Tata Harper Repairative Moisturizer for combination skin

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Mangifera Indica Seed Butter
Sodium Hyaluronate
Carthamus Tinctorius Oleosomes
Leuconostoc Radish Ferment Filtrate
Average
- AverageCombination Skin Fit
- HighEffectiveness
- ConcerningSafety
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 moisturizing for your combination skin, as Sodium Hyaluronate and Glycerin provide hydration, but it lacks targeted ingredients for oil control on your oily shine concerns.
- Mangifera Indica Seed Butter and Carthamus Tinctorius Oleosomes offer emollient action suitable for combination skin, though they may not sufficiently address excess oil.
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 200+ reviewsUsers with dry, dull, or mature skin frequently praise this moisturizer for its silky, lightweight formula that provides deep hydration and a dewy, youthful glow. A significant number of users find the strong floral scent overpowering and the high price point difficult to justify for the results.
Highlights
Luxurious texture Mostly Mentioned
- “lush silky smooth”
- “absorbs quickly”
- “lightweight”
- “melts into skin”
High price Mostly Mentioned
- “expensive”
- “not worth it”
- “overpriced”
- “financial stretch”
Deep hydration Often Mentioned
- “silky hydration”
- “locks in moisture”
- “deeply hydrating”
- “plumps skin”
Dewy finish Often Mentioned
- “lit from within glow”
- “dewy finish”
- “youthful radiance”
- “leaves skin glowy”
Strong scent Often Mentioned
- “way too fragrant”
- “scent ruined it”
- “strong and unpleasant”
- “migraine trigger”
Clean ingredients Sometimes Noted
- “100% natural”
- “clean ingredients”
- “hyaluronic acid”
- “mango seed butter”
Lack of efficacy Rarely Noted
- “not moisturizing enough”
- “left skin drier”
- “didn't see results”
Skin irritation Rarely Noted
- “irritated skin”
- “redness”
- “burning sensation”
- “caused breakouts”
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Questions and answers
How well does the Repairative Moisturizer work for combination skin?
This moisturizer provides moderate hydration for combination skin, though it lacks targeted ingredients to control oily shine. A product of this type needs ingredients that target hydration and brightness while managing excess oil and avoiding irritation.
Which ingredients make this moisturizer a good fit for combination skin?
Sodium Hyaluronate and glycerin help keep your skin hydrated, while mango seed butter and safflower oleosomes make it soft and smooth. However, a moisturizer for this skin also needs ingredients that control excess oil and brighten the complexion.
What does Aloe Vera Leaf Juice do for combination skin?
Aloe vera leaf juice helps keep combination skin hydrated by increasing water content without making it oily. It also helps calm redness and supports skin recovery.
Skin Research and Technology, 2006Clinical Pharmacology, 2018
What does Mango Seed Butter do for combination skin?
Mango Seed Butter helps soften dry patches on combination skin while providing rich moisture. It works by repairing the skin barrier and supporting the skin healing process, though very heavy amounts may feel greasy on oily areas.
Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2008Phytotherapy Research, 2020
Where does this moisturizer go in a skincare routine for combination skin?
This moisturizer goes toward the end of your morning and evening routines after your toner and treatment. It offers moderate hydration for your combination skin, but a product of this type needs targeted ingredients for oil control to better manage your oily shine concerns.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2022
Can I use this moisturizer with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this moisturizer with retinol by applying it after your retinol treatment to help soothe your skin and keep it soft. Combination skin like yours needs a lightweight moisturizer with oil-controlling ingredients to balance hydration without feeling heavy.
How often should I use this moisturizer?
You can use this moisturizer morning and evening as part of your daily routine. Regular application helps keep your skin hydrated and smooth, though combination skin also needs targeted ingredients for oil control.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Health Science Reports, 2021
Can this moisturizer clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for combination skin?
This moisturizer is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for combination skin, though reviewers rarely report irritation. Because it lacks ingredients for oil control, combination skin needs a lightweight moisturizer with balancing ingredients to keep oily areas matte.
Can I use this moisturizer around the eyes or on my body?
This moisturizer works for your combination skin, but to use it around the eyes or on the body, a product of this type needs lightweight hydration and ingredients that absorb easily without feeling heavy on delicate areas.
Is this moisturizer fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It has no drying alcohol and contains fragrance (citral, citronellol, eugenol, geraniol, limonene, and linalool).
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, 2017A 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, 2010Topical 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
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Mangifera Indica Seed Butter, Carthamus Tinctorius Oleosomes, Water, Willow Bark Extract, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, Olea Europaea Oil Olive Oil, Glycerin, Jojoba Seed Oil, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Cetearyl Olivate, Mel Honey Miel, Leuconostoc Radish Ferment Filtrate, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Sorbitan Olivate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Borago Officinalis Leaf Extract, Medicago Sativa Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Arnica Montana Extract, Propanediol, Sodium Phytate, Galactoarabinan, Sclerotium Gum, Cetyl Palmitate, Sorbitan Palmitate, Lavandula Stoechas Extract Spanish Lavender Extract, Sambucus Nigra Fruit Extract, Menyanthes Trifoliata Flower Extract Buckbean Flower Extract, Tilia Cordata Leaf, Flower Extract, Spiraea Ulmaria Extract, Flavor, Citral, Citronellol, Eugenol, Geraniol, Limonene, Linalool
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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