S.Nature Aqua Squalane Moisturizing Cream for oily skin
Squalane
Sodium Hyaluronate
Collagen
Arginine
Peptides
Average
- AverageOily Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for oily skin; other moisturizers fit it better.
- Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
- American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002
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 multiple forms of hyaluronic acid provide excellent hydration without exacerbating oiliness.
- Glycerin and sodium hyaluronate offer humectant action, though stronger oil-control ingredients would better address your main goal of reducing oily shine.
- The product is safe for your skin, with no risks of irritation due to the absence of harsh ingredients and the inclusion of soothing components like squalane and panthenol.
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 1.4k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, this moisturizer is highly effective at providing deep, lasting hydration with a lightweight, non-sticky feel that absorbs quickly. It is frequently noted for creating a desirable glowy, glass-skin finish and is often praised for its suitability for sensitive skin and as a base for makeup. Some users with oily or acne-prone skin have reported experiencing breakouts or congestion, and a moderate number found the finish too shiny or greasy, particularly in humid conditions. A low number of users felt it was insufficient for very dry winter conditions.
Highlights
Lightweight hydration Mostly Mentioned
- “melts into skin with a silky, weightless texture”
- “fills the inside and outside of the skin with moisture”
- “perfect balance between hydration and richness without feeling heavy”
Non-sticky glow Often Mentioned
- “leaves you with a glowy finish”
- “skin shines like glass after I put this on”
- “absorbs beautifully... without stickiness”
Soothing for sensitive skin Often Mentioned
- “very mild... non-irritating great with sensitive skin”
- “calms down redness and balances moisture”
- “no stinging even when my barrier was damaged”
Good makeup base Sometimes Noted
- “works beautifully under makeup”
- “doesn't cause my SPF to pill”
- “makeup does look a little bit more dewy”
Too shiny Sometimes Noted
- “left with a greasy layer of squalane on top”
- “finish feels too slick and slippery”
- “looks a little bit more moisturized than I want”
Caused breakouts Rarely Noted
- “caused whiteheads if you put on a lot”
- “broke out significantly with cystic spots”
- “aggravates bumps or comedones”
Insufficient for winter Rarely Noted
- “feels a bit too dry for winter”
- “not enough for harsh cold winds”
- “winter leaves your skin wanting more hydration”
Not FA safe Rarely Noted
- “contains olive derived squalane which is not FA safe”
- “broke me out with fungal acne”
- “tread carefully if you have FA prone skin”
Sources: lovi.care, oliveyoung.com, iherb.com, reddit.com, skinsort.com, hwahae.co.kr, and more
Questions and answers
How well does S.Nature Aqua Squalane work for oily skin?
This product works moderately well for oily skin, as squalane and hyaluronic acid provide good hydration without adding extra oiliness. It is safe and unlikely to cause irritation, but oily skin needs stronger oil-control ingredients and lightweight textures that reduce shiny buildup without clogging pores.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002
Which ingredients make this cream a good fit for oily skin?
Squalane and multiple forms of hyaluronic acid make this cream a good fit for oily skin by providing light hydration without causing extra oiliness or clogging pores. Oily skin of this type needs stronger oil-control ingredients, combined with lightweight hydration and ingredients that support the skin barrier without heavy oils.
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 Hyaluronic Acid do for oily skin?
Hyaluronic acid helps oily skin by reducing extra oil and sebum production without causing irritation. Clinical studies show it successfully balances oil levels while keeping the skin comfortable.
Where does this cream go in a skincare routine for oily skin?
This moisturizing treatment goes near the end of your morning and evening skincare routines, right before sunscreen in the morning. Squalane and multiple forms of hyaluronic acid provide hydration without making your skin feel heavy or greasy. To better manage oily shine, this type of skin needs a routine that also includes stronger oil-control ingredients.
Can I use this cream with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this cream with retinol, applying the retinol first and following with the moisturizer to help keep your skin calm and hydrated. This type of routine is unlikely to cause irritation and supports your skin barrier, though oily skin ultimately needs stronger oil-control ingredients to properly address shiny skin.
How often should I use this cream?
You can use this moisturizing treatment twice a day as part of your morning and evening routine to keep your skin hydrated. Regular daily application helps improve moisture levels and skin comfort without causing irritation.
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 breakouts on oily skin, as it has a safe formula with soothing ingredients like squalane and panthenol that do not irritate. Reviewers rarely mention breakouts, though a few find it a bit too shiny.
American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025
Can I use this cream around the eyes or on my body?
Yes, you can use this cream on the thin skin around the eyes and on your body, as its gentle and soothing ingredients are generally well-tolerated across different areas. Because the skin on your body and around your eyes varies in thickness, applying a moisturizing treatment helps keep these areas soft and smooth without irritation.
Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy, 2002American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002
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, 2017Topical dexpanthenol acts as a moisturizer, improves stratum corneum hydration, accelerates wound healing and epidermal regeneration, reduces erythema, and improves symptoms of skin irritation compared to vehicle or no pretreatment.
American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002A panthenol-enriched mask significantly decreased erythema and hyperpigmentation, increased sebum and stratum corneum moisture, and reduced transepidermal water loss compared to a saline dressing in 60 subjects undergoing facial laser treatment.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025A new topical panthenol-containing emollient significantly improved transepidermal water loss reduction, stratum corneum hydration, and intercellular lipid lamellae length compared with control in healthy subjects without negatively impacting bacterial viability.
The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017Squalane 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 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, 2019Topical application of TAC/Collagen postbiotics gel improved skin moisture score and inflammation index, and reduced porphyrins and brown spots in 20 volunteers with acne vulgaris.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022Topical collagen tripeptide application improved skin wrinkles, elasticity, and density while reducing advanced glycated end products in 22 Asian women over 4 weeks.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2022Marine collagen extracted from Greenland halibut skin showed a non-cytotoxic effect on fibroblast cells and provided a slight skin hydration effect when incorporated into cosmetic hydrogel formulations at dosages of 0.1, 0.25, and 0.5% in 23 healthy volunteers.
Marine Drugs, 2023A Tris/Arg-formulated cleanser significantly decreased noninflammatory and inflammatory acne and pore size with keratotic plugs compared to an AEC/AC cleanser in male Thai subjects with mild to moderate acne over 4 weeks.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020
Ingredients
Water, Squalane, Glycerin, 2-Hexanediol, Betaine, Panthenol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Adenosine, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Potassium Hyaluronate, Acrylates C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Arginine, Allantoin, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Xylitol, Glucose, Butylene Glycol, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Vp Copolymer, Caprylyl Glycol
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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