Soroci Morning Drizzle Calming Cream for oily skin
Sodium Hyaluronate
Glycerin
Beeswax
Arbutin
Licorice Root ExtractLow
- AverageOily Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- ConcerningSafety
A weak match for oily skin; the moisturizers alongside fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with oily skin: shine, enlarged pores, blackheads, and blemishes. 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 oily skin due to glycerin and sodium hyaluronate, but the inclusion of emollients like shea butter and jojoba seed oil may not fully address oily shine.
- While generally safe for your oily skin, the humectant action of glycerin and sodium hyaluronate provides hydration without specialized ingredients to manage excess oil.
How to apply
- Could be used as part of your AM or PM routine every day to keep your face fresh.
- Apply this moisturizer after cleansing and toning, but right before your SPF in the morning.
- Gently press a small amount into your skin and let it absorb fully.
- Apply on clean, slightly dry skin to help control that oily shine.
- Avoid the eye area and do a quick patch test before your first use.
People Say
★4.3Overall rating based on 500+ reviewsThis moisturizer is highly effective and soothing, providing reliable hydration for sensitive and dry skin types. Users frequently report that it leaves their skin feeling soft and smooth without irritation. Those with oily skin may find the texture too rich for daytime use.
Highlights
Excellent hydration Often Mentioned
- “Hydration is also excellent.”
- “Leaves skin feeling very hydrated.”
- “Soothing and moisturizing.”
Soothing and gentle Often Mentioned
- “Perfect for my sensitive skin.”
- “Incredibly gentle.”
- “Effective calming for sensitive skin.”
Good absorption Sometimes Noted
- “Absorbs well too.”
- “Absorbs quickly.”
- “Really soaks in.”
Pleasant lavender scent Sometimes Noted
- “Very soothing and calming.”
- “Subtle scent of lavender.”
- “Pleasant, appealing scent.”
Too rich/heavy Sometimes Noted
- “A little bit thick for me.”
- “Not ideal for oily skin.”
- “Leave a little greasy feeling.”
Inconsistent texture Rarely Noted
- “Noticeable difference in texture.”
- “May feel thinner or more diluted.”
Spatula issues Rarely Noted
- “Spatula is so tiny.”
- “Keeps slipping out of my hand.”
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Questions and answers
Why is Soroci Morning Drizzle Calming Cream a weak match for oily skin?
This cream offers moderate hydration with sodium hyaluronate and glycerin, but ingredients like shea butter and jojoba seed oil may not fully address oily shine. Moisturizing treatments for oily skin need lightweight textures with hydrating agents, peptides, and barrier-supporting ingredients that manage excess oil without heavy oils.
Which ingredients make this cream a poor fit for oily skin?
This cream is a weak match for your oily skin because it contains shea butter and jojoba seed oil, which may not fully address oily shine. A product of this type needs lightweight hydrating agents and the absence of heavy oils to manage excess oil without clogging pores or causing breakouts.
What does Hyaluronic Acid do for oily skin?
Hyaluronic acid helps oily skin by reducing extra oil and sebum production without causing irritation. Clinical studies show it successfully balances oil levels while keeping the skin comfortable.
What does Glycerin do for oily skin?
Glycerin helps keep oily skin hydrated without feeling heavy and supports the skin barrier. Because this product is a weak fit for your skin, an ideal product of this type needs lightweight hydrators and ingredients that balance oil while protecting the skin.
The British Journal of Dermatology, 2008International Journal of Toxicology, 2019
Where does this cream go in a skincare routine for oily skin?
This moisturizing treatment goes near the end of your evening routine, after your cleanser and any treatment step, though a moisturizer for oily skin works best when it also includes ingredients to manage excess oil.
Can I use it with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this moisturizing treatment with retinol, applying it after your retinol to help calm dryness and keep your skin soft. A moisturizer that pairs well with retinol for oily skin often includes lightweight hydrators and ingredients that manage excess oil without heavy butter oils.
How often should I use this cream?
You can use this moisturizing treatment daily, but because it is a weak match for oily skin, it needs lightweight hydrators and oil-control ingredients to properly balance your skin without adding heavy shine.
Can it clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily skin?
This cream is unlikely to cause purging, but its rich ingredients like shea butter and beeswax may feel heavy and contribute to breakouts on oily skin. Oily skin needs lightweight, oil-free moisturizers with ingredients that help control shine and keep pores clear.
Can I use this cream around the eyes or on my body?
This cream is generally safe to use on the body and around the eyes, though the thin skin in the periorbital and certain body regions requires careful product tolerance. Moisturizing treatments for these areas benefit from hydrating ingredients like hyaluronic acid and glycerin to maintain comfort without heavy oils.
Is it fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol. Cetearyl alcohol is a fatty alcohol, 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 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, 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, 2012Topical application of a honey, olive oil, and beeswax mixture three times daily for up to 4 weeks resulted in clinical responses in 86% of patients with pityriasis versicolor, 78% with tinea cruris, and 75% with tinea corporis.
Complementary Therapies in Medicine, 2004A prototype body cream containing bee venom, propolis, honey, beeswax, and royal jelly demonstrated stability for 90 days, high antioxidant capacity of 85.45%, lack of cytotoxicity with over 70% cell viability, and no irritation or allergic reaction in dermatological analysis, while improving skin parameters in a panel test.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022MUD1 protected human dermal fibroblasts against AAPH-induced oxidative stress by increasing cell viability, reducing oxidative damage, improving mitochondrial functionality, and enhancing wound healing capacities.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2018A non-hydroquinone topical formulation (SKNB19) improved hyperpigmentation by 28.5% in patient self-assessment and 27% in independent reviewer assessment compared with 4% hydroquinone in 18 adult subjects, while showing significantly less irritation and better tolerability.
Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2020Encapsulation of alpha arbutin in an optimized ethosomal gel significantly improved skin melanin reduction, moisture content, and elasticity in human volunteers compared to conventional formulations.
Heliyon, 2023Combining a home-based radiofrequency device and arbutin cream reduced mMASI scores by 25.6% and melanin index by 22.8% at 8 weeks compared to baseline in 38 participants.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025Combining 755 nm alexandrite laser with topical licorice gel significantly reduces terminal hair counts compared to alexandrite laser with placebo in women with idiopathic hirsutism.
Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2015Licochalcone A activated Nrf2 signaling, elevated cytoprotective enzymes, increased the reduced-to-oxidized glutathione ratio, and decreased reactive oxygen species in human fibroblasts and neutrophils, while a LicA-rich licorice extract lowered UVA-induced oxidative processes in vivo.
Experimental Dermatology, 2015Bioactive glycyrrhizic acid and oxymatrine ionic liquid self-assembled nanomicelles significantly promoted the transdermal permeation, subcutaneous retention, and anti-photoaging efficacy of palmitoyl pentapeptide-4 in cellular and animal models compared to unformulated peptide.
Advanced Science, 2025
Why other moisturizers fit oily 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, Carbomer, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glycerin, Arbutin, Adenosine, Beeswax, Egg Oil, Tocopherol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Sunflower Seed Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Shea Butter, Jojoba Seed Oil, Rice Germ Oil, Dimethicone Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Sorbitan Olivate, Glyceryl Stearate, Glyceryl Monostearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Blueberry Fruit Extract, Aronia Melanocarpa Fruit Extract, Lycium Chinense Fruit Extract, Propolis Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract Licorice Root Extract, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Extract Apricot Kernel Extract, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil Lavender Oil
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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