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ZEROID Intensive Lotion for combination skin

Caution

  • AverageCombination Skin Fit
  • HighEffectiveness
  • ConcerningSafety

A poor 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 excellent moisturizing for your combination skin due to glycerin and sodium hyaluronate enhancing barrier resilience, but ingredients like dimethicone and caprylic capric triglyceride may clog pores, potentially worsening oily shine.
  • While the formula is free of harsh irritants and suitable for sensitive skin, it lacks targeted ingredients for oil control, which is your main concern.

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 1.2k+ reviews

Most users appreciate its gentle, non-irritating, and fast-absorbing formula. Some users report it is too expensive, not hydrating enough for extreme dryness, or has inconsistent texture. A small number of users experienced breakouts.

Highlights

  • Gentle/Non-irritating Mostly Mentioned
    • “Caused absolutely zero irritation”
    • “Doesn't irritate my daughters skin”
    • “Free from harsh chemicals”
  • Strengthens skin barrier Mostly Mentioned
    • “Skin felt noticeably more stable”
    • “Helps my skin heal”
    • “Rebuilding it in a skin-identical way”
  • Fast absorption Often Mentioned
    • “Absorbs beautifully”
    • “Absorbs quickly leaving no greasy residue”
    • “Melts into my skin”
  • High price point Often Mentioned
    • “The downside is that it's quite pricey”
    • “Definitely on the pricier side”
    • “Paying this much feels like a lot”
  • Insufficient hydration Sometimes Noted
    • “Way too drying”
    • “Not moisturizing enough if you're on tret”
    • “Wish it delivered more hydration”
  • Potential breakouts Rarely Noted
    • “Worst closed comedones ever”
    • “Contains ingredients not great for folliculitis”
  • Texture inconsistency Rarely Noted
    • “In summer it feels heavy, in winter it feels light”
    • “Texture is a bit confusing depending on the season”

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Questions and answers

Why does Lovi advise caution with Zeroid Intensive Lotion for combination skin?

Lovi advises caution because certain ingredients in this lotion may clog pores and worsen oily shine on combination skin. A product of this type needs effective oil control ingredients along with balanced hydration to properly care for combination skin.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

Which ingredients make this lotion a poor fit for combination skin?

Dimethicone and caprylic capric triglyceride may clog pores and potentially worsen oily shine on combination skin. A product of this type needs targeted ingredients for oil control to keep combination skin balanced.

What does Glycerin do for combination skin?

Glycerin helps keep combination skin soft and smooth by pulling moisture in and keeping it there. It improves hydration and supports your skin barrier, which is unlikely to cause irritation.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2008Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

What does Squalane do for combination skin?

Squalane helps keep combination skin soft and smooth by locking in moisture without feeling heavy or greasy. It supports the skin barrier and provides lightweight hydration that works well for both dry and oily areas.

Skin Health and Disease, 2024Journal of Nanobiotechnology, 2025

Where does it go in a skincare routine for combination skin?

This moisturizer goes toward the end of your morning and evening routines, right before sunscreen in the day and after treatments at night. Because it may clog pores and worsen oily shine on combination skin, this skin type needs a lightweight, oil-free moisturizer with ingredients like niacinamide and salicylic acid to balance hydration and control oil.

Can I use this lotion with retinol, and in what order?

You may use this lotion with retinol, applying it after your retinol treatment to help soothe dryness and keep skin comfortable. However, because this rich formula lacks oil-control ingredients and may clog pores on combination skin, a moisturizer of this type works best when it is lightweight, oil-free, and contains balancing ingredients like niacinamide or salicylic acid.

Cutis, 2006Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2012

How often should I use it?

You can use this moisturizer daily in the morning and evening as part of your routine. Daily application helps improve skin moisture and keeps the skin barrier healthy.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Health Science Reports, 2021

Can this lotion clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for combination skin?

This lotion may clog pores and worsen oily shine on combination skin because it contains heavier oils and silicones that do not help control oil. A product for this skin type needs lightweight, oil-controlling ingredients that hydrate without feeling heavy.

Can I use it around the eyes or on my body?

You can use this moisturizing treatment around your eyes and on your body, but it is a poor match for your combination skin because heavier ingredients may clog pores and worsen oily shine. Combination skin needs lightweight hydrators and oil-balancing ingredients instead.

Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy, 2002

Is this lotion 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, 2017
  • Topical 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, 2022
  • The 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, 2020
  • Ten 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, 2001
  • Niacinamide/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, 2012
  • Squalane at 0.005-0.015% counteracts UVA-induced oxidative stress, inflammation, and collagen metabolism inhibition while stimulating fibroblast migration in human dermal fibroblasts.

    Molecules, 2025
  • Plant-derived squalane protected human dermal fibroblasts against UVA-induced damage by counteracting ROS formation, suppressing apoptosis-related proteins p53, caspase-3, caspase-9, and PARP, and restoring the pro-survival p-Akt/mTOR pathway.

    Antioxidants, 2025
  • Topical 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, 2011
  • Topical 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, 2022
  • Treatment 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
  • Application of an alpha-bisabolol-containing cream produced a significant skin-lightening effect in pigmented skin compared to a vehicle control in the majority of female subjects after 8 weeks.

    International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2010
  • The combination of allantoin, bisabolol, D-panthenol and dipotassium glycyrrhizinate reduces UVB-induced PGE2, inflammatory cytokines, and mitochondrial superoxide in human epidermal keratinocytes.

    International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2024

Ingredients

Water, Glycerin, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, Propanediol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Olea Europaea Oil Fruit Olive Oil Fruit, Sorbitan Stearate, Squalane, Dimethicone, Stearic Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Myristoyl Palmitoyl Oxostearamide Arachamide Mea, Methyl Caprooyl Tyrosinate, Cetyl Palmitate, Sorbitan Palmitate, Sorbitan Olivate, Glyceryl Stearate, Canola Oil, Phytosterols, Tocopheryl Acetate, Bisabolol, Xanthan Gum, Carbomer, Arginine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate, Caprylyl Glycol, Disodium Edta

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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