Dermasil NIGHT CREAM for oily skin
Coco-Caprylate Caprate
Cetearyl Alcohol
Caution
- LowOily Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- RiskySafety
A poor match for oily skin; the moisturizers alongside fit it better.
- The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2006
- Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
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
- Moderately unsuitable for oily skin due to ingredients like squalane and glycerin which may exacerbate oiliness, though hyaluronic acid and vitamin E offer some soothing benefits.
- The product provides moderate hydration from glycerin and hyaluronic acid, but these functions are largely irrelevant to your primary concern of oily shine.
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
★3.8Overall rating based on 100+ reviewsBased on limited data, this night cream is frequently praised for its affordability and lightweight, non-greasy texture that leaves normal to combination skin feeling soft. However, some users with very dry skin find it not hydrating enough, and a small number report experiencing skin irritation.
Highlights
Affordable price Mostly Mentioned
- “Quality care doesn't have to be expensive”
- “Great and very affordable”
Non-greasy texture Often Mentioned
- “Not greasy at all”
- “Doesn't leave a sticky feel”
- “Light and doesn't sit on skin”
Softens skin Often Mentioned
- “Leaves my skin soft and supple”
- “Face feels incredibly soft”
- “Best my skin has felt”
Absorbs well Sometimes Noted
- “Soaks in well”
- “Skin just drinks it up”
- “Absorbs effortlessly”
Insufficient hydration Sometimes Noted
- “Not hydrating enough”
- “Wake up with dry patches”
- “Need stuff that's heavier”
Contains alcohol Rarely Noted
- “Not for face because this cream has alcohol”
- “Concerned about ingredients”
Skin irritation Rarely Noted
- “Made my face red and irritated”
- “Got a rash after a week”
- “Made my skin sting”
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Questions and answers
Why does Lovi advise caution with Dermasil Night Cream for oily skin?
Dermasil Night Cream is a poor match for oily skin because ingredients like squalane and glycerin may worsen oiliness and shine. Oily skin needs products that contain peptides and hydrating agents with a lightweight texture, no heavy oils, and ingredients that support the skin barrier without causing breakouts.
Which ingredients make this cream a poor fit for oily skin?
This cream is a poor match for oily skin due to ingredients like squalane and glycerin, which may increase oily shine. A product of this type needs peptides and hydrating agents that maintain a lightweight texture, without heavy oils.
What does Water do for oily skin?
Water helps keep oily skin hydrated without adding grease or clogging pores. Keeping oily skin properly hydrated may also help balance oil production and reduce unwanted shine.
What does Coco-Caprylate do for oily skin?
Coco-Caprylate helps make oily skin feel smooth and soft without feeling heavy or greasy. It acts as a lightweight conditioner that spreads easily and absorbs fast.
Where does this cream go in a skincare routine for oily skin?
This moisturizing treatment is a poor match for oily skin because ingredients like squalane and glycerin may worsen oily shine. Oily skin needs lightweight, balancing formulas with oil-controlling ingredients and gentle hydration instead of heavy nighttime creams.
Can I use it with retinol, and in what order?
You should use caution when applying this cream with retinol on oily skin because ingredients like squalane may make extra shine and breakouts more likely. Oily skin needs a lightweight, oil-free moisturizer with balancing ingredients like niacinamide or salicylic acid instead.
How often should I use this cream?
This cream is a poor match for oily skin because ingredients like squalane and glycerin may make shine and oiliness worse. Oily skin needs lightweight, oil-free formulas with balancing ingredients to stay fresh and clear.
Can it clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily skin?
This cream is a poor match for oily skin because ingredients like squalane and glycerin may make extra oiliness and breakouts more likely. Oily skin needs lightweight, oil-free hydration and ingredients that balance oil without heavy moisture.
Can I use it around the eyes or on my body?
You can use this moisturizing treatment on the body and around the eyes, because the skin on the body and the very thin skin of the eyelids tolerate such creams well. However, this product may make oily skin even shinier, so oily skin needs lightweight, oil-free formulas with ingredients that control shine instead.
Is this cream fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol. Cetearyl alcohol is a fatty alcohol, which soften the skin.
What the research says
Peroxidated squalene induces an early activation of NF-kappaB, an increase in PPARalpha levels, and an upregulation of IL-6 production in HaCaT keratinocytes, which is subsequently counteracted by PPARalpha activation.
The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2006A 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, 2017Topical hyaluronic acid filler serum combined with Botulinum toxin type A lengthened the duration of the toxin's effect in reducing wrinkles compared to Botulinum toxin type A alone.
Dermatologic Therapy, 2022Liquid coco-caprylate/caprate combined with electrogenic Staphylococcus epidermidis significantly reduced UV-B-induced skin injuries in mice compared to poorly electrogenic isolates.
Scientific Reports, 2020
Ingredients
Water, Coco-Caprylate Caprate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Isopropyl Palmitate, Ceteareth-20, Glyceryl Stearate, Propylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Tocopheryl Acetate Vitamin E, Phenoxyethanol, Carbomer, Disodium Edta, Squalane, Pelargonium Graveolens Oil, Hyaluronic Acid, Ascorbic Acid, Methylisothiazolinone, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate
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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