Erborian CC Eye Cream for combination skin
Centella Asiatica
Spf 20
Glycerin
Titanium Dioxide
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5
Average
- HighCombination Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for combination skin; other eye cares fit it better.
- Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 2020
- Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
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 suitability for your combination skin, as Centella Asiatica Extract and Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5 provide hydration and improve elasticity, though they do not directly address your oily shine concern.
- The formula is safe for your combination skin, lacking harsh ingredients that could cause irritation.
- While generally safe and functional, the product's primary benefits are not aligned with your main goal of managing oily shine.
People Say
★4.6Overall rating based on 2.9k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, this under-eye cream is highly praised for its ability to brighten dark circles and provide a lightweight, natural finish. It is also noted for being hydrating and smoothing, with some users finding it gentle on sensitive skin. A moderate number of reviews mention issues with the shade range and color matching, while a low number of users found the coverage to be too sheer.
Highlights
Brightens dark circles Often Mentioned
- “Made my dark under eyes disappear”
- “Covers dark circles and illuminates”
- “brightens my under eye”
- “instantly correct any dark tones”
Lightweight natural finish Often Mentioned
- “so light weight and breathable”
- “feels very light”
- “natural, luminous look without feeling heavy”
- “almost as though I'm not wearing any makeup”
Hydrating and smoothing Sometimes Noted
- “leaves it so smooth and glowy”
- “keeping the skin less dry”
- “skin is soft and moisturized”
- “feels super hydrating”
Color mismatch Sometimes Noted
- “much paler than the cc cream”
- “using the clair alone is too grey”
- “Next time I would buy the darker colour”
- “shades won't work for me”
Limited shade range Sometimes Noted
- “using the dore alone isn't enough”
- “shades won't work for me”
- “only made two shades”
- “using the clair alone is too grey”
Gentle on sensitive Rarely Noted
- “generally very well tolerated”
- “so gentle even the skin under my eyes”
- “soothes irritation”
Too sheer coverage Rarely Noted
- “Coverage is very light”
- “makes very little difference”
- “found the coverage to be too light”
- “won't work as well to actually tweak the tone”
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Questions and answers
How well does Erborian CC Eye work for combination skin?
Erborian CC Eye Cream works moderately well for combination skin because it keeps the eye area hydrated and soft without causing irritation, though it does not manage oily shine. Products of this type need ingredients that balance oil production while keeping dry areas hydrated and smooth.
Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016Molecules, 2023
Which ingredients make this cream a good fit for combination skin?
Centella Asiatica and Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5 help make this cream a moderate fit by adding moisture and improving elasticity. However, combination skin also needs ingredients that balance oil production to properly manage oily shine.
Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016Molecules, 2023
What does Centella Asiatica do for combination skin?
Centella asiatica helps calm combination skin, keeps it balanced, and supports the moisture barrier without feeling heavy. It may also reduce redness and help keep breakouts under control.
Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016Molecules, 2023
What does SPF 20 do for combination skin?
An SPF 20 sunscreen helps protect combination skin from ultraviolet rays, though sweating or swimming may reduce its planned protection level significantly. Applying it generously and reapplying often is essential to maintain its stated protection, especially since a thinner layer can sharply lower the SPF value.
Israel Journal of Medical Sciences, 1984Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 2010
Where does this cream go in a skincare routine for combination skin?
This eye care cream goes in the morning and evening routine after your moisturizer and before sunscreen, as it provides moderate hydration and helps firm the delicate eye area with Centella Asiatica and Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5. Because it is designed for the eye zone rather than managing oily shine, combination skin of this type needs lightweight, oil-balancing ingredients and mattifying formulas to control excess oil.
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 putting on the cream. A product for this skin needs oil-controlling ingredients like niacinamide or salicylic acid to help manage oily shine while keeping the skin balanced.
How often should I use this cream?
You can use this eye cream daily as part of your morning or evening routine, since its ingredients like Glycerin and Centella Asiatica provide safe hydration. However, because it does not manage oily shine, combination skin needs products that help control excess oil.
Can this cream clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for combination skin?
This eye cream is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for combination skin because it lacks harsh ingredients that typically trigger irritation. However, since it does not directly address oily shine, a product of this type for combination skin needs balancing ingredients that help control excess oil while keeping dry areas comfortable.
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
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, 2020A 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, 2017Moisturizer 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, 2019The 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, 2020Ten 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, 2001Niacinamide/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, 2012Microfine titanium dioxide does not penetrate human skin when formulated in an oil-in-water emulsion with the pigment dispersed in the aqueous phase, compared to oily dispersions and liposomal encapsulation which allow deeper skin penetration.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2000Replacing microsized titanium dioxide and zinc oxide with nanoparticles in sunscreens eliminates opaqueness and alters UV protection balance while inducing (photo)cyto- and genotoxicity and penetrating viable skin layers during long-term exposures.
Nanotechnology, Science and Applications, 2011Microfine zinc oxide and titanium dioxide do not penetrate the stratum corneum of porcine skin in vitro, indicating that their use in sunscreens does not pose a health risk from internal exposure.
Toxicology in Vitro, 2006
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
Water, Cyclomethicone, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Dipropylene Glycol, Zinc Oxide, Ci 77891 Titanium Dioxide, Peg-10 Dimethicone, Methyl Trimethicone, Glycerin, Titanium Dioxide, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Magnesium Sulfate, Vinyl Dimethicone Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Centella Asiatica Extract, Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Extract, Kappaphycus Alvarezii Extract, Talc, Dimethicone Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Aluminum Hydroxide, Trihydroxystearin, Mica, Methicone, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polyester-1, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Phenoxyethanol, Ci 77499 Iron Oxides, Ci 77491 Iron Oxides, Ci 77492 Iron Oxides
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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