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A'pieu Madecassoside Cream for combination skin

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  • HighCombination Skin Fit
  • HighEffectiveness
  • HighSafety

A great choice for combination skin; a few moisturizers fit it even 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

  • Offers excellent moisturizing and skin barrier support for your combination skin, as Centella Asiatica Extract and Madecassoside work to enhance barrier resilience and reduce inflammation. Niacinamide and lactic acid provide moderate exfoliation and oil control, effectively addressing oily shine.
  • Panthenol and allantoin further contribute to soothing and hydration, ensuring overall skin comfort.
  • The product is safe for your skin, with no risks of irritation due to the absence of prohibited or harsh ingredients.

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

★4.5Overall rating based on 1.2k+ reviews

Based on a very large amount of data, this gel-cream moisturizer is widely praised by users with oily, acne-prone, and sensitive skin for its ability to calm redness and soothe inflammation without feeling heavy. While highly effective for barrier repair and lightweight hydration, it is occasionally cited as insufficient for very dry skin in winter or irritating to those sensitive to essential oils.

Highlights

  • Soothes redness Mostly Mentioned
    • “Reduces acne redness”
    • “Soothes sunburns”
  • Affordable price Often Mentioned
    • “Great value”
    • “Cheaper alternative to Dr. Jart”
    • “Frequent sales”
  • Hydrates without clogging Often Mentioned
    • “Good for oily skin”
    • “Plumps skin”
    • “Does not cause congestion”
  • Lightweight, absorbs quickly Often Mentioned
    • “Non-greasy finish”
    • “Sinks in fast”
    • “Good under makeup”
  • Heals acne, barrier Sometimes Noted
    • “Speeds up recovery”
    • “Fades blemishes”
    • “Restores damaged skin barrier”
  • Not moisturizing enough Sometimes Noted
    • “Too light for dry skin”
    • “Needs layering in winter”
    • “Dries matte”
  • Strong scent Sometimes Noted
    • “Smells like lemon/pine”
    • “Overpowering citrus fragrance”
    • “Contains essential oils”
  • Packaging issues Rarely Noted
    • “Tube cracks”
    • “Metal tube splits”
    • “Hard to squeeze out last bit”
  • Potential irritation Rarely Noted
    • “Stung sensitive skin”
    • “Caused breakouts”
    • “Reaction to essential oils”
  • Sticky finish Rarely Noted
    • “Leaves a film”
    • “Feels tacky before drying”
    • “Sticky texture”

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Questions and answers

What makes A'pieu Madecassoside Cream a great fit for combination skin?

A'pieu Madecassoside Cream is a great fit for your combination skin because Centella Asiatica extract and madecassoside help strengthen your skin barrier and calm irritation while niacinamide and lactic acid keep oily shine under control. Panthenol and allantoin add deep moisture to keep your skin feeling soft and comfortable without any risk of irritation.

Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016Molecules, 2023

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

Centella Asiatica Extract and Madecassoside help strengthen your skin and calm redness, while Niacinamide manages oily shine. Panthenol and allantoin add deep soothing hydration, making this cream very comfortable for combination skin.

Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016Molecules, 2023

What does Madecassoside do for combination skin?

Madecassoside helps keep combination skin calm and hydrated while supporting the skin barrier. It may also improve moisture balance and reduce irritation in areas that tend to be dry or flaky.

Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

What does Centella Asiatica Leaf Water do for combination skin?

Centella asiatica leaf water helps calm combination skin, keeping it smooth while supporting your skin barrier. It helps reduce redness and brings back moisture without making oily spots feel heavy.

Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016Molecules, 2023

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

This moisturizing treatment goes after your cleanser and hydrating toner in the morning routine, and after your cleansing toner in the evening routine. It provides great barrier support and oil control to help keep your skin comfortable and balanced.

Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016Molecules, 2023

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

You can use this cream with retinol by applying your retinol first and following it with this moisturizer to help keep your skin calm and hydrated. Using a barrier-supporting moisturizer alongside retinol helps reduce dryness and flaking while improving overall skin comfort.

Cutis, 2006Molecules, 2023

How often should I use this cream?

You can use this cream daily as part of your morning and evening routine to keep your combination skin hydrated and balanced. Regular daily application is unlikely to cause irritation and helps improve skin comfort and barrier strength.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Health Science Reports, 2021

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

This cream is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts on combination skin because it is a great fit with a very safe profile and no harsh ingredients. Niacinamide and lactic acid also help manage oil, while Centella Asiatica and panthenol keep skin calm and hydrated without heavy oils.

Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016Molecules, 2023

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

This cream is a great fit for your combination skin and is safe to use on the thin skin around your eyes and on your body. Its gentle ingredients provide deep moisture and comfort without causing irritation.

Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016Molecules, 2023

Is this cream fragrance-free and alcohol-free?

Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.

What the research says

  • Cosmetic formulations containing 5% Centella asiatica extract showed the best efficacy in improving skin moisture and decreasing transepidermal water loss, while also exhibiting antiinflammatory properties in 25 volunteers compared to baseline measurements.

    Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016
  • 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, 2023
  • 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, 2017
  • 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
  • Topical 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, 2020
  • 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 treatment with 5% vitamin C and 0.1% madecassoside significantly improved clinical scores for wrinkles, suppleness, firmness, roughness, and skin hydration, along with functional and structural remodeling of the elastic fiber network in 20 female volunteers with photoaged skin after 6 months compared to baseline.

    Experimental Dermatology, 2008
  • Topical post-laser application of human adipocyte-derived mesenchymal stem cell media combined with niacinamide significantly improved wrinkle index, melanin index, patient satisfaction, and investigator esthetic improvement scores compared to vehicle cream in patients with aging skin.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021
  • Topical nicotinamide prevented solar-simulated UV-induced immunosuppression in healthy volunteers, and men experienced immunosuppression at solar-simulated UV doses three times lower than those required for women.

    The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2008
  • Topical 5% niacinamide applied twice daily for 12 weeks reduced fine lines and wrinkles, hyperpigmented spots, red blotchiness, and skin sallowness, and improved skin elasticity compared to vehicle control in 50 female white subjects with facial photoaging.

    Dermatologic Surgery, 2005
  • 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
  • A combination serum containing galactomyces ferment filtrate, dexpanthenol, and Centella asiatica effectively treated post-acne hyperpigmentation in subjects with colored skin by significantly increasing lightness scores in Fitzpatrick skin type V and reducing the melanin index in Fitzpatrick skin type IV compared to placebo.

    Skinmed, 2021
  • The emollient V0034CR significantly reduced TEWL compared to vehicle and vehicle plus glycerol, and significantly increased corneometry scores compared to vehicle and vehicle plus petrolatum in healthy volunteers with dry skin, demonstrating combined barrier function improvement from petrolatum and hydration improvement from glycerol.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020
  • Ten days of treatment with a cream containing 20% glycerin significantly increased skin hydration measured by corneometer values in 17 healthy volunteers compared to a placebo cream, but showed no influence on transepidermal water loss or skin sensitivity to an irritating surfactant.

    International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2001
  • Niacinamide/glycerin body moisturizers provided better rapid and prolonged improvement of cosmetic xerosis through functional improvement of stratum corneum barrier function compared to no treatment and conventional moisturizers in female subjects.

    Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2012

Ingredients

Centella Asiatica Leaf Water, Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Phenyl Trimethicone, Propanediol, Glycerin, Peg-10 Dimethicone, Niacinamide, Cyclohexasiloxane, Panthenol, Ethoxydiglycol, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Sodium Chloride, Rubus Suavissimus Leaf Extract Raspberry Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Pinus Densiflora Leaf Extract, Witch Hazel Leaf Extract, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Butylene Glycol, Madecassoside, Pentylene Glycol, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Adenosine, Lactic Acid, Sodium Lactate, Urea, Serine, Disodium Edta, Sorbitol, Grapefruit Peel Oil, Asiaticoside, Lemon Peel Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Oil Flower, Lavandula Hybrida Oil, Juniperus Mexicana Oil, Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil Mandarin Orange Peel Oil, Allantoin, Chlorphenesin, Phenoxyethanol

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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