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Dermalogica Stress Positive Eye Lift for oily skin

Average

  • HighOily Skin Fit
  • AverageEffectiveness
  • HighSafety

Works for oily skin; other eye cares 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, with glycerin and sodium hyaluronate providing essential moisture, while niacinamide helps regulate oil production and repair the skin barrier.
  • The inclusion of Saccharomyces Lysate Ferment Filtrate and Tephrosia Purpurea Seed Extract offers soothing benefits, which are supportive for overall skin health.
  • The product is safe for your oily skin, as it lacks harsh ingredients and contains soothing components.

People Say

★4.4Overall rating based on 1.2k+ reviews

Based on a very large amount of data, users frequently highlight the cooling metal applicator for its ability to quickly depuff and hydrate tired eyes, making it ideal for morning routines. While many find it hydrating and smoothing, and some note a brightening effect, opinions are divided on its long-term impact on dark circles. A moderate number of users consider the product too expensive for the subtle results observed, and a low number report packaging or irritation issues.

Highlights

  • Cooling metal applicator Mostly Mentioned
    • “metal tip feels heaven”
    • “cooling effect is amazing”
    • “applicator glides smoothly”
    • “love the cold tip”
  • Reduces puffiness Often Mentioned
    • “bags vanished instantly”
    • “great for morning swelling”
    • “depuffs my eyes”
    • “helps with fluid retention”
  • Brightening effect Sometimes Noted
    • “eyes look brighter”
    • “looks more awake”
    • “helps tired eyes”
    • “subtle glow”
  • Hydrating and smoothing Sometimes Noted
    • “super moisturizing”
    • “lines look softer”
    • “hydrates delicate skin”
    • “great leave-on mask”
  • Dark circles unchanged Sometimes Noted
    • “didn't help circles”
    • “darkness remained same”
    • “no change in color”
    • “just a moisturizer”
  • Expensive for value Sometimes Noted
    • “way too expensive”
    • “not worth the money”
    • “pricey for the size”
    • “cost is prohibitive”
  • Caused irritation Rarely Noted
    • “caused burning sensation”
    • “stung my eyes”
    • “skin turned red”
    • “watery eyes”
  • Packaging issues Rarely Noted
    • “hard to squeeze out”
    • “tube is stiff”
    • “difficult to get product”
    • “applicator can drag”

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Questions and answers

How well does Dermalogica Stress Positive Eye Lift work for oily skin?

Dermalogica Stress Positive Eye Lift works moderately well for oily skin, providing essential moisture and helping regulate oil production with niacinamide and glycerin. Because oily skin needs lighter textures, a product of this type for this skin needs oil-free hydrators and ingredients that actively manage excess sebum without heavy emollients.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

Which ingredients make this eye cream a good fit for oily skin?

Niacinamide helps regulate oil production, while glycerin and sodium hyaluronate provide essential moisture without clogging pores. Oily skin works best with an eye cream that balances oil and provides light hydration.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002

What does Niacinamide do for oily skin?

Niacinamide helps balance oily skin by significantly reducing excess oil production and shine. It is well tolerated and may improve skin texture without clogging pores.

Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy, 2006Antioxidants, 2021

What does Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate do for oily skin?

Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate helps keep oily skin hydrated without feeling heavy or greasy. It draws moisture into the skin to make it feel smooth and balanced, and it is very well tolerated with a very safe profile.

Archives of Dermatological Research, 2024Colloids and Surfaces. B, Biointerfaces, 2022

Where does this eye cream go in a skincare routine for oily skin?

This eye care product goes into your routine after cleansing and before moisturizing, both morning and night. Oily skin often benefits from eye creams that offer lightweight hydration from hyaluronic acid and niacinamide, along with soothing plant extracts to keep the delicate eye area calm without feeling heavy.

International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2020Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

Can I use this eye cream with retinol, and in what order?

You can use this eye cream with retinol by applying the eye cream first to give your oily skin gentle moisture, followed by your retinol treatment once it absorbs. This product is unlikely to cause irritation since it has a safe formula with soothing ingredients. Oily skin works best with lightweight eye care that balances moisture without feeling heavy or greasy.

How often should I use this eye cream?

This eye cream works for your oily skin, though other products fit it better because your skin needs lightweight hydration and ingredients that help balance oil without feeling heavy.

Can this eye cream clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily skin?

This eye cream is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts on oily skin, as it has a very safe formula with soothing ingredients and no harsh components. To work best for oily skin, a product of this type needs lightweight hydrators like glycerin and hyaluronic acid alongside oil-balancing ingredients like niacinamide.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

Is this eye cream fragrance-free and alcohol-free?

It has no drying alcohol and contains fragrance (linalool and geraniol).

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, 2017
  • Niacinamide significantly decreased hyperpigmentation and increased skin lightness compared with vehicle alone after 4 weeks of use in women by inhibiting melanosome transfer.

    The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002
  • Tephrosia purpurea extract improved dark circles by reducing cortisol release and enhancing well-being hormones and antioxidant defenses in 21 women living in a polluted environment.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020
  • Topical 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, 2024
  • Topical post-laser application of human adipocyte-derived mesenchymal stem cell media combined with niacinamide significantly improved wrinkle index, melanin index, patient satisfaction, and investigator esthetic improvement scores compared to vehicle cream in patients with aging skin.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021
  • Topical nicotinamide prevented solar-simulated UV-induced immunosuppression in healthy volunteers, and men experienced immunosuppression at solar-simulated UV doses three times lower than those required for women.

    The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2008
  • Topical 5% niacinamide applied twice daily for 12 weeks reduced fine lines and wrinkles, hyperpigmented spots, red blotchiness, and skin sallowness, and improved skin elasticity compared to vehicle control in 50 female white subjects with facial photoaging.

    Dermatologic Surgery, 2005
  • Topical 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, 2011
  • Topical 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, 2022
  • Treatment 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, 2019
  • Clay 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, 2012
  • Topical 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, 2025
  • Nanolipidgel formulations with argan or jojoba oil and humectants demonstrate good sensory attributes, instrumental properties, and moisturizing efficacy for cosmetic application.

    International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2014
  • Diglucosyl gallic acid exhibits stronger tyrosinase inhibition than VC with an IC50 of 2.68 mg/mL, and its application as a cosmetic ingredient improves skin brightness while reducing ultraviolet spots, melanin, and erythema in human volunteers.

    International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2022
  • Topical moisturizers improved skin barrier function and surface moisture, while a postbiotic moisturizer with yeast extract uniquely supported microbiome balance and modulated biomarkers of skin barrier, structure, and inflammation in participants and ex vivo explants exposed to environmental aggressors.

    Journal of Clinical Medicine, 2023
  • A maintenance therapy with a cosmeceutical formulation containing hydroxyphenoxy propionic acid, ellagic acid, yeast extract, and salicylic acid over 20 weeks significantly improved even skin tone, spot intensity, spot size, and overall hyperpigmentation in 33 healthy subjects with moderate facial dyspigmentation.

    Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2015
  • A methanol yeast extract increases proliferation and migration while decreasing entrance into senescence and apoptosis phases in 3T3 fibroblast cells.

    Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2014

Ingredients

Water, Dimethicone, Pentylene Glycol, Sorbitol, Jojoba Seed Oil, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Saccharomyces Lysate Ferment Filtrate, Tephrosia Purpurea Seed Extract, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Niacinamide, Diglucosyl Gallic Acid, Citrus Reticulata Oil Leaf Tangerine Oil Leaf, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Vp Copolymer, Sea Water, Propanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Vetiveria Zizanoides Oil Root, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil Lavender Oil, Rosa Damascena Oil Flower, Salvia Sclarea Oil, Hydrolyzed Algin, Rosewood Oil Wood, Cananga Odorata Oil Flower, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Methyl Lactate, Peg-100 Stearate, Acrylates C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Tocopherol, Sucrose, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Hydroxide, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Aminomethyl Propanol, Xanthan Gum, Linalool, Geraniol, Phenoxyethanol

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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