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JLO BEAUTY That JLo Glow Serum for combination skin

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JLO BEAUTY That JLo Glow Serum

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 suitability for your combination skin, as squalane and cannabis sativa seed oil provide emollient action, but lacks sufficient ingredients for optimal oil control on your oily areas.
  • The formulation provides excellent hydration and plumping benefits due to squalane and sodium hyaluronate, addressing general hydration needs.
  • 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

★3.9Overall rating based on 2.2k+ reviews

Based on a very large amount of data, this serum is frequently praised for its lightweight, hydrating formula that leaves skin feeling firmer, smoother, and visibly radiant. While it effectively addresses dryness and fine lines, a notable portion of users find the results do not justify the high price point. Some also report issues with unwanted subscriptions and occasional packaging defects.

Highlights

  • Healthy glow Often Mentioned
    • “Perfect dewy glow”
    • “visibly glowing”
    • “instant star glow”
  • Hydrating and smooth Often Mentioned
    • “Skin feels hydrated”
    • “wonderfully smooth”
    • “all-day moisture”
  • Expensive product Often Mentioned
    • “Aspirational price”
    • “a bit steep”
    • “premium price”
  • Firms and tightens Sometimes Noted
    • “Skin felt tighter”
    • “visibly firms”
    • “plumping effect”
  • Lightweight texture Sometimes Noted
    • “Not heavy or greasy”
    • “lightweight”
    • “absorbs quickly”
  • Subscription issues Sometimes Noted
    • “Unwanted automatic subscriptions”
    • “unexpected renewals”
    • “difficulties managing”
  • Underwhelming results Sometimes Noted
    • “Did not leave skin dewy”
    • “did not notice any difference”
    • “not what I thought”
  • Packaging defects Rarely Noted
    • “Container dispenser does not work”
    • “hit or miss design”

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Questions and answers

How well does That JLo Glow Serum work for combination skin?

This serum works moderately well for your combination skin because squalane and cannabis sativa seed oil soften the skin, but it lacks enough oil-controlling ingredients for your oily areas. To work better for this skin type, a product of this type needs effective hydrating and skin-repairing ingredients like ceramides, hyaluronic acid, peptides, and niacinamide to balance moisture without adding excess oiliness.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022Scientific Reports, 2020

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

This serum works for combination skin because squalane and cannabis sativa seed oil help soften the skin, while squalane and sodium hyaluronate provide good hydration. However, a product of this type needs additional oil control ingredients for the oily areas, along with ceramides and peptides to better balance combination skin.

Scientific Reports, 2020Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

What does Niacinamide do for combination skin?

Niacinamide helps balance oily areas by reducing excess shine and pore size while keeping dry patches hydrated and smooth. It also works to calm redness and even out skin tone, making it very suitable for combination skin.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Antioxidants, 2021

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

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

This serum goes in the evening routine after cleansing and before moisturizing, though some serums can also be used in the morning or twice a day. For combination skin, a product of this type also needs ingredients that help balance oil on oily areas.

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

You can use this serum with retinol by applying it after your retinol to help keep your skin soft and hydrated. This product is safe and unlikely to cause irritation on your combination skin, though this skin type needs extra ingredients for oil control.

How often should I use this serum?

You can use this serum in your evening routine daily, as it is safe for your combination skin. Daily application helps improve skin moisture and keeps your skin feeling soft.

Health Science Reports, 2021Dermatology, 2003

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

This serum is unlikely to cause breakouts or purging for your combination skin because it has a safe profile with no harsh ingredients. However, it may not control oil well enough on your oily areas, so combination skin often needs targeted oil-balancing ingredients like salicylic acid or clay to keep pores clear.

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

This serum works for combination skin, though other products fit it better, but it lacks specific oil control ingredients for oily areas while providing hydration and a safe formula without harsh ingredients.

Is this serum fragrance-free and alcohol-free?

Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.

What the research says

  • Topical hyaluronic acid filler serum combined with Botulinum toxin type A lengthened the duration of the toxin's effect in reducing wrinkles compared to Botulinum toxin type A alone.

    Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

  • Topical application of a vitamin C-squalene bioconjugate significantly increased epidermal thickness, type III collagen production, and glycosaminoglycans production in human skin explants compared to free vitamin C and vitamin C-palmitate.

    Scientific Reports, 2020

  • Optimized transfersomes loaded with epigallocatechin-3-gallate and hyaluronic acid increased cell viability while reducing lipid peroxidation, intracellular ROS, and MMP expression in HaCaT cells, and exhibited higher skin permeation and deposition compared to plain EGCG.

    Drug Delivery, 2017

  • Topical 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, 2021

  • Topical 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, 2008

  • Topical 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, 2005

  • 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

  • A combination serum containing galactomyces ferment filtrate, dexpanthenol, and Centella asiatica effectively treated post-acne hyperpigmentation in subjects with colored skin by significantly increasing lightness scores in Fitzpatrick skin type V and reducing the melanin index in Fitzpatrick skin type IV compared to placebo.

    Skinmed, 2021

  • Application of Galactomyces ferment filtrate skin care formula significantly reduced the net values and daily fluctuation of facial pore area, roughness, and redness in young Japanese women.

    Journal of Clinical Medicine, 2021

  • Galactomyces ferment filtrate promotes epidermal interconnectivity, barrier development, cell adhesion, keratinocyte differentiation and proliferation, and protects cellular bioenergetics against stress in keratinocytes and ex vivo skin explants compared to untreated controls.

    International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2024

  • Unencapsulated cold-pressed industrial hemp seed oil at 0.12 mg/mL accelerated wound healing and increased normal human dermal fibroblast cell proliferation by 72% at 48 hours compared to baseline, though microencapsulation reduced this biological activity.

    Journal of Oleo Science, 2026

  • Daily application of a cream containing niosomes loaded with purple glutinous rice extract in 20 human volunteers for 28 days resulted in a significant decrease in melanin index and skin roughness by -14.05% and -9.95%, and increases in skin hydration and elastic recovery by +48.73% and +35.98% compared to initial values.

    International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2020

  • The iontophoretic delivery of hyaluronic acid nanogel-loaded Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate significantly reduced advanced glycation end products and mitigated skin stiffening in an ex vivo skin tissue glycation model.

    International Journal of Nanomedicine, 2025

  • Red rice extract suppressed UVB-induced inflammation and skin aging in human skin fibroblasts by inhibiting the MAPK signaling pathway, leading to decreased NF-kappa B and AP-1 activation, reduced ECM degradation, and increased ECM synthesis compared to UVB-irradiated controls.

    Natural Product Communications, 2016

Why other moisturizers fit combination skin better

Ingredients

Water, Butylene Glycol, Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate, Squalane, Niacinamide, Propanediol, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil, Olea Europaea Oil Fruit Olive Oil Fruit, Rice Ferment Filtrate Sake Ferment Filtrate, Olive Glycereth-8 Esters Oil, Pseudozyma Epicola Olive Oil Fruit Ferment Filtrate, Hydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate, Acrylates C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Hydrogenated Olive Oil, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Aspalathus Linearis Extract, Olea Europaea Leaf Extract Olive Leaf Extract, Honey Extract, Boswellia Serrata Extract, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Biosaccharide Gum-4, Algin, Hexylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tetrapeptide-14, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Hydroxide, Isopentyldiol, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Mica, Titanium Dioxide Ci 77891, Carmine, Tin Oxide

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.

  • Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Co-founder, Medical Director

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer

  • Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Co-founder, CEO and CTO

    PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex

  • Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Medical Board

    Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine

  • Aishani Shah, MD

    Aishani Shah, MD

    Medical Board

    Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD

  • Asya Zubkova, MS

    Asya Zubkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member

  • Hanna Kurets, MD

    Hanna Kurets, MD

    Medical Board, Medical Advisor

    Dermatology MD

  • Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Medical Board

    Dermatology and diagnostic consultant

  • Victoria Derkova, MS

    Victoria Derkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist

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