Olay Eye Lifting Serum for combination skin
Average
- HighCombination Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for combination skin; other eye cares 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 plumping and firming for your combination skin due to Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4 and Niacinamide, which also aids in seboregulation for your oily shine. Glycerin and panthenol provide essential hydration, addressing your combination skin's humectant needs.
- The formula is safe for your combination skin, as it lacks harsh or prohibited ingredients that could cause irritation.
- This product provides general skincare benefits like hydration and soothing, making it a suitable option for your skin concerns.
People Say
★4.4Overall rating based on 600+ reviewsUsers generally praise this serum for its lightweight, fast-absorbing texture that hydrates and smooths the under-eye area without irritation, making it an excellent base for makeup. While many report reduced puffiness and softened fine lines, results regarding its "lifting" claims for sagging skin are mixed, with some finding it effective over time and others seeing little to no structural change.
Highlights
Gentle and lightweight Mostly Mentioned
- “fragrance-free”
- “no stinging”
- “velvety texture”
Excellent makeup base Often Mentioned
- “absorbs instantly”
- “non-greasy”
- “prevents concealer creasing”
Visible hydration Often Mentioned
- “smooths crepey skin”
- “plumps fine lines”
- “brightens area”
Convenient packaging Sometimes Noted
- “sanitary pump”
- “easy to control”
- “travel-friendly tube”
Subtle lifting results Sometimes Noted
- “minimal firming effect”
- “didn't fix sagging”
- “took weeks to see change”
Value for money Sometimes Noted
- “small quantity (0.5 oz)”
- “pricey for drugstore”
- “finished quickly”
Not moisturizing enough Rarely Noted
- “too light for night”
- “needed heavier cream”
- “dry skin needed more”
Packaging concerns Rarely Noted
- “unsealed box/tube”
- “pump malfunction”
- “product provenance (Made in China)”
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Questions and answers
How well does Olay Eye Lifting Serum work for combination skin?
Olay Eye Lifting Serum works reasonably well for combination skin by delivering moderate firming and gentle hydration, though it is not the ideal match for this skin type. Combination skin needs products that balance hydration for dry areas while managing oily shine and avoiding overly heavy textures.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2005American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002
Which ingredients make this serum a good fit for combination skin?
Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4 and niacinamide help smooth lines and manage oily shine, while glycerin and panthenol provide essential hydration for your combination skin. To work best for this skin type, eye care needs balancing ingredients that hydrate dry areas while properly managing shine without feeling too heavy.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2005American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002
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.
What does Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4 do for combination skin?
Palmitoyl pentapeptide-4 helps smooth out fine lines and wrinkles on combination skin by boosting collagen production. It is well tolerated and unlikely to cause irritation, making it a great addition to your daily routine.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2005The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, 2023
Where does this serum go in a skincare routine for combination skin?
This eye serum goes in the evening routine as a treatment step, after cleansing and before moisturizing. Combination skin needs targeted ingredients like peptides and niacinamide for firming and oil control, along with lightweight hydrators like glycerin and panthenol to balance dry and oily areas.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2020International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2005
Can I use this serum with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this serum with retinol by applying the serum first to give your skin hydration and soothing care before your retinol treatment. This product is unlikely to irritate combination skin, but to get a better fit, this skin type often needs a product that also provides targeted oil control and lightweight moisture.
How often should I use this serum?
This serum works well in the evening for your combination skin, and some types can also be used in the morning or twice a day. To work best for your skin, this type of product needs peptides and niacinamide for firming and oil control, alongside glycerin and panthenol for essential hydration.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2005American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002
Can this serum clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for combination skin?
Olay Eye Lifting Serum is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts on combination skin, as it lacks heavy, pore-blocking ingredients and uses a lightweight formula. However, because it is an average fit for your skin, products that better balance oily shine while delivering deeper hydration are often needed for optimal results.
Is this serum fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.
What the research says
Topical palmitoyl pentapeptide (pal-KTTKS) provided significant improvement versus placebo control in the reduction of wrinkles and fine lines in Caucasian female subjects.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2005Topical 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, 2002Topical 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, 2021A 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, 2017A 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, 2017Topical 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 2% niacinamide significantly decreased sebum excretion rate in Japanese individuals and casual sebum levels in Caucasian individuals compared to placebo or baseline.
Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy, 2006A functionalized dendrimer nanocarrier delivers active ingredients into the dermis and enhances collagen production in human dermal fibroblasts by co-delivering all-trans retinol and palmitoyl pentapeptide-4.
Acta Biomaterialia, 2025Bioactive 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, 2025The 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, 2012Wearing an N95 mask alone compared to using dimethicone cream or hydrocolloid dressing caused more adverse skin reactions among 73 military health care workers, with no significant differences in fit test failure rates between groups.
Military Medicine, 2024A dimethicone skin protectant lotion significantly decreased visual scoring and transepidermal water loss compared to vehicle control and SLS-only treated sites in 12 healthy humans exposed to sodium lauryl sulfate.
Skin Research and Technology, 2000Treatment with a moisturizer containing dimethicone and glycerine increased epidermal thickness by 0.019 mm, improved barrier function by decreasing transepidermal water loss by 13%, decreased melanin intensity, and induced keratins 6 and 16 in fifteen women with moderately photoaged forearms.
Clinical and Experimental Dermatology, 2007Topical green tea extract significantly improved clinical symptoms, tear breakup times, and meibomian gland health compared to standard treatment in patients with dry eye and Meibomian Gland Dysfunction.
Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2017Topical low-dose green tea extract reduces UVB-induced p53 expression and apoptosis in human skin keratinocytes compared to placebo.
Experimental Dermatology, 2009An anti-acne hydrogel containing Aloe barbadensis, Garcinia mangostana, and Camellia sinensis extracts showed superior antiacne and antiblotch activities compared to 1% clindamycin gel in sixty subjects with mild-moderate acne.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2019
Ingredients
Water, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Polyethylene, Panthenol, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Allantoin, Polyacrylamide, Caprylyl Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Phenoxyethanol, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Laureth-4, Dimethiconol, Acrylates C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Laureth-7, Sodium Peg-7 Olive Carboxylate Oil, Disodium Edta, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Titanium Dioxide, Mica
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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