LANEIGE Perfect Renew Eye Cream for oily skin
Squalane
Adenosine
Alpinia Officinarum Root Extract
Poria Cocos Extract
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Average
- AverageOily Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- ExcellentSafety
Works for oily skin; other eye cares 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 the presence of squalane and sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer, which hydrate and plump the delicate eye area.
- While it provides general skincare benefits like hydration, it lacks specialized ingredients for oil control, making it less relevant for your primary concern of oily shine.
- The product is safe for your oily skin, with no risks of irritation from harsh ingredients and the inclusion of soothing agents like Alpinia Officinarum Root Extract and Poria Cocos Extract.
People Say
★4.6Overall rating based on 5.2k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, users consistently praise this eye cream for its rich, silky texture that deeply hydrates the delicate eye area without feeling overly heavy or greasy. While many users with dry skin and early signs of aging report visible improvements in firmness and fine lines—particularly with the retinol-infused version—some reviewers find the high price point difficult to justify given the subtle results compared to more affordable alternatives.
Highlights
Deep hydration Mostly Mentioned
- “visibly moisturized and hydrated”
- “leaves skin feeling supple”
- “great for dry under-eyes”
Elegant texture Often Mentioned
- “absorbs onto skin easily”
- “creamy and smooth”
- “not sticky after applying”
High price point Often Mentioned
- “price did not justify”
- “on the pricier side”
- “expensive for the amount”
Gentle & mild Sometimes Noted
- “no irritation experienced”
- “mild and suitable”
- “great for retinol beginners”
Improves fine lines Sometimes Noted
- “fine lines less visible”
- “skin feels firmer”
- “smoothed out eye contour”
Packaging hygiene Sometimes Noted
- “prefer tube for hygiene”
- “dipping fingers is unsanitary”
- “spatula is inconvenient”
Fragrance Rarely Noted
- “contains fragrance”
- “smell is too strong”
- “scent may irritate”
Subtle results Rarely Noted
- “no visible change”
- “underwhelming results”
- “hydration doesn't last”
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Questions and answers
How well does Perfect Renew Eye Cream work for oily skin?
This eye cream works moderately well for oily skin by providing gentle hydration and soothing the delicate eye area with ingredients like squalane and sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer, though it lacks specialized ingredients for oil control. It is safe and unlikely to cause irritation, but an eye care product for oily skin needs oil-balancing and mattifying ingredients to manage excess shine effectively.
Which ingredients make this cream a good fit for oily skin?
Squalane and sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer make this cream a good fit for oily skin by offering moderate moisture around the eyes. To work even better for this skin type, a product of this kind needs targeted ingredients that control oil and manage excess shine.
What does Squalane do for oily skin?
Squalane helps keep oily skin soft and smooth without feeling heavy, though oxidized forms may sometimes trigger irritation. To work well for oily skin, this type of product needs lightweight, non-clogging ingredients that balance moisture without adding excess grease.
What does Adenosine do for oily skin?
Adenosine helps smooth wrinkles and improve skin firmness, but for oily skin it needs to be paired with ingredients that balance oil and clear pores. This type of skin benefits from oil-controlling ingredients like salicylic acid to keep pores clear and skin calm.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2018International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2026
Where does this cream go in a skincare routine for oily skin?
This eye cream goes after your moisturizer and before sunscreen in the morning, and as the last step before bed at night, though it lacks oil-controlling ingredients for oily skin.
Can I use this cream with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this cream with retinol, applying it after your retinol has fully absorbed to help buffer against potential dryness. This product is unlikely to cause irritation on oily skin, but an eye cream for oily skin also needs oil-controlling ingredients to manage shine.
How often should I use this cream?
You can use this eye cream daily to hydrate and plump the delicate eye area while keeping it calm and comfortable. However, because it lacks specialized oil-control ingredients, an eye cream for oily skin needs balancing ingredients like niacinamide or oil-absorbing minerals to help manage shine.
Can this cream clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily skin?
This eye cream is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts on oily skin, as it is free from harsh irritants and includes soothing plant extracts that help calm the skin. However, because oily skin needs extra help managing shine, an eye product for this skin type also needs oil-controlling ingredients.
Is this cream 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
Poria cocos extract protected Hs68 human dermal fibroblast cells against hydrogen peroxide induced oxidative stress, cell death, and ROS accumulation by suppressing metallomatrix proteinases, inflammatory markers, and skin aging markers while increasing TGF-beta1 levels and antioxidant related proteins.
Environmental Toxicology, 2021Local application and oral intake of Poria cocos Wolf and Gastrodia elata Blume water extracts alleviated acute UVB-induced skin damage, inflammation, and oxidative stress in mice by potentially promoting the gut-microbiota-gut-skin axis.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2022Squalane at 0.005-0.015% counteracts UVA-induced oxidative stress, inflammation, and collagen metabolism inhibition while stimulating fibroblast migration in human dermal fibroblasts.
Molecules, 2025Plant-derived squalane protected human dermal fibroblasts against UVA-induced damage by counteracting ROS formation, suppressing apoptosis-related proteins p53, caspase-3, caspase-9, and PARP, and restoring the pro-survival p-Akt/mTOR pathway.
Antioxidants, 2025Topical adenosine treatment significantly increased the anagen hair growth rate and thick hair rate compared to placebo in Japanese women with female pattern hair loss over 12 months.
The Journal of Dermatology, 2008Topical application of a disodium adenosine monophosphate-based formulation reduced wrinkles and hyperpigmentation while improving hydration, barrier function, skin lifting, and epidermal turnover in female participants.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2026Adenosine and cordycepin stimulate the Wnt/beta-catenin signaling pathway through adenosine receptor and PKA activation, promoting cell proliferation, migration, and growth factor secretion in cultured dermal fibroblasts.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2021Topical treatment with quercetin significantly decreased UVA- and UVB-induced MMP-1 and TNF-alpha secretion, and quercetin, kaempferol, and galangin significantly decreased UVB-induced cyclobutane thymine dimer formation in an artificial skin mimic compared to untreated controls.
Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2015Galangin protected human keratinocytes against PM2.5- and/or UVB-induced oxidative damage and apoptosis by inhibiting the MAPK signaling pathway.
International Journal of Medical Sciences, 2025Poria cocos extract promoted the expression of aquaporin-3 in cultured human keratinocytes by activating the PI3K/Akt/mTOR signaling pathway.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2022Poria cocos Wolf extracts repressed pigmentation by decreasing melanin synthesis through the regulation of tyrosinase activity, tyrosinase, and MITF expression in B16F10 cells, and improved skin tone using an extract-containing cream.
Cellular and Molecular Biology, 2018Topical 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, 2019
Why other eye cares fit oily skin better
Combined ascorbyl palmitate and sodium ascorbyl phosphate treatment significantly reduced facial sebum secretions in healthy female volunteers compared to a placebo control over 90 days.
Drug Research, 2017A 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, 2024Sodium ascorbyl phosphate provides effective antimicrobial action, prevents sebum oxidation, and demonstrates superior clinical efficacy compared to a standard acne treatment in patients with acne vulgaris.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2005
Ingredients
Water, Butylene Glycol, Squalane, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cyclohexasiloxane, Jojoba Esters, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Alpinia Officinarum Root Extract, Poria Cocos Extract, Phragmites Communis Extract, Adenosine, Tocopherol Vitamin E, Glycine, Glutamic Acid, Dimethicone, Dimethicone Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Methoxy Peg-114 Polyepsilon Caprolactone, Myristic Acid, Behenic Acid, Serine, Cetearyl Alcohol, Sodium Pca, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Stearic Acid, Stearyl Behenate, Arachidic Acid, Alanine, Arginine, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Vp Copolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Cholesterol, Palmitic Acid, Poloxamer 407, Polysorbate 20, Peg-100 Stearate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Hydroxypropyl Bispalmitamide Mea, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Disodium Edta, 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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Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc
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Elina Nazarenko, MD
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Victoria Derkova, MS
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