Clinique All About Eyes for combination skin
Caffeine
Morus Bombycis Root Extract Morus Alba Root Extract
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Tocopheryl Acetate
Magnesium Ascorbyl PhosphateAverage
- HighCombination Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for combination skin; other eye cares 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
- Offers moderate moisturizing for your combination skin, as glycerin and cyclopentasiloxane hydrate and smooth the delicate eye area, while caffeine and whey protein provide antioxidant activity and barrier repair.
- The formula is safe for your combination skin, with no risks of irritation due to the absence of prohibited or harsh ingredients.
- While it offers general skincare benefits, it does not specifically target your oily shine due to the lack of specialized oil-controlling ingredients.
People Say
★4.4Overall rating based on 5.6k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, this lightweight gel-cream is widely praised for its ability to depuff and prime the undereye area for makeup, particularly for users with puffy eyes and oily to combination skin, without causing milia or irritation. However, those with significant dark circles or very dry skin often find it lacks the necessary potency or moisture, frequently suggesting the "Rich" version as a better alternative.
Highlights
Gentle & Non-Irritating Mostly Mentioned
- “never irritated my eyes”
- “safe for eyelids”
- “great for sensitive eyes”
- “no allergic reaction”
- “good for contact lens wearers”
Excellent Makeup Base Often Mentioned
- “holds concealer in place”
- “doesn't disturb makeup”
- “prevents concealer creasing”
- “silky smooth base”
- “non-creep formula”
Lightweight Gel Texture Often Mentioned
- “soaks in quickly”
- “doesn't leave greasy effect”
- “refreshing lightweight consistency”
- “absorbs easily into skin”
- “cool and soothing feel”
Reduces Puffiness Sometimes Noted
- “significant improvement with puffy eyes”
- “noticeably more vibrant”
- “helps depuff in mornings”
- “eyes look less tired”
- “great for morning bags”
Ineffective on dark circles Sometimes Noted
- “didn't help dark circles”
- “no change in shadows”
- “hoping for dramatic result”
- “dark circles remain same”
- “only helps puffiness”
Insufficient hydration Sometimes Noted
- “not moisturizing enough”
- “need the Rich version”
- “dryness returned quickly”
- “too light for winter”
- “better for oily skin”
Jar Packaging Rarely Noted
- “prefer a pump dispenser”
- “sanitary concerns with jar”
- “dipping finger is unhygienic”
Price vs. Quantity Rarely Noted
- “expensive for small jar”
- “pricey for basic cream”
- “wish it lasted longer”
- “costly for the results”
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Questions and answers
How well does Clinique All About Eyes work for combination skin?
Clinique All About Eyes works moderately well for your combination skin by hydrating and smoothing the delicate eye area with glycerin and cyclopentasiloxane, while caffeine and whey protein help protect and repair the skin. It is unlikely to irritate your skin, but it lacks specialized oil-controlling ingredients to manage oily shine. Eye care for combination skin needs balancing ingredients that provide hydration and soothing benefits without adding heavy oils or causing imbalance.
Which ingredients make this cream a good fit for combination skin?
Glycerin and cyclopentasiloxane make this cream a good fit by hydrating and smoothing your combination skin, while caffeine and whey protein provide antioxidant support. To work even better for this skin type, an eye care product of this type needs specialized oil-controlling ingredients to help manage oily shine.
What does Caffeine do for combination skin?
Topical caffeine helps combination skin by protecting cells against UV radiation with antioxidant properties and increasing skin microcirculation. It is generally well tolerated and may also help prevent excessive fat accumulation in oil-prone areas.
Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2013Frontiers in Physiology, 2019
What does Morus Bombycis Root Extract do for combination skin?
Morus Bombycis Root Extract helps brighten dark spots and even out tone across both the oily and dry areas of combination skin. It is unlikely to clog pores or feel heavy, making it gentle enough for daily use.
Where does this cream go in a skincare routine for combination skin?
This eye care product goes on as your eye cream after your moisturizer in the morning and evening, since it hydrates the delicate eye area with glycerin while remaining safe for your skin type. Combination skin needs an eye cream of this type that also includes oil-balancing or mattifying ingredients to control shine.
Can I use this cream with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this eye cream with retinol by applying the retinol first, letting it absorb, and then gently tapping this cream around the eyes. This helps keep the delicate eye area soft and smooth while reducing the likelihood of irritation from the stronger treatment.
How often should I use this cream?
You can use this eye cream daily as part of your morning and evening routine. It hydrates and smooths the delicate eye area with glycerin and cyclopentasiloxane while providing antioxidant activity, and it is safe for combination skin without causing irritation.
Can this cream clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for combination skin?
This cream is unlikely to cause irritation or breakouts on your combination skin because it has a safe formula with no harsh ingredients. However, to better manage oily shine, combination skin needs oil-controlling ingredients.
Is this cream fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.
What the research says
Topical caffeine acts as an active cosmetic compound by preventing excessive fat accumulation through phosphodiesterase inhibition, protecting cells against UV radiation with antioxidant properties, increasing skin microcirculation, and stimulating hair growth via 5-alpha-reductase inhibition.
Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2013A 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, 2017Cyclomethicone and specific chain length cyclic siloxanes (n = 4-7) are safe in present practices of use and concentration, showing minimal percutaneous absorption, no skin irritation or sensitization, and unlikely significant systemic exposure from cosmetics.
International Journal of Toxicology, 2011A topical cosmetic slimming product containing tetrahydroxypropyl ethylenediamine, caffeine, carnitine, forskolin and retinol significantly reduced body circumferences and improved skin aspect compared with placebo in 78 women over 12 weeks.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2011Topical sunscreen formulations containing caffeine combined with UV filters increased in vivo anti-UVB protection by approximately 25% and showed higher SPF values compared to caffeine-free sunscreen, while being well tolerated by the skin of healthy subjects.
Frontiers in Physiology, 2019Caffeine gel combined with choline geranate showed high skin permeation capacity and superior clinical results in cellulite treatment compared to caffeine gel without ionic liquid.
AAPS PharmSciTech, 2021Topical application of a 2% cream containing combined fruit extracts for 56 days significantly reduced wrinkle depth by 11.5%, length by 10.07%, and area by 29.55% in 21 female subjects compared to a placebo.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2015Plant Milking technology applied to Morus alba L. produced an extract enriched in prenylated compounds with an 18-fold increase compared to commercial root extract and confirmed wrinkle reduction benefits in aged women.
Molecules, 2020Morus alba root extract enhanced proliferation and up-regulated keratin expression and CXCL12/CXCR4 signaling in primary cell and skin explant cultures.
Phytotherapy Research, 2015Topical green tea extract significantly improved clinical symptoms, tear breakup times, and meibomian gland health compared to standard treatment in patients with dry eye and Meibomian Gland Dysfunction.
Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2017Topical low-dose green tea extract reduces UVB-induced p53 expression and apoptosis in human skin keratinocytes compared to placebo.
Experimental Dermatology, 2009An anti-acne hydrogel containing Aloe barbadensis, Garcinia mangostana, and Camellia sinensis extracts showed superior antiacne and antiblotch activities compared to 1% clindamycin gel in sixty subjects with mild-moderate acne.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2019Topical 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, 2024Topical 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, 2022
Why other eye cares fit combination skin better
A 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, 2024
Ingredients
Cyclopentasiloxane, Water, Isostearyl Palmitate, Polyethylene, Butylene Glycol, Polysilicone-11, Ethylene Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Morus Bombycis Root Extract Morus Alba Root Extract, Caffeine, Phytosphingosine, Wheat Extract Wheat Bran Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Whey Lactis Protéine Du Petit-Lait Protein, Olea Europaea Fruit Extract Olive Fruit Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Cholesterol, Linoleic Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Pyridoxine Dipalmitate, Sucrose, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Glyceryl Laurate, Peg Ppg-18 18 Dimethicone, Petrolatum, Cetyl Peg Ppg-10 1 Dimethicone, Propylene Carbonate, Sodium Chloride, Quaternium-90 Bentonite, Disodium Edta, 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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