Cetaphil Eye Serum for oily skin
Glycerin
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5
Caution
- AverageOily Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
A poor match for oily skin; the eye cares 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
- Offers moderate hydration for your oily skin due to glycerin and hyaluronic acid, which provide humectant action but do not directly address concerns about oily shine.
- The presence of bisabolol and dunaliella salina extract offers general skincare benefits, though stronger oil-controlling ingredients would be more beneficial for your specific needs.
- The formula is safe for your oily skin, with no risks of irritation due to the absence of prohibited or harsh ingredients.
People Say
★4.5Overall rating based on 6.5k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, users widely praise this serum for its lightweight, fast-absorbing hydration that effectively soothes dry, sensitive under-eye skin without causing irritation. The cooling silicone applicator is a favorite feature for reducing puffiness. Some users find the packaging difficult to squeeze and report negligible improvement in dark circles.
Highlights
Lightweight, fast-absorbing Mostly Mentioned
- “absorbs instantly”
- “non-greasy finish”
- “wears well under makeup”
- “no sticky residue”
- “light texture”
Cooling applicator Often Mentioned
- “silicone tip feels nice”
- “soothing massage”
- “cooling sensation”
- “easy to apply”
- “helps with puffiness”
Effective hydration Often Mentioned
- “keeps undereyes moisturized”
- “eliminates dry patches”
- “plumps fine lines”
- “hydration lasts all day”
- “refreshed look”
Gentle on sensitive skin Often Mentioned
- “no stinging”
- “didn't irritate eyes”
- “great for allergy sufferers”
- “soothing formula”
- “no burning”
Dark circles unchanged Sometimes Noted
- “no change in darkness”
- “didn't help circles”
- “only hydrates”
- “dark circles remain”
- “no brightening effect”
Difficult packaging Sometimes Noted
- “hard to squeeze”
- “tube is too stiff”
- “difficult to dispense”
- “applicator drags skin”
- “hard to get product out”
Not for very dry skin Rarely Noted
- “not rich enough”
- “need more moisture”
- “too thin for winter”
- “dried out quickly”
- “need to layer cream”
Occasional irritation Rarely Noted
- “burned my skin”
- “caused redness”
- “stinging sensation”
- “watery eyes”
- “allergic reaction”
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Questions and answers
Why does Lovi advise caution with Cetaphil Eye Serum for oily skin?
Lovi advises caution because this eye care offers moderate hydration with glycerin and hyaluronic acid, but it lacks the stronger oil-controlling ingredients needed to manage oily shine. A product of this type needs targeted ingredients that control excess sebum while providing lightweight hydration without clogging pores.
Which ingredients make this serum a poor fit for oily skin?
This eye serum is a poor fit for oily skin because it contains rich ingredients and lacks targeted components to manage excess sebum production. An eye care product for oily skin needs oil-controlling ingredients alongside light, hydrating, and soothing components that provide moisture without heaviness.
What does Glycerin do for oily skin?
Glycerin helps keep oily skin hydrated without feeling heavy and supports the skin barrier. Because this product is a weak fit for your skin, an ideal product of this type needs lightweight hydrators and ingredients that balance oil while protecting the skin.
The British Journal of Dermatology, 2008International Journal of Toxicology, 2019
What does Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid do for oily skin?
Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid helps keep oily skin well-hydrated without feeling heavy, and it is unlikely to clog pores. This lightweight hydration may help balance skin and improve texture while keeping your skin calm and smooth.
Archives of Dermatological Research, 2024Colloids and Surfaces. B, Biointerfaces, 2022
Where does this serum go in a skincare routine for oily skin?
This serum goes in the evening routine, as treatments like serums and ampoules with actives are placed in the evening for simplicity and extra safety around sun exposure. For oily skin, a product of this type needs stronger oil-controlling ingredients to manage oily shine.
Can I use this serum with retinol, and in what order?
This serum is safe to use with retinol, but it may not provide enough oil control for your oily skin. Apply the serum after your retinol treatment to help keep your skin comfortable. An eye product of this type needs stronger oil-controlling ingredients for this skin.
How often should I use this serum?
You may use this eye serum daily, as it is safe for your oily skin, though it only offers moderate hydration rather than oil control. Oily skin works best with products that include stronger oil-controlling ingredients to manage shine.
Can this serum clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily skin?
This serum is unlikely to cause breakouts or irritation on oily skin because its formula avoids harsh ingredients, though it offers only moderate moisture rather than oil control. Oily skin works best with lighter formulas that include oil-absorbing ingredients and pore-clearing acids to help manage shine.
Is this serum fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol. Cetyl alcohol is a fatty alcohol, which soften the skin.
What the research says
A 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, 2017A Dunaliella salina extract significantly reduced skin glycation scores, histamine sensitivity, wrinkle counts, and spots compared to placebo under intense solar exposure.
Marine Drugs, 2022Application 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, 2010The 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 application of 0.1% hyaluronic acid formulations of different molecular weights led to significant improvements in skin hydration and elasticity, with low-molecular-weight formulations also significantly reducing wrinkle depth in seventy-six female subjects compared to a vehicle control.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2011Topical application of hyaluronic acid in conjunction with free gingival graft significantly reduced donor site postoperative pain until day 7 compared to normal saline, with no significant differences in graft dimensions or patient satisfaction.
Clinical Oral Investigations, 2022Treatment with a hyaluronic acid-containing mouth rinse or topical gel led to significant lesion reduction, pain relief, and normalization of lesion color in adult patients with minor recurrent aphthous stomatitis, with the gel formulation showing an earlier healing onset at 3 days.
BMC Oral Health, 2019Supramolecular collagen nanoparticles composed of lactoferrin, recombinant human collagen, and palmitoyl tripeptide-5 improved transdermal efficiency by 69.90% and demonstrated moisturizing, whitening, wrinkle reduction, and firming effects.
Colloids and Surfaces. B, Biointerfaces, 2025
Ingredients
Water, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate, Distarch Phosphate, 4-T-Butylcyclohexanol, Acrylates C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Anhydroxylitol, Bisabolol, Caprylyl Capryl Glucoside, Cetyl Alcohol, Citric Acid, Dunaliella Salina Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Globularia Alypum Leaf Extract, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Jojoba Esters, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Panthenol, Pantolactone, Pentylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax, Polyisobutene, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Acrylate Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Sodium Benzoate, Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Pca, Sorbitan Oleate, Tocopherol, Xylitol, Xylitylglucoside
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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