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TRULY Glass Skin Facial Serum for combination skin

Average

  • AverageCombination Skin Fit
  • AverageEffectiveness
  • HighSafety

Works for combination skin; other moisturizers 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 suitability for your combination skin, as glycerin and sodium hyaluronate provide essential hydration to plump the skin, but lack specialized ingredients for managing oiliness on your oily areas.
  • Niacinamide and white tea leaf extract offer some antioxidant benefits and can help with overall skin health, though they are not primary treatments for oily shine.
  • The product is safe for your combination skin, with no harsh ingredients that would cause irritation.

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

★4.2Overall rating based on 500+ reviews

The serum is widely praised for its hydrating properties and lightweight, whipped consistency that leaves skin feeling smooth and refreshed. However, many users and experts caution that it functions more like a basic moisturizer than a targeted serum, and those with acne-prone skin should be wary of potentially pore-clogging ingredients like coconut oil and cocoa butter.

Highlights

  • Deeply hydrating Often Mentioned
    • “Leaves skin feeling hydrated”
    • “Great for dry skin”
    • “Provides lasting moisture”
  • Lightweight texture Often Mentioned
    • “Feels like a whipped gel”
    • “Absorbs quickly”
    • “Not heavy on skin”
  • Misleading name Often Mentioned
    • “Not a true serum”
    • “More of a cream”
    • “Doesn't give glass skin”
  • Cooling sensation Sometimes Noted
    • “Refreshing when applied”
    • “Soothing on contact”
    • “Feels cooling”
  • Skin smoothing Sometimes Noted
    • “Made my face smooth”
    • “Softens upper skin layer”
    • “Improves skin texture”
  • Lacks active results Sometimes Noted
    • “No change in pores”
    • “Didn't exfoliate”
    • “Basic moisturizer only”
  • Potential breakouts Sometimes Noted
    • “Caused new breakouts”
    • “Clogged my pores”
    • “Not for acne-prone skin”
  • Can feel greasy Rarely Noted
    • “A bit too greasy”
    • “Left a residue”
    • “Heavy if layered”

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Questions and answers

How well does TRULY Glass Skin Facial Serum work for combination skin?

TRULY Glass Skin Facial Serum works moderately well for your combination skin, as glycerin and sodium hyaluronate provide essential hydration to keep your skin plump and soft without causing irritation. However, it lacks specialized ingredients for managing oily shine on your oily areas. To get a better fit for combination skin, a moisturizing treatment needs hydrating and skin-repairing ingredients that balance moisture levels and help control oiliness without overwhelming the skin.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

Which ingredients make this serum a good fit for combination skin?

Glycerin and sodium hyaluronate make this serum a good fit by providing essential hydration, while niacinamide and white tea leaf extract help with overall skin health. However, a product for combination skin also needs specialized ingredients to manage oiliness on oily areas.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

What does Jojoba Oil do for combination skin?

Jojoba oil fits combination skin well because it matches your natural oils to keep dry areas soft while calming any redness or irritation. It helps balance your skin without feeling heavy or greasy, and may also improve moisture and firmness.

Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2017Frontiers in Pharmacology, 2024

What does Niacinamide do for combination skin?

Niacinamide helps balance oily areas by reducing excess shine and pore size while keeping dry patches hydrated and smooth. It also works to calm redness and even out skin tone, making it very suitable for combination skin.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Antioxidants, 2021

Where does it go in a skincare routine for combination skin?

This treatment goes in the evening routine after cleansing and toning, and before moisturizing. Putting treatments in the evening keeps things simple and provides extra safety around sun exposure.

Can I use this serum with retinol, and in what order?

You can use this serum with retinol by applying it before your retinol step to help keep your skin comfortable and hydrated. This type of product is safe for combination skin, though to get the best fit, it needs added ingredients to help manage oily shine.

How often should I use it?

You can use this treatment in the evening as part of your routine. It provides moderate hydration for your combination skin, but to better care for this skin type, a product of this type needs specialized ingredients to manage oiliness on your oily areas.

Can this serum clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for combination skin?

This serum can sometimes lead to breakouts on combination skin because reviewers occasionally report this issue, and a product for this skin type needs ingredients that help balance oiliness in addition to hydration.

Can I use it around the eyes or on my body?

You can use this moisturizing treatment around the eyes and on the body because it has a gentle formula with safe ingredients that are unlikely to cause irritation. To properly care for the thin skin around your eyes and keep your body smooth and comfortable, a product needs lightweight hydrators like glycerin and hyaluronic acid along with soothing plant extracts.

Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy, 2002Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

Is this serum fragrance-free and alcohol-free?

It has no fragrance and contains drying alcohol (ethanol and 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, 2017
  • Purified green tea extract Teavigo caused minor dermal irritation, moderate sensitization, and strong eye irritation in animal models, while establishing a no-observed adverse effect level of 500 mg EGCG preparation/kg/day in 13-week oral toxicity studies in rats and dogs.

    Food and Chemical Toxicology, 2006
  • Clay jojoba oil facial masks reduced total skin lesions by a mean of 54% after 6 weeks in 133 participants with acne-prone, lesioned skin and mild acne compared to baseline.

    Forschende Komplementarmedizin, 2012
  • Topical application of jojoba wax reduced LPS-induced secretion of IL-6, IL-8, and TNFα by approximately 30% and increased the synthesis of pro-collagen III and hyaluronic acid compared to untreated skin in an ex-vivo human skin organ culture model.

    Frontiers in Pharmacology, 2024
  • Topical jojoba oil application in male mice decreased exercise-induced pro-inflammatory gene expression (Il-1b and Il-6 in soleus, Il-1b in gastrocnemius) compared to untreated exercised mice.

    Biomolecules, 2025
  • Topical post-laser application of human adipocyte-derived mesenchymal stem cell media combined with niacinamide significantly improved wrinkle index, melanin index, patient satisfaction, and investigator esthetic improvement scores compared to vehicle cream in patients with aging skin.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021
  • Topical nicotinamide prevented solar-simulated UV-induced immunosuppression in healthy volunteers, and men experienced immunosuppression at solar-simulated UV doses three times lower than those required for women.

    The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2008
  • Topical 5% niacinamide applied twice daily for 12 weeks reduced fine lines and wrinkles, hyperpigmented spots, red blotchiness, and skin sallowness, and improved skin elasticity compared to vehicle control in 50 female white subjects with facial photoaging.

    Dermatologic Surgery, 2005
  • Topical 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, 2011
  • Topical 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, 2022
  • Treatment 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
  • A 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, 2018
  • Topical 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, 2018
  • Topical 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
  • Topical green tea extract significantly improved clinical symptoms, tear breakup times, and meibomian gland health compared to standard treatment in patients with dry eye and Meibomian Gland Dysfunction.

    Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2017
  • Topical low-dose green tea extract reduces UVB-induced p53 expression and apoptosis in human skin keratinocytes compared to placebo.

    Experimental Dermatology, 2009
  • An anti-acne hydrogel containing Aloe barbadensis, Garcinia mangostana, and Camellia sinensis extracts showed superior antiacne and antiblotch activities compared to 1% clindamycin gel in sixty subjects with mild-moderate acne.

    Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2019

Why other moisturizers fit combination skin better

  • A peel-off facial mask containing myoinositol and trehalose-loaded liposomes improved adult female acne by decreasing lesion counts, sebum production, GAGS scores, and local androgen levels while increasing beclin-1 levels.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2017
  • 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, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Squalane, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan Isostearate, Jojoba Seed Oil, Niacinamide, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil Flower, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Lactobacillus Ferment, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract Oat Kernel Extract, Emulsifying Wax, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Ethanol, Dmae Bitartrate, Dimethyl Sulfone, Aspalathus Linearis Leaf Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, White Tea Leaf Extract, Willow Bark Extract, Tocopherol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Sunflower Seed Oil, Xanthan Gum, Ascophyllum Nodosum Powder, Alcohol, Vitamin E

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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