Elemis Superfood Facial Oil for combination skin
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Brassica Oleracea Italica Seed Oil
Rosa Canina Oil Fruit Rosehip Oil Fruit
Squalane
Average
- HighCombination Skin Fit
- HighEffectiveness
- ConcerningSafety
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
- Offers moderate moisturizing benefits for your combination skin, with ingredients like Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil and Squalane enhancing hydration and barrier resilience.
- Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil and Rosa Canina Oil provide emollient and antioxidant properties, which are generally supportive but do not directly address your oily shine concerns.
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
★4.8Overall rating based on 2.2k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, this product is highly praised for its ability to deeply hydrate and nourish the skin, leaving it radiant. Users across various skin types report that the lightweight formula absorbs quickly without feeling greasy, smoothing texture and minimizing dullness and fine lines. Some users find the scent to be strong, and a few mention the high price point.
Highlights
Deep hydration Often Mentioned
- “My face was a bit dry and dehydrated... my skin is glowing and no longer feeling tight.”
- “Since I've started using it, my skin feels adequately hydrated and looks radiant.”
- “Provides the perfect amount of moisture for my skin.”
Quick absorption Often Mentioned
- “The way it absorbs quickly into my skin is remarkable.”
- “It absorbs instantly into the skin and makes my skin look very fresh.”
- “Absorbs into skin wonderfully!”
Radiant glow Often Mentioned
- “Once I started using Elemis Superfood facial oil... my skin began to glow.”
- “It minimizes the look of dullness and enhances skin radiance.”
- “Since I've been using it, my skin has a healthy glow.”
Non-greasy feel Sometimes Noted
- “It is lightweight and doesn't clog my pores.”
- “Feels fresh and makes the skin soft and hydrated without being too much.”
- “Non-sticky, lightweight and non-greasy.”
Strong scent Sometimes Noted
- “Only small negative is the smell is quite strong.”
- “I had a bad reaction to it and the scent, its a bit strong.”
- “Smells awful! ... I have no idea why it smells so rancid.”
Allergic reactions Rarely Noted
- “Unfortunately, something in it is causing an allergic reaction.”
- “Some of the essential and fragrant oils may not suit sensitive skins.”
Expensive product Rarely Noted
- “I don't care for how expensive it is.”
- “The biggest con is that it's pretty expensive.”
- “Would be nice to get more product for asked price.”
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Questions and answers
How well does the Superfood Facial Oil work for combination skin?
This facial oil offers moderate moisture for your combination skin, using ingredients like sweet almond oil and squalane to boost hydration, though it does not directly target oily shine. To work best for this skin type, a moisturizer needs ingredients that brighten and hydrate while reducing oily shine without clogging pores or causing irritation.
Which ingredients make this facial oil a good fit for combination skin?
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil and squalane enhance hydration and barrier resilience for your combination skin. To be a better fit for this skin type, a product of this type needs ingredients that reduce oily shine while providing balanced moisture and soothing antioxidants.
What does Sweet Almond Oil do for combination skin?
Sweet almond oil helps strengthen the outer skin layer and keeps the skin barrier healthy and balanced for combination skin types. It supports skin recovery and improves how the skin holds onto moisture without feeling heavy.
What does Meadowfoam Seed Oil do for combination skin?
Meadowfoam seed oil helps balance combination skin by locking in moisture without feeling heavy or greasy. To truly care for combination skin, a product of this type needs lightweight hydrators and gentle oils that smooth dry areas while keeping oily zones calm and clear.
Where does this facial oil go in a skincare routine for combination skin?
This facial oil works as a moisturizer in your routine, fitting in after your toner in the morning and evening. Because it offers only moderate hydration and does not address oily shine, combination skin needs lightweight moisturizers that balance moisture while helping control excess oil.
Can I use this facial oil with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this facial oil with retinol by applying the retinol first and following it with the oil to help lock in hydration and keep your skin soft. A product of this type for combination skin needs lightweight, balancing ingredients that support moisture without adding extra shine.
How often should I use this facial oil?
You can use this facial oil as part of your morning and evening moisturizing steps to help keep your skin soft and hydrated. Daily application of moisturizers helps maintain skin moisture and barrier function.
Can this facial oil clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for combination skin?
This facial oil is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for combination skin, though it does not directly address oily shine concerns. A product for this skin needs lightweight hydrators and balancing ingredients that control excess shine without heavy oils.
Can I use this facial oil around the eyes or on my body?
You can use this facial oil around the eyes and on your body, as plant oils like almond oil help hydrate and soften thin and delicate skin areas without harmful effects. However, combination skin needs a product that also balances oily shine while delivering moisture.
Is this facial oil fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It has no drying alcohol and contains fragrance (parfum, limonene, geraniol, linalool, farnesol, citral, and benzyl salicylate).
What the research says
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, 2025Hempseed or flaxseed oil-based lyotropic liquid crystals with the highest oil content and lecithin/Tween 80 mixture provided a 2-fold reduction in TEWL values and decreased skin erythema levels in healthy adult subjects compared to baseline.
Acta Pharmaceutica, 2024Linseed and rapeseed oils promoted fibroblast proliferation and wound healing without inducing oxidative stress-mediated cytotoxic or genotoxic effects in vitro, with linseed oil exhibiting the most potent activity likely due to its high alpha-linolenic acid content.
Molecules, 2015Topical treatments containing rosehip extract may reduce the size and erythema of postsurgical scars through macrophage polarization and inflammatory cytokine inhibition, though current clinical evidence remains insufficient to recommend its routine use.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024Sunflower and rosehip oil nanoemulsions prepared with a mix of phospholipids and synthetic emulsifiers permeated intact skin to the dermis and showed a more prominent healing effect in a human organotypic skin explant culture wound model compared to nanoemulsions prepared only with phospholipids.
Pharmaceutics, 2023A nanoemulsion containing 1 mg/mL kojic dipalmitate and 5% rosehip oil demonstrated high incorporation efficiency, suitable physicochemical stability, antioxidant and depigmenting efficacy close to 1 mM ascorbic acid, and no cytotoxicity at concentrations from 0.06% to 1% in vitro.
Pharmaceutics, 2023Plant-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
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Rice Bran Oil, Papaver Orientale Seed Oil Papaver Somniferum Seed Oil, Rosa Canina Oil Fruit Rosehip Oil Fruit, Squalane, Leuconostoc Radish Seed Extract, Cucumis Sativus Oil, Brassica Oleracea Italica Seed Oil, Parfum, Limonene, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Amyris Balsamifera Oil Bark, Cymbopogon Martini Oil Palmarosa Oil, Geraniol, Linalool, Rosmarinus Officinalis Oil Leaf Rosemary Oil Leaf, Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil Carrot Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Sunflower Seed Oil, Benzyl Benzoate, Farnesol, Citral, Benzyl Salicylate, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract Rosemary Leaf Extract
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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