Simple Replenishing Rich Moisturiser for oily skin
Glycerin
Panthenol Vitamin B5
Tocopheryl Acetate Vitamin E
Allantoin
NiacinamideAverage
- AverageOily Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for oily skin; other moisturizers fit it better.
- American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002
- Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
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 due to the humectant action of glycerin and panthenol, which hydrate and enhance barrier resilience, but it lacks sufficient ingredients for effective seboregulation to manage oily shine.
- While it provides general skincare benefits like hydration and soothing for oily skin, these are mostly supportive and irrelevant for managing your primary concern of oily shine.
- 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 like panthenol and bisabolol.
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
★4.2Overall rating based on 800+ reviewsThis moisturizer is widely praised as a gentle, budget-friendly staple for sensitive and combination skin, effectively hydrating without leaving a greasy residue. While many users find it calms redness and serves as an excellent makeup base, some with very dry skin find it lacks sufficient richness, and a minority report breakouts or irritation from recent formula changes.
Highlights
Effective hydration Mostly Mentioned
- “banished dryness within days”
- “skin feels soft and supple”
- “instantly doubles hydration”
- “leaves skin refreshed”
Non-greasy absorption Often Mentioned
- “absorbs really well”
- “no greasy film”
- “doesn't sit on top of skin”
- “lightweight but moisturizing”
Sensitive skin safe Often Mentioned
- “red rawness disappeared”
- “no stinging”
- “perfect for sensitive skin”
- “soothes my skin”
Good value Sometimes Noted
- “better than expensive moisturizers”
- “great value for money”
- “affordable staple”
- “can afford to be generous with application”
Makeup compatibility Sometimes Noted
- “works well under foundation”
- “perfect base for makeup”
- “no problem applying makeup after”
- “doesn't pill”
Not rich enough Sometimes Noted
- “need to apply multiple layers”
- “not rich enough for winter”
- “too light for dry skin”
- “felt like a light lotion”
Breakouts or reactions Rarely Noted
- “gave me spots”
- “massive allergic reaction”
- “caused tiny rashes”
- “broke me out”
Formula changes Rarely Noted
- “new formula stings”
- “ingredients have been changed”
- “preferred the old version”
Lack of SPF Rarely Noted
- “wish it had SPF 15”
- “deal breaker is no sunscreen”
- “have to use separate SPF”
- “no SPF mentioned”
Packaging issues Rarely Noted
- “hard to get last bit out”
- “bottle shape is annoying”
- “have to cut bottle open”
- “product gets stuck”
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Questions and answers
How well does Simple Replenishing Rich Moisturiser work for oily skin?
Simple Replenishing Rich Moisturiser works moderately well for oily skin, providing safe hydration and soothing care without clogging pores, though it lacks ingredients to manage oily shine. A moisturizer for this skin needs peptides, lightweight hydrating agents, and ingredients that support the skin barrier while controlling excess oil.
American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
Which ingredients make this cream a good fit for oily skin?
Glycerin and Panthenol Vitamin B5 make this cream a good fit for oily skin by providing gentle hydration and strengthening the skin barrier without causing irritation. However, an ideal moisturizer for this skin type needs peptides, lightweight hydrating agents, and ingredients that actively manage oily shine and control excess oil without clogging pores.
American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
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
What does Panthenol do for oily skin?
Panthenol helps regulate sebum and reduce redness for oily skin while keeping it hydrated. It is very well tolerated and is unlikely to cause adverse reactions across oily skin types.
Where does it go in a skincare routine for oily skin?
This moisturizer fits into both your morning and evening routines as the final hydrating step before your sunscreen in the morning and after your treatment in the evening. While it provides good hydration and soothing care for your oily skin, this type of product also needs ingredients to control oil and shine.
The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2022American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002
Can I use this cream with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this moisturizer with retinol by applying the cream after your retinol treatment to help soothe the skin and keep it comfortable. This product is safe and unlikely to cause irritation, making it helpful for supporting the skin while using stronger treatments.
How often should I use it?
You can use this moisturizer daily in your morning and evening routines. It is unlikely to cause irritation and helps keep your skin soft and calm, though an oily skin type also needs ingredients that manage excess shine.
Can this cream clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily skin?
This cream is unlikely to cause breakouts on oily skin, as it has a very low risk of irritation and features soothing components like panthenol and bisabolol. It hydrates well with glycerin and panthenol, but oily skin also needs oil-controlling ingredients to manage shine.
American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017
Can I use it around the eyes or on my body?
You can use this moisturizer around your eyes and on your body safely, as it is gentle and well tolerated. However, because the skin on the body and around the eyes differs greatly in thickness compared to the face, a product of this type needs targeted ingredients like ceramides, peptides, or heavier hydrators to properly address specific concerns in those areas.
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. Stearyl alcohol is a fatty alcohol, which soften the skin.
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, 2002A 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, 2017A 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, 2020The 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, 2012Moisturizer 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 dexpanthenol formulated in lipophilic vehicles improved stratum corneum hydration and reduced transepidermal water loss compared to vehicle control in humans.
Arzneimittel-Forschung, 2000Hyaluronic acid, hyaluronic acid plus dexpanthenol, and isotonic saline nasal sprays all significantly improved dry nose symptoms over four weeks in 240 patients, with hyaluronic acid plus dexpanthenol providing superior nasal moisturisation compared to the other two.
Auris, Nasus, Larynx, 2020Topical 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, 2024Topical 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, 2016An 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, 2018Prophylactic application of a topical scar gel containing Allium cepae extract, allantoin, and heparin significantly improves patient-assessed scar color, stiffness, and irregularity compared to no treatment in women following a cesarean section.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2014Topical 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, 2005
Ingredients
Water, Glycerin, Coco-Caprylate Caprate, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Stearyl Alcohol, Panthenol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Polyacrylamide, Stearic Acid, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Caprylyl Glycol, Laureth-7, Allantoin, Pentylene Glycol, Bisabolol, Disodium Edta, Lactic Acid, Sodium Lactate, Serine, Urea, Sodium Chloride, Phenoxyethanol
Behind this fit score
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