Epionce Renewal Facial Cream for oily skin
Sodium Hyaluronate
Glycerin
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Phoenix Dactylifera Fruit Extract
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- AverageOily Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- ConcerningSafety
A weak match for oily skin; the moisturizers 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 moisturizing for your oily skin due to glycerin and sodium hyaluronate, but petrolatum and beeswax can clog pores and worsen oily shine.
- Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract and Malic Acid provide mild exfoliation, which is beneficial for oily skin, though the formula lacks sufficient seboregulating ingredients for optimal results.
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
★4.8Overall rating based on 700+ reviewsThis product is highly praised for its intense and long-lasting hydration, effectively softening skin and improving texture, particularly for those with dry or mature skin. A moderate number of users find it soothing and beneficial for barrier repair. Some users, especially those with oily or acne-prone skin, report it may be too rich or potentially comedogenic, and a low number of users mention fragrance sensitivity as a concern.
Highlights
Deeply hydrating formula Mostly Mentioned
- “Most hydrating moisturizer I've used in a long time.”
- “Absolute best product for replenishing moisture.”
- “This product is so hydrating!”
Improves skin softness Often Mentioned
- “My face is so soft and skin is so hydrated.”
- “Skin is noticeably brighter and soft!”
- “Replenishing moisture, softness and smoothness.”
Effective barrier repair Sometimes Noted
- “Did an incredible job keeping my skin hydrated throughout the week.”
- “Stimulates barrier repair.”
- “Strengthens your skin's moisture barrier.”
Soothing for sensitive skin Sometimes Noted
- “Finding a product that heals, not hurts, can be a challenge. This is a product I love.”
- “Always been good for my sensitive skin.”
- “Soothes skin from dryness.”
High price point Sometimes Noted
- “Price is meaningfully steeper than mainstream clinical alternatives.”
Fragrance sensitivity Rarely Noted
- “Essential oil scent profile is the main limitation for sensitive skin.”
- “Fragrance load rules out the formula for confirmed fragrance-sensitive... skin.”
Potential pore clogging Rarely Noted
- “Contains several mildly comedogenic ingredients... poor match for acne-prone or oily skin.”
- “Oily or acne-prone skin will find the comedogenic ingredients problematic.”
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Questions and answers
Why is Epionce Renewal Facial Cream a weak match for oily skin?
This cream is a weak match because, although it hydrates with glycerin and sodium hyaluronate, ingredients like petrolatum and beeswax can clog pores and worsen oily shine. Oily skin needs a product of this type that features lightweight hydrators and peptides without heavy oils, along with ingredients that manage oil and support the skin barrier.
Which ingredients make this cream a poor fit for oily skin?
Petrolatum and beeswax make this cream a poor fit because they can clog pores and worsen oily shine on your skin. A moisturizing treatment for oily skin needs lightweight hydrating agents, peptides, and ingredients that control excess oil without heavy oils.
What does Hyaluronic Acid do for oily skin?
Hyaluronic acid helps oily skin by reducing extra oil and sebum production without causing irritation. Clinical studies show it successfully balances oil levels while keeping the skin comfortable.
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
Where does this cream go in a skincare routine for oily skin?
This cream goes in the moisturizer step in the morning and evening routine for oily skin. Because this product is a weak match for oily skin, a moisturizer of this type needs lightweight hydrators and oil-controlling ingredients that keep skin soft and smooth without clogging pores or adding extra shine.
Can I use this cream with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this cream with retinol by applying the retinol first and following with the cream to help manage dryness. Because this cream is a weak match for oily skin, a moisturizer of this type for oily skin needs lighter hydrating ingredients and oil-balancing ingredients that keep pores clear without adding extra shine.
How often should I use this cream?
This cream is a weak match for oily skin because ingredients like petrolatum and beeswax can clog pores and worsen shine. Oily skin needs a lightweight moisturizer with oil-controlling ingredients to stay balanced.
Can this cream clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily skin?
This cream may clog pores and worsen oily shine on your skin because petrolatum and beeswax can trap oil, even though ingredients like glycerin and sodium hyaluronate provide moderate moisturizing. Oily skin of this type needs lightweight hydrators and oil-balancing ingredients that clear pores without heavy, pore-clogging waxes.
Can I use this cream around the eyes or on my body?
This rich moisturizing cream is safe to use on the delicate skin around the eyes and on the body. Because the skin around the eyes is exceptionally thin, this nourishing formula helps hydrate the area, though you should apply it gently to avoid tugging.
Is this cream fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It has no drying alcohol and contains fragrance (linalool). 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, 2017Cosmetic formulations containing glycolic acid, lactic acid, a fruit acids mixture, or malic acid ester thickened the epidermis and increased cell and nuclear volume in hairless mice compared to controls and salicylic esters.
Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2002Topical 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, 2019The 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, 2012Safflower oil body-human epidermal growth factor microgel emulsions mixed with xanthan gum enhance transdermal absorption, regulate inflammation, accelerate angiogenesis, and promote re-epithelialization and remodeling in full-layer skin wounds in rats.
International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2022Ethanolic extract of Ghars date seeds and its formulated cosmetic cream demonstrated high phenolic and flavonoid content alongside strong antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties against tested bacterial strains.
Biomedical Chromatography, 2025
Why other moisturizers fit oily skin better
A 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, 2024
Ingredients
Water, Butylene Glycol, Petrolatum, Glycerin, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Cyclopentasiloxane, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Phoenix Dactylifera Fruit Extract, Ppg-2 Myristyl Ether Propionate, Beeswax, C10-30 Cholesterol Lanosterol Esters, Polyacrylamide, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Lemon Peel Oil, Cyclohexasiloxane, Dimethiconol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Hexylene Glycol, Laureth-7, Lavandula Hybrida Oil, Linalool, Malic Acid, Olea Europaea Oil Olive Oil, Peg-100 Stearate, Persea Gratissima Oil Avocado Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Phytosphingosine, Phytosterols, Polysorbate 60, Quercetin, Rosa Canina Oil Fruit, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hydroxide
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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