e.l.f. Nourishing Night Cream for combination skin
Jojoba
Aloe Barbadensis
Shea Butter
Glycerin
Sodium HyaluronateLow
- AverageCombination Skin Fit
- HighEffectiveness
- ConcerningSafety
A weak match for combination skin; the moisturizers alongside fit it better.
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 combination skin, as glycerin and sodium hyaluronate provide excellent hydration, but it lacks sufficient ingredients for optimal oil control on your oily areas.
- The presence of aloe barbadensis leaf water and cucumis sativus fruit extract ensures a soothing experience, making it generally compatible with your combination skin.
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
★4.5Overall rating based on 3.4k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, this product is highly effective at deeply hydrating and soothing dry, flaky, and sensitive skin, leaving it plump and soft by morning. Most users appreciate its lightweight, non-greasy texture that absorbs quickly. A smaller number of users with highly sensitive skin reported mild irritation or found the fragrance to be strong.
Highlights
Deeply hydrating Mostly Mentioned
- “Provides deep hydration, making it ideal for dry skin.”
- “Highly moisturizing, transforming dry skin.”
- “Replenishes lost moisture and soothes skin.”
- “Keeps it hydrated, even for those with dry patches.”
Affordable price Often Mentioned
- “Affordable yet effective.”
- “Skin-loving ingredients at good-for-you prices.”
- “A little goes a long way, providing good value.”
- “Affordable and effective in nourishing the skin.”
Lightweight texture Often Mentioned
- “Texture is incredibly light and absorbs quickly.”
- “Lightweight, non-greasy formula that absorbs effectively.”
- “Does not feel oily or tacky and is creamy and light.”
- “Absorbs quickly without leaving a greasy residue.”
Soothes sensitive skin Sometimes Noted
- “Soothing and helps to calm any irritation.”
- “Gentle ingredients that work overnight to repair.”
- “Reduces flakiness, dryness, and irritation.”
- “Great option for sensitive skin.”
Overwhelming fragrance Sometimes Noted
- “Concerns about the fragrance.”
- “Strong floral scent might be overwhelming.”
- “Eyes even watered during application.”
- “Not completely unscented.”
Insufficient moisture Rarely Noted
- “Lacking moisture, it's lacking emollient.”
- “Just did not do it for me.”
- “Not a moisturizing product.”
- “Did not do anything for moisturizing my skin.”
Mild burning sensation Rarely Noted
- “Initial application you do get a little bit of a burn.”
- “Did get a little bit of a burning and tingling.”
- “Might be overwhelming if you have sensitive skin.”
- “Read ingredient lists carefully to avoid any potential irritation.”
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Questions and answers
Why is e.l.f. Nourishing Night Cream a weak match for combination skin?
This night cream is a weak match for combination skin because while it provides good hydration with glycerin and sodium hyaluronate, it lacks enough ingredients to control oil on oily areas. A product of this type needs effective moisturizing and brightening ingredients that reduce oily shine without irritation, along with soothing agents and antioxidants.
Which ingredients make this cream a poor fit for combination skin?
This cream is a weak match for combination skin because it lacks enough ingredients for oil control on your oily areas, even though glycerin and sodium hyaluronate provide good hydration. A moisturizer for this skin type needs ingredients that reduce oily shine while keeping skin balanced.
What does Jojoba Oil do for combination skin?
Jojoba oil helps balance combination skin by mimicking natural oils, providing lightweight moisture without feeling heavy or greasy, and helping calm areas that tend to be irritated. It is unlikely to clog pores and may help keep both dry and oily patches feeling smooth and comfortable.
American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2018Giornale Italiano Di Dermatologia E Venereologia, 2013
What does Aloe Vera do for combination skin?
Aloe vera helps keep combination skin hydrated without making it oily. It increases skin water content while supporting the skin barrier.
Where does it go in a skincare routine for combination skin?
This moisturizer goes after your hydrating toner in the morning and after your treatment in the evening. Because it is a weak match for combination skin, a product of this type needs ingredients that provide oil control for your oily areas.
Can I use this cream with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this cream with retinol by applying your retinol first, letting it dry, and then smoothing on this moisturizer. Using a moisturizer alongside your treatment helps keep your skin comfortable and supports your skin barrier. This type of product needs lightweight hydrators and oil-balancing ingredients to work well with retinol on combination skin.
How often should I use it?
You can use this moisturizer morning and night as part of your daily routine. Daily application helps keep skin hydrated and supports the moisture barrier.
Can this cream clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for combination skin?
This cream is unlikely to cause purging, but it may feel a bit heavy and lead to breakouts on your oily areas since it lacks sufficient oil control. Combination skin of this type needs lightweight hydrators and balancing ingredients that keep shine in check without clogging pores.
Can I use it around the eyes or on my body?
This cream is generally suitable for the thin skin around the eyes, though combination skin needs a moisturizer with oil-controlling ingredients and lightweight hydration to feel balanced on the face and body.
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
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, 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, 2022Transgenic cucumber expressing poly-γ-glutamic acid synthesis genes increased water content by 6-14%, reduced water loss by 11-12%, decreased facial wrinkles and roughness by 19.58% and 24.97%, decreased skin melanin by 5.27%, and improved facial elasticity in human skin and zebrafish compared to controls.
International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2024Copper Oxide nanoparticles synthesized using cucumber extract exhibited antibacterial, antifungal, UV protection, and reactive-oxygen species inhibition properties with low cellular toxicity and skin-rejuvenating effects when incorporated into skin cream.
Endocrine, Metabolic & Immune Disorders Drug Targets, 2021Clay 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, 2012Topical 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, 2024Topical 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, 2025A cream combining propolis, tea tree oil, and Aloe vera reduced erythema scars, acne severity index, and total lesion count better than erythromycin cream in sixty patients with mild to moderate acne vulgaris compared to placebo.
Clinical Pharmacology, 2018Topical aloe vera gel significantly accelerated split-thickness skin graft donor-site healing compared to placebo in 12 patients, but showed no significant difference in pain relief.
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 2018Topical application of Aloe vera cream reduced postoperative pain at rest and during defecation, accelerated wound healing at two weeks, and decreased analgesic requirements in patients after open hemorrhoidectomy compared to placebo.
Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 2010A combination cream of stimu-tex AS and saccharide isomerate reduced erythema, increased skin capacitance, and reduced transepidermal water loss compared to placebo in 20 subjects after fractional CO2 laser procedure without causing serious adverse events.
Lasers in Medical Science, 2025A skin barrier restoring cream with shea butter, silkflo, and vitamin E increased type I procollagen synthesis, enhanced antioxidant enzyme activity, decreased reactive oxygen species generation, and promoted hyaluronic acid production in H2O2-stimulated human keratinocyte cells compared to untreated cells.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2025The 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, 2019
Ingredients
Water, Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Glycerin, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Shea Butter, Jojoba Seed Oil, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Stearic Acid, Dimethiconol, Tocopheryl Acetate Ve, Acrylates C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Disodium Edta, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Triethanolamine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Vaccinium Myrtillus Leaf Extract Fruit, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract, Sugar Maple Extract, Lemon Fruit Extract, Phenoxyethanol, 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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