Dr.Melaxin EYEPHALT for oily skin
Glycerin
Caffeine
NiacinamideLow
- AverageOily Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
A weak 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 suitability for oily skin as niacinamide helps regulate sebum and hyaluronic acid provides hydration, but it lacks stronger oil-controlling ingredients to fully address your oily shine.
- The presence of peptides and hyaluronic acid offers some plumping and fine line reduction, but these benefits are secondary to your primary concern of managing oily shine.
- The formula is safe for your oily skin, containing soothing ingredients like niacinamide and hyaluronic acid with no harsh or prohibited substances.
People Say
★4.5Overall rating based on 200+ reviewsUsers with aging or puffy under-eyes frequently report an immediate, temporary tightening and lifting effect, often described as a "Cinderella" fix for special occasions. However, a significant number of reviewers caution that the product can leave a white, crusty residue if over-applied and may cause dryness or stinging on sensitive skin.
Highlights
Immediate lifting effect Often Mentioned
- “Lifts my under eye bags immediately”
- “Feel immediate subtle lifting”
- “Looks less baggy under here”
Leaves white residue Often Mentioned
- “Leaves a film on the skin”
- “Can crust over”
- “White flaky layer if I put too much”
Cooling metal applicator Sometimes Noted
- “Cooling metal tip makes application super refreshing”
- “Feels like icing under your eyes”
- “Applicator is cold and soothing”
Drying or caking Sometimes Noted
- “Caused dryness and caking”
- “Made the applied area very dry”
- “Not great under makeup”
Temporary results Sometimes Noted
- “One night wonder”
- “Not permanent though”
- “Bags come back after washing”
Brightens dark circles Rarely Noted
- “Brightens dark circles after a month”
- “Helps with discoloration”
- “Eyes look more awake”
Good packaging Rarely Noted
- “Tube came with a cute spatula”
- “Packaging is good”
- “Like the sanitary applicator”
Burning sensation Rarely Noted
- “Feel little burning sensation”
- “Developed a bad reaction”
- “Face is itching like mad”
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Questions and answers
Why is Dr. Melaxin Eyephalt Eye Cream a weak match for oily skin?
Dr. Melaxin EYEPHALT is a weak match for oily skin because it lacks stronger oil-controlling ingredients to fully manage your oily shine, even though niacinamide and hyaluronic acid help regulate sebum and provide hydration. An eye care product for oily skin needs targeted oil-controlling and mattifying ingredients along with lightweight, non-greasy hydrators.
Which ingredients make this cream a poor fit for oily skin?
This cream is a weak match for your oily skin because it lacks stronger oil-controlling ingredients to fully address your oily shine. An eye care product for oily skin needs targeted oil-absorbing and sebum-regulating ingredients to keep shine under control.
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 Caffeine do for oily skin?
Topical caffeine helps keep oily skin looking fresh by preventing excessive fat accumulation and boosting microcirculation. It is generally well tolerated and provides antioxidant protection against sun damage.
Frontiers in Physiology, 2019Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2013
Where does this cream go in a skincare routine for oily skin?
This eye care product goes into your evening routine as a treatment after cleansing and toning, and before moisturizing. Because it is a weak match for oily skin, a product of this type needs stronger oil-controlling ingredients to properly manage your oily shine.
Can I use this cream with glycolic acid, and in what order?
You may use this cream with glycolic acid by applying the glycolic acid first, letting it absorb, and then following with this cream to keep your skin hydrated. This product is safe for your oily skin, but to better manage oily shine, an eye care product of this type needs stronger oil-controlling ingredients.
How often should I use this cream?
Dr. Melaxin EYEPHALT is a weak match for oily skin because it lacks stronger oil-controlling ingredients to fully address your shiny areas. To properly care for oily skin, this type of product needs dedicated oil-balancing and shine-reducing ingredients.
Can this cream clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily skin?
This cream is unlikely to cause purging since it does not contain active ingredients that speed up skin shedding, but it may feel a bit heavy or leave a residue on oily skin. To properly care for oily skin, a product of this type needs stronger oil-controlling ingredients and a lighter texture to keep pores clear.
Is this cream fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.
What the research says
Topical 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, 2022Optimized transfersomes loaded with epigallocatechin-3-gallate and hyaluronic acid increased cell viability while reducing lipid peroxidation, intracellular ROS, and MMP expression in HaCaT cells, and exhibited higher skin permeation and deposition compared to plain EGCG.
Drug Delivery, 2017Bioactive 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, 2025A 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, 2017The 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, 2001A topical cosmetic slimming product containing tetrahydroxypropyl ethylenediamine, caffeine, carnitine, forskolin and retinol significantly reduced body circumferences and improved skin aspect compared with placebo in 78 women over 12 weeks.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2011Topical sunscreen formulations containing caffeine combined with UV filters increased in vivo anti-UVB protection by approximately 25% and showed higher SPF values compared to caffeine-free sunscreen, while being well tolerated by the skin of healthy subjects.
Frontiers in Physiology, 2019Caffeine gel combined with choline geranate showed high skin permeation capacity and superior clinical results in cellulite treatment compared to caffeine gel without ionic liquid.
AAPS PharmSciTech, 2021Topical 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, 2021Topical 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, 2008Topical 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
Why other eye cares fit oily skin better
Combined ascorbyl palmitate and sodium ascorbyl phosphate treatment significantly reduced facial sebum secretions in healthy female volunteers compared to a placebo control over 90 days.
Drug Research, 2017A 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, 2024Sodium ascorbyl phosphate provides effective antimicrobial action, prevents sebum oxidation, and demonstrates superior clinical efficacy compared to a standard acne treatment in patients with acne vulgaris.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2005
Ingredients
Water, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Caffeine, Niacinamide, Hyaluronic Acid, Peptides, Ascorbic Acid, Retinol, Camellia Sinensis Extract
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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Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc
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Elina Nazarenko, MD
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