Medik8 Crystal Retinal Ceramide Eye 3 for oily skin
Retinaldehyde
Ceramide Np
Ceramide Ap
Hyaluronic Acid
Squalane
High
- HighOily Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- ExcellentSafety
One of the best eye cares for oily skin.
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 high compatibility with your oily skin, as retinaldehyde and hyaluronic acid work to smooth texture and plump fine lines, while glycerin and squalane provide essential hydration without exacerbating oiliness.
- While the humectant properties of glycerin and hyaluronic acid are beneficial, the formula lacks specific ingredients to directly control oily shine, which is your main concern.
- The product is safe for your skin, featuring a blend of soothing ceramides and vitamin E that minimizes irritation risk.
People Say
★4.7Overall rating based on 2.1k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, users find this eye cream highly effective for smoothing fine lines and brightening dark circles, with a very high frequency of reports noting its gentle, non-irritating formula suitable for sensitive skin. It is frequently praised for its lightweight, fast-absorbing, and hydrating texture. Some users mention that results can take time to appear and that the product is expensive, with occasional comments on packaging or a preference for richer formulas.
Highlights
Gentle, non-irritating Mostly Mentioned
- “no irritation occurred”
- “great for sensitive eyes”
- “gentle enough for daily use”
Reduces fine lines Often Mentioned
- “softened crow's feet”
- “lines appear reduced”
- “smoother skin texture”
Brightens dark circles Sometimes Noted
- “eyes look brighter”
- “helped with dark circles”
- “looks more radiant”
Hydrating, plumping Sometimes Noted
- “skin feels plumped”
- “good hydration”
- “no dryness”
Lightweight texture Sometimes Noted
- “absorbs quickly”
- “light and silky”
- “not heavy or greasy”
High price Sometimes Noted
- “very expensive”
- “pricey for the size”
- “costly investment”
Slow results Sometimes Noted
- “no difference yet”
- “takes months to work”
- “hard to tell difference”
Not rich enough Rarely Noted
- “need more moisture”
- “prefer thicker creams”
- “not hydrating enough”
Packaging issues Rarely Noted
- “pump stopped working”
- “hard to get product out”
- “tube feels cheap”
Potential sensitivity Rarely Noted
- “caused slight redness”
- “stinging on application”
- “too strong initially”
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Questions and answers
What makes Medik8 Crystal Retinal Ceramide Eye 3 a great fit for oily skin?
Medik8 Crystal Retinal Ceramide Eye 3 is a great fit because retinaldehyde and hyaluronic acid smooth texture and plump fine lines, while glycerin and squalane hydrate without making oily skin look shinier. Soothing ceramides and vitamin E also help keep irritation low.
Which ingredients make this eye cream a good fit for oily skin?
Retinaldehyde and hyaluronic acid make this eye cream a great fit for your oily skin by smoothing texture and plumping fine lines, while glycerin and squalane provide essential hydration without making your skin oily. Soothing ceramides and vitamin E also help minimize any irritation risk.
What does Retinal do for oily skin?
Retinal helps oily skin by reducing excess oil and clearing clogged pores when used daily. This ingredient is well-suited for managing breakouts while keeping skin smooth and calm.
What do Ceramides do for oily skin?
Ceramides help keep oily skin balanced by strengthening the skin barrier and locking in moisture without feeling heavy. They are unlikely to clog pores and may help calm irritation, making them a good fit if your skin is both oily and prone to breakouts.
International Journal of Dermatology, 2008Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024
Where does it go in a skincare routine for oily skin?
This eye care treatment goes in the evening routine after cleansing and before moisturizing, following the simple rule that treatments with active ingredients are best used at night. It is safe for oily skin because it hydrates without feeling heavy and includes soothing ingredients that help keep irritation low.
Can I use this eye cream with vitamin C, and in what order?
You can use this eye cream with vitamin C by applying your vitamin C in the morning and saving this eye cream for your evening routine. Using them at different times of day helps your skin absorb both active ingredients effectively while minimizing any potential irritation.
How often should I use it?
Use this eye treatment in your evening routine, starting just once a week and slowly using it more often if your skin handles it well. Lovi routines place treatments at night for simplicity and extra safety around sun exposure, and this formula uses soothing ceramides and vitamin E to minimize irritation risk.
Can it clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily skin?
This eye care is a great fit and is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for oily skin, as glycerin and squalane hydrate without adding extra oil. It contains retinaldehyde, which may cause some initial skin purging as it speeds up skin renewal.
Is this eye cream 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, 2017Topical 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, 2022Emulsions containing ceramides 1 and 3 improved skin hydration and reduced transepidermal water loss in sodium lauryl sulfate-irritated skin of fifteen healthy Asian women compared to a control emulsion.
International Journal of Dermatology, 2008Twice daily application of retinaldehyde 0.1% and 0.05% creams for 3 months improved skin texture and hydration and reduced transepidermal water loss in 40 female Korean volunteers, with only the 0.1% cream significantly improving the melanin index.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2018Topical retinaldehyde demonstrated significant antibacterial activity against gram-positive bacteria both in vitro and in vivo, leading to decreased bacterial counts without inducing resistance.
Dermatology, 2002Topical 0.05% retinaldehyde applied over 1 year significantly increased epidermal thickness of the temple and cutaneous elasticity compared to an emollient control group in 40 aging skin patients.
Dermatology, 1999Topical 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, 2019Squalane at 0.005-0.015% counteracts UVA-induced oxidative stress, inflammation, and collagen metabolism inhibition while stimulating fibroblast migration in human dermal fibroblasts.
Molecules, 2025Plant-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
Ingredients
Water, Glycerin, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Retinaldehyde, Ceramide Np, Ceramide Ap, Ceramide Eop, Hyaluronic Acid, Tocopherol Vitamin E, Squalane, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Carbomer, Xanthan Gum, Disodium Edta, Sodium Hydroxide
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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