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Erborian Skin Therapy Multi-Perfecting Night Oil-Serum for combination skin

Average

  • 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 moisturizing and treatment for your combination skin, as Glycerin and Squalane hydrate and support skin barrier resilience. Gluconolactone and Zinc PCA provide mild exfoliation and oil regulation, which are beneficial but may not fully address the oily shine on your combination skin.
  • Centella Asiatica Extract and other botanical extracts offer general soothing and hydration, contributing to overall skin health without specifically targeting excess oil.
  • The product 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

★4.6Overall rating based on 700+ reviews

This bi-phase oil-serum is highly effective at deeply hydrating and plumping the skin overnight, leaving it feeling soft, smooth, and radiant without a greasy residue. A moderate number of users appreciate its pleasant, spa-like scent and how it simplifies their night routine. A low number of users with sensitive skin reported breakouts or irritation, and a few found the scent too strong. The product is also considered moderately expensive.

Highlights

  • Hydration and plumpness Mostly Mentioned
    • “wake up with my skin soft and plump”
    • “skin feels bouncy in a morning”
    • “intensely nourished”
  • Lightweight texture Mostly Mentioned
    • “sinks in quickly”
    • “nourishing but not greasy”
    • “glides on like an oil but absorbs like a serum”
  • Instant glow Often Mentioned
    • “gives an instant glow”
    • “complexion is fresh and radiant”
    • “well-rested radiance”
  • Pleasant scent Sometimes Noted
    • “smells so nice”
    • “feels like a luxury product”
    • “smell was amazing”
  • Simplifies routine Sometimes Noted
    • “works beautifully alone”
    • “one stop shop”
    • “skip using a moisturizer”
  • High price Sometimes Noted
    • “expensive”
    • “investment”
    • “more expensive than what I would usually buy”
  • Oily finish Rarely Noted
    • “bit on the oily side”
    • “felt a film”
    • “too rich for my oily skin”
  • Scent sensitivity Rarely Noted
    • “smell is too strong”
    • “fragrance caused reaction”
    • “prefer unscented”
  • Skin irritation Rarely Noted
    • “caused itching, redness”
    • “left me with slight red marks”
    • “breakouts”

Sources: lovi.care, erborian.com, ulta.com, dermstore.com, cocooncenter.co.uk, cultbeauty.co.uk, and more

Questions and answers

How well does Erborian Skin Therapy work for combination skin?

Erborian Skin Therapy works moderately well for combination skin by providing light hydration and soothing care, though it may not fully control oily shine. A better fit for this skin type is a product that balances hydration with effective oil control using ingredients like niacinamide and peptides.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016

Which ingredients make this oil-serum a good fit for combination skin?

Glycerin, squalane, and sodium hyaluronate make this oil-serum a good fit for combination skin because they help keep your skin hydrated and support your skin barrier. To work best for this skin type, a moisturizing treatment also needs ingredients like ceramides, niacinamide, and peptides for oil control and balanced moisture.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

What does Squalane do for combination skin?

Squalane helps keep combination skin soft and smooth by locking in moisture without feeling heavy or greasy. It supports the skin barrier and provides lightweight hydration that works well for both dry and oily areas.

Skin Health and Disease, 2024Journal of Nanobiotechnology, 2025

What does Centella Asiatica Extract do for combination skin?

Centella Asiatica Extract helps balance combination skin by boosting moisture levels while keeping redness and irritation calm. It also supports skin barrier repair to help maintain smooth and healthy skin overall.

Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

Where does this oil-serum go in a skincare routine for combination skin?

This oil-serum goes in the evening routine as a treatment step after cleansing and toning. It is safe for combination skin, but to properly manage oily shine, this skin needs ingredients that specifically target excess oil and provide stronger oil regulation.

Can I use this oil-serum with retinol, and in what order?

You can use this moisturizing treatment in your evening routine along with retinol. Apply the oil-serum after your retinol step, or use it to help keep your skin comfortable while adjusting to stronger products. Combination skin of this type needs targeted oil-balancing ingredients and lightweight hydrators to properly manage oily shine.

Cutis, 2006

How often should I use this oil-serum?

This oil-serum works well for your combination skin when used in the evening as part of your routine. Daily application helps keep skin soft and calm, though combination skin also benefits from ingredients that specifically target oily shine.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Health Science Reports, 2021

Can this oil-serum clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for combination skin?

This oil-serum is unlikely to cause breakouts or clogging on your combination skin because it has a safe formula without harsh ingredients, though it may leave a slight oily finish. Combination skin typically needs lightweight balancing ingredients like niacinamide or targeted oil-absorbing minerals to fully manage shine and keep pores clear.

Can I use this oil-serum around the eyes or on my body?

You can use this moisturizing treatment on your body and around the eyes, as its gentle formula is safe for delicate skin. However, because the skin around the eyes is exceptionally thin while body skin is much thicker, you may need targeted eye creams and richer body lotions for best results.

Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy, 2002

Is this oil-serum fragrance-free and alcohol-free?

It has no drying alcohol and contains fragrance (parfum, hexyl cinnamal, linalool, and citronellol).

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, 2017
  • 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, 2016
  • Co-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, 2023
  • Squalane at 0.005-0.015% counteracts UVA-induced oxidative stress, inflammation, and collagen metabolism inhibition while stimulating fibroblast migration in human dermal fibroblasts.

    Molecules, 2025
  • Plant-derived squalane protected human dermal fibroblasts against UVA-induced damage by counteracting ROS formation, suppressing apoptosis-related proteins p53, caspase-3, caspase-9, and PARP, and restoring the pro-survival p-Akt/mTOR pathway.

    Antioxidants, 2025
  • Topical 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, 2020
  • Moisturizer 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, 2019
  • Topical treatment with 5% vitamin C and 0.1% madecassoside significantly improved clinical scores for wrinkles, suppleness, firmness, roughness, and skin hydration, along with functional and structural remodeling of the elastic fiber network in 20 female volunteers with photoaged skin after 6 months compared to baseline.

    Experimental Dermatology, 2008
  • Enzyme-modified ginseng extract cream significantly reduced the global photo-damage score and various roughness measures including total roughness, smoothness depth, and arithmetic roughness average compared to placebo in 23 human subjects.

    Rejuvenation Research, 2015
  • A red ginseng hydrogel formulation with 1,2-hexanediol promoted selective growth of Staphylococcus epidermidis and decreased Cutibacterium acnes in 20 female subjects.

    Journal of Ginseng Research, 2022
  • A 1% fermented black ginseng cream significantly reduced eye wrinkles and brightened skin color in twenty-three human subjects compared to control cream and baseline.

    Journal of Toxicology and Environmental Health. Part A, 2020
  • Combining 755 nm alexandrite laser with topical licorice gel significantly reduces terminal hair counts compared to alexandrite laser with placebo in women with idiopathic hirsutism.

    Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2015
  • Licochalcone A activated Nrf2 signaling, elevated cytoprotective enzymes, increased the reduced-to-oxidized glutathione ratio, and decreased reactive oxygen species in human fibroblasts and neutrophils, while a LicA-rich licorice extract lowered UVA-induced oxidative processes in vivo.

    Experimental Dermatology, 2015
  • Bioactive glycyrrhizic acid and oxymatrine ionic liquid self-assembled nanomicelles significantly promoted the transdermal permeation, subcutaneous retention, and anti-photoaging efficacy of palmitoyl pentapeptide-4 in cellular and animal models compared to unformulated peptide.

    Advanced Science, 2025
  • Topical application of 0.1% hyaluronic acid formulations of different molecular weights led to significant improvements in skin hydration and elasticity, with low-molecular-weight formulations also significantly reducing wrinkle depth in seventy-six female subjects compared to a vehicle control.

    Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2011
  • Topical application of hyaluronic acid in conjunction with free gingival graft significantly reduced donor site postoperative pain until day 7 compared to normal saline, with no significant differences in graft dimensions or patient satisfaction.

    Clinical Oral Investigations, 2022
  • Treatment with a hyaluronic acid-containing mouth rinse or topical gel led to significant lesion reduction, pain relief, and normalization of lesion color in adult patients with minor recurrent aphthous stomatitis, with the gel formulation showing an earlier healing onset at 3 days.

    BMC Oral Health, 2019

Why other moisturizers fit combination 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
  • A peel-off facial mask containing myoinositol and trehalose-loaded liposomes improved adult female acne by decreasing lesion counts, sebum production, GAGS scores, and local androgen levels while increasing beclin-1 levels.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2017

Ingredients

Water, Glycerin, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, Gluconolactone, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Sunflower Seed Oil, Squalane, Coco-Caprylate Caprate, Propanediol, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Butylene Glycol, Arginine, Phyllostachys Bambusoides Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Citrus Junos Fruit Extract, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Chloride, Betaine, Zinc Pca, Avena Sativa Kernel Oil Oat Kernel Oil, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Ophiopogon Japonicus Root Extract, Polygonatum Officinale Root Extract Rhizome, Scrophularia Nodosa Extract, Phyllostachys Bambusoides Juice, Centella Asiatica Extract, Glycine Soja Oil Soybean Oil, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract Licorice Root Extract, Capsicum Annuum Fruit Extract, Yam Root Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Kigelia Africana Fruit Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Equisetum Giganteum Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract Rosemary Leaf Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract Matricaria Flower Extract, Lactobacillus Ferment, Sodium Hyaluronate, Pentylene Glycol, Tocopherol, Bisabolol, Citric Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum, Hexyl Cinnamal, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Linalool, Citronellol

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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