Summer Fridays Heavenly Sixteen All-in-One Face Oil for oily skin
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Sunflower Seed Oil
Squalane
Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil Fruit
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil Grape Seed Oil
Rosa Canina Seed OilAverage
- AverageOily Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- ExcellentSafety
Works for oily skin; other moisturizers 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 suitability for oily skin as sunflower seed oil and grape seed oil provide emollient action, though they may not offer sufficient seboregulation for your oily shine.
- The product provides excellent moisturizing due to sunflower seed oil and squalane, enhancing barrier resilience for your oily skin.
- The safety profile is excellent, with no risks of irritation for your oily skin due to the absence of harsh ingredients and the presence of soothing oils.
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 100+ reviewsBased on limited data, this face oil is praised for its lightweight, non-greasy feel that deeply hydrates and nourishes dry, dull, and stressed skin. Users frequently achieve a radiant glow and softer skin without experiencing breakouts. A low frequency of reviews mention a natural, vegetable-like scent, and the price point is rarely a concern.
Highlights
Deep hydration Mostly Mentioned
- “Deeply nourishes and hydrates even dry or stressed skin”
- “Provides intense hydration and a natural glow”
- “Helps to heal and balance my skin”
Lightweight texture Mostly Mentioned
- “Absorbs beautifully without feeling greasy or heavy”
- “Lightweight formula absorbs beautifully”
- “Doesn't feel heavy or cloying on the skin”
Radiant glow Often Mentioned
- “Complexion looked softer, smoother, and more radiant”
- “Leaves a glass skin glow like nothing I've ever used”
- “Gives my skin that healthy, dewy finish”
Layers well Sometimes Noted
- “Layers beautifully under moisturizer or makeup”
- “Worked nicely under my spf”
- “Layers perfectly under makeup or on its own”
Natural scent Rarely Noted
- “Smells a little bit like a vegetable oil”
- “Opinions on its scent vary”
- “It doesn't have a notable scent, which is almost a bit of a shame”
Price point Rarely Noted
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Questions and answers
How well does Summer Fridays Heavenly Sixteen work for oily skin?
This moisturizer works reasonably well for oily skin, though other products fit it better because it may not fully control oily shine. It provides great moisture and has an excellent safety profile without causing irritation. Oily skin needs a product with peptides and hydrating agents that keeps a lightweight texture, avoids heavy oils, and includes ingredients that manage shine without clogging pores.
Which ingredients make this moisturizer a good fit for oily skin?
Sunflower seed oil and squalane make this moisturizer a good fit by providing excellent moisturizing and enhancing barrier resilience. Oily skin needs moisturizers with a lightweight texture that combine peptides and hydrating agents to manage shine and support the skin barrier without feeling heavy or causing breakouts.
What does Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil do for oily skin?
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil is generally a poor fit for oily skin because it is a rich plant oil that can feel too heavy and clog pores. To properly care for oily skin, a product of this type needs lightweight ingredients that balance moisture without adding excess oil or blocking pores.
What does Squalane do for oily skin?
Squalane helps keep oily skin soft and smooth without feeling heavy, though oxidized forms may sometimes trigger irritation. To work well for oily skin, this type of product needs lightweight, non-clogging ingredients that balance moisture without adding excess grease.
Where does this moisturizer go in a skincare routine for oily skin?
This moisturizer goes after your hydrating toner in the morning and after your treatment in the evening, and as the last step before your sunscreen in the daytime. It works for oily skin, though this skin type generally needs ingredients that help balance oil production.
Can I use this moisturizer with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this moisturizer with retinol to help keep your skin soft and comfortable while reducing dryness. Apply your retinol first, let it sink in, and then smooth on your moisturizer to lock in hydration and protect your skin.
How often should I use this moisturizer?
You can use this moisturizer twice a day as part of your morning and evening routine. Daily application helps keep your skin soft and moisturized while strengthening your skin barrier.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Health Science Reports, 2021
Can this moisturizer clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily skin?
This moisturizer is unlikely to cause irritation or breakouts on oily skin due to its soothing oils and gentle formulation. However, because it relies on heavy softening oils, an oily skin type needs lightweight products that also help control shine and balance oil production.
Can I use this moisturizer around the eyes or on my body?
You can use this moisturizer around the eyes and on your body, as its gentle plant oils make it very safe for sensitive areas like the eyelids. It keeps skin soft and supports your skin barrier, though oily skin on the face often needs ingredients that help balance shine.
Is this moisturizer fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.
What the research says
Application of squalene/phosphotungstate calcium nanowires (Sql/PWC) oleogel on UVB-irradiated skin decreased epidermal thickness, increased dermal thickness, and promoted the expression of elastin, collagen, and skin barrier markers through antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities.
Journal of Nanobiotechnology, 2025Topical application of a 5% Hippophae rhamnoides oil-in-water emulsion significantly improved skin hydration (p=0.0003) and transepidermal water loss (p=0.0087) compared to a placebo base formulation in 13 healthy male subjects over 84 days.
Pakistan Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2014Squalane at 0.005-0.015% counteracts UVA-induced oxidative stress, inflammation, and collagen metabolism inhibition while stimulating fibroblast migration in human dermal fibroblasts.
Molecules, 2025Plant-derived squalane protected human dermal fibroblasts against UVA-induced damage by counteracting ROS formation, suppressing apoptosis-related proteins p53, caspase-3, caspase-9, and PARP, and restoring the pro-survival p-Akt/mTOR pathway.
Antioxidants, 2025Treatment with 10 μg/mL Hippophae rhamnoides seed oil increased AQP3 mRNA and AQP3 and HAS2 protein levels in normal human epidermis keratinocytes and a reconstructed epidermis skin model compared to a negative control.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021Topical nanoemulsion-loaded cream and gel formulations of Hippophae rhamnoides fruit oil showed superior wound contraction of 78.96% and 72.59% respectively on the 8th day compared to 62.29% for soframycin in female Sprague-Dawley rats, with no acute dermal toxicity.
Indian Journal of Pharmacology, 2024Sea buckthorn oil and p-methoxycinnamic acid bioconjugates formulated in oleogels achieved 45% of the sun protection factor of an equivalent octinoxate reference oleogel.
Molecules, 2023Grapeseed oil-loaded dermocosmetic nanoemulgel applied on the cheeks of healthy volunteers significantly reduced skin melanin, erythema, sebum production, and pores while increasing moisture and elasticity compared to a placebo.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022Topical treatment with cranberry oil and grape oil improved wound healing in rats, with cranberry oil showing an 88.1% wound area reduction and grape oil showing 84.6% compared to 74.1% in controls and 78.4% in the mupirocin standard group on day 13.
Phytotherapy Research, 2011An ionic liquid-based grapeseed oil emulsion increased transdermal penetration by 4.63-fold and improved skin hydration, firmness, elasticity, and facial wrinkles after 28 days of continuous use compared to ordinary emulsion.
Pharmaceuticals, 2024Topical treatments containing rosehip extract may reduce the size and erythema of postsurgical scars through macrophage polarization and inflammatory cytokine inhibition, though current clinical evidence remains insufficient to recommend its routine use.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024Sunflower and rosehip oil nanoemulsions prepared with a mix of phospholipids and synthetic emulsifiers permeated intact skin to the dermis and showed a more prominent healing effect in a human organotypic skin explant culture wound model compared to nanoemulsions prepared only with phospholipids.
Pharmaceutics, 2023A nanoemulsion containing 1 mg/mL kojic dipalmitate and 5% rosehip oil demonstrated high incorporation efficiency, suitable physicochemical stability, antioxidant and depigmenting efficacy close to 1 mM ascorbic acid, and no cytotoxicity at concentrations from 0.06% to 1% in vitro.
Pharmaceutics, 2023
Why other moisturizers fit oily skin better
A panthenol-enriched mask improved skin hydration, regulated sebum, and reduced redness and TEWL across dry sensitive, oily sensitive, and oily acne skin subgroups with excellent tolerance and no adverse reactions.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024
Ingredients
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Sunflower Seed Oil, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil Grape Seed Oil, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Rosa Canina Seed Oil, Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil Fruit, Squalane, Olea Europaea Oil Fruit Olive Oil Fruit, Tocopherol, Plukenetia Volubilis Seed Oil, Cranberry Seed Oil, Punica Granatum Seed Oil, Ribes Nigrum Seed Oil, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Brassica Oleracea Italica Seed Oil, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Seed Oil, Cucumis Sativus Seed Oil, Watermelon Seed Oil, Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract Oat Kernel Extract
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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