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BYOMA Moisturizing Gel-Cream SPF 30 for oily skin

Average

  • HighOily Skin Fit
  • AverageEffectiveness
  • HighSafety

Works for oily skin; other sunscreens 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 moisturizing and sun protection for your oily skin due to Glycerin and Homosalate, which provide hydration and UV defense without exacerbating oiliness.
  • Lactic acid and Clove Bud Extract offer mild exfoliation and can help manage oiliness, contributing to a balanced complexion.
  • The product is safe for your skin, with no risks of irritation due to the absence of harsh ingredients and the inclusion of soothing agents like Beta-Glucan and Sodium Hyaluronate.

How to apply

  • Use this moisturizing sunscreen daily in your AM routine. Reapply every two hours when exposed to direct sun.
  • Apply this moisturizing sunscreen as the final step of your morning routine after your moisturizer.
  • Smooth an even layer of the moisturizing sunscreen over your face and neck, avoiding harsh rubbing.
  • Apply the moisturizing sunscreen onto clean, dry skin for the best protection and even coverage.
  • Avoid the immediate eye area and discontinue use if any irritation occurs.

People Say

★3.6Overall rating based on 100+ reviews

Based on limited data, users with dry to normal skin enjoy the lightweight, cooling gel texture that provides a dewy, hydrated finish without a white cast. A significant number of reviewers report that the formula pills or flakes off, especially when layered with other skincare or worn under makeup, making it a polarizing choice.

Highlights

  • Lightweight texture Mostly Mentioned
    • “melts instantly into skin”
    • “feels like nothing on”
    • “cooling gel-cream texture”
    • “super lightweight”
  • Severe pilling Mostly Mentioned
    • “pills off like crazy”
    • “flakes when I touch my face”
    • “cannot wear under makeup”
    • “peels up on skin”
  • No white cast Often Mentioned
    • “zero white cast”
    • “transparent on deep skin”
    • “no chalky residue”
    • “invisible finish”
  • Barrier supporting Sometimes Noted
    • “barrier boosting”
    • “great for sensitive skin”
    • “soothing ingredients”
    • “doesn't sting”
  • Hydrating and dewy Sometimes Noted
    • “leaves a glowing finish”
    • “skin feels quenched”
    • “super dewy and supple”
    • “hydrating but not greasy”
  • Greasy finish Sometimes Noted
    • “makes me hella oily”
    • “greasy residue”
    • “too shiny for summer”
    • “bleeds off with sweat”
  • Causes breakouts Rarely Noted
    • “clogged my pores”
    • “gave me small bumps”
    • “caused breakouts”
    • “closed comedones”
  • Eye stinging Rarely Noted
    • “burns my eyes”
    • “stings when sweating”
    • “eye irritation”

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Questions and answers

How well does the BYOMA Moisturizing Gel-Cream SPF 30 work for oily skin?

This product works fairly well for oily skin, offering moderate hydration and sun protection without feeling too greasy. It is safe and unlikely to cause irritation, but an oily skin type needs a product that is exceptionally safe, addresses hydration without any shine, and maintains a completely non-greasy feel with high-quality lightweight ingredients.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

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

Glycerin, homosalate, lactic acid, and clove bud extract help hydrate your oily skin and manage shine without clogging pores, while beta-glucan and sodium hyaluronate soothe it safely. To fit oily skin even better, this type of product needs to be exceptionally safe, provide high-quality hydration and non-greasy sun protection without any risk of irritation, and feature lightweight barrier-supporting ingredients.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021

What do Ceramides do for oily skin?

Ceramides help oily skin by balancing moisture levels and strengthening the skin barrier without feeling heavy or greasy. This type of skin needs lightweight hydrators and ingredients that control excess oil while keeping the surface smooth and calm.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022Nutrients, 2022

What does Hyaluronic Acid do for oily skin?

Hyaluronic acid helps oily skin by reducing extra oil and sebum production without causing irritation. Clinical studies show it successfully balances oil levels while keeping the skin comfortable.

The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2017

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

This cream goes in the morning routine as a moisturizer and sunscreen step after your toner. To better fit oily skin, products of this type need lightweight oil-controlling ingredients and balanced hydration that protect against UV rays without adding excess shine.

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

You can use this cream with retinol by applying your retinol first and following it with this moisturizer to help keep your skin calm and hydrated. Oily skin works best with a lightweight, oil-free gel or lotion packed with niacinamide, salicylic acid, and hyaluronic acid to control shine and deliver hydration without feeling heavy.

How often should I use this cream?

You can use this moisturizing spf daily in your morning routine to keep your skin hydrated and protected from the sun without feeling greasy. Oily skin works best with lighter gel formulas and ingredients like niacinamide or salicylic acid to help control excess shine.

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 is generally safe and free of harsh ingredients, though a moderate greasy finish is sometimes reported. Oily skin works best with lightweight hydrators and oil-controlling ingredients that keep the face balanced without heavy layers.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021

Is this cream fragrance-free and alcohol-free?

Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying 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, 2017
  • 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
  • Topical application of a ceramide complex cream significantly ameliorated lactic acid sensations and increased stratum corneum total ceramide content in 39 female subjects with sensitive skin compared with placebo.

    Archives of Dermatological Research, 2018
  • A canine-specific ceramide complex consisting of a 4:1 ratio of CER [NS] to [EOP] reduced proinflammatory cytokine expression, upregulated skin barrier-related genes and enzymes, improved stratum corneum organization, and accelerated skin barrier repair in vitro and in vivo.

    Animals, 2026
  • Topical 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, 2011
  • Topical 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, 2022
  • Treatment 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, 2019
  • 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
  • Topical application of oat beta-glucan ameliorates epidermal hyperplasia and accelerates epidermal barrier recovery by promoting keratinocyte differentiation through dectin-1-mediated ERK and p38 signaling pathways that upregulate CaSR expression.

    International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2021
  • 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
  • Wearing an N95 mask alone compared to using dimethicone cream or hydrocolloid dressing caused more adverse skin reactions among 73 military health care workers, with no significant differences in fit test failure rates between groups.

    Military Medicine, 2024
  • A dimethicone skin protectant lotion significantly decreased visual scoring and transepidermal water loss compared to vehicle control and SLS-only treated sites in 12 healthy humans exposed to sodium lauryl sulfate.

    Skin Research and Technology, 2000
  • Treatment with a moisturizer containing dimethicone and glycerine increased epidermal thickness by 0.019 mm, improved barrier function by decreasing transepidermal water loss by 13%, decreased melanin intensity, and induced keratins 6 and 16 in fifteen women with moderately photoaged forearms.

    Clinical and Experimental Dermatology, 2007

Ingredients

Water, Homosalate, Ethyhexyl Salicylate, Glycerin, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Propanediol, Dimethicone, Beta-Glucan, Sodium Hyaluronate, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, Ceramide Np, Cholesterol, Phytosphingosine, Caprylyl Glycol, Dextrin Palmitate, Dibutyl Ethylhexanoyl Glutamide, Stearic Acid, Oleic Acid, Dibutyl Lauroyl Glutamide, Dimethicone Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Clove Bud Extract, Hydroxyacetophenone, Lactic Acid, Lecithin, Octyldodecanol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Palmitic Acid, Panthenol, Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate, Pullulan, Sclerotium Gum, Silica, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Solidago Virgaurea Extract, Tocopherol, Xanthan Gum

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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