e.l.f. All the Feels Facial Oil for oily acne-prone skin

Average
- AverageOily Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for oily acne-prone skin; other moisturizers fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with oily acne-prone skin: shine, breakouts, blemishes, and enlarged pores. 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 oily skin, as jojoba seed oil and squalane provide excellent moisturizing benefits and enhance barrier resilience, though it lacks sufficient ingredients for strong seboregulation to address your primary concerns of acne, blemishes, and breakouts.
- The presence of sunflower seed oil and grape seed oil offers general skincare benefits by providing moisturizing effects, which can be helpful for oily skin.
- The product is safe for your oily skin, with no risks of irritation due to the absence of prohibited or harsh ingredients.
How to apply
- Use this AM and PM routine every day to help clear your skin. Always remember to finish with SPF in the morning.
- Apply the moisturizer after your cleanser and toner, right before your SPF during the day.
- Gently press a small amount into your skin and avoid rubbing to keep pores clear.
- Apply on clean, slightly damp skin to help the product absorb better and control oil.
- Avoid the sensitive eye area and do a simple patch test before your first use.
People Say
★4.9Overall rating based on 100+ reviewsBased on limited data, users find this facial oil provides effective, weightless hydration and a soothing effect on the skin. It is frequently noted for its versatility, working well both as a standalone moisturizer and mixed with foundation to combat dryness and improve skin texture.
Highlights
Deeply hydrating Often Mentioned
- “Keeps winter dryness at bay”
- “Great at keeping in moisture”
- “Keeps me so hydrated”
Lightweight feel Sometimes Noted
- “Lightweight feel and comfortable”
- “Offer weightless hydration”
- “Isn't as goopy as some others”
Soothing and calming Sometimes Noted
- “Helps relieve skin inflammation”
- “Reduces redness”
- “Calm down inflammation in skin”
Versatile application Sometimes Noted
- “Wear alone or mix with foundation”
- “Mixed a drop into her foundation”
Natural oily scent Rarely Noted
- “Has an oily scent as you would expect”
Slow absorption Rarely Noted
- “Absorbs fairly slowly”
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Questions and answers
How well does e.l.f. All the Feels work for oily acne-prone skin?
This product works moderately well for oily skin, but it lacks enough blemish-fighting ingredients to address breakouts. A moisturizing treatment for this skin type needs powerful hydrating and repairing ingredients, a lightweight texture with no heavy oils, and ingredients that support the skin barrier without clogging pores.
Forschende Komplementarmedizin, 2012Frontiers in Pharmacology, 2024
Which ingredients make this treatment a good fit for oily acne-prone skin?
Jojoba seed oil and squalane make this treatment a moderate fit for oily acne-prone skin by providing good moisture and strengthening your skin barrier, though it lacks ingredients to manage breakouts. An ideal product of this type for oily acne-prone skin needs powerful hydrating and repairing ingredients to clear blemishes, lightweight textures that do not clog pores, and ingredients that support the skin barrier without adding excess oil.
Forschende Komplementarmedizin, 2012Frontiers in Pharmacology, 2024
What does Hemp Seed Oil do for oily acne-prone skin?
Hemp Seed Oil helps oily and acne-prone skin by adding lightweight moisture that feels soft without clogging pores. Because it is light and unlikely to trigger breakouts, it helps keep the face calm and balanced.
What does Jojoba Seed Oil do for oily acne-prone skin?
Jojoba seed oil helps calm oily, acne-prone skin and may reduce blemishes when used regularly as part of your routine. Studies show it helps lower skin inflammation and supports a clear, balanced complexion.
Forschende Komplementarmedizin, 2012Frontiers in Pharmacology, 2024
Where does it go in a skincare routine for oily acne-prone skin?
This treatment goes in the evening routine after cleansing and before your moisturizer. Oily and acne-prone skin needs ingredients that help balance oil and target breakouts, along with light moisturizers like jojoba seed oil and squalane.
Can I use this treatment with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this treatment alongside retinol by applying it after your retinol to help keep your skin soft and calm while reducing potential dryness. This type of product works safely on your oily skin, though it lacks strong oil-controlling ingredients and needs added blemish-fighting and oil-balancing components to properly address acne.
How often should I use it?
You can use this treatment as part of your evening routine. Daily moisturizing helps keep your skin soft and balanced, though oily acne-prone skin also needs targeted ingredients that help control breakouts and oil.
Can this treatment clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily acne-prone skin?
This oil is unlikely to irritate oily skin, but it may not help much with breakouts and blemishes since it lacks strong ingredients to balance oil. A product for this skin needs oil-balancing and blemish-clearing ingredients to truly fit well.
Forschende Komplementarmedizin, 2012Frontiers in Pharmacology, 2024
Can I use it around the eyes or on my body?
You can use this moisturizing treatment around your eyes and on your body, as it has a safe makeup and is unlikely to cause irritation. Because the skin around the eyes is very thin, a product used there needs gentle nourishing ingredients and a high safety profile to keep it smooth and comfortable.
Is this treatment fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.
What the research says
Topical application of jojoba wax reduced LPS-induced secretion of IL-6, IL-8, and TNFα by approximately 30% and increased the synthesis of pro-collagen III and hyaluronic acid compared to untreated skin in an ex-vivo human skin organ culture model.
Frontiers in Pharmacology, 2024Clay jojoba oil facial masks reduced total skin lesions by a mean of 54% after 6 weeks in 133 participants with acne-prone, lesioned skin and mild acne compared to baseline.
Forschende Komplementarmedizin, 2012A 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, 2018Unencapsulated cold-pressed industrial hemp seed oil at 0.12 mg/mL accelerated wound healing and increased normal human dermal fibroblast cell proliferation by 72% at 48 hours compared to baseline, though microencapsulation reduced this biological activity.
Journal of Oleo Science, 2026Topical jojoba oil application in male mice decreased exercise-induced pro-inflammatory gene expression (Il-1b and Il-6 in soleus, Il-1b in gastrocnemius) compared to untreated exercised mice.
Biomolecules, 2025Nanolipidgel formulations with argan or jojoba oil and humectants demonstrate good sensory attributes, instrumental properties, and moisturizing efficacy for cosmetic application.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2014Topical 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, 2010Formulations containing 0.10%, 0.25%, and 0.50% freeze-dried Aloe vera extract increased stratum corneum water content compared with the vehicle in 20 female subjects, while transepidermal water loss was not modified.
Skin Research and Technology, 2006Grapeseed oil-loaded dermocosmetic nanoemulgel applied on the cheeks of healthy volunteers significantly reduced skin melanin, erythema, sebum production, and pores while increasing moisture and elasticity compared to a placebo.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022Topical treatment with cranberry oil and grape oil improved wound healing in rats, with cranberry oil showing an 88.1% wound area reduction and grape oil showing 84.6% compared to 74.1% in controls and 78.4% in the mupirocin standard group on day 13.
Phytotherapy Research, 2011An ionic liquid-based grapeseed oil emulsion increased transdermal penetration by 4.63-fold and improved skin hydration, firmness, elasticity, and facial wrinkles after 28 days of continuous use compared to ordinary emulsion.
Pharmaceuticals, 2024Topical 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, 2025Dermatological 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 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, 2024
Why other moisturizers fit oily acne-prone skin better
Co-delivery of paeonol and madecassoside via nanoemulsions improved transdermal delivery, promoted barrier repair proteins, inhibited inflammatory cytokine secretion in cellular and 3D models, and reduced transepidermal water loss and acne in human facial skin compared to free components.
Molecules, 2023A 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, 2024A facial serum containing snail secretion filtrate, Calendula officinalis, and Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract significantly reduced inflammatory acne lesions compared to placebo in 66 participants with mild-to-moderate maskne over 12 weeks.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022
Ingredients
Jojoba Seed Oil, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Sunflower Seed Oil, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil Grape Seed Oil, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil, Squalane, Rosa Rubiginosa Seed Oil, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Tocopherol Ve, Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil Carrot Seed Oil, Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract Carrot Root Extract, Beta-Carotene Va, Isopropyl Palmitate, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Ascorbyl Palmitate Vc, Bht
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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