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ONE THING Centella Soothing Cream for oily skin

Average

  • HighOily Skin Fit
  • AverageEffectiveness
  • 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 your oily skin as Glycerin and Beta-Glucan provide excellent hydration and support barrier resilience, though they do not specifically target oily shine. Betaine also aids in hydration without increasing oiliness, making it suitable for your oily skin type.
  • The formula is safe for your oily skin, with no harsh ingredients that could cause irritation.
  • This product provides general soothing benefits and is highly compatible with your oily skin.

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

★4.4Overall rating based on 100+ reviews

Based on limited data, this lightweight gel-cream is highly regarded by individuals with oily, acne-prone, and sensitive skin for its rapid absorption and non-greasy feel, effectively calming redness without pore congestion. However, users with dry or dehydrated skin frequently find it insufficient as a standalone moisturizer, often needing to layer additional hydrating products.

Highlights

  • Lightweight absorption Mostly Mentioned
    • “Sinks in real fast”
    • “Absorbs beautifully”
    • “Lightweight gel texture”
    • “Thins out immediately upon application.”
  • Calms redness Often Mentioned
    • “Calms the inflamed skin”
    • “Helped reduce redness”
    • “Soothing effect immediately”
    • “Great for sensitive skin.”
  • Non-greasy finish Often Mentioned
    • “Not greasy at all”
    • “Perfect natural finish”
    • “Doesn't make me look greasy”
    • “Zero stickiness.”
  • Insufficient moisture Often Mentioned
    • “Not enough for dry skin”
    • “Hydration fades quickly”
    • “Needs layering”
    • “Not quite moisturizing enough.”
  • Acne-safe formula Sometimes Noted
    • “Fungal acne safe”
    • “Zero breakouts”
    • “Did not clog pores”
    • “Acne safe.”
  • Occasional pilling Rarely Noted
    • “Notice a bit of pilling”
    • “Pills when layered”
    • “Issues under makeup.”
  • Subtle soothing effect Rarely Noted
    • “Zero soothing effect for me”
    • “Just inoffensive”
    • “Didn't work as well as aloe.”
  • Texture not preferred Rarely Noted
    • “More siliconey than expected”
    • “Felt like water”
    • “Too thin for night use.”

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Questions and answers

How well does ONE THING Centella Soothing Cream work for oily skin?

This cream works decently for oily skin by providing hydration and soothing comfort without clogging pores or causing irritation. However, because it does not actively target oily shine, an oily skin type needs a lightweight product with peptides and hydrating agents that control excess oil while maintaining moisture.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Cutaneous and Ocular Toxicology, 2009

Which ingredients make this cream a good fit for oily skin?

Glycerin, beta-glucan, and betaine make this cream a good fit for oily skin because they provide hydration without adding extra oiliness or clogging pores. Oily skin of this type needs moisturizing treatments that combine lightweight textures with ingredients that manage shine and support the skin barrier without heavy oils.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

What does Centella Asiatica Extract do for oily skin?

Centella Asiatica Extract helps calm redness and keeps oily skin feeling balanced by soothing irritation and supporting moisture levels. It is unlikely to feel heavy, and products of this type for oily skin need ingredients that control excess shine while maintaining hydration.

Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016Molecules, 2023

What does Glycerin do for oily skin?

Glycerin helps keep oily skin hydrated without feeling heavy and supports the skin barrier. Because this product is a weak fit for your skin, an ideal product of this type needs lightweight hydrators and ingredients that balance oil while protecting the skin.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2008International Journal of Toxicology, 2019

Where does this cream go in a skincare routine for oily skin?

This moisturizing treatment goes near the end of your routine, after cleansing, toning, and treatments in the evening, or after cleansing and toning before sunscreen in the morning. Oily skin often needs a lightweight formula with ingredients like niacinamide or oil-balancing agents that hydrate without adding extra shine.

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

You can use this cream with retinol by applying the cream after your retinol treatment to help soothe the skin and reduce irritation. Using a moisturizer alongside retinol is unlikely to reduce the treatment's effectiveness and helps keep skin comfortable. For oily skin, this product type also needs oil-controlling ingredients like niacinamide or salicylic acid to help manage shine.

Cutis, 2006The Journal of Dermatology, 2014

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 keep your skin hydrated and supported without increasing oily shine.

Health Science Reports, 2021Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020

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, as it contains safe, gentle ingredients that hydrate without adding heavy oils. However, because it only offers moderate hydration and does not target oily shine, oily skin often needs a lightweight gel or fluid with oil-balancing ingredients and mattifying agents.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

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

You can use this cream around your eyes and on your body because its gentle formula and hydrating ingredients are safe and suitable for thin and body skin. To care for these areas best, oily skin needs lightweight hydration and ingredients that balance oil and strengthen the skin barrier without feeling heavy.

Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy, 2002

Is this cream fragrance-free and alcohol-free?

Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.

What the research says

  • A combination of Aloe barbadensis leaf extract and trimethylglycine in a 1:1 mass ratio synergistically increased aquaporin 3 expression by up to 380% in keratinocytes and safely improved skin hydration in healthy volunteers.

    Molecules, 2024
  • 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, 2017
  • A preservative system containing 1,2-hexanediol and caprylyl glycol showed no delayed Type IV dermal sensitivity reactions in 200 subjects when tested as a 15% mixture in carbomer gel and in a cosmetic formulation.

    Cutaneous and Ocular Toxicology, 2009
  • L-ascorbic acid and betaine-based therapeutic deep eutectic system significantly enhanced transdermal delivery through porcine skin compared to ascorbic acid alone or physical mixture, and reduced aging markers while inducing an even skin tone in humans.

    Pharmaceutics, 2024
  • Topical 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, 2020
  • Moisturizer 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, 2019
  • Topical treatment with 5% vitamin C and 0.1% madecassoside significantly improved clinical scores for wrinkles, suppleness, firmness, roughness, and skin hydration, along with functional and structural remodeling of the elastic fiber network in 20 female volunteers with photoaged skin after 6 months compared to baseline.

    Experimental Dermatology, 2008
  • The 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, 2020
  • Ten 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, 2001
  • Niacinamide/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, 2012
  • Skin care regimens containing beta-glucan improved hemoglobin index, skin hydration, and transepidermal water loss compared to vehicle control in 20 patients undergoing fractional laser therapy.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021
  • Treatment with topical formulations containing beta-glucan combined with nanofractional radiofrequency plus magnetic nanofractional radiofrequency showed the best efficacy and was tolerable and effective in Chinese women with abdominal stretch marks compared to control groups.

    Dermatology and Therapy, 2023
  • Topical beta-glucan mildly improved striae gravidarum, 1565-nm non-ablative fractional laser showed better results than topical beta-glucan, and the combined strategy further improved striae gravidarum atrophy compared to single treatment.

    The Journal of Dermatology, 2022
  • Combining 755 nm alexandrite laser with topical licorice gel significantly reduces terminal hair counts compared to alexandrite laser with placebo in women with idiopathic hirsutism.

    Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2015
  • Licochalcone A activated Nrf2 signaling, elevated cytoprotective enzymes, increased the reduced-to-oxidized glutathione ratio, and decreased reactive oxygen species in human fibroblasts and neutrophils, while a LicA-rich licorice extract lowered UVA-induced oxidative processes in vivo.

    Experimental Dermatology, 2015
  • Bioactive 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, 2025

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

Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Caprylyl Methicone, Betaine, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glycereth-26, Beta-Glucan, Acrylates C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Pvm Ma Copolymer, Glyceryl Acrylate Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Arginine, Xanthan Gum, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium Edta

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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