Vaseline GLUTA-HYA for oily skin
Glycerin
Niacinamide
GlutathioneLow
- AverageOily Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- ConcerningSafety
A weak 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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Lovi Assistant explains
- Offers moderate moisturizing for your oily skin due to glycerin and hyaluronic acid, but these ingredients may not sufficiently manage oily shine and could potentially worsen the condition.
- Niacinamide provides some seboregulation for your oily skin, though the formula lacks specialized ingredients for optimal results.
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
★4.5Overall rating based on 16.0k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, users love this product for its unique serum-burst texture that absorbs instantly without stickiness, making it great for humid weather. It effectively provides a cosmetic dewy glow and smooths skin texture. Some users find it not moisturizing enough for very dry skin or during winter.
Highlights
Extremely lightweight texture Mostly Mentioned
- “bursts into water droplets”
- “feels like nothing on skin”
- “perfect for sweaty summers”
- “disappears instantly”
Non-sticky finish Mostly Mentioned
- “zero greasiness”
- “can dress immediately”
- “no sticky residue”
- “doesn't feel icky in humidity”
Instant glow & radiance Often Mentioned
- “skin looks dewy immediately”
- “gives a subtle shine”
- “legs look polished”
- “noticeable brightness after application”
Skin softening Often Mentioned
- “makes skin baby soft”
- “smooths out rough patches”
- “skin feels silky to touch”
- “improves texture instantly”
Pleasant fragrance Sometimes Noted
- “smells like heaven”
- “light floral scent”
- “fragrance is divine”
- “smells expensive”
Not moisturizing enough Sometimes Noted
- “skin felt dry an hour later”
- “not for winter”
- “need to layer with oil”
- “too watery for dry skin”
Price vs. quantity Rarely Noted
- “runs out very fast”
- “expensive for a body lotion”
- “need to use a lot”
- “tube finishes in 2 weeks”
Runny consistency Rarely Noted
- “spills out of tube”
- “too liquidy”
- “hard to control amount”
- “runs through fingers”
Slow brightening results Rarely Noted
- “no change in skin tone”
- “finished bottle with no whitening”
- “glow is temporary”
- “didn't fade dark spots”
Strong fragrance Rarely Noted
- “scent gave me a headache”
- “too perfumey”
- “irritated my sensitive nose”
- “smell lingers too long”
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Questions and answers
Why is Vaseline Gluta-Hya Serum a weak match for oily skin?
This product is a weak match because, while it provides moderate moisture, its ingredients may not sufficiently manage oily shine and could potentially worsen the condition. A moisturizing treatment for oily skin needs lightweight hydrating agents, soothing extracts, and ingredients that support the skin barrier without heavy oils or pore-clogging ingredients.
Which ingredients make this serum a poor fit for oily skin?
This product is a weak match for oily skin because the glycerin and hyaluronic acid may not manage oily shine well and could potentially worsen the condition. Oily skin needs moisturizers with lightweight textures, peptides, and barrier-supporting ingredients that hydrate without heavy oils or pore-clogging risks.
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
What does Niacinamide do for oily skin?
Niacinamide helps balance oily skin by significantly reducing excess oil production and shine. It is well tolerated and may improve skin texture without clogging pores.
Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy, 2006Antioxidants, 2021
Where does this serum go in a skincare routine for oily skin?
This treatment goes in the evening routine before your moisturizer. Oily skin needs a product of this type that also includes specialized oil-controlling or mattifying ingredients to properly manage shine.
Can I use this serum with retinol, and in what order?
This moisturizing treatment is a weak match for oily skin because its ingredients may not manage oily shine and could worsen the condition. Oily skin needs lightweight, oil-controlling ingredients and specialized blemish-fighting agents to keep pores clear and skin balanced.
How often should I use this serum?
This product is a moisturizing treatment and is a weak match for oily skin because its ingredients may not sufficiently manage oily shine and could potentially worsen the condition. For oily skin, a treatment of this type needs specialized ingredients for optimal oil control and sebum regulation.
Can this serum clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily skin?
This moisturizing treatment is a weak match for oily skin because its heavy petrolatum and isopropyl myristate may trap oil and worsen shine. Oily skin needs lightweight, oil-free hydrators and specialized oil-controlling ingredients to stay clear and balanced.
Can I use this serum around the eyes or on my body?
This product is generally suitable for the body, but the skin around the eyes is much thinner and requires specialized eye creams with gentle, targeted ingredients to prevent irritation. For oily skin, a body or eye treatment of this type needs lightweight hydrators and oil-controlling ingredients that keep skin fresh without feeling heavy.
Is this serum 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, 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, 2012Topical 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, 2021Topical 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, 2008Topical 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, 2005Glutathione amino acid precursors effectively increase cellular glutathione levels, reducing oxidative stress, ATP depletion, and DNA damage in human keratinocytes, clinical subjects, and ex vivo skin compared to controls.
Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, 2024Topical oxidized glutathione significantly decreases the skin melanin index and improves moisture content, smoothness, wrinkle formation, and elasticity compared to placebo in healthy women.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2014Topical glutathione improves hyperpigmentation, reduces ultraviolet-induced erythema and wrinkles, decreases transepidermal water loss, and enhances antioxidant capacity.
The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, 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, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Stearic Acid, Isopropyl Myristate, Glyceryl Stearate, Peg-100 Stearate, Dimethicone, Petrolatum, Glutathione, Hyaluronic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Carbomer, Triethanolamine, Disodium Edta
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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