Guerlain Abeille Royale Youth Watery Oil for oily skin
Royal Jelly
Honey
Tocopherol Vitamin E
Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12
Glycerin
Average
- AverageOily Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
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 moisturizing for your oily skin due to the presence of glycerin and royal jelly, which hydrate and nourish without exacerbating oiliness.
- While it provides general skincare benefits, the humectant action of glycerin and pentylene glycol is more supportive than directly addressing oily shine.
- The product is safe for your oily skin, with no risks of irritation from harsh ingredients.
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
★4.5Overall rating based on 10.0k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, users with dry, dull, or maturing skin frequently praise this oil for its ability to deliver immediate radiance and deep hydration without the heaviness of traditional oils. The lightweight, fast-absorbing texture is a standout feature for most, though a minority of users with sensitive skin experienced irritation or breakouts due to the potent fragrance.
Highlights
Instant glow Mostly Mentioned
- “makes my skin look dewy and radiant”
- “skin feels plumper and smoother”
- “gives a lit-from-within effect”
- “skin looks brighter and toned”
Lightweight texture Mostly Mentioned
- “sinks in instantly without any greasiness”
- “absorbs quickly into my skin”
- “texture is luxe but not heavy”
- “feels more like a watery essence”
Luxurious feel Often Mentioned
- “scent is amazing”
- “feels so luxurious”
- “smells beautiful”
- “packaging is so pretty”
High price Often Mentioned
- “pricey, yes”
- “hefty price tag”
- “it's definitely not a cheap product”
- “hard for me to pull the trigger”
Strong fragrance Sometimes Noted
- “woof on how strongly fragranced it is”
- “smell is a bit off-putting”
- “too much fragrance”
- “migraine inducing for some”
Caused breakouts Rarely Noted
- “made my dry skin break out”
- “wake up w a couple small zits”
- “caused a bit of an uncomfortable sensation”
- “skin did not respond well”
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Questions and answers
How well does Guerlain Youth Watery Oil work for oily skin?
Guerlain Abeille Royale Youth Watery Oil works moderately well for oily skin, providing balanced hydration with glycerin and royal jelly without making you overly shiny. Although it is safe and nourishing, oily skin does better with a lightweight texture, no heavy oils, and ingredients that actively manage shine and support the skin barrier.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
Which ingredients make this treatment a good fit for oily skin?
Glycerin and royal jelly help make this treatment a good fit for oily skin because they hydrate and nourish without exacerbating oiliness. Oily skin works best with a moisturizing treatment that features peptides and hydrating agents in a lightweight texture, without heavy oils, to manage shine while supporting the skin barrier.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
What does Royal Jelly do for oily skin?
Royal jelly helps keep oily skin balanced while providing lightweight hydration without clogging pores. Because oily skin needs lightweight moisture and ingredients that help control excess shine, products for this skin type work best when they hydrate without feeling heavy.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022
What does Honey do for oily skin?
Honey helps oily skin by drawing in moisture and calming breakouts. It also has antimicrobial effects that help keep skin clear and balanced.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2013Current Microbiology, 2026
Where does this treatment go in a skincare routine for oily skin?
This treatment goes in the evening routine for oily skin, after cleansing and toning and before moisturizing. Oily skin works best with products that use ingredients like niacinamide to help control excess shine.
Can I use this treatment with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this treatment alongside retinol by applying the retinol first, letting it absorb, and then following with this treatment to keep your skin soft. Oily skin works best with lightweight hydrators and oil-control ingredients that specifically target shine.
How often should I use this treatment?
You can use this treatment in the evening as part of your routine, or twice a day if your skin tolerates it well. It is safe for oily skin and unlikely to cause irritation.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022
Can this treatment clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily skin?
This treatment is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for oily skin, as it has a low risk of causing breakouts based on reviews and safe ingredients. Oily skin works best with lightweight hydrators and ingredients that balance oil and keep pores clear without feeling heavy.
Can I use this treatment around the eyes or on my body?
You can use this treatment around the eyes or on your body, but it is formulated as a general facial product rather than a targeted eye or body treatment. Oily skin around the eyes and body needs lightweight hydrators and balancing ingredients like glycerin, royal jelly, and honey to keep skin soft and smooth without feeling heavy.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
Is this treatment fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It contains fragrance (parfum, limonene, benzyl salicylate, geraniol, citronellol, and linalool) and drying alcohol (alcohol).
What the research says
Applying an essence containing royal jelly extract significantly increased the stratum corneum water content of the cheeks compared to placebo in healthy Japanese adults over 4 weeks.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022A 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 prototype body cream containing bee venom, propolis, honey, beeswax, and royal jelly demonstrated stability for 90 days, high antioxidant capacity of 85.45%, lack of cytotoxicity with over 70% cell viability, and no irritation or allergic reaction in dermatological analysis, while improving skin parameters in a panel test.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022Royal jelly protects against epidermal stress caused by UVB and menadione through the upregulation of NQO1 expression by its active compound 10-hydroxy-2-decenoic acid.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2021Defensin-1 from royal jelly stimulated MMP-9 secretion and increased keratinocyte migration and wound closure in vitro, and promoted re-epithelisation and wound closure in uninfected excision wounds.
Scientific Reports, 2017A royal jelly protein fraction containing major royal jelly proteins 2, 3, and 7 enhanced the proliferation, migration, and in vitro scratch wound closure rates of human epidermal keratinocytes (HaCaT) compared to untreated cells.
BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2019Honey-based dressings reduced mean healing duration, length of hospital stay, and VAS pain scores compared with povidone iodine-based dressings in 1236 participants.
Journal of Wound Care, 2021Topical honey application improved the mean duration of attacks and pain, occurrence of crusting, and healing time compared to acyclovir cream in 16 adult patients with recurrent labial and genital herpes lesions.
Medical Science Monitor, 2004Topical 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, 2024A multi-modal methodology combining MALDI-MSI, in vivo RCM, echography, and histology revealed age-related decreases in extracellular matrix and epidermal-dermal junction proteins and undulation depth, while a blend of palmitoyl oligopeptide and palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 improved subepidermal low-echogenic band thickness, density, and extracellular matrix structure compared to placebo.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2015Palmitoyl hexapeptide-12 permeates the stratum corneum and epidermis, initiating gel formation via endogenous ions and strengthening and repairing the skin barrier after delipidation in human skin.
ACS Applied Bio Materials, 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, 2012
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, Pentylene Glycol, Polyglycerin-3, Methyl Gluceth-20, Alcohol, Royal Jelly, Ppg-26-Buteth-26, Phenoxyethanol, Mannitol, Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Cellulose, Honey, Parfum, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Sodium Citrate, Glyceryl Polymethacrylate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, Citric Acid, Peg-8, Acrylates Ammonium Methacrylate Copolymer, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Commiphora Mukul Extract Resin, Limonene, Caramel, Triethyl Citrate, Benzyl Salicylate, Ci 77891 Titanium Dioxide, Sodium Metabisulfite, Ci 77492 Iron Oxides, Geraniol, Hydroxycitronellal, Sodium Lactate, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Citronellol, Ci 77491 Iron Oxides, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Linalool, Tin Oxide, Bht, Tocopherol, Ci 14700 Red 4, Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12
Behind this fit score
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