Medik8 Total Moisture Daily Facial Cream for combination skin
H.E.O
Prebiotic Peptides
Hyaluronic Acid
Squalane
Shea Butter
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- HighCombination Skin Fit
- HighEffectiveness
- ConcerningSafety
A weak match for combination skin; the moisturizers alongside 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 suboptimal benefits for your oily shine and combination skin, as the glycerin and hyaluronic acid provide hydration without directly addressing excess oil production, while squalane offers emollient properties that may be too heavy for oily areas.
- The formula is generally safe for your combination skin, with glycerin and hyaluronic acid providing good moisturization and squalane offering emollient benefits, but it lacks targeted ingredients for managing oily shine.
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 1.0k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, this lightweight, fragrance-free moisturizer is highly praised for providing deep, lasting hydration without a heavy or greasy feel, making it ideal for sensitive and combination skin types. Most users experience a plump, radiant complexion and find it works well under makeup. A small number of users with very dry skin reported it was not moisturizing enough, and there were rare mentions of breakouts.
Highlights
Lightweight and non-greasy Mostly Mentioned
- “absorbed effortlessly”
- “no greasy residue”
- “velvety texture”
- “sink in instantly”
Deep hydration and plumping Often Mentioned
- “skin felt plumped”
- “100 hours of moisturisation”
- “instant increase in hydration”
- “bouncy skin”
Good makeup compatibility Often Mentioned
- “layers well under sunscreen”
- “perfect base for makeup”
- “no pilling”
- “smooth canvas”
Eco-friendly packaging Sometimes Noted
- “love the refill option”
- “recyclable jar”
- “eco-conscious”
- “easy to refill”
Soothing and barrier support Sometimes Noted
- “calming effects”
- “great for sensitive skin”
- “barrier-supporting peptides”
- “reduced redness”
High price point Sometimes Noted
- “expensive”
- “splurge”
- “pricey for amount”
- “luxury price”
Breakouts or reactions Rarely Noted
- “caused me to breakout”
- “stung when applied”
- “fungal acne trigger”
- “clogged pores”
Not enough hydration Rarely Noted
- “not enough hydration”
- “dried out quickly”
- “need to layer”
- “better for summer”
Packaging flaws Rarely Noted
- “plastic insert flew out”
- “jar size limiting”
- “lid issues”
Texture issues Rarely Noted
- “slightly sticky”
- “didn't like the feeling”
- “tacky finish”
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Questions and answers
Why is Total Moisture Daily Facial Cream a weak match for combination skin?
This cream is a weak match for your combination skin because it provides hydration without directly addressing excess oil, and its squalane may feel too heavy for your oily areas. A moisturizing treatment for combination skin needs effective brightening and hydrating ingredients that reduce oily shine without causing irritation.
Which ingredients make this cream a poor fit for combination skin?
Squalane makes this cream a poor fit because it may feel too heavy for the oily areas of your combination skin. A product of this type needs targeted ingredients that reduce oily shine while providing balanced hydration.
What does Hydroxyethyl Urea do for combination skin?
Hydroxyethyl Urea helps keep combination skin soft and smooth by drawing in moisture without feeling heavy or greasy. It supports hydration and is unlikely to cause irritation when used regularly in your routine.
What do Prebiotic Peptides do for combination skin?
Prebiotic peptides help balance combination skin by supporting the natural skin microbiome and strengthening defense barriers. This type of skincare needs ingredients that regulate oily zones while keeping dry areas calm and hydrated.
Where does this cream go in a skincare routine for combination skin?
This cream goes in the morning and evening routines after your hydrating toner and any treatments. While generally safe for your skin, it may feel too heavy on oily areas and requires lightweight hydration and ingredients that help manage excess oil.
Can I use this cream with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this cream with retinol by applying your retinol first, waiting for it to dry, and then smoothing on this moisturizer. A product of this type used with retinol for your combination skin needs ingredients that help calm oily shine and balance moisture without feeling too heavy.
How often should I use this cream?
You can use this moisturizing treatment twice daily in your morning and evening routines. Daily application helps improve skin moisture, though this cream lacks targeted ingredients to help manage oily shine on combination skin.
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 cause major breakouts, but it may feel a bit heavy and contribute to oily shine in your combination skin because it lacks targeted ingredients for managing excess oil.
Can I use this cream around the eyes or on my body?
This cream is generally safe to use around the eyes and on the body, though the thin skin on the eyelids requires gentle care because it is among the thinnest areas on the body. A product of this type needs lightweight hydration and ingredients that balance oil and shine for combination skin.
Is this cream fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It has no drying alcohol and contains fragrance (parfum). Cetearyl alcohol, arachidyl alcohol, and behenyl alcohol are fatty alcohols, which soften the skin.
What the research says
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, 2017A topical gel containing 5% dexpanthenol formulated with 2.5% hydroxyethylcellulose showed good tolerance and anti-inflammatory activity when tested on guinea pigs compared to drops with an equal concentration.
Acta Poloniae Pharmaceutica, 2004Topical application of 0.1% hyaluronic acid formulations of different molecular weights led to significant improvements in skin hydration and elasticity, with low-molecular-weight formulations also significantly reducing wrinkle depth in seventy-six female subjects compared to a vehicle control.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2011Topical application of hyaluronic acid in conjunction with free gingival graft significantly reduced donor site postoperative pain until day 7 compared to normal saline, with no significant differences in graft dimensions or patient satisfaction.
Clinical Oral Investigations, 2022Treatment with a hyaluronic acid-containing mouth rinse or topical gel led to significant lesion reduction, pain relief, and normalization of lesion color in adult patients with minor recurrent aphthous stomatitis, with the gel formulation showing an earlier healing onset at 3 days.
BMC Oral Health, 2019Squalane at 0.005-0.015% counteracts UVA-induced oxidative stress, inflammation, and collagen metabolism inhibition while stimulating fibroblast migration in human dermal fibroblasts.
Molecules, 2025Plant-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, 2025A combination cream of stimu-tex AS and saccharide isomerate reduced erythema, increased skin capacitance, and reduced transepidermal water loss compared to placebo in 20 subjects after fractional CO2 laser procedure without causing serious adverse events.
Lasers in Medical Science, 2025A skin barrier restoring cream with shea butter, silkflo, and vitamin E increased type I procollagen synthesis, enhanced antioxidant enzyme activity, decreased reactive oxygen species generation, and promoted hyaluronic acid production in H2O2-stimulated human keratinocyte cells compared to untreated cells.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2025
Ingredients
Water, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Squalane, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Shea Butter, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Glucoside, Phenoxyethanol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Carbomer, Sodium Hydroxide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium Edta, Parfum, Bis-Peg-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Propanediol, Arachidyl Alcohol, Inulin, Behenyl Alcohol, Arachidyl Glucoside, Caprylyl Glycol, Linoleic Acid, Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate, Glyceryl Glucoside, Hyaluronic Acid, Acetyl Heptapeptide-4
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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