Filorga Time-Filler 5XP for combination skin
Sodium Hyaluronate
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Imperata Cylindrica Root Extract
Tocopheryl Acetate
Adenosine
Average
- HighCombination Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for combination skin; other moisturizers fit it better.
- Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
- Contemporary Clinical Trials Communications, 2021
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 hydration for your combination skin, as glycerin and squalane provide humectant and emollient benefits to support barrier resilience.
- While effective for general hydration, the formula lacks specialized ingredients to directly target and control oily shine, a key concern for you.
- The product is safe for your combination skin, with no indications of irritation from harsh or prohibited ingredients.
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 1.9k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, this product is highly regarded by users with combination to oily skin. It is frequently praised for its lightweight, hydrating gel-cream texture that effectively targets expression lines and deep wrinkles without leaving a greasy residue. Many reviewers report visible improvements in skin firmness, hydration, and overall smoothness, achieving a mattified, plump, and rejuvenated complexion. Some users find the price point to be high, and a small number noted dissatisfaction with formula changes or experienced mild eye stinging.
Highlights
Lightweight gel texture Mostly Mentioned
- “Quite a nice creamy gel consistency that sinks in to your skin like butter.”
- “The consistency is pleasantly gel-like, absorbs instantly.”
- “Feels light on the skin perfect for the summer months.”
- “Absorbs quickly without leaving a greasy residue.”
Highly hydrating formula Often Mentioned
- “It is very hydrating and feels wonderful when I first apply.”
- “Leaves my skin soft, supple and really hydrated.”
- “Provides excellent hydration that really does reduce facial lines.”
- “Deeply hydrates and plumps the skin.”
Non-greasy matte finish Often Mentioned
- “It is not greasy, absorbs quickly and really works!”
- “Leaves the skin matte but not dry.”
- “Hydrates the skin without making it greasy.”
- “Not sticky or greasy like many other creams I've tried.”
Reduces wrinkles Often Mentioned
- “My wrinkles have smoothed down happily.”
- “Reduces fine lines, which have almost disappeared after regular use.”
- “Smoothing effects and filling in of several wrinkles including mimic wrinkles.”
- “Plumps up my skin so wrinkles are less visible.”
High price point Sometimes Noted
- “It is quite pricy but a little goes a long way.”
- “Expensive for the amount you get.”
- “Costly compared to other moisturizers.”
- “A bit of an investment.”
Disliked formula Rarely Noted
- “My comparison with the previous version reveals it has less...”
- “I was a loyal user of Filorga's Absolute Wrinkle Correction Cream until they discontinued it.”
- “Prefer previous version.”
- “The new formula doesn't feel as thick.”
Mild eye stinging Rarely Noted
- “It stings around the eyes for a few seconds after application.”
- “Caused a slight tingling sensation at first.”
- “Not ideal for very sensitive skin around the eyes.”
- “Can be slightly irritating if it gets too close to the eye contour.”
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Questions and answers
How well does Filorga Time-Filler 5XP work for combination skin?
Filorga Time-Filler 5XP offers moderate hydration for your combination skin, but it lacks ingredients to control oily shine. A product of this type needs specialized ingredients to reduce oily shine while keeping the skin balanced.
Which ingredients make this cream a good fit for combination skin?
Glycerin and squalane make this cream a good fit by offering moderate hydration and supporting barrier resilience for your skin. Because it lacks specialized ingredients to control oily shine, a product of this type needs targeted brightening and shine-controlling ingredients alongside soothing agents and antioxidants for combination skin.
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
What does Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 do for combination skin?
Palmitoyl tripeptide-1 helps smooth fine lines and supports firmness in combination skin when used as part of an anti-aging routine. Studies show that ingredients like this peptide can improve overall skin texture and boost collagen levels when applied consistently over time.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2026International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2026
Where does this cream go in a skincare routine for combination skin?
This moisturizing treatment goes in the morning routine after a hydrating toner and before sunscreen, and in the evening routine as the final step after a treatment. It is unlikely to irritate your skin, though a product for combination skin also needs ingredients to control oily shine.
Can I use this cream with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this cream alongside retinol, applying it right after your retinol treatment to help soothe the skin. Using a supportive moisturizer of this type helps keep the skin comfortable while reducing potential dryness from strong active ingredients.
How often should I use this cream?
You can use this moisturizing treatment twice daily to keep your skin soft and hydrated. Regular daily application helps improve skin smoothness and supports your moisture barrier. Combination skin of this type also needs added ingredients to control oily shine.
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 clog pores or cause breakouts on your combination skin, as it has a safe profile with no harsh ingredients. However, because it is made for general moisture rather than oil control, combination skin prone to shiny areas needs a product that also includes lightweight, oil-balancing ingredients and mattifying agents.
Can I use this cream around the eyes or on my body?
This moisturizing treatment is safe to use around the eyes, though skin on the body and eyelids is notably thinner than facial skin. The formula provides gentle hydration with a good safety profile, but a product for the body or eye area works best when it specifically targets thin skin needs with lightweight, soothing ingredients.
Is this cream fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It has no drying alcohol and contains fragrance (parfum and benzyl alcohol). Cetyl 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, 2017Dermatological products containing d-alpha tocopheryl acetate showed non-comedogenic potential with less than a 50% increase in microcomedones in 12 healthy male subjects compared to octyl palmitate.
Contemporary Clinical Trials Communications, 2021Topical 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, 2019A multi-modal methodology combining MALDI-MSI, in vivo RCM, echography, and histology revealed age-related decreases in extracellular matrix and epidermal-dermal junction proteins and undulation depth, while a blend of palmitoyl oligopeptide and palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 improved subepidermal low-echogenic band thickness, density, and extracellular matrix structure compared to placebo.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2015Chronomodulated daytime application of baicalin and nighttime application of palmitoyl tripeptide-1 synergistically improved skin luminance by 16.29%, nasolabial fold depth by -36.35%, and firmness by 24.35% in 30 female participants.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2026Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, acetyl hexapeptide-8, palmitoyl tripeptide-1, and palmitoyl tetrapeptide-10 significantly increased type III collagen levels in human dermal fibroblasts following UV exposure, with their combination demonstrating a greater effect in vitro and enhancing type I, III, and IV collagen levels in ex vivo skin tissues compared to individual components.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2026Topical application of an antioxidant serum containing 15% ascorbic acid, 0.5% ferulic acid, and 1% tocopherol prevented particulate matter-induced degradation of extracellular matrix components, inflammation, and oxidative stress in the skin of 15 female volunteers compared to untreated controls.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025Topical application of an antioxidant mix containing 15% ascorbic acid, 0.5% ferulic acid, and 1% tocopherol prevented PM and UV-induced skin barrier perturbation, lipid peroxidation, inflammatory markers, MMP9 activation, and Type I collagen loss in 15 healthy females compared to untreated exposed skin.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024A topical antioxidant serum significantly reduced air pollution-induced skin pigmentation and proinflammatory gene expression ex vivo, and improved skin aging signs in 40 healthy adult females after 90 days of daily use.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022Topical adenosine treatment significantly increased the anagen hair growth rate and thick hair rate compared to placebo in Japanese women with female pattern hair loss over 12 months.
The Journal of Dermatology, 2008Topical application of a disodium adenosine monophosphate-based formulation reduced wrinkles and hyperpigmentation while improving hydration, barrier function, skin lifting, and epidermal turnover in female participants.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2026Adenosine and cordycepin stimulate the Wnt/beta-catenin signaling pathway through adenosine receptor and PKA activation, promoting cell proliferation, migration, and growth factor secretion in cultured dermal fibroblasts.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2021
Ingredients
Glycerin, Propylheptyl Caprylate, Butylene Glycol, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Squalane, Cetearyl Isononanoate, Imperata Cylindrica Root Extract, Silica, Sucrose Palmitate, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Stearalkonium Hectorite, 1,2-Hexanediol, Lauroyl Lysine, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Glyceryl Linoleate, Cetyl Alcohol, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, Tocopheryl Acetate, Propylene Carbonate, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan Isostearate, Citric Acid, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Sodium Chloride, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Carbomer, Hydrogenated Oil, Adenosine, Anigozanthos Flavidus Extract, Benzyl Alcohol, Sodium Lactate, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Levulinic Acid, Glyceryl Caprylate, Potassium Sorbate, Polysorbate 20, Sodium Citrate, Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate, Sodium Hydroxide, Crithmum Maritimum Extract, Glucose, Tocopherol, P-Anisic Acid, Potassium Chloride, Calcium Chloride, Acrylates C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Magnesium Sulfate, Glutamine, Sodium Phosphate, Ascorbic Acid, Sodium Acetate, Lysine Hcl, Arginine Hcl, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Alanine, Histidine Hcl, Valine, Leucine, Threonine, Isoleucine, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Tryptophan, Phenylalanine, Tyrosine, Glycine, Polysorbate 80, Serine, Cystine, Cyanocobalamin, Glutathione, Asparagine, Aspartic Acid, Ornithine Hcl, Glutamic Acid, Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide, Biotin, Proline, Methionine, Taurine, Hydroxyproline, Glucosamine Hcl, Coenzyme A, Sodium Glucuronate, Thiamine Diphosphate, Retinyl Acetate, Inositol, Niacin, Niacinamide, Pyridoxine Hcl, Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin, Sodium Tocopheryl Phosphate, Thiamine Hcl, Folic Acid
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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