Aēsop Damascan Rose Facial Treatment for combination skin
Damascan Rose
Neroli Blossom
Vitamin A
Vitamin E
Camellia Japonica Seed OilAverage
- AverageCombination Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- ExcellentSafety
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 moisturizing for your combination skin, as Camellia Japonica Seed Oil and Rosa Canina Oil Fruit provide emollient action, but it lacks targeted ingredients for effective oil control to address your oily shine.
- While the formula offers general hydration and soothing benefits with ingredients like Rosa Damascena Oil Flower, it does not specifically target the concerns of oily shine on combination skin.
- The product is safe for your combination skin, with no risks of irritation due to the absence of harsh ingredients and the inclusion of soothing components like Camellia Japonica Seed Oil and Rosa Damascena Oil Flower.
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
★4.4Overall rating based on 100+ reviewsBased on limited data, this facial oil is frequently recommended for dry and distressed skin, providing immediate softness and hydration. Most users appreciate its earthy, botanical scent and non-greasy feel. However, some users report breakouts or find the herbal fragrance polarizing.
Highlights
Deep Hydration Mostly Mentioned
- “woke up with baby-soft skin”
- “hefty hit of hydration”
- “sinks in quickly without greasy after-feel”
Luxurious Scent Often Mentioned
- “smells divine”
- “earthy and warm”
- “relaxing and real scent”
- “intoxicating smell”
High Price Often Mentioned
- “quantity is too small”
- “expensive for the amount”
- “price is the downside”
- “luxury splurge”
Non-Greasy Texture Sometimes Noted
- “absorbs well into the skin”
- “light silky oil”
- “doesn't leave residue”
- “dry oil finish”
Skin Rescue Sometimes Noted
- “saved my skin”
- “calms redness”
- “restores balance to parched skin”
Scent Dislike Sometimes Noted
- “smells like carrots”
- “too herbal”
- “not a typical rose scent”
- “spicy aspect”
Packaging Concerns Rarely Noted
- “pipette means potential contamination”
- “exposure to air”
- “risk of oxidation”
Skin Reactions Rarely Noted
- “caused breakouts”
- “bad reaction”
- “redness and itching”
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Questions and answers
How well does Aēsop Damascan Rose Facial Treatment work for combination skin?
This treatment works moderately well for combination skin because it softens and hydrates, though it lacks targeted ingredients for effective oil control to address your oily shine. A product of this type needs effective brightening and moisturizing ingredients along with peptides and natural moisturizing factors to manage both hydration and excess oil.
Which ingredients make this treatment a good fit for combination skin?
Camellia Japonica Seed Oil and Rosa Canina Oil Fruit make this treatment a good fit for combination skin because they provide moderate softening and smoothing without causing irritation. However, a product for this skin needs targeted ingredients for oil control to address oily shine along with hydration.
What does Damask Rose do for combination skin?
Damask Rose helps balance combination skin by calming redness and keeping dry and oily areas comfortable. It provides soothing and antioxidant benefits that support a smooth, healthy complexion.
What does Neroli Blossom do for combination skin?
Neroli Blossom helps balance combination skin by providing antioxidants and fighting microbes to keep areas clear. It is unlikely to cause irritation when used properly, but this skin type needs a lightweight formula with balancing and soothing ingredients.
Where does this treatment go in a skincare routine for combination skin?
Apply this treatment in the evening as part of your routine. A product of this type needs lightweight ingredients that help control oil shine to truly match combination skin.
Can I use this treatment with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this treatment with retinol by applying your retinol first and following with this moisturizing treatment in your evening routine. This helps keep your skin soft and calm while reducing dryness from your retinol, as ingredients like Camellia Japonica Seed Oil and Rosa Damascena Oil Flower support your skin barrier.
How often should I use this treatment?
This treatment works best when used in your evening routine, applying it once a day or a few times a week as your skin adjusts. Regular use of such nourishing oil blends helps soften dry areas and maintain moisture without causing irritation, though combination skin also needs lightweight, oil-controlling ingredients to manage shine.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 2007
Can this treatment clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for combination skin?
This treatment is unlikely to cause irritation or breakouts on combination skin due to the absence of harsh ingredients and the inclusion of soothing components like Camellia Japonica Seed Oil and Rosa Damascena Oil Flower. However, because it lacks targeted ingredients for effective oil control to address your oily shine, a product of this type for this skin needs oil-balancing ingredients that help manage excess shine while providing hydration.
Can I use this treatment around the eyes or on my body?
You can safely use this treatment on your body and the thin skin around your eyes, as it has a very safe profile and no harsh ingredients. Plant oils like Camellia Japonica Seed Oil help support the skin barrier without causing adverse reactions.
Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy, 2002Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 2007
Is this treatment fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It has no drying alcohol and contains fragrance (citronellol, geraniol, linalool, d-limonene, farnesol, and eugenol).
What the research says
Camellia japonica oil activated the human COL1A2 promoter, induced type I procollagen synthesis, inhibited matrix metalloproteinase-1 activity, and reduced trans-epidermal water loss without inducing adverse reactions in human skin.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 2007An emulgel containing 20% green tea extract and 5% rose oil provided good hydrating properties and effectiveness on the skin barrier function in ten female subjects.
Acta Pharmaceutica, 2013Damask rose stem-cell-derived exosome therapy improved scar appearance, skin elasticity, hydration, and tissue quality across four patients with diverse dermatological conditions compared to pretreatment status.
Pharmaceutics, 2025Treatment with a rose extract activated newly identified skin olfactory receptors and prevented epinephrine-induced skin stress responses in epidermal keratinocytes and human skin explants, while clinically decreasing the appearance of under-eye dark circles in stressed women.
Molecules, 2020Rose petal extract improves stratum corneum moisture levels in humans by upregulating HAS2 expression via the GLK-MAP2K-MAPK signaling pathway.
BioFactors, 2023Rosa gallica petal extract (RPE) exerts skin whitening by attenuating tyrosinase activity and melanin accumulation and exhibits anti-wrinkle activity by suppressing MMP-1 levels in human cells.
Journal of Medicinal Food, 2020Over-the-counter retinol products provided only weak evidence for a mild ameliorating effect on fine facial skin wrinkle lines in randomized, double-blind, vehicle-controlled trials, and major methodological flaws call the validity of positive results into question.
The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, 2021A cosmetic niacinamide/peptide/retinyl propionate regimen significantly improved periorbital wrinkle appearance relative to a 0.02% tretinoin regimen at 8 weeks with comparable benefits at 24 weeks, while demonstrating significantly better tolerability in 196 women.
The British Journal of Dermatology, 2010A novel triple-active cosmetic formulation containing 4-hexylresorcinol, retinyl propionate, and niacinamide improved the visual appearance of photoageing similarly to 0.02% tretinoin and reversed a consensus gene signature associated with ageing in female adults while causing less skin irritation.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2024Topical application of an antioxidant serum containing 15% ascorbic acid, 0.5% ferulic acid, and 1% tocopherol prevented particulate matter-induced degradation of extracellular matrix components, inflammation, and oxidative stress in the skin of 15 female volunteers compared to untreated controls.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025Dermatological products containing d-alpha tocopheryl acetate showed non-comedogenic potential with less than a 50% increase in microcomedones in 12 healthy male subjects compared to octyl palmitate.
Contemporary Clinical Trials Communications, 2021Topical application of an antioxidant mix containing 15% ascorbic acid, 0.5% ferulic acid, and 1% tocopherol prevented PM and UV-induced skin barrier perturbation, lipid peroxidation, inflammatory markers, MMP9 activation, and Type I collagen loss in 15 healthy females compared to untreated exposed skin.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024Liquid crystalline emulsions formulated with camellia seed oil and four different surfactant combinations reduced transepidermal water loss and increased skin hydration without causing skin irritation, with the formulation containing Lecinol S-10 and Tween 80 demonstrating the best clinical results.
Scientific Reports, 2023
Ingredients
Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Rosa Canina Oil Fruit, Rice Bran Oil, Glycine Soja Oil Soybean Oil, Tocopherol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Sunflower Seed Oil, Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil Carrot Seed Oil, Rosa Damascena Oil Flower, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil Flower, Viola Odorata Oil, Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract Carrot Root Extract, Beta-Carotene, Citronellol, Geraniol, Linalool, D-Limonene, Farnesol, Eugenol
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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