Cetraben Cream for combination skin
White Soft Paraffin
Light Liquid Paraffin
Glycerin
Cetostearyl Alcohol
Emulsifying Wax Sls Free Wax
Warning
- LowCombination Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- RiskySafety
A poor match for combination skin; the moisturizers alongside fit it better.
- Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 1992
- Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
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
- Moderately unsuitable for your combination skin due to the presence of light liquid paraffin and white soft paraffin, which provide emollient and occlusive actions that may be too heavy for the oily areas of your combination skin.
- While glycerin offers moderate moisturizing benefits for your skin, the formula lacks specialized ingredients to effectively manage oily shine.
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 鈴砤bsorb 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.
Questions and answers
Why does Lovi advise against Cetraben Cream for combination skin?
Cetraben Cetraben Cream is a poor match for your combination skin because light liquid paraffin and white soft paraffin may feel too heavy for your oily areas. While glycerin provides moisture, this cream lacks the specialized ingredients needed to manage oily shine. A moisturizer for this skin type needs targeted hydrating and brightening ingredients, soothing agents, antioxidants, and natural moisturizing factors to balance the skin without causing extra oil.
Which ingredients make this cream a poor fit for combination skin?
Light liquid paraffin and white soft paraffin make this cream a poor fit because they can feel too heavy for the oily areas of combination skin. A moisturizer for this skin type needs ingredients that target hydration and reduce oily shine without adding excess weight, along with soothing agents, antioxidants, and peptides.
What does White Soft Paraffin do for combination skin?
White Soft Paraffin helps lock in moisture and protects dry areas of combination skin by sealing the surface to prevent water loss. Because it is very heavy, it may feel too greasy on the oilier parts of the face and is best used sparingly.
Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 1992The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, 2016
What does Light Liquid Paraffin do for combination skin?
Light liquid paraffin helps keep combination skin soft and smooth by holding in moisture and improving the skin barrier. It is unlikely to clog pores when used properly, making it a safe choice for balancing drier and oilier areas.
Where does this cream go in a skincare routine for combination skin?
This cream is a poor match for your combination skin because the heavy oils may feel too thick on your oily areas, and a product for this skin needs lighter moisturizing and oil-controlling ingredients.
Can I use this cream with retinol, and in what order?
This cream is a poor match for your combination skin because the heavy heavy oils and petrolatum may feel too rich for your oily zones. It also lacks specialized ingredients to control oily shine, which combination skin needs.
How often should I use this cream?
This cream is a poor match for your combination skin because its heavy oils may feel too thick on oily areas. Combination skin needs a lightweight moisturizer with balanced hydrators and ingredients that help manage shine.
Can this cream clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for combination skin?
This cream may clog pores and feel too heavy on the oily areas of your combination skin because of its heavy mineral oils and paraffin. A moisturizer for this skin type needs lighter hydrating ingredients and balancing components that help manage oily shine without blocking pores.
Can I use this cream around the eyes or on my body?
This cream is generally too heavy for combination facial skin, but it can work well on the body where skin is thicker. For the delicate area around your eyes, a product of this type needs lighter hydrating ingredients and specialized care to keep the area smooth without feeling bogged down.
Is this cream fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.
What the research says
Vaseline Petroleum Jelly accelerated barrier recovery and penetrated throughout the stratum corneum interstices in human volunteers after acetone-induced barrier disruption.
Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 1992A 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, 2020Topical treatment with skin-identical lipids in a petrolatum-rich cream base showed no superiority over pure petrolatum in promoting normalization of barrier recovery and inflammation in detergent- and tape-stripped-perturbed human skin over 14 days.
Acta Dermato-venereologica, 2000Topically applied extra virgin olive oil and petrolatum both significantly improved skin barrier function and microtopographic features in 54 healthy adult volunteers, with petrolatum exerting stronger occlusive effects and extra virgin olive oil uniquely promoting epidermal renewal.
Journal of Clinical Medicine, 2025Repeated application of concentrated water-in-oil emulsions over four weeks caused no skin irritation, positively affected skin properties, and delivered almost 50% of the applied fluorescein sodium, with isopropyl myristate showing superior penetration performance compared to liquid paraffin in healthy volunteers.
International Journal of Pharmaceutics, 2019Ten 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 application of 1,3-propanediol at various concentrations, alone or combined with butylene glycol and/or glycerol, increased skin hydration and reduced trans epidermal water loss in 30 healthy female subjects over an 8-hour period, with the 15% concentration and the addition of glycerol providing greater benefits.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2024
Ingredients
White Soft Paraffin W W, Light Liquid Paraffin W W, Emulsifying Wax Sls Free Wax, Cetostearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Citric Acid Monohydrate, Trisodium Citrate Dihydrate, Water
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