Weleda Skin Food Light for oily acne-prone skin
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Sunflower Seed Oil
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Shea Butter
Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter
Glycerin
Calendula Officinalis Flower ExtractLow
- LowOily Skin Fit
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A weak match for oily acne-prone skin; the moisturizers alongside fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with oily acne-prone skin: shine, breakouts, blemishes, and enlarged pores. 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
- Suboptimal compatibility with oily skin due to the presence of beeswax and shea butter, which can provide emollient action that may be too heavy for oily skin types, while sunflower seed oil and glycerin offer moderate hydration.
- The product offers general skincare benefits that are mostly supportive and irrelevant for your acne, blemishes, and breakouts, and oiliness or shiny skin concerns.
How to apply
- Use this AM and PM routine every day to help clear your skin. Always remember to finish with SPF in the morning.
- Apply the moisturizer after your cleanser and toner, right before your SPF during the day.
- Gently press a small amount into your skin and avoid rubbing to keep pores clear.
- Apply on clean, slightly damp skin to help the product absorb better and control oil.
- Avoid the sensitive eye area and do a simple patch test before your first use.
People Say
★4.7Overall rating based on 2.9k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, users widely praise this cream as a versatile "holy grail" for dry and dehydrated skin, noting that it provides deep nourishment with a much faster absorption rate and no sticky residue. While frequently celebrated as an excellent makeup primer that imparts a dewy "glass skin" finish, individuals with sensitive or acne-prone skin occasionally report irritation or breakouts due to the high alcohol content and potent essential oils.
Highlights
Lightweight absorption Mostly Mentioned
- “absorbs quickly”
- “non-greasy finish”
- “sinks in fast”
Deep hydration Often Mentioned
- “cures dry patches”
- “instant moisture”
- “softens rough elbows/hands”
Makeup primer Often Mentioned
- “glowy base”
- “sits well under makeup”
- “natural highlighter”
Pleasant scent Sometimes Noted
- “fresh citrus smell”
- “uplifting herbal fragrance”
- “spa-like aroma”
Versatility Sometimes Noted
- “multi-purpose cream”
- “good for face and body”
- “travel essential”
Strong fragrance Sometimes Noted
- “overpowering scent”
- “too perfumed”
- “headache-inducing”
Alcohol content Rarely Noted
- “high alcohol presence”
- “drying over time”
- “stings eyes”
Greasy residue Rarely Noted
- “too shiny for oily skin”
- “leaves film”
- “feels tacky”
Skin irritation Rarely Noted
- “caused breakouts”
- “stinging sensation”
- “allergic reaction”
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Questions and answers
Why is Weleda Skin Food Light a weak match for oily acne-prone skin?
This moisturizer is a weak match for your skin because it contains beeswax and shea butter, which may feel too heavy and clog pores. To work well for oily acne-prone skin, a moisturizer needs lightweight hydrating ingredients, soothing extracts, and no heavy oils that can add excess shine or breakouts.
Which ingredients make this cream a poor fit for oily acne-prone skin?
Beeswax and shea butter make this cream a weak match because they can feel too heavy on oily skin. Oily acne-prone skin needs a moisturizer with lightweight hydrating ingredients that do not clog pores or add excess oil.
What does Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil do for oily acne-prone skin?
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil helps keep oily acne-prone skin smooth and protects the skin barrier without causing redness. Studies show that plant oils with a higher linoleic acid ratio support skin health well, making this oil a good fit for your routine.
What does Butyrospermum Parkii Butter do for oily acne-prone skin?
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter helps protect the skin barrier, but because it is quite heavy, it may feel too rich for oily acne-prone skin. Skin of this type usually needs lighter, balancing ingredients like natural plant oils with a higher linoleic acid to oleic acid ratio that help keep pores clear and smooth.
Where does this cream go in a skincare routine for oily acne-prone skin?
This cream is a poor fit for oily acne-prone skin because its beeswax and shea butter can feel too heavy, making it a weak match for your skin type. Oily and breakout-prone skin needs lightweight, oil-free moisturizers with hydrating ingredients like glycerin and soothing plant extracts that keep skin soft without clogging pores.
Can I use this cream with retinol, and in what order?
This cream is a weak match for your skin because its beeswax and shea butter may feel too heavy, while it lacks targeted ingredients for breakouts. To use it with retinol, apply the retinol first, let it absorb, and then follow with this moisturizer to help keep your skin comfortable. Oily and acne-prone skin needs lightweight, oil-free moisturizers with hydrating and calming ingredients like ceramides, niacinamide, or hyaluronic acid.
How often should I use this cream?
This cream is a weak match for your oily acne-prone skin because beeswax and shea butter can feel too heavy. To properly care for this skin type, a moisturizer needs lightweight hydrators and ingredients that help balance oil without clogging pores.
Can this cream clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily acne-prone skin?
This cream is a weak match for oily acne-prone skin because ingredients like beeswax and shea butter can feel too heavy and may clog pores. Oily acne-prone skin needs lightweight, oil-free hydration and soothing ingredients that balance oil without adding extra grease.
Can I use this cream around the eyes or on my body?
You can use this moisturizer on your body, but it is not well-suited for the thin skin around your eyes. A body cream for oily skin needs lightweight hydration and ingredients that keep pores clear without feeling heavy.
Is this cream fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It contains fragrance (limonene, parfum, linalool, geraniol, and citral) and drying alcohol (alcohol).
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, 2017Ultraviolet radiation enhanced the comedogenic capacity of human sebum, sulphur, cocoa butter, squalene, and coal tar in rabbits, and of coal tar and squalene in humans.
The British Journal of Dermatology, 1978A 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, 2025A 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, 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, 2012Topical application of Calendula officinalis extract cream significantly improved skin hydration and firmness (reflected in significant changes in R0 and R6 parameters) in 21 healthy human volunteers compared to a base cream.
Acta Poloniae Pharmaceutica, 2011Treatment with standardized extract of Calendula officinalis L. led to a shorter epithelization time and faster healing speed compared to mineral oil in patients with acute skin loss wounds of the hand and fingers healing by secondary intention.
Tissue Barriers, 2022Topical administration of Calendula provides weak evidence of effectiveness in acute and chronic wounds compared to standard treatments based on a narrative review of available trials.
Wounds, 2008
Why other moisturizers fit oily acne-prone 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, 2024Co-delivery of paeonol and madecassoside via nanoemulsions improved transdermal delivery, promoted barrier repair proteins, inhibited inflammatory cytokine secretion in cellular and 3D models, and reduced transepidermal water loss and acne in human facial skin compared to free components.
Molecules, 2023A facial serum containing snail secretion filtrate, Calendula officinalis, and Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract significantly reduced inflammatory acne lesions compared to placebo in 66 participants with mild-to-moderate maskne over 12 weeks.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022
Ingredients
Water, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Sunflower Seed Oil, Glycerin, Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Beeswax Cera Alba Cera, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Cetearyl Alcohol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Shea Butter, Limonene, Viola Tricolor Extract, Rosaminus Officinalis Leaf Extract Rosemary Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract Matricaria Flower Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Lanolin, Chondrus Crispus, Xanthan Gum, Lactic Acid, Glyceryl Caprylate, Parfum, Linalool, Geraniol, Citral
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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