Guerlain ABEILLE ROYALE for oily skin
Glycerin
HoneyCaution
- AverageOily Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- ConcerningSafety
A poor 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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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 1.5k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, this skincare line is highly favored for its ability to deliver immediate hydration, a healthy luminous glow, and a smoother, firmer skin texture, especially for those with dry or mature skin. While many users consider it a "holy grail" for achieving a supple, revitalized complexion, some find the strong fragrance and high cost to be significant drawbacks.
Highlights
Deeply hydrating Mostly Mentioned
- “Skin feels perfectly hydrated”
- “Quenching and nourishing”
- “Helps with dry patches”
Very expensive Mostly Mentioned
- “Prohibitive price”
- “Investment is steep”
- “Hard to justify cost”
Radiant glow Often Mentioned
- “Gives a healthy glow”
- “Skin looks more luminous”
- “Radiance is unmatched”
Smoothing effect Often Mentioned
- “Skin feels baby-soft”
- “Smoother texture”
- “Plumper appearance”
Luxurious experience Sometimes Noted
- “Beautiful packaging”
- “Feels like a treat”
- “Elegant, premium feel”
Strong fragrance Sometimes Noted
- “Scent is too strong”
- “Fragrance lingers”
- “Irritating for sensitive skin”
Limited anti-aging Rarely Noted
- “No visible fine line reduction”
- “Didn't minimize pores”
- “Results take time”
Rich/Thick texture Rarely Noted
- “Too thick for day”
- “Didn't fully absorb”
- “Felt oilier than usual”
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Questions and answers
Why does Lovi advise caution with Guerlain Abeille Royale Moisturizing Treatment for oily skin?
Lovi advises caution because this treatment lacks sufficient ingredients for oil control, making it less effective for managing oily shine. To better fit oily skin, a moisturizing treatment needs a lightweight texture containing peptides, hydrating agents, and barrier-supporting ingredients that do not contribute to excess oiliness.
Which ingredients make this treatment a poor fit for oily skin?
This treatment is a poor fit because it lacks sufficient ingredients for oil control to effectively manage oily shine. A product for this skin needs lightweight texture, no heavy oils, and ingredients that support skin barrier function while addressing hydration needs.
What does Water do for oily skin?
Water helps keep oily skin hydrated without adding grease or clogging pores. Keeping oily skin properly hydrated may also help balance oil production and reduce unwanted shine.
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 treatment go in a skincare routine for oily skin?
This treatment goes in the evening routine, placed after your cleanser and toner and before your moisturizer. Oily skin requires a treatment containing dedicated oil-control ingredients to properly manage shine.
Can I use this treatment with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this treatment with retinol by applying the retinol first and following it with this moisturizer to keep skin soft. This approach helps reduce irritation from the retinol while providing gentle hydration. Oily skin also needs oil-controlling ingredients like salicylic acid or niacinamide to manage shine effectively.
How often should I use this treatment?
This treatment is used in the evening as part of your routine. A moisturizer for this skin type needs oil-controlling ingredients to properly manage oily shine.
Can this treatment clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily skin?
This treatment is a poor match for oily skin because it lacks sufficient ingredients for oil control, though ingredients like glycerin and honey hydrate without making oiliness worse. Oily skin needs lightweight, oil-free formulas with mattifying or balancing ingredients to keep pores clear and shine under control.
Can I use this treatment around the eyes or on my body?
This moisturizing treatment can be used around the eyes and on the body, although the skin around the eyes is much thinner than body skin. A product of this type needs lightweight hydrators and oil-balancing ingredients to care for oily skin properly.
Is this treatment fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It has no drying alcohol and contains fragrance (parfum).
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, 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, 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, 2012Honey-based dressings reduced mean healing duration, length of hospital stay, and VAS pain scores compared with povidone iodine-based dressings in 1236 participants.
Journal of Wound Care, 2021Topical honey application improved the mean duration of attacks and pain, occurrence of crusting, and healing time compared to acyclovir cream in 16 adult patients with recurrent labial and genital herpes lesions.
Medical Science Monitor, 2004
Ingredients
Water, Acrylates Copolymer, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Lauryl Glucoside, Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Honey, Honey Extract, Royal Jelly, Parfum, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Sodium Hydroxide, Propanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Benzoate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Mannitol, Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters, Cellulose, Citric Acid, Sodium Metabisulfite, Phenethyl Alcohol, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, Sodium Carrageenan, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Acrylates Ammonium Methacrylate Copolymer, Triethyl Citrate, Ci 77891 Titanium Dioxide, Ci 77492 Iron Oxides, Sea Salt, Ci 77491 Iron Oxides, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Tin Oxide
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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