Sunday Riley Juno Antioxidant + Superfood Face Oil for combination skin
Blackberry Seed Oil
Blueberry Seed Oil
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil Chardonnay Grape Seed Oil
Cranberry Seed Oil
Nigella Sativa Seed Oil
Average
- AverageCombination Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- ExcellentSafety
Works for combination skin; other serums 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 excellent antioxidant protection for your combination skin due to blackberry seed oil and blueberry seed oil, which shield from environmental stressors, though it lacks targeted ingredients for optimal oil control.
- The emollient properties of grape seed oil and raspberry seed oil provide nourishment, but these do not sufficiently address the oily shine concerns of your combination skin.
- The product is safe for your combination skin, with no risks of irritation due to the absence of harsh ingredients and the presence of soothing oils.
How to apply
- Use your serum as part of your PM routine. Start using it 3 times a week and move to daily use if your skin likes it.
- Apply the serum after cleansing and toner, and right before your moisturizer.
- Gently press 2-3 drops of the serum into your skin and wait a minute ⏳for it to soak in.
- Apply the serum on clean and dry skin since your skin is not sensitive.
- Always do a patch test before using the serum for the first time, and avoid the eye area .
People Say
★4.6Overall rating based on 1.3k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, this face oil is highly recommended for dry, dehydrated, and sensitive skin, effectively providing deep hydration and a radiant glow without causing irritation. Most users report softer, plumper skin and a strengthened moisture barrier. However, some users dislike the natural, earthy scent and a small number have experienced breakouts.
Highlights
Deep hydration Mostly Mentioned
- “woke up with velvety soft skin”
- “restored my moisture barrier”
- “keeps skin supple and plump”
- “eliminated my dry patches”
Radiant glow Often Mentioned
- “gives an instant healthy glow”
- “skin looks dewy and bright”
- “leaves a lit-from-within radiance”
- “makes me look awake and healthy”
Unpleasant scent Often Mentioned
- “smells like cooking oil”
- “has a weird earthy/herbal funk”
- “smells like oregano or salad dressing”
- “scent is hard to get past”
Fast absorption Sometimes Noted
- “sinks in immediately”
- “doesn't feel greasy or heavy”
- “layers well under makeup”
- “rich but absorbs quickly”
Sensitive skin friendly Sometimes Noted
- “no essential oils, no irritation”
- “perfect for reactive skin”
- “gentle enough for daily use”
High price point Sometimes Noted
- “too expensive for the amount”
- “hard to justify $36-$72”
- “pricey compared to other oils”
- “not worth the high cost”
Caused breakouts Rarely Noted
- “gave me cystic acne”
- “clogged my pores immediately”
- “caused small whiteheads”
- “too heavy for acne-prone skin”
Packaging issues Rarely Noted
- “bottle leaks when traveling”
- “dropper is messy”
- “cap doesn't seal tightly”
- “oil gets all over the rim”
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Questions and answers
How well does Sunday Riley Juno face oil work for combination skin?
Sunday Riley Juno face oil is an average fit for combination skin because it nourishes the skin well with grape seed oil and raspberry seed oil and protects it from environmental stressors, but it lacks targeted ingredients for optimal oil control. A product of this type needs ingredients like niacinamide, propolis, or zinc PCA to provide balanced hydration and manage oily shine without causing excess oiliness.
Which ingredients make this face oil a good fit for combination skin?
Blackberry seed oil and blueberry seed oil make this face oil a good fit by offering strong antioxidant protection that shields your skin from everyday environmental stress. Grape seed oil and raspberry seed oil also nourish your skin, though a treatment for combination skin works best when it includes ingredients like niacinamide, zinc PCA, or propolis to help manage oily shine.
What does Blackberry Seed Oil do for combination skin?
Blackberry Seed Oil helps keep combination skin feeling soft and balanced by supporting the skin barrier. Because it is a weaker fit for combination skin, this type of skin needs lightweight plant oils that provide balanced moisture without clogging pores.
What does Blueberry Seed Oil do for combination skin?
Blueberry Seed Oil helps balance combination skin by providing lightweight moisture to dry areas without making oily zones feel greasy. It absorbs quickly to keep your skin soft and smooth throughout the day.
Where does this face oil go in a skincare routine for combination skin?
This face oil goes in your evening routine as a treatment after cleansing and toning, and before moisturizing. Combination skin works best with products that also include targeted ingredients for oil control.
Can I use this face oil with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this face oil in your evening routine along with retinol, applying the treatment after your cleanser and before your moisturizer. It is unlikely to cause irritation due to the soothing oils, but combination skin also needs targeted ingredients for optimal oil control.
How often should I use this face oil?
This treatment oil fits into your evening routine as a nightly step, though combination skin also needs balancing ingredients that help control oily shine.
Can this face oil clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for combination skin?
This face oil is unlikely to cause irritation, but it has a low chance of causing breakouts for combination skin because it lacks targeted ingredients for optimal oil control and needs ingredients that help balance oily shine.
Is this face oil fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.
What the research says
Grapeseed oil-loaded dermocosmetic nanoemulgel applied on the cheeks of healthy volunteers significantly reduced skin melanin, erythema, sebum production, and pores while increasing moisture and elasticity compared to a placebo.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022Topical treatment with cranberry oil and grape oil improved wound healing in rats, with cranberry oil showing an 88.1% wound area reduction and grape oil showing 84.6% compared to 74.1% in controls and 78.4% in the mupirocin standard group on day 13.
Phytotherapy Research, 2011An ionic liquid-based grapeseed oil emulsion increased transdermal penetration by 4.63-fold and improved skin hydration, firmness, elasticity, and facial wrinkles after 28 days of continuous use compared to ordinary emulsion.
Pharmaceuticals, 2024Thymoquinone-loaded liposomal chitosan gel demonstrated superior in vivo anti-inflammatory activity over thymoquinone gel and a comparable effect to marketed indomethacin gel in rats with carrageenan-induced paw edema.
AAPS PharmSciTech, 2018Thymoquinone pre-treatment attenuated UVA-induced oxidative stress, inflammation, and mitochondrial apoptosis in human HaCaT keratinocytes through COX-2 inhibition via the activation of the NrF2/ARE pathway.
Molecular Immunology, 2021Topical application of thymoquinone treated with cold plasma significantly improved wound healing potential, augmenting skin regeneration indices, reducing tumor necrosis factor-alpha, and enhancing hyaluronic acid, collagen type I, interleukin-10, alpha smooth muscle actin, and vascular endothelial growth factor compared to thymoquinone alone in a rat wound model.
International Immunopharmacology, 2023
Why other serums fit combination skin better
Niacinamide and ferulic acid incorporated in a stable multiple emulsion successfully reduced melanin, sebum, and skin erythema while improving skin elasticity and hydration in human skin compared to a placebo.
BioMed Research International, 2022A 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
Blackberry Seed Oil, Blueberry Seed Oil, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil Chardonnay Grape Seed Oil, Cranberry Seed Oil, Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil Raspberry Seed Oil, Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil Carrot Seed Oil, Nigella Sativa Seed Oil, Brassica Oleracea Italica Seed Oil, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Punica Granatum Seed Oil, Euterpe Oleracea Oil Fruit, Sclerocarya Birrea Kernel Oil, Tocopherol Vitamin E
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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