TONYMOLY The Chok Chok Green Tea Watery Cream for oily skin
Camellia Sinensis Extract Ferment
Glycerin
Rosewood Oil
Lemon Seed Oil
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic AcidAverage
- AverageOily Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- Low RiskSafety
Works for oily skin; other moisturizers fit it better.
- Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
- Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2019
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 excellent moisturizing for your oily skin, as glycerin and Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract hydrate and smooth texture, though it lacks strong seboregulating ingredients for optimal oil control.
- The formula provides general hydration and soothing benefits, with Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract offering supportive, but not targeted, effects for managing oily shine.
- The product is generally safe for your oily skin, with a low risk of irritation from 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid.
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
★4.6Overall rating based on 800+ reviewsUsers with oily and combination skin frequently praise this gel-cream for its lightweight, fast-absorbing formula that provides a dewy glow without pore clogging. Those with dry or sensitive skin often find it not moisturizing enough, especially in winter, and some report irritation from the strong citrus fragrance.
Highlights
Lightweight & fast Mostly Mentioned
- “Absorbs quickly and doesn't leave any sticky residue”
- “The tiniest bit covers your whole face... feels like tofu”
- “Sinks into skin immediately... non-greasy consistency”
Ideal for oily/combo Often Mentioned
- “Perfect for oily, sensitive and prone to acne skin”
- “Doesn't make my face look like an oil factory”
- “Great for summer months or a more humid climate”
Strong fragrance Often Mentioned
- “Biggest drawback is the intense scent”
- “Smell of essential oils... a little too strong”
- “Heavily scented... might irritate sensitive skin”
Pleasant citrus scent Sometimes Noted
- “Smells fresh and green... like lemon”
- “Scent is delightful... light and airy”
- “Has a distinct citrusy green tea scent”
Refreshing & cooling Sometimes Noted
- “Feels incredibly refreshing and hydrating”
- “Calms my redness... skin stays fresh”
- “Leaves a plump and soothed look and feel”
Insufficient for dry Sometimes Noted
- “Not moisturizing enough for dry skin or winter”
- “My skin started to get dry after a week”
- “Felt tight... needed to layer another cream”
Sticky or tacky Sometimes Noted
- “Leaves a greasy shine... sticky residue”
- “Feels sticky even if a minimal amount is applied”
- “Never soaks in... just sits on top”
Unusual texture Rarely Noted
- “Thick paste, not cream... chunky”
- “Weird texture... like a cleansing balm”
- “Difficult to manipulate... falls off face”
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Questions and answers
How well does TONYMOLY Green Tea Watery Cream work for oily skin?
This cream works for your oily skin by providing good hydration and smoothing texture, though it lacks strong ingredients to control oil. To fit oily skin best, a product of this type needs peptides, lightweight hydrating agents, and ingredients that target shine and support the skin barrier without heavy oils.
Which ingredients make this cream a good fit for oily skin?
Glycerin and Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract hydrate and smooth texture while providing soothing benefits for your oily skin. Because this product lacks strong ingredients to control oil, an average fit for oily skin needs peptides, lightweight hydrating agents, and ingredients that support the skin barrier without heavy oils.
What does Green Tea Extract do for oily skin?
Green tea extract helps reduce skin oiliness when applied regularly over several weeks. Studies show that this ingredient significantly lowers sebum production and helps clear up acne blemishes.
Bosnian Journal of Basic Medical Sciences, 2010Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2016
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 after your hydrating toner and before your sunscreen in the morning, and after your treatment step at night. It hydrates and smooths texture nicely, though oily skin of this type needs stronger ingredients that help control oil.
Can I use this cream with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this cream with retinol, and applying it after your retinol may help ease dryness and irritation. An oily skin type needs a moisturizer with ingredients like niacinamide or salicylic acid to help control excess shine.
How often should I use this cream?
You can use this moisturizing treatment daily to hydrate and smooth your oily skin. Because it lacks strong ingredients to control oil, your skin type needs targeted oil-balancing ingredients for optimal shine control.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Health Science Reports, 2021
Can this cream clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily skin?
This cream is generally safe for oily skin and is unlikely to cause irritation or breakouts. However, because it works best when it includes strong oil-controlling ingredients to manage shine, an ideal product for this skin type needs targeted ingredients that help balance excess oil.
Can I use this cream around the eyes or on my body?
You can use this cream on the thin skin around your eyes and on your body, though it works best when it includes ingredients that specifically control excess oil and target oiliness.
Is this cream fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.
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, 2017An anti-acne hydrogel containing Aloe barbadensis, Garcinia mangostana, and Camellia sinensis extracts showed superior antiacne and antiblotch activities compared to 1% clindamycin gel in sixty subjects with mild-moderate acne.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2019A multi-component dissolving microneedle patch loaded with glabridin, 3-O-ethyl-L-ascorbic acid, and tranexamic acid effectively reduced chloasma and age spots while demonstrating safety in clinical evaluation, alongside significant antioxidant, anti-tyrosinase, and melanin-reduction effects in vitro and in vivo.
Polymers, 2023Topical green tea extract significantly improved clinical symptoms, tear breakup times, and meibomian gland health compared to standard treatment in patients with dry eye and Meibomian Gland Dysfunction.
Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2017Topical low-dose green tea extract reduces UVB-induced p53 expression and apoptosis in human skin keratinocytes compared to placebo.
Experimental Dermatology, 2009Topical application of green tea extract encapsulated chitosan microparticles improved skin elasticity, melanin index, and facial wrinkles compared to a placebo in female volunteers without causing skin irritation.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022The 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, 2012Linalool treatment at 30 μM prevented UVB-induced oxidative stress, oxidative DNA damage, and the activation of MAPK and NF-κB signaling pathways in human dermal fibroblast cells compared to UVB exposure alone.
PloS One, 2017Cinnamomi cortex extract and its components epicatechin and linalool enhanced circadian amplitude, reduced oxidative stress, and upregulated skin barrier-related and ceramide synthesis genes in HaCaT keratinocytes compared to untreated controls.
Scientific Reports, 2025Topical application of a natural antioxidant compound from lemon oil called Lem1 significantly increases the antioxidative potential of the skin biosurface and inhibits free radical-mediated reactions in healthy volunteers compared to baseline.
Drugs Under Experimental and Clinical Research, 1999An oil-in-water nanoemulsion of lemon and fish by-product oils produced via ultrasonication exhibited comparable antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities to standard references, broad-spectrum antibacterial efficacy, and non-toxicity to normal skin cells at high concentrations.
Molecules, 2022Topical application of 5% vitamin C cream significantly improved global clinical scores, increased skin microrelief density, and induced elastic tissue repair in photoaged skin compared to excipient control in healthy female volunteers.
Experimental Dermatology, 2003Ascorbic acid 2-glucoside gel significantly reduced gingival melanin pigmentation after 4 weeks compared to placebo in 73 subjects with symmetric pigmentation.
Journal of Periodontology, 2009Topical application of VC-IP cream twice daily for 8 weeks reduces periorbital wrinkles in female subjects compared to a placebo cream.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022
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
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Cyclomethicone, Propanediol, Glycerin, Glycereth-26, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate Dicaprate, Sorbitan Olivate, Cetearyl Olivate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Polysilicone-11, Phytosteryl Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Vp Copolymer, Rosewood Oil Wood, Lemon Seed Oil, Disodium Edta, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
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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