INNBEAUTY PROJECT Extreme Cream for combination skin
Bio-Retinol
Heptapeptide-7
Acetyl Sh-Hexapeptide-5 Amide Acetate
3x Ceramide Complex
Tremella Fuciformis Extract Mushroom Extract
Average
- HighCombination Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for combination skin; other moisturizers 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 your combination skin as squalane and glycerin provide excellent hydration and barrier support, balancing moisture without overwhelming oily areas.
- While the formula offers general soothing benefits with ingredients like Bisabolol and Allantoin, it lacks targeted components to address your primary concern of oily shine.
- The product is safe for your combination skin, containing no harsh ingredients and including soothing agents that minimize irritation risk.
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
★4.8Overall rating based on 2.5k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, this rich moisturizer is widely celebrated by users with dry, mature, or sensitive skin for its ability to deliver immediate hydration and a "glassy" glow. Many report visibly plumper skin and softened fine lines. A minority of users with oily skin find the texture too heavy or greasy for daytime use.
Highlights
Hydration and glow Mostly Mentioned
- “gives a glassy skin finish”
- “skin looks instantly plumper”
- “banished my dry patches”
Rich texture Mostly Mentioned
- “melts into the skin”
- “thick and dreamy formula”
- “feels expensive and silky”
Non-irritating formula Often Mentioned
- “gentle enough for sensitive skin”
- “no stinging with the bio-retinol”
- “soothing on my barrier”
Firming and anti-aging Sometimes Noted
- “softened my fine lines”
- “skin feels tighter and lifted”
- “noticeable difference in bounce”
Refillable packaging Sometimes Noted
- “love the eco-friendly refill system”
- “beautiful glass jar”
- “easy to swap pods”
Deceptive packaging Sometimes Noted
- “huge jar but tiny refill”
- “misleading amount of product”
- “lots of wasted plastic space”
Too heavy Sometimes Noted
- “sat on top of my skin”
- “made me look oily by noon”
- “too thick for acne-prone skin”
Caused breakouts Rarely Noted
- “woke up with whiteheads”
- “clogged my pores”
- “caused deep cystic acne”
Makeup issues Rarely Noted
- “caused my foundation to slide”
- “pilled under my sunscreen”
- “too slippery for makeup prep”
Unpleasant scent Rarely Noted
- “smells like cooking oil”
- “weird herbal scent”
- “has a funky earthy smell”
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Questions and answers
How well does INNBEAUTY PROJECT Extreme Cream work for combination skin?
This cream offers moderate suitability for your combination skin because squalane and glycerin provide balanced hydration without overwhelming oily areas, though it lacks targeted ingredients to control shine. To work best for combination skin, a moisturizer needs effective hydrating and brightening ingredients that reduce oily shine while keeping the skin calm and balanced.
Which ingredients make this cream a good fit for combination skin?
Squalane and glycerin make this cream a good fit by providing balanced hydration and barrier support without overwhelming oily areas. To work best for combination skin, a product of this type also needs brightening ingredients that reduce oily shine while keeping the skin calm.
What does Bio-Retinol do for combination skin?
Bio-retinol helps smooth out wrinkles and improves firmness while being gentle enough to avoid the heavy flaking and stinging often caused by traditional retinol. This type of ingredient is well-suited for combination skin because it helps smooth texture and targets aging signs without causing excessive dryness or irritation.
The British Journal of Dermatology, 2019Health Science Reports, 2025
What does Heptapeptide-7 do for combination skin?
Heptapeptide-7 helps support the skin barrier and keeps combination skin feeling soft and smooth in dry and oily areas alike. This ingredient has a strong safety profile and is unlikely to cause irritation when used daily.
Where does this cream go in a skincare routine for combination skin?
This moisturizing treatment goes as the moisturizer step in your morning routine and evening routine. To better fit combination skin, a product of this type needs targeted oil-controlling ingredients to help manage shiny areas.
Can I use it with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this moisturizer with retinol, applying it after your retinol treatment to help soothe the skin and lock in moisture. Using a barrier-supporting moisturizer alongside retinol helps reduce irritation and dryness while keeping the skin soft and smooth. A product for combination skin used with retinol needs oil-controlling ingredients to manage shine alongside hydrating agents.
How often should I use this cream?
You can use this moisturizing treatment twice daily to keep your skin hydrated and supported. Combination skin also needs targeted ingredients to help control oily shine.
Can it clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for combination skin?
This moisturizing treatment is unlikely to cause severe breakouts on combination skin, though some reviewers note it can feel a bit heavy. To better prevent clogged pores on combination skin, products of this type need lightweight, non-greasy hydrators that balance moisture without overwhelming oily areas.
Can I use this cream around the eyes or on my body?
You can use this cream on the thin skin around the eyes and on your body as well. It has a very safe formula with soothing agents that minimize the risk of irritation in delicate areas.
Is it 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 application of a serum containing supramolecular Bakuchiol and Terminalia chebula extract significantly improved barrier function, reduced redness and sensitivity, and improved wrinkles and elasticity in 34 Chinese subjects with sensitive skin after 28 days.
Health Science Reports, 2025Topical bakuchiol 0.5% applied twice daily compared with retinol 0.5% applied daily significantly decreased wrinkle surface area and hyperpigmentation with no statistical difference between the compounds in 44 patients over 12 weeks, while retinol users reported more facial skin scaling and stinging.
The British Journal of Dermatology, 2019A dermocosmetic containing bakuchiol, Ginkgo biloba extract, and mannitol improves inflammatory lesions, Investigator Global Assessment, and seborrhea intensity when added to adapalene 0.1% gel in patients with acne vulgaris.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2015Bakuchiol functions as an anti-aging compound through retinol-like regulation of gene expression, producing significant improvements in lines, wrinkles, pigmentation, elasticity, firmness, and photo-damage after 12 weeks of twice-a-day facial application without usual retinol therapy-associated undesirable effects.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2014A nature-based bakuchiol-containing cleanser and moisturizer improved visual and tactile smoothness, clarity, radiance, overall appearance, global anti-aging, and skin moisture content by 16% in 60 female subjects with sensitive mild to moderate photodamaged skin over 4 weeks.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2020Application of heptapeptide-7 improved forehead wrinkles and skin texture in 32 women with a mean age of 54.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2010Snow mushroom alcohol-based hand rub gel significantly improved skin moisture better than the placebo through 180 minutes while maintaining comparable antiseptic efficacy in 20 human volunteers.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021Tremella fuciformis extract demonstrates potential cutaneous benefits including skin antiaging, photoprotection, wound healing, and barrier protection based on in vitro and animal models.
Archives of Dermatological Research, 2023Tremella fuciformis inhibits melanogenesis by decreasing melanin content and tyrosinase expression in B16F10 cells while promoting wound healing in human HaCaT keratinocytes and Detroit 551 fibroblasts.
In Vivo, 2022
Ingredients
Water, C13-15 Alkane, Squalane, Propanediol, Polyglyceryl-5 Polyricinoleate, Bisabolol, Coco-Caprylate Caprate, Glycerin, Magnesium Sulfate, Panthenol, Glyceryl Behenate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Butylene Glycol, Heptapeptide-7, Acetyl Sh-Hexapeptide-5 Amide Acetate, Nicotiana Benthamiana Hexapeptide-40 Sh-Polypeptide-76, Ceramide Ap, Ceramide Eop, Ceramide Np, Tremella Fuciformis Extract Mushroom Extract, Allantoin, Rice Bran Oil, Arginine, Glycosphingolipids, Phytosphingosine, Cholesterol, Tetraacetylphytosphingosine, Polyglyceryl-6 Octastearate, Stearic Acid, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Glucoside, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Lecithin, Xanthan Gum, Tocopherol, Carnosine, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, Citric Acid, Quaternium-90 Bentonite, Mica, Triethyl Citrate, Zinc Stearate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Gluconolactone, Calcium Gluconate, Hydroxyacetophenone
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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