De La Cruz Vitamin E Cream for combination skin
Glycerin
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Avocado Oil
Aloe Barbadensis
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- AverageCombination Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- 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 moderate moisturizing for your combination skin, as tocopheryl acetate and avocado oil hydrate and enhance barrier resilience, but these benefits are largely supportive and do not directly address your oily shine.
- Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil provides antioxidant activity and emollient action, offering general skincare benefits that are not optimized for your specific concerns.
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 7.0k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, this cream is highly regarded for its deep, lasting hydration and skin-softening properties, making it a favorite for dry, sensitive, or mature skin types. Its affordability is frequently mentioned. However, the thick consistency and slow absorption are noted as drawbacks, particularly for those with oily or acne-prone skin, and some users find the scent to be strong.
Highlights
Deeply moisturizing Mostly Mentioned
- “Keeps skin supple”
- “deeply hydrated”
- “softens dry areas”
Affordable price Often Mentioned
- “Great value”
- “inexpensive”
- “budget-friendly”
Softens texture Often Mentioned
- “Noticeably smoother”
- “skin feels softer”
- “improves appearance”
Good for sensitive Sometimes Noted
- “High skin tolerance”
- “didn't break me out”
- “soothing”
Slow absorption Sometimes Noted
- “Doesn't absorb immediately”
- “takes time absorbing”
- “feels greasy”
Too thick Sometimes Noted
- “Feels heavy”
- “clogging for oily skin”
- “thick texture”
Unpleasant scent Sometimes Noted
- “Way too strong”
- “overwhelming”
- “unpleasant smell”
Jar packaging Rarely Noted
- “Unsanitary to dip fingers”
- “no spatula included”
- “thin plastic”
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Questions and answers
Why is De La Cruz Vitamin E Cream a weak match for combination skin?
De La Cruz Vitamin E Cream is a weak match for combination skin because it offers only moderate moisture and general benefits that do not directly address oily shine. A moisturizer for this skin needs ingredients that reduce shine and provide balanced hydration without feeling heavy.
Which ingredients make this cream a poor fit for combination skin?
This cream is a weak match because its heavy oils like almond and avocado oil provide general moisture but do not help reduce oily shine. A moisturizer for combination skin needs to include brightening agents and balancing ingredients that hydrate while actively managing excess oil without causing irritation.
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
What does Sweet Almond Oil do for combination skin?
Sweet almond oil helps strengthen the outer skin layer and keeps the skin barrier healthy and balanced for combination skin types. It supports skin recovery and improves how the skin holds onto moisture without feeling heavy.
Where does this cream go in a skincare routine for combination skin?
This cream goes in your morning routine after a hydrating toner and before your sunscreen, and in your evening routine as the final step after your treatment. Because it is a weak match for combination skin, this skin type needs a moisturizer with lightweight, balancing ingredients that control excess shine while providing hydration.
Can I use it with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this moisturizer with retinol by applying it after your retinol treatment to help soothe dry areas. A product of this type for combination skin needs balancing ingredients like niacinamide or green tea to manage oily shine while keeping your skin soft.
How often should I use this cream?
You can use this moisturizing cream daily as part of your morning and evening routine, though it is a weak match for combination skin. Combination skin needs a product that balances moisture while helping manage oily shine.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Health Science Reports, 2021
Can it clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for combination skin?
This cream is fairly heavy and thick, so it may feel too rich and potentially clog pores on your combination skin. A product for this skin needs lighter, oil-free hydrators and ingredients that help balance oily shine without heaviness.
Can I use this cream around the eyes or on my body?
Yes, this cream is suitable for use on the thin skin around the eyes and on the body because its rich oils and glycerin help lock in moisture and soften dry areas. However, for combination skin, a moisturizer of this type needs lighter hydrators and ingredients that help balance oily shine without feeling heavy.
Is it fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol. Cetyl alcohol is a fatty alcohol, which soften the skin.
What the research says
Topical cream containing saffron extract and avocado oil improved wrinkle grading, reduced nasolabial fold area and volume, and increased skin elasticity in twenty healthy volunteers over 12 weeks without allergic reactions.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Topical treatment with SSFAO 50% or avocado oil increased wound contraction, reepithelialization, collagen density, and tensile strength while showing anti-inflammatory activity compared to petroleum jelly in rats.
Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2013Topical almond oil reduced the incidence of pressure injuries and delayed their onset compared to placebo and standard of care in intensive care unit patients.
Journal of Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nursing, 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, 2017The 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, 2001A cream combining propolis, tea tree oil, and Aloe vera reduced erythema scars, acne severity index, and total lesion count better than erythromycin cream in sixty patients with mild to moderate acne vulgaris compared to placebo.
Clinical Pharmacology, 2018Topical aloe vera gel significantly accelerated split-thickness skin graft donor-site healing compared to placebo in 12 patients, but showed no significant difference in pain relief.
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 2018Topical application of Aloe vera cream reduced postoperative pain at rest and during defecation, accelerated wound healing at two weeks, and decreased analgesic requirements in patients after open hemorrhoidectomy compared to placebo.
Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 2010
Ingredients
Water, Tocopheryl Acetate Vitamin E, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Stearic Acid, Propylene Glycol, Glycerin, Cetyl Alcohol, Peg-8 Dimethicone, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil Avocado Oil, Aloe Barbadensis, Triethanolamine, Imidazolidinyl Urea, Tetrasodium Edta, Methylparaben, Propylparaben
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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