Embryolisse Lait-Crème Sensitive for combination skin
Aloe Barbadensis
Shea Butter
Protein
Beeswax
GlycerinAverage
- 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 aloe barbadensis leaf extract provide hydration and soothing effects to support your oily shine.
- The presence of shea butter and glycerin enhances barrier resilience and offers excellent moisturizing benefits.
- The formula is safe for your combination skin, with no risks of irritation due to the absence of prohibited or harsh ingredients.
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+ reviewsUsers with sensitive, dry, and reactive skin frequently praise this fragrance-free moisturizer for its soothing, non-irritating hydration and its ability to create a smooth, glowing base for makeup. A moderate number of users appreciate the gentler formula, though some find the texture unexpectedly runny. A few users reported breakouts or disliked the natural scent.
Highlights
Soothing for sensitive skin Mostly Mentioned
- “Non-irritating”
- “Calms redness”
- “No stinging”
- “Gentle formula”
Excellent makeup base Often Mentioned
- “Great under makeup”
- “Makeup sits well”
- “Smooth canvas”
- “Glowy base”
Fragrance-free Often Mentioned
- “No strong scent”
- “Great for allergies”
- “Scent-free”
- “Good for reactive skin”
Lightweight hydration Often Mentioned
- “Absorbs quickly”
- “Non-greasy”
- “Light texture”
- “Silky feel”
Versatile multi-use Sometimes Noted
- “Use as mask”
- “Good for baby”
- “Makeup remover”
- “After-shave”
Runny texture Sometimes Noted
- “Too watery”
- “Thinner than original”
- “Liquid consistency”
- “Spills out”
Caused breakouts Rarely Noted
- “Blind pimples”
- “Cystic acne”
- “Clogged pores”
- “Caused bumps”
Insufficient moisture Rarely Noted
- “Not rich enough”
- “Skin felt tight”
- “Dryness returned”
- “Not for winter”
Price vs quantity Rarely Noted
- “Expensive for amount”
- “Small tube”
- “Pricey”
- “Used up quickly”
Unpleasant scent Rarely Noted
- “Smells like wet dog”
- “Bad skincare smell”
- “Medicinal scent”
- “Stale odor”
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Questions and answers
How well does Embryolisse Lait-Crème Sensitive work for combination skin?
This moisturizer works for your combination skin by using glycerin and aloe vera to provide hydration and soothing effects that support oily shine. It is an average fit because a product of this type needs additional brightening ingredients and a lighter feel to target combination skin more effectively. A moisturizer of this type needs to balance hydration with oil control to keep combination skin smooth without feeling heavy.
Which ingredients make this cream a good fit for combination skin?
Glycerin and aloe leaf extract make this cream a fit by offering hydration and soothing effects that support oily shine, while shea butter and glycerin enhance barrier strength. Combination skin needs products with effective brightening and moisturizing ingredients, soothing agents, antioxidants, and multiple peptides that reduce oily shine without irritation.
What does Aloe Vera do for combination skin?
Aloe vera helps keep combination skin hydrated without making it oily. It increases skin water content while supporting the skin barrier.
What does Shea Butter do for combination skin?
Shea butter helps keep combination skin soft and smooth by supporting the skin barrier and providing gentle moisture. This ingredient is unlikely to clog pores when used in balanced amounts, helping to calm dry areas while keeping the oily zones comfortable.
Where does it go in a skincare routine for combination skin?
This moisturizer goes as the third step in your morning routine after a cleanser and a hydrating toner, and as the final step in your evening routine after a treatment. Because this product is an average fit for combination skin, it needs light hydrators like glycerin and soothing ingredients like aloe to calm oily shine while keeping your skin balanced.
Can I use this cream with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this cream with retinol by applying the retinol first and following it with the moisturizer to help soothe your skin and keep it soft. A product of this type for combination skin needs ingredients like ceramides or niacinamide to better balance oily shine while strengthening the skin barrier.
How often should I use it?
This moisturizer works well when applied daily as part of your morning and evening routine. Regular application helps maintain skin moisture and supports a healthy skin barrier without causing irritation.
Can this cream clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for combination skin?
This cream is unlikely to clog pores or cause irritation on your combination skin, though a few reviewers have reported occasional breakouts. Combination skin generally needs lightweight hydrators and soothing ingredients that balance oily shine without feeling heavy.
Can I use it around the eyes or on my body?
You can use this moisturizer around your eyes and on your body, as its gentle formula is safe and well-tolerated on delicate skin areas. To properly care for thin or body skin, this type of product needs deeply hydrating ingredients like glycerin and soothing plant extracts.
Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy, 2002Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
Is this cream fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol. Cetearyl alcohol is a fatty alcohol, which soften the skin.
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, 2017A combination cream of stimu-tex AS and saccharide isomerate reduced erythema, increased skin capacitance, and reduced transepidermal water loss compared to placebo in 20 subjects after fractional CO2 laser procedure without causing serious adverse events.
Lasers in Medical Science, 2025A 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, 2018Topical 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, 2018Topical 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, 2010A skin barrier restoring cream with shea butter, silkflo, and vitamin E increased type I procollagen synthesis, enhanced antioxidant enzyme activity, decreased reactive oxygen species generation, and promoted hyaluronic acid production in H2O2-stimulated human keratinocyte cells compared to untreated cells.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2025Topical application of a honey, olive oil, and beeswax mixture three times daily for up to 4 weeks resulted in clinical responses in 86% of patients with pityriasis versicolor, 78% with tinea cruris, and 75% with tinea corporis.
Complementary Therapies in Medicine, 2004A prototype body cream containing bee venom, propolis, honey, beeswax, and royal jelly demonstrated stability for 90 days, high antioxidant capacity of 85.45%, lack of cytotoxicity with over 70% cell viability, and no irritation or allergic reaction in dermatological analysis, while improving skin parameters in a panel test.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022MUD1 protected human dermal fibroblasts against AAPH-induced oxidative stress by increasing cell viability, reducing oxidative damage, improving mitochondrial functionality, and enhancing wound healing capacities.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2018The 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
Ingredients
Water, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Octyldodecanol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Shea Butter, Alba Cera Beeswax Cera, Cetyl Phosphate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Acrylates C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Sodium Hydroxide, Propylene Glycol, Tocopherol, Tropolone, Glycine Soja Oil Soybean Oil, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
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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