Mizon Black Snail All In One Cream for oily skin
Average
- AverageOily Skin Fit
- HighEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for oily skin; other moisturizers 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 benefits for oily shine and oily skin due to the presence of niacinamide and snail secretion filtrate, which help regulate sebum production and improve skin texture.
- The formula provides excellent moisturizing and treating benefits, with ingredients like centella asiatica extract and panthenol further supporting skin hydration and soothing.
- The safety profile is excellent, with no risks of irritation for your oily skin due to the absence of harsh ingredients and the presence of soothing components.
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
★4.7Overall rating based on 5.4k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, this product is highly regarded for its lightweight, non-greasy formula that effectively addresses acne, redness, and uneven skin texture, making it suitable for oily and combination skin. Many users report a smoother, plumper complexion with reduced fine lines. Some users with very dry or sensitive skin occasionally find it not moisturizing enough or slightly irritating.
Highlights
Lightweight texture Mostly Mentioned
- “isn't greasy at all, the texture is very pleasant”
- “absorbs quickly without leaving a sticky residue”
- “hasn't turned my face into an oily mess”
- “lightweight cream absorbs quickly into the skin”
Clears acne Often Mentioned
- “clearing up old acne redness”
- “less oily skin... less zits”
- “helped with skin redness”
- “helps improve acne-prone skin, scars and uneven skin tone”
Improves texture Often Mentioned
- “leaving skin feeling plumped and soft”
- “smooths uneven texture”
- “helps have more even skin tone and texture”
- “makes skin feel smooth and hydrated”
Reduces fine lines Sometimes Noted
- “fine lines around forehead have visibly reduced”
- “eye bags just above cheeks have definitely shrunk”
- “helps reduce fine lines and signs of aging”
- “works good for age 50+ face skin”
Not moisturizing enough Sometimes Noted
- “not that moisturising for normal to thirsty skin”
- “dries the skin”
- “didn't seem to add much moisture to skin”
- “will use this as a sleeping pack to seal stuff in”
Causes stinging Rarely Noted
- “caused stinging which was extremely disapointing”
- “can react to sensitive skin”
- “may cause stinging or irritation on sensitive skin”
Tacky finish Rarely Noted
- “takes a bit more massaging to get it to sink into the skin”
- “leaves a slightly tacky sheen”
- “might feel heavy on very oily skin in hot weather”
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Questions and answers
How well does Mizon Black Snail Cream work for oily skin?
Mizon Black Snail All In One Cream works moderately well for oily skin, helping manage shine and improve texture while keeping your skin calm and hydrated. It has an excellent safety profile with no irritation risks, though oily skin types often benefit even more from lightweight options containing peptides and hydrating agents that avoid heavy oils and breakouts.
American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016
Which ingredients make this cream a good fit for oily skin?
This cream is a good fit for oily skin because it contains niacinamide and snail secretion filtrate, which help regulate sebum production and improve texture. Centella asiatica extract and panthenol provide soothing and hydrating benefits without adding heavy oils.
Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002
What does Snail Mucin Filtrate do for oily skin?
Snail secretion filtrate helps calm oily skin by reducing inflammation and soothing irritation. This ingredient works well for balancing the face without clogging pores, though an oily skin routine also needs lightweight hydration and gentle pore-clearing ingredients to stay smooth and clear.
What does Niacinamide do for oily skin?
Niacinamide helps balance oily skin by significantly reducing excess oil production and shine. It is well tolerated and may improve skin texture without clogging pores.
Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy, 2006Antioxidants, 2021
Where does this cream go in a skincare routine for oily skin?
This moisturizing treatment goes in the evening routine after cleansing and a cleansing toner, or in the morning routine before your sunscreen. Oily skin needs lightweight moisturizers with niacinamide and snail secretion filtrate to help control shine and improve texture.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2020American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002
Can I use this cream with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this cream with retinol, applying the retinol first and following with this moisturizer to help keep your skin calm and hydrated. Oily skin works best with a treatment that includes lightweight hydrators like hyaluronic acid and oil-controlling ingredients like salicylic acid.
American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016
How often should I use this cream?
You can use this moisturizing treatment twice daily in your morning and evening routines. Daily application helps keep your oily skin hydrated while keeping your skin calm and comfortable.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Health Science Reports, 2021
Can this cream clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily skin?
This cream is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for oily skin due to its safe ingredients and lack of harsh components. It is safe to use daily, though oily skin often does better with lightweight, oil-free moisturizers that balance shine and clear pores without heavy layers.
Can I use this cream around the eyes or on my body?
This cream is generally safe to use on the body, but because the skin around the eyes is much thinner than other areas, you should use caution and check for any irritation. While its soothing ingredients like centella asiatica extract and panthenol help hydrate and calm the skin, oily skin of this type needs a lighter, oil-free formula for the delicate eye area to avoid heaviness.
Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy, 2002American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002
Is this cream fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.
What the research says
Topical dexpanthenol acts as a moisturizer, improves stratum corneum hydration, accelerates wound healing and epidermal regeneration, reduces erythema, and improves symptoms of skin irritation compared to vehicle or no pretreatment.
American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002Cosmetic 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, 2016A new topical panthenol-containing emollient significantly improved transepidermal water loss reduction, stratum corneum hydration, and intercellular lipid lamellae length compared with control in healthy subjects without negatively impacting bacterial viability.
The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017A panthenol-enriched mask significantly decreased erythema and hyperpigmentation, increased sebum and stratum corneum moisture, and reduced transepidermal water loss compared to a saline dressing in 60 subjects undergoing facial laser treatment.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025A facial serum containing snail secretion filtrate, Calendula officinalis, and Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract significantly reduced inflammatory acne lesions compared to placebo in 66 participants with mild-to-moderate maskne over 12 weeks.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022HelixComplex snail mucus protected human keratinocytes and reconstructed human epidermis models from ozone-induced oxidative damage and pro-inflammatory response following exposure to 0.5 ppm ozone for 2 hours.
PloS One, 2020Topical treatment with Snail Secretion Filtrate significantly improves the speed and percentage of wound area closure, enhances proliferation and tissue remodeling, and reduces inflammation in a full-thickness excisional wound model in mice compared to untreated controls.
Veterinary Sciences, 2021Topical 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, 2021Topical 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, 2008Topical 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, 2005Topical 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, 2020A 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, 2017Moisturizer 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, 2019Topical copper tripeptide complex on CO2 laser-resurfaced skin caused no significant reduction in erythema or objective improvement in wrinkles compared to controls, but significantly increased patient satisfaction regarding overall skin quality.
Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery, 2006A novel regimen combining a hydroxy acid-based scrub and copper tripeptide serum significantly reduced adherent scalp flaking by 61.24%, increased hair density by 12.48%, increased hair thickness by 25.36%, and improved scalp skin hydration by 76.24% in adults with mild to moderate dandruff over 15 days.
Cureus, 2024The combination of Thermus thermophilus and Bacillus subtilis mixed-culture ferment extract and copper tripeptide-1 GHK-Cu reduced inflammatory cytokines, protected skin explants from UV-induced damage, and improved wrinkles and skin barrier conditions compared to individual components or controls.
Skin Research and Technology, 2026Topical gel containing chitosan, 0.2% chlorhexidine, allantoin and dexpanthenol did not improve postoperative comfort regarding swelling and pain, but improved the wound's aesthetic appearance following impacted lower third molar extraction compared to no gel.
Medicina Oral, Patologia Oral Y Cirugia Bucal, 2016A topical gel containing chitosan, chlorhexidine, allantoin, and dexpanthenol significantly reduced postoperative pain, trismus, swelling, and analgesic consumption, while improving wound healing after third molar surgery compared to a placebo.
Medicina Oral, Patologia Oral Y Cirugia Bucal, 2020An overnight patch containing Allium cepa extract and allantoin safely promotes scar healing after dermatologic surgery, resulting in significantly greater reductions in observer- and patient-assessed POSAS scores compared to no treatment.
Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, 2018
Ingredients
Snail Secretion Filtrate, Niacinamide, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Sunflower Seed Oil, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Butylene Glycol, Synthetic Wax, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Water, Carbomer, Triethanolamine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Polyacrylate, Adenosine, Tropolone, Coptis Japonica Root Extract, Disodium Edta, Allantoin, Panthenol, Theobroma Cacao Extract, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Beta-Glucan, Copper Tripeptide-1, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Cassia Obtusifolia Seed Extract, Porphyra Tenera Extract, Fagus Sylvatica Seed Extract, Dictyopteris Membranacea Extract, Allium Sativum Bulb Extract, Prunus Mume Fruit Extract, Polygonum Fagopyrum Seed Extract, Rubus Coreanus Fruit Extract, Mirabilis Jalapa Seed Extract, Sepia, Charcoal Powder, Aronia Melanocarpa Fruit Extract, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract, Sambucus Nigra Fruit Extract, Morus Alba Fruit Extract, Rhus Semialata Gall Extract, Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract, Inonotus Obliquus Extract Mushroom Extract, Anona Cherimolia Fruit Extract, Coffea Arabica Fruit Extract, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract Grape Fruit Extract, Corthellus Shiitake Extract Mushroom Extract, Piper Nigrum Seed Extract, Black Sugar Extract, Rose Extract, Ceramide Np, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Rh-Oligopeptide-1
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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