LANEIGE Perfect Renew Retinol Eye Cream for oily skin
Average
- AverageOily Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- Low RiskSafety
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
- Offers moderate wrinkle reduction for your oily skin due to retinol and tranexamic acid, which help minimize fine lines and wrinkles by supporting cell turnover and addressing hyperpigmentation.
- While sodium hyaluronate provides hydration, the formula lacks sufficient seboregulating ingredients to optimally manage oily shine.
- The product is generally safe for your oily skin, with a low risk of irritation from retinol and ascorbic acid.
People Say
★4.8Overall rating based on 5.1k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, this product is widely praised as a gentle, beginner-friendly retinol that effectively targets fine lines and loss of firmness without the severe drying effects typical of other retinoids. Users with sensitive or dry skin particularly appreciate its rich, hydrating texture and the versatile eye cream for face concept, though some find the price point high for the subtle, gradual results.
Highlights
Elegant Texture Mostly Mentioned
- “absorbs beautifully”
- “glides like whipped cream”
- “non-sticky finish”
- “lightweight yet rich”
Gentle & Hydrating Often Mentioned
- “good for beginners”
- “doesn't dry out skin”
- “feels moisturizing like a cream”
- “no irritation for my dry skin”
High price Often Mentioned
- “bit pricey for the size”
- “expensive for 15ml”
- “waiting for a sale”
- “price point is disappointing”
Smart Packaging Sometimes Noted
- “love the airless pump”
- “keeps retinol fresh”
- “hygienic tube design”
- “prevents light and air entry”
Visible Firming Sometimes Noted
- “skin feels tighter”
- “pores look smaller”
- “face feels lifted”
- “improved skin elasticity”
Skin irritation Sometimes Noted
- “caused a huge zit”
- “stings if it gets in eyes”
- “dead skin flaking off”
- “slight tingling sensation”
Availability issues Rarely Noted
- “hard to find in stock”
- “is it discontinued?”
- “replaced by 3X line”
Slow results Rarely Noted
- “didn't see dramatic results”
- “average effects”
- “takes weeks to notice difference”
- “no instant wrinkle reduction”
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Questions and answers
How well does LANEIGE Perfect Renew Retinol Eye Cream work for oily skin?
This eye cream works moderately well for oily skin, offering fine line reduction while lacking enough oil-controlling ingredients to manage shine. To better fit oily skin, a product of this type needs lightweight hydrators and oil-balancing ingredients that provide moisture without heaviness or clogged pores.
Which ingredients make this eye cream a good fit for oily skin?
Retinol and tranexamic acid help minimize fine lines and smooth the skin around the eyes by supporting cell turnover, while sodium hyaluronate provides lightweight moisture. Because this formula is an average fit for oily shine, an eye care product for this skin type needs oil-balancing and shine-controlling ingredients.
What does Retinol do for oily skin?
Retinol helps oily skin by keeping pores clear and balancing sebum production, which may reduce shine and breakouts. Because it can sometimes cause dryness or peeling in the beginning, starting slowly is recommended.
What does Hyaluronic Acid do for oily skin?
Hyaluronic acid helps oily skin by reducing extra oil and sebum production without causing irritation. Clinical studies show it successfully balances oil levels while keeping the skin comfortable.
Where does this eye cream go in a skincare routine for oily skin?
This eye cream goes in the evening routine as a treatment step, applied after cleansing and toning and before moisturizing. Oily skin also needs oil-controlling ingredients to manage shine properly.
Can I use this eye cream with niacinamide, and in what order?
Yes, you can use this eye cream with niacinamide by applying niacinamide first and letting it absorb before layering this retinol product on top. This routine is generally safe, though an eye cream for oily skin also needs oil-controlling ingredients to properly manage shine.
How often should I use this eye cream?
This eye cream works for your oily skin, though an eye cream for this skin needs oil-controlling ingredients to manage excess shine while smoothing fine lines.
Can this eye cream clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily skin?
This eye cream is generally safe for your oily skin, though an average fit for it needs ingredients that help manage oily shine in addition to hydration.
Is this eye cream fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It has no drying alcohol and contains fragrance (parfum). Cetearyl alcohol is a fatty alcohol, which soften the skin.
What the research says
Topical 0.4% retinol significantly increased epidermal thickness, dermal vascularity, and extracellular matrix production by stimulating keratinocyte proliferation, endothelial cell proliferation, and fibroblast activation in naturally aged human skin compared to vehicle.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2017Topical 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, 2019Silicone particles encapsulating retinol increased its half-life by 9-fold and yielded 12-23% lower skin irritation in human subjects compared to Microsponge particles while maintaining biological activity.
Journal of Controlled Release, 2018Topical stabilized retinol treatment induced HAS gene expression and increased hyaluronic acid production in human skin in vitro, ex vivo, and in vivo compared to vehicle.
Archives of Dermatological Research, 2017Topical 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, 2019Topical application of 0.05% w/w ECa 233 gel reduced erythema index by 0.03 U and improved early crusting and general wound appearance compared to placebo in thirty individuals undergoing facial laser resurfacing.
Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 2020A 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, 2017Moisturizer containing 5% panthenol, madecassoside, and copper-zinc-manganese decreased adverse reactions and downtime after ablative fractional carbon dioxide laser resurfacing with comparable efficacy to 0.02% triamcinolone acetonide cream in 20 subjects.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2019Topical 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, 2022Topical dexpanthenol acts as a moisturizer, improves stratum corneum hydration, accelerates wound healing and epidermal regeneration, reduces erythema, and improves symptoms of skin irritation compared to vehicle or no pretreatment.
American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002Topical dexpanthenol formulated in lipophilic vehicles improved stratum corneum hydration and reduced transepidermal water loss compared to vehicle control in humans.
Arzneimittel-Forschung, 2000Hyaluronic acid, hyaluronic acid plus dexpanthenol, and isotonic saline nasal sprays all significantly improved dry nose symptoms over four weeks in 240 patients, with hyaluronic acid plus dexpanthenol providing superior nasal moisturisation compared to the other two.
Auris, Nasus, Larynx, 2020
Why other eye cares fit oily skin better
- Retinol in this eye care
Topical 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, 2019
Ingredients
Water, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Methyl Trimethicone, Trehalose, Panthenol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Shea Butter, Cetearyl Alcohol, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Glycine Soja Oil Soybean Oil, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Parfum, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Glyceryl Stearate, Sodium Sulfite, Allantoin, Glyceryl Caprylate, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Stearic Acid, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Palmitic Acid, Disodium Edta, Ethylhexylglycerin, Retinol, Dextrin, Sorbitan Isostearate, 2-Hexanediol, Madecassoside, Tranexamic Acid, Hedychium Coronarium Root Extract, Bht, Myristic Acid, Lauric Acid, Magnesium Chloride, Tetradecyl Aminobutyroylvalylaminobutyric Urea Trifluoroacetate, Ascorbic Acid, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Propanediol, Glutathione, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
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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Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc
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Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD
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Elina Nazarenko, MD
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