La Roche-Posay TOLERIANE SENSITIVE FLUIDE for combination skin
Glycerin
Squalane
Low
- HighCombination Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
A weak match for combination skin; the moisturizers alongside 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
- Highly suitable for your combination skin, this product utilizes niacinamide and glycerin to balance oiliness and provide hydration, addressing your oily shine concerns.
- The inclusion of squalane further supports barrier resilience, offering general skincare benefits that complement your skin's needs.
- The safety profile is excellent, with no harsh ingredients that could cause irritation to your combination skin.
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
★4.5Overall rating based on 2.3k+ reviewsSome users with very dry skin find it insufficiently hydrating on its own, and a few note it can pill under makeup or is relatively expensive for the small bottle size.
Highlights
Calms sensitive skin Mostly Mentioned
- “It is reported to help calm and soothe the skin, even for those with very sensitive complexions.”
- “It is just so good at the moment... great for people with sensitive skin and acne prone skin.”
Lightweight and non-greasy Often Mentioned
- “This product is lightweight and non-greasy. A silky feel on your face.”
- “It's lightweight, so if you have drier skin you may need to use a toner/serum underneath it.”
- “It's light so it doesn't clog.”
- “This product is extremely light and more matte making it a perfect canvas for my other products.”
Fungal acne safe Sometimes Noted
- “It is fungal acne safe one of the few fungal acne safe moisturizers.”
- “I just bought this today as it is non-comedogenic and fungal-acne safe according to 4 ingredient checking websites.”
- “This LRP moisturiser is apparently the safest one as it only has 1 questionable ingredient.”
- “Yes — with only 10 ingredients and zero malassezia triggers, this is one of the safest moisturizers for fungal acne-prone skin.”
Expensive and small Sometimes Noted
- “I am going through a bottle a week so it ends up expensive!”
- “The size is the other sticking point. Forty milliliters. That is all you get.”
- “It's just too expensive for the amount of product that you get.”
- “It is a little bit pricey uh for me just because I'm used to buying very cheap products.”
Not hydrating enough Sometimes Noted
- “If you have dry skin this not going to be enough.”
- “If your skin drinks moisturizer like desert sand drinks rain, the Toleriane Sensitive Fluide will leave you wanting.”
- “If you have mixed skin, like mine, you will probably need to add a second layer on driest areas.”
- “Unfortunately, it's too light and I have to apply far too much product in order for my skin to feel moisturized.”
Pills under makeup Rarely Noted
- “My only issue is that it pills up underneath makeup and can make it look cakey.”
- “It literally pills with every product I've tried, it's impossible to use.”
- “The issue for me is the same issue I had with Geek & Gorgous Hydration station... [pilling]”
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Questions and answers
Why is La Roche-Posay Toleriane Sensitive Fluide a weak match for combination skin?
La Roche-Posay Toleriane Sensitive Fluide is a weak match for your combination skin because it may feel slightly heavy and lacks the multiple peptides, brightening agents, and antioxidants needed to properly balance oiliness and hydration for this skin type.
Which ingredients make this cream a poor fit for combination skin?
This cream is a weak match for combination skin because it lacks the multiple peptides, brightening ingredients, and soothing agents needed to properly balance oiliness and provide ideal hydration for this skin type.
What does Water do for combination skin?
Water helps keep combination skin hydrated, though a product of this type needs additional barrier-protecting ingredients like ceramides or petrolatum to lock in that moisture and support overall skin health.
What does Glycerin do for combination skin?
Glycerin helps keep combination skin soft and smooth by pulling moisture in and keeping it there. It improves hydration and supports your skin barrier, which is unlikely to cause irritation.
The British Journal of Dermatology, 2008Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
Where does this cream go in a skincare routine for combination skin?
This moisturizing treatment goes near the end of your morning routine before sunscreen, and as the final step in the evening. Combination skin needs a lightweight moisturizer with glycerin and niacinamide to keep the skin hydrated while helping balance oiliness.
The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2022International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2020
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 this moisturizer to help calm potential dryness. To properly fit combination skin, a product of this type needs balancing ingredients like niacinamide and glycerin along with barrier-supporting squalane.
How often should I use this cream?
You can use this moisturizing treatment twice a day as part of your morning and evening routine. Regular daily application helps improve skin moisture and barrier function.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Health Science Reports, 2021
Can this cream clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for combination skin?
This cream is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts on combination skin because it has a gentle formula with ingredients like glycerin and niacinamide that are well tolerated. However, since it is a weak match for your skin type, combination skin often needs lighter textures and targeted oil-controlling ingredients to stay completely clear.
Can I use this cream around the eyes or on my body?
You can use this moisturizing treatment around your eyes and on your body because its gentle formula has a very safe profile and is unlikely to cause irritation. However, combination skin needs a product that balances oiliness and provides targeted hydration with ingredients like niacinamide and glycerin.
Is this cream fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.
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, 2017Topical 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, 2020Topical treatment of nicotinamide, alone or in combination with other active ingredients, reduces the progression of skin aging and hyperpigmentation in clinical trials while being well tolerated.
Antioxidants, 2021The 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, 2012Squalane at 0.005-0.015% counteracts UVA-induced oxidative stress, inflammation, and collagen metabolism inhibition while stimulating fibroblast migration in human dermal fibroblasts.
Molecules, 2025Plant-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
Ingredients
Water, Glycerin, Squalane, Butylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Dimethicone, Peg-100 Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Carbomer, Sodium Hydroxide, Caprylyl Glycol, Acrylates C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Citric Acid
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