PCA SKIN Collagen Hydrator for oily skin
Collagen
Glycerin
Sodium Hyaluronate
Shea Butter
Tetrahexyldecyl AscorbateAverage
- AverageOily Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- ExcellentSafety
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 suitability for your oily skin as glycerin and sodium hyaluronate provide excellent hydration and plumpness, though it lacks specialized ingredients to address oily shine.
- The inclusion of Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract and Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract offers soothing benefits, which is beneficial for maintaining overall skin comfort.
- The product is safe for your oily skin, with no risks of irritation 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 600+ reviewsUsers with dry, mature, or sensitive skin highly praise this moisturizer for its deep hydration and ability to combat dryness without feeling heavy. It is frequently noted for its elegant, velvety texture that absorbs quickly, while also soothing redness and plumping fine lines. A small number of users reported breakouts or found it too rich for daytime use.
Highlights
Deep hydration Often Mentioned
- “tall drink of water”
- “cured my dry patches”
- “intense moisture”
- “saved my winter skin”
Elegant texture Often Mentioned
- “rich but not greasy”
- “absorbs quickly”
- “velvety finish”
- “goes on smooth”
Anti-aging effects Sometimes Noted
- “plumps fine lines”
- “skin looks younger”
- “improves texture”
- “firming effect”
Non-comedogenic feel Sometimes Noted
- “doesn't clog pores”
- “lightweight after absorption”
- “breathable”
- “no residue”
Soothing and gentle Sometimes Noted
- “calms redness”
- “great for sensitive skin”
- “no irritation”
- “soothes flaky skin”
High price point Sometimes Noted
- “expensive for size”
- “small jar”
- “pricey”
- “wish it was cheaper”
Breakouts Rarely Noted
- “caused whiteheads”
- “clogged my pores”
- “bumps appeared”
- “acne flare-up”
Jar packaging Rarely Noted
- “unsanitary jar”
- “prefer a pump”
- “dip fingers in”
- “messy container”
Natural scent Rarely Noted
- “smells like wheat”
- “odd nutty smell”
- “scent is earthy”
- “don't like the smell”
Too heavy for day Rarely Noted
- “better for night”
- “shiny during day”
- “too thick for makeup”
- “greasy in summer”
Sources: lovi.care, dermstore.com, lovelyskin.com, bluemercury.com, skinelite.com, and more
Questions and answers
How well does PCA Skin Collagen Hydrator work for oily skin?
PCA Skin Collagen Hydrator offers moderate suitability for oily skin, as its glycerin and sodium hyaluronate provide good hydration without causing irritation, though it lacks ingredients to manage oily shine. To work best for oily skin, a moisturizer needs lightweight hydration and ingredients that address shine without heavy oils.
Which ingredients make this cream a good fit for oily skin?
Glycerin, sodium hyaluronate, aloe vera, and chamomile make this cream a reasonable fit by bringing in moisture and keeping your skin calm without causing irritation. However, because it lacks specialized ingredients to control oily shine, an oily skin type needs a product that combines peptides and light hydrators, avoids heavy oils, and includes ingredients that support the skin barrier while managing oiliness and breakouts.
What does Collagen do for oily skin?
Collagen helps keep oily skin hydrated and balanced without adding heaviness. It improves overall skin condition and helps maintain moisture levels, but an oily skin routine also needs ingredients that control excess oil and clear pores.
Dermatology Practical & Conceptual, 2022Current Issues in Molecular Biology, 2024
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 it go in a skincare routine for oily skin?
This moisturizer goes in the morning routine after your hydrating toner, and in the evening routine as your final step after your treatment. Oily skin needs moisturizers with lightweight hydrators and ingredients that control shine without feeling heavy.
Can I use this cream with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this cream alongside retinol to help keep your skin comfortable and smooth, applying it after your retinol treatment absorbs. To work best for oily skin, a moisturizer of this type needs ingredients that help manage oily shine.
How often should I use it?
You can use this moisturizing treatment daily in your morning and evening routines as part of your regular skin care steps. Daily application helps keep your skin hydrated and smooth while maintaining overall skin comfort.
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 cause breakouts for oily skin, as it has a low complaint rate for causing blemishes and is free of harsh ingredients. However, because it lacks specialized ingredients to control shine and can feel too heavy for daytime use, oily skin generally needs lighter, oil-balancing moisturizers with ingredients that help manage excess oil.
Can I use it around the eyes or on my body?
You can use this moisturizing treatment around your eyes and on your body, as it has a very good safety profile for sensitive areas. For oily skin, however, a product of this type needs lightweight hydrators and oil-controlling ingredients to properly balance shine.
Is this cream fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol. Cetearyl alcohol and cetyl alcohol are fatty alcohols, which soften the skin.
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 hyaluronic acid filler serum combined with Botulinum toxin type A lengthened the duration of the toxin's effect in reducing wrinkles compared to Botulinum toxin type A alone.
Dermatologic Therapy, 2022A combination cream of stimu-tex AS and saccharide isomerate reduced erythema, increased skin capacitance, and reduced transepidermal water loss compared to placebo in 20 subjects after fractional CO2 laser procedure without causing serious adverse events.
Lasers in Medical Science, 2025Topical application of TAC/Collagen postbiotics gel improved skin moisture score and inflammation index, and reduced porphyrins and brown spots in 20 volunteers with acne vulgaris.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022Topical collagen tripeptide application improved skin wrinkles, elasticity, and density while reducing advanced glycated end products in 22 Asian women over 4 weeks.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2022Marine collagen extracted from Greenland halibut skin showed a non-cytotoxic effect on fibroblast cells and provided a slight skin hydration effect when incorporated into cosmetic hydrogel formulations at dosages of 0.1, 0.25, and 0.5% in 23 healthy volunteers.
Marine Drugs, 2023The 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, 2012Topical application of 0.1% hyaluronic acid formulations of different molecular weights led to significant improvements in skin hydration and elasticity, with low-molecular-weight formulations also significantly reducing wrinkle depth in seventy-six female subjects compared to a vehicle control.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2011Topical application of hyaluronic acid in conjunction with free gingival graft significantly reduced donor site postoperative pain until day 7 compared to normal saline, with no significant differences in graft dimensions or patient satisfaction.
Clinical Oral Investigations, 2022Treatment with a hyaluronic acid-containing mouth rinse or topical gel led to significant lesion reduction, pain relief, and normalization of lesion color in adult patients with minor recurrent aphthous stomatitis, with the gel formulation showing an earlier healing onset at 3 days.
BMC Oral Health, 2019A skin barrier restoring cream with shea butter, silkflo, and vitamin E increased type I procollagen synthesis, enhanced antioxidant enzyme activity, decreased reactive oxygen species generation, and promoted hyaluronic acid production in H2O2-stimulated human keratinocyte cells compared to untreated cells.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2025Topical application of 5% vitamin C cream significantly improved global clinical scores, increased skin microrelief density, and induced elastic tissue repair in photoaged skin compared to excipient control in healthy female volunteers.
Experimental Dermatology, 2003Ascorbic acid 2-glucoside gel significantly reduced gingival melanin pigmentation after 4 weeks compared to placebo in 73 subjects with symmetric pigmentation.
Journal of Periodontology, 2009Topical application of VC-IP cream twice daily for 8 weeks reduces periorbital wrinkles in female subjects compared to a placebo cream.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022
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, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Isopropyl Palmitate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Shea Butter, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Cetyl Alcohol, Polysorbate 60, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Allantoin, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract Matricaria Flower Extract, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glycol Distearate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Sunflower Seed Oil, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Olea Europaea Oil Fruit Olive Oil Fruit, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Pca, Tetrasodium Edta, Carbomer, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Hydroxide
Behind this fit score
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