Allies of Skin Peptides & Omegas Firming Eye Cream for oily skin
4 Firming Peptides
Omegas Complex
Bakuchiol
Ascorbic Acid
Ceramide Np
Average
- HighOily Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- ExcellentSafety
Works for oily skin; other eye cares 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
- This formulation offers moderate benefits for your oily skin, with ingredients like Glycerin and Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer-3 providing essential hydration without exacerbating oiliness.
- While peptides such as Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 and Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 aim to firm and plump the eye area, they do not directly address your primary concern of oily shine.
- The product is safe for your oily skin, as Bakuchiol and Bisabolol offer soothing properties without harsh or prohibited ingredients.
People Say
★4.3Overall rating based on 400+ reviewsUsers frequently praise this cream for its rich, silky texture that deeply hydrates and effectively firms the delicate eye area, often noting visible improvements in fine lines and "tired" eyes. While many experience brightening and depuffing benefits, a subset of users with sensitive skin reported irritation, and others found the packaging difficult to use towards the end.
Highlights
Deep hydration Mostly Mentioned
- “nourished and hydrated”
- “perfectly nourishing”
- “soft and dewy”
- “relieves dryness”
Effective firming Often Mentioned
- “fix the fine lines”
- “lines get lighter”
- “crepey skin decreased”
- “crows feet gone”
Luxurious texture Often Mentioned
- “creamy and consistent”
- “absorbs fast”
- “layers great”
- “glides on easily”
High price point Often Mentioned
- “bottle is so expensive”
- “very expensive but good”
- “price is a bit high”
- “worth it but pricey”
Brightening & depuffing Sometimes Noted
- “brightens the undereye”
- “eyes look refreshed”
- “noticeable difference in circles”
- “looks more alert”
Potent ingredients Sometimes Noted
- “powerhouse lineup”
- “love the peptides”
- “bakuchiol works wonders”
- “good combo of actives”
Packaging issues Sometimes Noted
- “pump head is fixed”
- “can't get last drop”
- “packaging has issues”
- “hard to finish bottle”
Irritation reported Rarely Noted
- “stings my eyes”
- “swollen and itchy”
- “severe reaction”
- “way too harsh”
No results Rarely Noted
- “did not help”
- “eye area got worse”
- “makes eyes look tired”
- “no improvement”
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Questions and answers
How well does Allies of Skin Peptides & Omegas Firming Eye Cream work for oily skin?
This eye cream works moderately well for oily skin, providing essential moisture without adding extra shine or clogging pores. However, because it is quite rich, an eye care product for this skin type needs lighter, balancing ingredients that specifically help control excess oil.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2015
Which ingredients make this cream a good fit for oily skin?
Glycerin and Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer-3 make this cream a good fit for oily skin by providing essential hydration without exacerbating oiliness. Bakuchiol and Bisabolol also help by offering soothing properties without any harsh risks. An eye care product for oily skin needs lightweight hydrating ingredients and oil-balancing extracts that manage excess shine while keeping the eye area soft and calm.
What do Peptides do for oily skin?
Acetyl hexapeptide-8 reduces wrinkle depth, improves skin elasticity, and enhances hydration, though its low skin penetration can limit how well it works. For oily skin, it helps keep the face looking smooth while supporting moisture levels without feeling heavy.
What do Omegas do for oily skin?
Omegas help calm oily skin and keep it balanced by improving skin health and reducing breakouts. Supplements and topical plant oils with a good fatty acid balance can make skin less oily and smoother while supporting the skin barrier.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021
Where does this cream go in a skincare routine for oily skin?
This eye cream goes in the morning and evening routines after cleansing and toning, and before heavier moisturizers. For an oily skin type, this product works best when it also includes ingredients that help control shine and balance oil production.
Can I use this cream with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this eye cream alongside retinol, applying the retinol first and following with the cream once it absorbs. This helps keep the eye area soft and comfortable while your skin adjusts to retinol. An eye product for oily skin also needs lightweight hydrators and ingredients that manage shine without heavy oils.
How often should I use this cream?
You can use this eye cream daily as part of your routine, though oily skin often benefits more from lightweight hydration without heavy oils and ingredients that directly target excess shine.
Can this cream clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily skin?
This cream is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts on oily skin, as it uses soothing ingredients like bisabolol and bakuchiol without harsh additives. Oily skin still needs a lightweight formula with hydrating ingredients like glycerin and hyaluronic acid, alongside oil-controlling agents to manage shine.
Is this cream fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.
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, 2017Chronomodulated 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, 2026A 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, 2015Palmitoyl 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 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 alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) significantly reduced corneal fluorescein staining, CD11b(+) cell number, and inflammatory cytokine expression in dry eyes induced in mice compared with vehicle and untreated controls.
Archives of Ophthalmology (Chicago, Ill, 2008Carboxymethyl cellulose/gelatin hydrogels loaded with an optimal dosage of Omega-3 showed no cytotoxicity and achieved greater than 91% improvement in full-thickness wounds in rats after 2 weeks of treatment.
Journal of Biomaterials Applications, 2024Topical application of a mixture containing 0.2% omega-3 essential fatty acids and hyaluronic acid significantly improved corneal irregularity and fluorescein staining scores, decreased inflammatory cytokines (IL-1β, IL-17, IP-10), and reduced oxidative stress markers (4-HNE) compared with experimental dry eye and single-agent treatments in a murine dry eye model.
Current Eye Research, 2014Topical 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, 2014Topical application of 5% vitamin C cream significantly improved global clinical scores, increased skin microrelief density, and induced elastic tissue repair in photoaged skin compared to excipient control in healthy female volunteers.
Experimental Dermatology, 2003Ascorbic acid 2-glucoside gel significantly reduced gingival melanin pigmentation after 4 weeks compared to placebo in 73 subjects with symmetric pigmentation.
Journal of Periodontology, 2009Topical application of VC-IP cream twice daily for 8 weeks reduces periorbital wrinkles in female subjects compared to a placebo cream.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022
Why other eye cares 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, Glycerin, Tribehenin, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, Isodecyl Neopentanoate, Squalane, Glyceryl Stearate, Propanediol, Acrylamide Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer, Leuconostoc Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Bakuchiol, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Rosa Canina Oil Fruit, Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Ceramide Np, Pfaffia Paniculata Root Extract, Ptychopetalum Olacoides Stem Extract Bark, Calanthe Discolor Extract, Lilium Candidum Flower Extract, Ubiquinone, Superoxide Dismutase, Ergothioneine, Tocopheryl Acetate, Bisabolol, Allantoin, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer-3, Hesperidin Methyl Chalcone, Methylglucoside Phosphate, Copper Lysinate Prolinate, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Chrysin, Gluconolactone, Dipeptide-2, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, N-Prolyl Palmitoyl Tripeptide-56 Acetate, Calcium Gluconate, N-Hydroxysuccinimide, Sodium Benzoate, Xanthan Gum, Isohexadecane, Caprylyl Capryl Glucoside, Citric Acid, Polysorbate 80, Steareth-20, Pentylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Glyceryl Polyacrylate, Sodium Gluconate, Potassium Sorbate
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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