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Purito Oat-in Calming Gel Cream for combination skin

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  • HighCombination Skin Fit
  • AverageEffectiveness
  • ExcellentSafety

Works for combination skin; other moisturizers 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

  • This product offers moderate suitability for your combination skin, with beta-glucan and panthenol providing good humectant action and barrier repair to address general hydration and soothing needs.
  • While ingredients like Panthenol and Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate offer supportive benefits for oily shine and combination skin, they are not specifically targeted for these concerns.
  • The formula is safe for your combination skin, as it lacks harsh ingredients and includes soothing components like Avena Sativa Seed Oat Seed Water Seed and Beta-Glucan.

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

★4.6Overall rating based on 1.5k+ reviews

This lightweight, fragrance-free gel moisturizer is widely praised by users with oily, acne-prone, and sensitive skin for its ability to soothe redness and hydrate without clogging pores. Those with dry skin or compromised barriers often find it insufficient as a standalone moisturizer, noting it works best as a summer treatment or when layered under a heavier cream. The summary is based on a very large amount of data and should definitely be taken into account.

Highlights

  • Lightweight and non-greasy Mostly Mentioned
    • “absorbs instantly into skin”
    • “perfect for hot humid weather”
    • “leaves no oily residue”
    • “feels like water on the face”
  • Soothing and calming Often Mentioned
    • “calmed my redness immediately”
    • “great for sensitive reactive skin”
    • “cools down heated skin”
    • “never stings even on active breakouts”
  • Insufficient moisture Often Mentioned
    • “skin felt tight after an hour”
    • “not enough for dry winter skin”
    • “disappears too fast”
    • “need to apply multiple layers”
  • Acne-safe formula Sometimes Noted
    • “fungal acne safe”
    • “didn't cause any new breakouts”
    • “safe for malassezia”
    • “doesn't clog my pores”
  • Fragrance-free Sometimes Noted
    • “love that it has no scent”
    • “great for nose-sensitive people”
    • “no essential oils to irritate”
    • “completely neutral smell”
  • Pilling under makeup Sometimes Noted
    • “balls up if you rub too much”
    • “pills under my sunscreen”
    • “cannot wear foundation over it”
    • “flakes off if touched”
  • Sticky finish Rarely Noted
    • “leaves a tacky film”
    • “feels sticky if you apply too much”
    • “takes a while to dry down completely”
  • Tube packaging issues Rarely Noted
    • “paper tube cracks easily”
    • “product squeezes out uncontrollably”
    • “cap broke off”
    • “messy once the tube gets low”

Sources: lovi.care, iherb.com, yesstyle.com, reddit.com, skinsort.com, stylevana.com, and more

Questions and answers

How well does Purito Oat-in Calming Gel Cream work for combination skin?

This product works moderately well for your combination skin, offering soothing hydration and barrier support. While it is safe and gentle, a product for this skin needs ingredients that actively reduce oily shine and target specific combination concerns while providing balanced hydration.

American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017

Which ingredients make this cream a good fit for combination skin?

This cream works for your combination skin because it contains beta-glucan and panthenol, which help hold in moisture and repair the skin barrier. A product of this type needs ingredients that reduce oily shine, brighten the skin, and provide balanced hydration without feeling heavy.

American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017

What does Avena Sativa Seed Water do for combination skin?

Avena Sativa Seed Water helps calm combination skin by soothing irritation and supporting moisture retention in drier areas without feeling heavy. It is unlikely to clog pores, making it gentle enough for the oilier zones of your face. To care for combination skin properly, this type of product needs lightweight hydrators and gentle barrier-repair ingredients.

Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2015Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2016

What does Panthenol do for combination skin?

Panthenol helps balance combination skin by boosting moisture while keeping redness and irritation calm. It is unlikely to cause breakouts and may help repair the skin barrier safely.

The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2019

Where does this cream go in a skincare routine for combination skin?

This cream goes as the moisturizer step in your morning and evening routines, following your cleanser and toner. It helps hydrate your skin and calm irritation while staying gentle on combination skin.

The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2022American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002

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

You can use this cream with retinol by applying the retinol first, letting it absorb, and then following with the cream to help keep your skin calm and moisturized. Combination skin of this type needs lightweight hydrators and ingredients that specifically target oily shine while repairing the skin barrier.

Cutis, 2006American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002

How often should I use this cream?

You can use this cream daily as part of your morning and evening routine. Regular use helps keep your skin hydrated and may soothe irritation.

Health Science Reports, 2021Dermatology, 2003

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

This cream is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for combination skin, as it has a safe formula free of harsh ingredients and features soothing components like oat water and beta-glucan. However, combination skin often needs a product with targeted oil-balancing and more robust hydration ingredients to keep pores clear and skin fully balanced.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2015

Can I use this cream around the eyes or on my body?

You can use this cream on the thin skin around the eyes and on the body because its gentle formula is safe and unlikely to cause irritation. To properly care for these areas, a product of this type needs soothing ingredients like panthenol and beta-glucan to keep skin calm and hydrated.

American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017

Is this cream fragrance-free and alcohol-free?

Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.

What the research says

  • Topical 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, 2002
  • A new topical panthenol-containing emollient significantly improved transepidermal water loss reduction, stratum corneum hydration, and intercellular lipid lamellae length compared with control in healthy subjects without negatively impacting bacterial viability.

    The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017
  • Skin care regimens containing beta-glucan improved hemoglobin index, skin hydration, and transepidermal water loss compared to vehicle control in 20 patients undergoing fractional laser therapy.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021
  • A panthenol-enriched mask significantly decreased erythema and hyperpigmentation, increased sebum and stratum corneum moisture, and reduced transepidermal water loss compared to a saline dressing in 60 subjects undergoing facial laser treatment.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025
  • Colloidal oat extracts diminished pro-inflammatory cytokines in vitro and colloidal oat lotion improved skin dryness, scaling, roughness, and itch intensity in healthy female subjects compared to baseline.

    Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2015
  • A repair cream containing Rhealba oat plantlets extract, l-ALA-l-GLU dipeptide, and hyaluronic acid provided immediate relief and was judged by doctors as good or very good in 96.8% of cases for wound healing in 2,363 patients following dermatological acts.

    Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2018
  • Topically applied Avena sativa and Avena Rhealba oatmeal extracts significantly reduced skin irritation parameters including a* parameter increase and blood flow increase compared to vehicle in 12 healthy individuals subjected to the sodium lauryl sulfate irritation model.

    Skin Pharmacology and Applied Skin Physiology, 2002
  • Colloidal oat increased the growth rate, metabolism, and lactic acid production of Staphylococcus epidermidis compared to Staphylococcus aureus in vitro, matching clinical increases in lactic acid on dry skin after 6 weeks of lotion use.

    Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2021
  • Moisturizer 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, 2019
  • Topical dexpanthenol formulated in lipophilic vehicles improved stratum corneum hydration and reduced transepidermal water loss compared to vehicle control in humans.

    Arzneimittel-Forschung, 2000
  • Hyaluronic 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
  • 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
  • Combining 755 nm alexandrite laser with topical licorice gel significantly reduces terminal hair counts compared to alexandrite laser with placebo in women with idiopathic hirsutism.

    Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2015
  • Licochalcone A activated Nrf2 signaling, elevated cytoprotective enzymes, increased the reduced-to-oxidized glutathione ratio, and decreased reactive oxygen species in human fibroblasts and neutrophils, while a LicA-rich licorice extract lowered UVA-induced oxidative processes in vivo.

    Experimental Dermatology, 2015
  • Bioactive glycyrrhizic acid and oxymatrine ionic liquid self-assembled nanomicelles significantly promoted the transdermal permeation, subcutaneous retention, and anti-photoaging efficacy of palmitoyl pentapeptide-4 in cellular and animal models compared to unformulated peptide.

    Advanced Science, 2025

Ingredients

Avena Sativa Seed Oat Seed Water Seed, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, 2,3-Butanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Water, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Vp Copolymer, Squalane, Hydroxyacetophenone, Carbomer, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Panthenol, Tromethamine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Inulin Lauryl Carbamate, Sodium Surfactin, Beta-Glucan

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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