SKIN1004 Centella for oily skin
Centella Asiatica Extract
Niacinamide
GlycerinLow
- AverageOily Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
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 suitability for oily skin as niacinamide helps with seboregulation and hydration, while Centella Asiatica Extract soothes and improves skin barrier resilience.
- While the formula provides general skincare benefits like hydration and soothing, it does not directly address your primary concern of oily shine.
- The product is safe for your oily skin, with no risks of irritation due to the absence of harsh ingredients.
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
★4.7Overall rating based on 25.0k+ reviewsThis ampoule is widely praised as a holy grail for sensitive and acne-prone skin, known for its ability to calm redness and repair the skin barrier without heaviness. Based on a very large amount of data, the majority of users report a soothing, hydrating glow. A minority find the watery texture insufficient for dry skin or claim it produced no visible changes.
Highlights
Lightweight texture Mostly Mentioned
- “absorbs instantly”
- “feels just like water”
- “zero sticky residue”
- “perfect for layering”
Soothes redness Mostly Mentioned
- “redness vanished overnight”
- “stopped the stinging immediately”
- “healed my angry pimples”
Gentle, non-irritating Often Mentioned
- “safe for sensitive skin”
- “no fragrance or alcohol”
- “didn't sting my damaged barrier”
- “never broke me out”
Hydrates without grease Sometimes Noted
- “glowy but not greasy”
- “perfect for oily skin”
- “plumps skin without clogging”
- “adds a hydration boost”
Lacks deep hydration Sometimes Noted
- “too light for dry skin”
- “need moisturizer on top”
- “skin felt tight after”
- “not enough moisture alone”
Caused breakouts Rarely Noted
- “gave me whiteheads”
- “tiny bumps on forehead”
- “clogged my pores”
- “caused a rash”
No visible results Rarely Noted
- “did absolutely nothing”
- “just expensive water”
- “saw no difference after a bottle”
- “overhyped product”
Too runny Rarely Noted
- “runs off my hand”
- “hard to apply quickly”
- “messy dropper application”
- “texture is too thin”
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Questions and answers
Why is SKIN1004 Centella Soothing Cream a weak match for oily skin?
This moisturizing treatment is a weak match for oily skin because it does not directly address oily shine, even though it provides general hydration and soothing. A moisturizing treatment for oily skin needs peptides, light hydrating agents, and ingredients that support the skin barrier without heavy oils or clogging pores.
Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016Molecules, 2023
Which ingredients make this cream a poor fit for oily skin?
This cream is a weak match for oily skin because it does not directly address oily shine, even though ingredients like niacinamide and Centella Asiatica Extract help with hydration and soothing. To truly fit oily skin, a moisturizing treatment needs a lightweight texture without heavy oils, combining peptides and hydrating agents that manage oiliness while keeping the skin barrier strong.
Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016Molecules, 2023
What does Centella Asiatica Extract do for oily skin?
Centella Asiatica Extract helps calm redness and keeps oily skin feeling balanced by soothing irritation and supporting moisture levels. It is unlikely to feel heavy, and products of this type for oily skin need ingredients that control excess shine while maintaining hydration.
Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016Molecules, 2023
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 cream go in a skincare routine for oily skin?
This moisturizing treatment goes in the evening routine after your cleansing toner and before your moisturizer. A product of this type for oily skin needs ingredients that help control oil and shine while keeping skin hydrated.
Can I use it with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this treatment with retinol by applying it before your retinol at night to help keep your skin calm and hydrated. Using a gentle moisturizer alongside retinoids is unlikely to cause irritation and may help your skin tolerate the treatment better while keeping it soft and smooth.
How often should I use this cream?
This moisturizing treatment is well suited to be used once a day in the evening as part of your routine. It is safe for oily skin with a low risk of irritation, helping to calm and hydrate while you sleep.
Health Science Reports, 2021Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020
Can it clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily skin?
This product is safe for your oily skin and is unlikely to cause irritation. However, a weak match for oily skin like this needs lightweight ingredients and oil-controlling properties to properly target excess shine.
Can I use this cream around the eyes or on my body?
This moisturizing treatment can be safely used on the body and around the eyes, though skin thickness varies greatly across different body areas.
Is it fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.
What the research says
Cosmetic formulations containing 5% Centella asiatica extract showed the best efficacy in improving skin moisture and decreasing transepidermal water loss, while also exhibiting antiinflammatory properties in 25 volunteers compared to baseline measurements.
Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016Co-delivery of paeonol and madecassoside via nanoemulsions improved transdermal delivery, promoted barrier repair proteins, inhibited inflammatory cytokine secretion in cellular and 3D models, and reduced transepidermal water loss and acne in human facial skin compared to free components.
Molecules, 2023Topical application of 0.05% w/w ECa 233 gel reduced erythema index by 0.03 U and improved early crusting and general wound appearance compared to placebo in thirty individuals undergoing facial laser resurfacing.
Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 2020A 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, 2017Moisturizer containing 5% panthenol, madecassoside, and copper-zinc-manganese decreased adverse reactions and downtime after ablative fractional carbon dioxide laser resurfacing with comparable efficacy to 0.02% triamcinolone acetonide cream in 20 subjects.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2019Topical 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, 2005The 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, 2012
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, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Centella Asiatica Extract, Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Sodium Chloride, Stearic Acid, Aluminum Hydroxide, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Acrylates Dimethicone Copolymer, Acrylates C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Tromethamine
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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