Augustinus Bader The Face Oil for oily skin
Tfc8 Trigger Factor Complex 8
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil Grape Seed Oil
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Jojoba Seed Oil
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract Licorice Root ExtractLow
- AverageOily Skin Fit
- HighEffectiveness
- ConcerningSafety
A weak match for oily skin; the moisturizers alongside 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
- Suboptimal suitability for your oily skin as the blend of Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil and Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil offers excellent moisturizing and barrier-enhancing effects but may increase oily shine.
- While the formula provides general hydration and soothing benefits, the inclusion of multiple oils like Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil and Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil may not offer sufficient seboregulation for your oily skin.
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, users with dry to combination skin highly praise this oil for providing a radiant glow and deep hydration without feeling heavy. Many reviewers report it visibly plumps fine lines, calms redness, and locks in moisture, often describing it as a savior for dry or compromised skin barriers. A significant number of users find the price point to be high, while a low number of users mention an unpleasant scent or experiencing breakouts.
Highlights
Hydration and glow Mostly Mentioned
- “Instantly hydrated”
- “luminous skin”
- “healthy radiant glow”
- “glass skin finish”
Lightweight texture Often Mentioned
- “Fast-absorbing”
- “melts into skin”
- “non-greasy”
- “doesn't feel heavy”
High price point Often Mentioned
- “Very expensive”
- “costly splurge”
- “pricey investment”
Improves skin texture Sometimes Noted
- “Smoother skin”
- “plump feel”
- “calms redness”
- “softens texture”
Versatile application Rarely Noted
- “Mix with cream”
- “layer over makeup”
- “mix with foundation”
Caused breakouts Rarely Noted
- “Caused breakouts”
- “clogged pores”
- “small bumps”
Lack of results Rarely Noted
- “Incredibly average”
- “nothing special”
- “didn't absorb well”
Unpleasant scent Rarely Noted
- “Smells like vegetable oil”
- “rancid scent”
- “earthy smell”
- “foul odor”
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Questions and answers
Why is Augustinus Bader The Face Oil a weak match for oily skin?
This moisturizing treatment is a weak match for oily skin because its blend of rich oils may increase oily shine and fails to provide enough control over excess oil. A product of this type needs lightweight hydrating agents, peptides, and the absence of heavy oils to manage shine while keeping skin balanced.
Which ingredients make this oil a poor fit for oily skin?
The blend of Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil and Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil makes this product a poor fit because, while they offer excellent moisturizing effects, they may increase oily shine and lack sufficient oil-balancing control. A moisturizing treatment for oily skin needs lightweight hydrating agents and peptides without heavy oils to maintain a balanced texture and prevent excess oiliness.
What does Tfc8 do for oily skin?
Tfc8 is not a standard fit for oily skin because it is typically found in rich, heavy creams designed to nourish dry skin. Oily skin instead needs lightweight, oil-free hydration and ingredients that help balance excess shine without clogging pores.
What does Grape Seed Oil do for oily skin?
Grape seed oil feels light on oily skin and is unlikely to clog pores while adding gentle moisture. It helps keep your skin soft and smooth without feeling heavy or greasy.
Where does this oil go in a skincare routine for oily skin?
This oil goes in the evening routine as a treatment step before your moisturizer, but it may increase oily shine on your skin. Oily skin of this type needs lightweight hydrators and ingredients that help balance oil production rather than heavy oils.
Can I use this oil with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this treatment with retinol by applying it after your retinol to help lock in hydration and keep your skin soft, though it may increase oily shine. Because oily skin needs oil-balancing and lightweight ingredients rather than heavy oils, this type of skin benefits most from oil-free hydrators and ingredients that help control excess oil.
How often should I use this oil?
This oil is a weak match for oily skin because the heavy blend of oils may increase oily shine and lacks sufficient oil control. Oily skin needs a product of this type that provides lightweight hydration and oil-balancing ingredients to keep the skin calm and shine-free.
Can this oil clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily skin?
This oil may increase oily shine and is unlikely to offer enough oil control for oily skin. A product for this skin needs lightweight hydrators and ingredients that help balance oil.
Can I use this oil around the eyes or on my body?
This moisturizing treatment is not a good match for oily skin because its rich oil blend may increase oily shine and lacks oil control. An oily eye or body area needs lightweight hydration and ingredients that balance oil production without heavy oils.
Is this oil fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.
What the research says
Topical application of an argan oil NLC-based hydrogel formulation increased skin hydration in healthy volunteers over a one-month period through a synergistic effect of NLC occlusion and argan oil hydration.
International Journal of Nanomedicine, 2014Grapeseed 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, 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, 2025Incorporating allantoin into argan oil enriched liposomes improved its accumulation in the dermis (~8.7μg/cm(2)) and permeation through the skin (~33μg/cm(2)) compared to conventional liposomes, water dispersion, and a commercial gel.
International Journal of Pharmaceutics, 2016Clay jojoba oil facial masks reduced total skin lesions by a mean of 54% after 6 weeks in 133 participants with acne-prone, lesioned skin and mild acne compared to baseline.
Forschende Komplementarmedizin, 2012Topical application of jojoba wax reduced LPS-induced secretion of IL-6, IL-8, and TNFα by approximately 30% and increased the synthesis of pro-collagen III and hyaluronic acid compared to untreated skin in an ex-vivo human skin organ culture model.
Frontiers in Pharmacology, 2024Topical jojoba oil application in male mice decreased exercise-induced pro-inflammatory gene expression (Il-1b and Il-6 in soleus, Il-1b in gastrocnemius) compared to untreated exercised mice.
Biomolecules, 2025Combining 755 nm alexandrite laser with topical licorice gel significantly reduces terminal hair counts compared to alexandrite laser with placebo in women with idiopathic hirsutism.
Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2015Licochalcone A activated Nrf2 signaling, elevated cytoprotective enzymes, increased the reduced-to-oxidized glutathione ratio, and decreased reactive oxygen species in human fibroblasts and neutrophils, while a LicA-rich licorice extract lowered UVA-induced oxidative processes in vivo.
Experimental Dermatology, 2015Bioactive glycyrrhizic acid and oxymatrine ionic liquid self-assembled nanomicelles significantly promoted the transdermal permeation, subcutaneous retention, and anti-photoaging efficacy of palmitoyl pentapeptide-4 in cellular and animal models compared to unformulated peptide.
Advanced Science, 2025
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
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil Grape Seed Oil, Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil, Jojoba Seed Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Corylus Avellana Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Sunflower Seed Oil, Cranberry Seed Oil, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract, Punica Granatum Seed Extract, Pongamia Glabra Seed Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Bisabolol, Aesculus Hippocastanum Seed Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract Licorice Root Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract Matricaria Flower Extract, Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract Carrot Root Extract, Lecithin, Glycerin, Water, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Lithothamnion Calcareum Extract, Pentylene Glycol, Alanyl Glutamine, Arginine, Brassica Alba Oil, Oligopeptide-177, Oligopeptide-6, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Hydroxide, Tocopherol
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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