin?
Niacinamide helps balance oily areas by reducing excess shine and pore size while keeping dry patches hydrated and smooth. It also works to calm redness and even out skin tone, making it very suitable for combination skin.
Where does this cream go in a skincare routine for combination skin?
This cream goes in your morning routine after your hydrating toner and before your sunscreen, and in your evening routine as your final moisturizing step. It is very unlikely to cause irritation for your combination skin.
Can I use this cream with retinol, and in what order?
Yes, you can use this cream with retinol by applying your retinol first and following with this moisturizer. This combination helps keep your skin comfortable and hydrated while using strong actives, though combination skin also needs balancing ingredients that target oily shine.
How often should I use this cream?
You can use this moisturizing treatment twice daily as part of your morning and evening routine. Regular daily application helps improve skin moisture and provides antioxidant benefits, while being unlikely to cause irritation.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Health Science Reports, 2021
Can this cream clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for combination skin?
This cream is unlikely to cause breakouts or clog pores on combination skin, as it features a very safe formula with soothing ingredients and low complaints of breakouts, though it offers only moderate oil control. Combination skin needing a better fit here requires targeted oil-balancing ingredients and lighter hydration to effectively manage shine.
Can I use this cream around the eyes or on my body?
You can safely use this cream on the thin skin around your eyes and on your body, as its very safe formula is unlikely to cause irritation. However, because this product offers only moderate hydration for combination skin, treating the body or eye area effectively often requires richer moisturizers with targeted ingredients like ceramides and hyaluronic acid to lock in lasting moisture.
Is this cream fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol. Cetearyl alcohol and behenyl alcohol are fatty alcohols, which soften the skin.
What the research says
Topical low-dose green tea extract reduces UVB-induced p53 expression and apoptosis in human skin keratinocytes compared to placebo.
Experimental Dermatology, 2009A 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, 2017An anti-acne hydrogel containing Aloe barbadensis, Garcinia mangostana, and Camellia sinensis extracts showed superior antiacne and antiblotch activities compared to 1% clindamycin gel in sixty subjects with mild-moderate acne.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2019Topical green tea extract significantly improved clinical symptoms, tear breakup times, and meibomian gland health compared to standard treatment in patients with dry eye and Meibomian Gland Dysfunction.
Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2017Topical application of green tea extract encapsulated chitosan microparticles improved skin elasticity, melanin index, and facial wrinkles compared to a placebo in female volunteers without causing skin irritation.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022A moisturizing cream containing 2% l-carnitine and 5% EGCG significantly reduced sebum levels and improved skin hydration in ninety subjects with seborrhea over 4 weeks, showing greater anti-sebum efficacy in the combination group compared to the l-carnitine group alone.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2023Topical post-laser application of human adipocyte-derived mesenchymal stem cell media combined with niacinamide significantly improved wrinkle index, melanin index, patient satisfaction, and investigator esthetic improvement scores compared to vehicle cream in patients with aging skin.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021Topical nicotinamide prevented solar-simulated UV-induced immunosuppression in healthy volunteers, and men experienced immunosuppression at solar-simulated UV doses three times lower than those required for women.
The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2008Topical 5% niacinamide applied twice daily for 12 weeks reduced fine lines and wrinkles, hyperpigmented spots, red blotchiness, and skin sallowness, and improved skin elasticity compared to vehicle control in 50 female white subjects with facial photoaging.
Dermatologic Surgery, 2005The 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 dexpanthenol acts as a moisturizer, improves stratum corneum hydration, accelerates wound healing and epidermal regeneration, reduces erythema, and improves symptoms of skin irritation compared to vehicle or no pretreatment.
American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002Moisturizer containing 5% panthenol, madecassoside, and copper-zinc-manganese decreased adverse reactions and downtime after ablative fractional carbon dioxide laser resurfacing with comparable efficacy to 0.02% triamcinolone acetonide cream in 20 subjects.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2019Topical dexpanthenol formulated in lipophilic vehicles improved stratum corneum hydration and reduced transepidermal water loss compared to vehicle control in humans.
Arzneimittel-Forschung, 2000Topical 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, 2024
Ingredients
Water, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Cetearyl Alcohol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Butylene Glycol, Glyceryl Stearate, Sorbitan Stearate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Juniperus Communis Fruit Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract, Panthenol, Tocopherol, Adenosine, Allantoin, Betaine, Caramel, Chlorphenesin, Eriobotrya Japonica Leaf Extract, Glyceryl Olivate, Cetearyl Olivate, Hydrogenated Rapeseed Alcohol, Propanediol, Pantolactone, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Tromethamine, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Sucrose, Mineral Salts, Acrylates C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Behenyl Alcohol, Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate, Hydrogenated Oil, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Stearic Acid, Sorbitan Olivate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Rosewood Oil Wood, Bergamot Oil Fruit, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Salvia Sclarea Oil, Thymus Vulgaris Oil Flower Leaf
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