S.Nature Aqua Squalane Moisturizing Cream for combination skin
Squalane
Sodium Hyaluronate
Collagen
Arginine
Peptides
Average
- AverageCombination Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for combination skin; other moisturizers fit it better.
- Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
- The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017
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 suitability for your combination skin, as squalane and glycerin provide emollient and humectant actions respectively, but may not fully address the needs of both oily and dry areas.
- The formula provides excellent moisturizing due to the presence of squalane and multiple forms of hyaluronic acid, which hydrate and plump the skin, offering general hydration benefits for your oily shine.
- The safety profile is excellent, with no risks of irritation for your combination skin due to the absence of harsh ingredients and the presence of soothing ingredients like squalane and panthenol.
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
★4.6Overall rating based on 1.4k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, this moisturizer is highly effective at providing deep, lasting hydration with a lightweight, non-sticky feel that absorbs quickly. It is frequently noted for creating a desirable glowy, glass-skin finish and is often praised for its suitability for sensitive skin and as a base for makeup. Some users with oily or acne-prone skin have reported experiencing breakouts or congestion, and a moderate number found the finish too shiny or greasy, particularly in humid conditions. A low number of users felt it was insufficient for very dry winter conditions.
Highlights
Lightweight hydration Mostly Mentioned
- “melts into skin with a silky, weightless texture”
- “fills the inside and outside of the skin with moisture”
- “perfect balance between hydration and richness without feeling heavy”
Non-sticky glow Often Mentioned
- “leaves you with a glowy finish”
- “skin shines like glass after I put this on”
- “absorbs beautifully... without stickiness”
Soothing for sensitive skin Often Mentioned
- “very mild... non-irritating great with sensitive skin”
- “calms down redness and balances moisture”
- “no stinging even when my barrier was damaged”
Good makeup base Sometimes Noted
- “works beautifully under makeup”
- “doesn't cause my SPF to pill”
- “makeup does look a little bit more dewy”
Too shiny Sometimes Noted
- “left with a greasy layer of squalane on top”
- “finish feels too slick and slippery”
- “looks a little bit more moisturized than I want”
Caused breakouts Rarely Noted
- “caused whiteheads if you put on a lot”
- “broke out significantly with cystic spots”
- “aggravates bumps or comedones”
Insufficient for winter Rarely Noted
- “feels a bit too dry for winter”
- “not enough for harsh cold winds”
- “winter leaves your skin wanting more hydration”
Not FA safe Rarely Noted
- “contains olive derived squalane which is not FA safe”
- “broke me out with fungal acne”
- “tread carefully if you have FA prone skin”
Sources: lovi.care, oliveyoung.com, iherb.com, reddit.com, skinsort.com, hwahae.co.kr, and more
Questions and answers
How well does S.Nature Aqua Squalane Moisturizing Cream work for combination skin?
S.Nature Aqua Squalane Moisturizing Cream works moderately well for combination skin, as squalane and glycerin help hydrate dry areas and manage oily shine, though it may not fully balance both zones. A product of this type needs brightening and moisturizing ingredients that target hydration and reduce excess oil without irritation, alongside soothing agents and antioxidants to maintain overall skin health.
The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002
Which ingredients make this cream a good fit for combination skin?
Squalane and glycerin make this cream a good fit by softening dry areas and keeping the skin smooth. To work best for combination skin, a product of this type needs additional brightening ingredients and antioxidants that target hydration while helping reduce oily shine.
What does Squalane do for combination skin?
Squalane helps keep combination skin soft and smooth by locking in moisture without feeling heavy or greasy. It supports the skin barrier and provides lightweight hydration that works well for both dry and oily areas.
Skin Health and Disease, 2024Journal of Nanobiotechnology, 2025
What does Hyaluronic Acid do for combination skin?
Hyaluronic acid is a great fit for combination skin because it quenches dry areas with a boost of hydration while keeping oily zones balanced. Regular use helps smooth out fine lines and makes your skin feel soft and plump without causing irritation.
Dermatology and Therapy, 2021Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2011
Where does this cream go in a skincare routine for combination skin?
This cream goes as the third step in your morning routine after a cleanser and hydrating toner, and as the final step in your evening and weekly routines after your cleanser and treatment. It keeps your skin soft and hydrated without irritation, though combination skin needs formulas that balance both oily and dry areas with targeted hydrators and lightweight hydrators.
The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2022The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017
Can I use this cream with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this cream with retinol, and applying it after your retinol helps keep your skin calm and comfortable. This moisturizer is unlikely to cause irritation on combination skin, but to properly care for both dry and oily areas, this skin type needs a product that balances oil while deeply hydrating dry spots.
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 keep skin soft and supports overall moisture balance.
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 irritation for your combination skin because it lacks harsh ingredients and contains soothing components like squalane and panthenol, though a few reviewers have occasionally reported breakouts. Combination skin generally needs a product with balanced hydrators and lightweight hydrators to keep dry patches soft without making oily areas too shiny.
The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002
Can I use this cream around the eyes or on my body?
You can use this cream safely around your eyes and on your body because its gentle formula has a very safe profile without harsh ingredients. A moisturizer for this skin needs light, hydrating ingredients that smooth dry spots and balance oily shine without feeling heavy.
The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002
Is this cream fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.
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 new topical panthenol-containing emollient significantly improved transepidermal water loss reduction, stratum corneum hydration, and intercellular lipid lamellae length compared with control in healthy subjects without negatively impacting bacterial viability.
The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017Topical 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, 2002A panthenol-enriched mask significantly decreased erythema and hyperpigmentation, increased sebum and stratum corneum moisture, and reduced transepidermal water loss compared to a saline dressing in 60 subjects undergoing facial laser treatment.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025Squalane 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, 2025Topical 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, 2019Topical application of TAC/Collagen postbiotics gel improved skin moisture score and inflammation index, and reduced porphyrins and brown spots in 20 volunteers with acne vulgaris.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022Topical collagen tripeptide application improved skin wrinkles, elasticity, and density while reducing advanced glycated end products in 22 Asian women over 4 weeks.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2022Marine collagen extracted from Greenland halibut skin showed a non-cytotoxic effect on fibroblast cells and provided a slight skin hydration effect when incorporated into cosmetic hydrogel formulations at dosages of 0.1, 0.25, and 0.5% in 23 healthy volunteers.
Marine Drugs, 2023A Tris/Arg-formulated cleanser significantly decreased noninflammatory and inflammatory acne and pore size with keratotic plugs compared to an AEC/AC cleanser in male Thai subjects with mild to moderate acne over 4 weeks.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020
Ingredients
Water, Squalane, Glycerin, 2-Hexanediol, Betaine, Panthenol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Adenosine, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Potassium Hyaluronate, Acrylates C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Arginine, Allantoin, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Xylitol, Glucose, Butylene Glycol, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Vp Copolymer, Caprylyl Glycol
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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