La Roche-Posay Toleriane Ultra Soothing Repair Moisturizer for oily skin
La Roche-Posay Thermal Spring Water
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Shea Butter
Glycerin
Squalane
Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester
Average
- AverageOily Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- ExcellentSafety
Works for oily skin; other moisturizers fit it better.
- Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, 2016
- The Medical Journal of Malaysia, 2024
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 suitability for your oily skin, as squalane and dimethicone provide emollient action to hydrate and enhance barrier resilience. While it offers excellent moisturizing benefits, it lacks targeted ingredients to address oily shine.
- The presence of Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester contributes to soothing effects, making it generally suitable for your skin.
- The safety profile is excellent, with no risks of irritation for your oily skin due to the absence of harsh ingredients and the inclusion of soothing components.
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 500+ reviewsThis moisturizer is highly recommended for hypersensitive and reactive skin, with users frequently reporting instant calming of irritation and effective barrier repair. The sterile, preservative-free packaging is a notable benefit. However, the product is often considered expensive for its small size, and some users experience difficulties with the pump mechanism.
Highlights
Soothes irritation, redness Mostly Mentioned
- “Calmed my angry red skin overnight”
- “Stopped the itching immediately”
- “Only thing that doesn't sting my face”
- “Saved my barrier after over-exfoliating.”
Hypoallergenic formula Often Mentioned
- “Perfect for my multiple chemical sensitivities”
- “No breakouts on my acne-prone skin”
- “Finally a cream with no nasties”
Small quantity, high price Often Mentioned
- “Bottle is tiny for the price”
- “Runs out in less than a month”
- “Wish it came in a bigger size”
- “Too expensive for daily body use.”
Lightweight texture Sometimes Noted
- “Sinks in beautifully”
- “Not heavy or sticky”
- “Leaves skin soft but not greasy”
- “Works well under makeup.”
Sterile packaging Sometimes Noted
- “Love the twist-lock pump”
- “Keeps the cream fresh”
- “Great for travel”
- “No bacteria gets in.”
Pump dispensing issues Sometimes Noted
- “Hard to get the last 10% out”
- “Pump stopped working halfway”
- “Have to cut the bottle open”
- “Wasteful packaging design.”
Greasy finish Rarely Noted
- “Left a shiny film on my face”
- “Too greasy for my T-zone”
- “Caused minor congestion”
- “Felt like a layer of silicone.”
Not moisturizing enough Rarely Noted
- “Need to apply two layers”
- “Not rich enough for winter”
- “Skin felt tight again by afternoon”
- “Good for day, too light for night.”
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Questions and answers
How well does Toleriane Ultra Soothing Repair Moisturizer work for oily skin?
La Roche-Posay Toleriane Ultra Soothing Repair Moisturizer is an average fit for oily skin because, while it hydrates and calms comfortably with squalane and Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester, it lacks targeted ingredients to address oily shine. A product of this type needs lightweight hydrating agents, peptides, and ingredients that manage shine without heavy oils or clogged pores.
Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, 2016
Which ingredients make this cream a good fit for oily skin?
Glycerin, squalane, and dimethicone make this cream a good fit for oily skin by providing hydration and strengthening the skin barrier without causing irritation. Acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester also contributes by soothing the skin. However, to be a better fit for oily skin, this type of product needs targeted ingredients that address oily shine along with a lightweight texture that avoids heavy oils and breakouts.
Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, 2016
What does Thermal Spring Water do for oily skin?
Thermal Spring Water helps calm oily skin while keeping it comfortable during warm weather. It may help balance skin hydration and reduce greasiness when used as part of your daily routine.
Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, 2019
What does Butyrospermum Parkii Butter do for oily skin?
Butyrospermum parkii butter is a rich ingredient that may feel too heavy for oily skin and can sometimes clog pores. For oily skin, a moisturizer needs lighter ingredients that hydrate without feeling greasy or heavy.
Where does this cream go in a skincare routine for oily skin?
This moisturizing treatment goes near the end of your morning and evening routines, right before sunscreen in the morning. While it provides good hydration and helps calm your skin, an oily skin routine also needs targeted ingredients to control shine and excess oil.
Can I use this cream with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this cream with retinol by applying the retinol first and following with the moisturizer. This helps keep your oily skin comfortable and lowers the risk of irritation, though an oily skin type needs lightweight formulas with ingredients that specifically manage excess shine.
How often should I use this cream?
You can use this moisturizing treatment daily in the morning and evening as part of your routine. It is unlikely to cause irritation on oily skin, though an oily skin type also needs targeted ingredients to help control shine.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Health Science Reports, 2021
Can this cream clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily skin?
This cream is unlikely to cause irritation for your oily skin because it lacks harsh ingredients and includes soothing components. However, because it provides a rich layer of moisture without ingredients to control oily shine, oily skin often needs lightweight, oil-free hydrators with pore-clearing ingredients like salicylic acid and niacinamide.
Can I use this cream around the eyes or on my body?
This cream is generally safe to use around the eyes and on the body, though oily skin on the body and face needs lightweight hydration paired with oil-controlling ingredients.
Is this cream 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
Cosmetic products containing 4-t-butylcyclohexanol demonstrated a faster and more pronounced soothing effect on capsaicin-induced burning compared to those containing acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester in volunteers with sensitive skin.
Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, 2016Malaysian thermal spring water as an adjunct to standard acne therapy improved skin hydration, reduced dryness and stinging, enhanced overall tolerability, and improved the acne disability index in patients with mild to moderate acne.
The Medical Journal of Malaysia, 2024Avène Thermal Spring Water significantly decreased postpeeling redness and reduced the overall sensitive scale of consumers by 47% compared to mineral-rich thermal spring water in human volunteers.
Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, 2020Balneotherapy with thermal water altered specific skin microbiota at genus and species levels in healthy female volunteers compared to tap water, which produced no significant microbiome changes.
Life, 2023A 2% Sphingomonas xenophaga ferment extract cream applied twice daily for 4 weeks significantly decreased facial vascular disorder scores compared to vehicle in 86 Caucasian female subjects, alongside dose-dependent inhibition of pre-kallikrein activity in vitro.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2025A formulation containing vitamin C, biopeptides, hyaluronic acid, and mineralizing water accelerated cell turnover to 17.1 days versus 19.2 days for untreated skin, and reduced crow's-feet, forehead, and nasolabial folds by 9%, 11%, and 5% respectively after 28 days in female subjects.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2021A combination cream of stimu-tex AS and saccharide isomerate reduced erythema, increased skin capacitance, and reduced transepidermal water loss compared to placebo in 20 subjects after fractional CO2 laser procedure without causing serious adverse events.
Lasers in Medical Science, 2025A skin barrier restoring cream with shea butter, silkflo, and vitamin E increased type I procollagen synthesis, enhanced antioxidant enzyme activity, decreased reactive oxygen species generation, and promoted hyaluronic acid production in H2O2-stimulated human keratinocyte cells compared to untreated cells.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2025A 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, 2001Squalane 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, 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, Isocetyl Stearate, Squalane, Butyrospermum Parkii Shea Butter, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Aluminum Octenylsuccinate Starch, Pentylene Glycol, Peg-100 Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetyl Alcohol, Dimethiconol, Sodium Hydroxide, Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester, Acrylates C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Citric Acid
Behind this fit score
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