Lancôme Absolue Precious Oil for oily skin
Camelina Sativa Seed Oil
Caprylic Capric Triglyceride
Jojoba Seed Oil Oil
Olea Europaea Oil Olive Oil
Tocopherol Vitamin E
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- AverageOily Skin Fit
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- ConcerningSafety
A weak match for oily skin; the moisturizers alongside fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with oily skin: shine, enlarged pores, blackheads, and blemishes. 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 oily skin as Caprylic Capric Triglyceride and Jojoba Seed Oil provide emollient action, though they may not be sufficient for optimal oil control.
- The Rose Essential Oil and Lavender Oil offer soothing benefits, but the product's primary function is hydration, which is not directly addressing your oily shine concern.
How to apply
- Could be used as part of your AM or PM routine every day to keep your face fresh.
- Apply this moisturizer after cleansing and toning, but right before your SPF in the morning.
- Gently press a small amount into your skin and let it absorb fully.
- Apply on clean, slightly dry skin to help control that oily shine.
- Avoid the eye area and do a quick patch test before your first use.
People Say
★4.9Overall rating based on 200+ reviewsUsers with dry, sensitive, and mature skin frequently praise this oil for its ability to eliminate dry patches and restore a healthy "golden glow" without causing breakouts. While the lightweight texture absorbs quickly to leave skin feeling satiny and supple, the strong rose fragrance is a polarizing feature that some find luxurious and others find overwhelming.
Highlights
Intense hydration Mostly Mentioned
- “melts into skin”
- “no dry patches”
- “intense hydration”
- “skin feels less stretchy”
High price Mostly Mentioned
- “super expensive”
- “not worth the price”
- “splurge item”
- “exorbitant”
Lightweight texture Often Mentioned
- “non-greasy”
- “absorbs in a jiffy”
- “light and silky”
- “doesn't sit on skin”
Radiant glow Often Mentioned
- “golden glow”
- “luminous finish”
- “radiant skin”
- “nice soft sheen”
Skin softness Often Mentioned
- “skin is softer to touch”
- “supple and soft”
- “velvety finish”
- “instantly smoother”
Luxurious scent Sometimes Noted
- “pleasant floral scent”
- “majestic rose heart”
- “smells like essential oils”
Overpowering fragrance Sometimes Noted
- “overwhelming fragrance”
- “intolerable smell”
- “grannyish scent”
- “scent changes on skin”
Lack of anti-aging Rarely Noted
- “pores remain the same”
- “no change in fine lines”
- “no miracle difference”
Runny consistency Rarely Noted
- “really runny”
- “dropper drips everywhere”
- “hard to control dosage”
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Questions and answers
Why is Lancôme Absolue Precious Oil a weak match for oily skin?
This moisturizer is a weak match because its rich oils and heavy hydrating ingredients do not control oily shine or prevent breakouts. A better moisturizer for oily skin needs a lightweight texture with peptides and hydrating agents that support the skin barrier without heavy oils.
Which ingredients make this oil a poor fit for oily skin?
This moisturizer is a weak match for oily skin because ingredients like Camelina Sativa Seed Oil, Jojoba Seed Oil, and olive oil add rich moisture that does not help control oily shine. A product for oily skin needs lightweight textures, peptides, and hydrating agents that balance moisture without heavy oils or clogged pores.
What does Camelina Oil do for oily skin?
Camelina oil is unlikely to clog pores and may help keep oily skin feeling balanced when used in moderation. Because oily skin needs lightweight moisture that absorbs easily without leaving a heavy layer, this type of product works best when paired with oil-balancing and fast-absorbing ingredients.
What does Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride do for oily skin?
Caprylic/capric triglyceride helps oily skin by increasing moisture and reducing water loss without feeling heavy. This ingredient keeps skin soft and smooth while supporting its natural barrier.
Where does this oil go in a skincare routine for oily skin?
This oil is a moisturizer that goes near the end of your morning and evening routines. Oily skin needs a moisturizer with oil-controlling ingredients and lightweight hydration that keeps shine in check without feeling heavy.
Can I use it with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this moisturizer with retinol to help keep your skin comfortable and smooth while it adjusts to the treatment. Apply your retinol first on clean skin, let it sink in, and then smooth on this moisturizer to lock in hydration and calm any dryness. Oily skin using retinol needs lightweight hydrators that balance shine and keep pores clear without feeling heavy.
How often should I use this oil?
This oil is a weak match for oily skin because it focuses on hydration rather than controlling shine. Oily skin needs lightweight, oil-controlling ingredients and balancing hydrators to stay clear and fresh.
Can it clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily skin?
This moisturizer may feel heavy and is unlikely to control your oily shine well. Oily skin needs a product with lightweight hydrators and oil-balancing ingredients instead of rich oils.
Can I use it around the eyes or on my body?
This moisturizer is generally too heavy and rich for the delicate thin skin around the eyes and is better suited for larger body areas that need deep hydration. When applying rich oils to the body, formulas featuring nourishing plant oils and lightweight smoothing agents help keep skin soft and comfortable without feeling overly greasy.
Is this oil fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It has no drying alcohol and contains fragrance (limonene, linalool, geraniol, citronellol, citral, coumarin, and parfum).
What the research says
Topical application of an emollient emulsion containing 15.0% caprylic/capric triglyceride doubled the amount of urocanic acid isomers and increased skin hydration with reduced transepidermal water loss in healthy subjects, though it did not prevent ultraviolet-induced urocanic acid isomerization.
Life, 2023An emulgel containing 20% green tea extract and 5% rose oil provided good hydrating properties and effectiveness on the skin barrier function in ten female subjects.
Acta Pharmaceutica, 2013Clay jojoba oil facial masks reduced total skin lesions by a mean of 54% after 6 weeks in 133 participants with acne-prone, lesioned skin and mild acne compared to baseline.
Forschende Komplementarmedizin, 2012Topical application of jojoba wax reduced LPS-induced secretion of IL-6, IL-8, and TNFα by approximately 30% and increased the synthesis of pro-collagen III and hyaluronic acid compared to untreated skin in an ex-vivo human skin organ culture model.
Frontiers in Pharmacology, 2024Topical jojoba oil application in male mice decreased exercise-induced pro-inflammatory gene expression (Il-1b and Il-6 in soleus, Il-1b in gastrocnemius) compared to untreated exercised mice.
Biomolecules, 2025Topical application of an antioxidant serum containing 15% ascorbic acid, 0.5% ferulic acid, and 1% tocopherol prevented particulate matter-induced degradation of extracellular matrix components, inflammation, and oxidative stress in the skin of 15 female volunteers compared to untreated controls.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025Dermatological products containing d-alpha tocopheryl acetate showed non-comedogenic potential with less than a 50% increase in microcomedones in 12 healthy male subjects compared to octyl palmitate.
Contemporary Clinical Trials Communications, 2021Topical application of an antioxidant mix containing 15% ascorbic acid, 0.5% ferulic acid, and 1% tocopherol prevented PM and UV-induced skin barrier perturbation, lipid peroxidation, inflammatory markers, MMP9 activation, and Type I collagen loss in 15 healthy females compared to untreated exposed skin.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024
Why other moisturizers fit oily 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
Ingredients
Pro-Xylanetm, The Rose Essential Oil, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, Olea Europaea Oil, Olive Oil Fruit, Jojoba Seed Oil, Camelina Sativa Oil, Camelina Sativa Seed Oil, Zea Mays Oil, Tocopherol, Origanum Majorana Oil Leaf, Pelargonium Graveolens Oil Flower, Limonene, Linalool, Geraniol, Carrot Oil, Beta Carotene, Rosa Canina Oil Fruit, Passiflora Edulis Oil, Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Oil Leaf, Rosemary Oil Leaf, Rosa Damascena Oil Flower, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Peel Oil, Citronellol, Lemon Peel Oil, Anthemis Nobilis Oil Flower, Citral, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Apricot Kernel Oil, Coumarin, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Lavender Oil, Rice Bran Oil, Parfum
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