Olay Regenerist Ultra Rich Hydrating Moisturizer for combination skin
Niacinamide
Glycerin
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Shea Butter
Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Dimethicone
Average
- AverageCombination Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- ExcellentSafety
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 suitability for your combination skin, as glycerin and shea butter provide excellent hydration to enhance barrier resilience, though it lacks targeted ingredients for effective oil control on your oily T-zone.
- While the formula offers general skincare benefits like hydration, it is not specifically formulated to address your main goal of reducing oily shine.
- The product is safe for your combination skin, with no risks of irritation due to the absence of harsh ingredients and the inclusion of soothing components like niacinamide and glycerin.
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
★4.6Overall rating based on 800+ reviewsUsers frequently praise this moisturizer as a "winter savior" for dry to extra-dry skin, noting that its thick, luxurious texture provides intense hydration without feeling overly greasy. While many report visibly smoother, dewier skin and appreciate the fragrance-free option, a notable minority experience issues with the product "pilling" under makeup or sitting on top of the skin rather than absorbing fully.
Highlights
Intense hydration Mostly Mentioned
- “Great for dry skin”
- “skin drank it right up”
- “total game-changer this winter”
- “keeps skin moisturized for hours”
Luxurious texture Often Mentioned
- “Rich and luxurious feel”
- “thick but doesn't feel heavy”
- “melts into skin”
- “creamy and smooth”
Softness and glow Often Mentioned
- “Skin feels softer and smoother”
- “leaves an instant glow”
- “dewy finish”
- “face looks refreshed”
Fragrance-free option Sometimes Noted
- “Great for sensitive skin”
- “no overwhelming scent”
- “doesn't irritate my nose”
- “love that it is fragrance-free”
Pilling under makeup Sometimes Noted
- “Pills under foundation”
- “flakes off like dirt”
- “leaves white residue”
- “rolls off my face”
Caused breakouts Rarely Noted
- “Caused breakouts”
- “face broke out in a rash”
- “burning sensation”
- “redness on cheeks”
Jar packaging Rarely Noted
- “Don't like sticking fingers in jar”
- “wish it had a pump”
- “unhygienic packaging”
Poor absorption Rarely Noted
- “Sits on top of skin”
- “feels waxy”
- “doesn't absorb well”
- “leaves a film”
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Questions and answers
How well does Olay Regenerist Ultra Rich Hydrating Moisturizer work for combination skin?
This moisturizer works well enough for your combination skin, but it lacks targeted ingredients to help control shine on your oily areas. A product of this type needs effective ingredients that balance moisture and reduce oily shine without causing irritation.
Which ingredients make this cream a good fit for combination skin?
Glycerin and shea butter make this cream a good fit by giving your skin rich hydration, but combination skin also needs targeted ingredients for effective oil control on your oily T-zone.
What does Niacinamide do for combination skin?
Niacinamide helps balance oily areas by reducing excess shine and pore size while keeping dry patches hydrated and smooth. It also works to calm redness and even out skin tone, making it very suitable for combination skin.
What does Glycerin do for combination skin?
Glycerin helps keep combination skin soft and smooth by pulling moisture in and keeping it there. It improves hydration and supports your skin barrier, which is unlikely to cause irritation.
The British Journal of Dermatology, 2008Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
Where does this cream go in a skincare routine for combination skin?
This moisturizing treatment goes near the end of your morning routine before sunscreen, and as the final step in your evening routine. It provides good hydration with glycerin and shea butter, but combination skin also needs targeted ingredients to help manage shine on the oily T-zone.
Can I use this cream with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this cream alongside retinol by applying the retinol first, letting it absorb, and then following with the moisturizer to keep your skin soft and calm. Using a hydrating moisturizer like this helps support your skin barrier and may reduce dryness and irritation often caused by retinol.
How often should I use this cream?
You can use this moisturizing treatment twice daily as part of your morning and evening routine to keep your skin hydrated. Regular application is unlikely to cause irritation and helps improve overall moisture and texture.
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 irritation on combination skin, and breakouts from it are low. However, combination skin needs light, oil-controlling ingredients to manage shine.
Can I use this cream around the eyes or on my body?
You can safely use this cream on the body and around the eyes, as its gentle, hydrating formula is unlikely to cause irritation. Because the skin around the eyes and on certain body areas is particularly thin, rich moisturizers with glycerin and shea butter help keep these delicate zones soft and well-hydrated.
Is this cream fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol. Stearyl alcohol, cetyl alcohol, cetearyl 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, 2017Topical 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, 2021Topical 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, 2008Topical 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, 2005The 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, 2012A 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, 2025Wearing an N95 mask alone compared to using dimethicone cream or hydrocolloid dressing caused more adverse skin reactions among 73 military health care workers, with no significant differences in fit test failure rates between groups.
Military Medicine, 2024A dimethicone skin protectant lotion significantly decreased visual scoring and transepidermal water loss compared to vehicle control and SLS-only treated sites in 12 healthy humans exposed to sodium lauryl sulfate.
Skin Research and Technology, 2000Treatment with a moisturizer containing dimethicone and glycerine increased epidermal thickness by 0.019 mm, improved barrier function by decreasing transepidermal water loss by 13%, decreased melanin intensity, and induced keratins 6 and 16 in fifteen women with moderately photoaged forearms.
Clinical and Experimental Dermatology, 2007
Ingredients
Water, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Hexyldecanol, Dimethicone, Paraffin, Stearyl Alcohol, Polyacrylamide, Panthenol, Cetyl Alcohol, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Tocopheryl Acetate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Shea Butter, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Hydroxyacetophenone, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Laureth-7, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Glucoside, Behenyl Alcohol, Disodium Edta, Peg-100 Stearate, 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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