Keys Soulcare Skin Transformation Cream for combination skin
Niacinamide
Bakuchiol
Squalane
Honey
Average
- AverageCombination Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for combination skin; other moisturizers 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.
Page built Nov 8, 2026How the Fit score works
Lovi Assistant explains
- Offers moderate suitability for combination skin, as niacinamide helps regulate sebum and squalane provides emollient action, though it may not fully address all concerns for your oily shine.
- Sodium hyaluronate and bakuchiol offer excellent moisturizing and texture-smoothing benefits, which you will notice, but lack targeted ingredients for significant oil control.
- The product is safe for your combination skin with no risks of irritation due to the absence of prohibited or harsh ingredients.
How to apply
- Use this moisturizer in your AM and PM routine every day to control shine. Always pair with SPF in the morning.
- Apply this moisturizer after your cleanser and toner, right before your morning SPF.
- Gently press a small amount of the moisturizer into your skin and avoid harsh rubbing. Let it ⏳absorb for a minute.
- Apply the moisturizer on slightly damp skin to help it lock in moisture better. This keeps your combination skin balanced.
- Avoid the eye area when applying the moisturizer. Do a patch test before your first use.
People Say
★4.4Overall rating based on 1.8k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, this moisturizer is praised for its effective blend of bakuchiol, ceramides, and hyaluronic acid, which helps hydrate, plump, and smooth fine lines. While many users with sensitive or dry skin appreciate its gentle, non-irritating formula, some individuals with acne-prone or very oily skin find the texture too rich or potentially pore-clogging.
Highlights
Deeply hydrating Mostly Mentioned
- “Leaves my skin feeling so moisturised”
- “delivering A-plus hydration”
- “hydrates, repairs the barrier”
Gentle, non-irritating Often Mentioned
- “Doesn't irritate my sensitive skin”
- “active ingredients don't sting”
- “safe for sensitive skin”
Softens skin Often Mentioned
- “Skin feels so soft”
- “plump, smoother and more supple”
- “softens lines without irritation”
Non-greasy finish Sometimes Noted
- “Absorbs instantly”
- “not sticky”
- “cushiony, rich-but-smooth cream”
Too rich/heavy Sometimes Noted
- “Night cream feels too rich”
- “slightly heavier”
- “not super friendly towards oily skin”
Unpleasant scent Sometimes Noted
- “Did not care for the strong scent”
- “smells like plastic”
- “musky for me”
Clogs pores Rarely Noted
- “Too rich for my sensitive acne prone skin”
- “risk clogging pores”
Subtle results Rarely Noted
- “Effect is more sensory than treatment”
- “didn't feel any transformation”
- “results more soothing than transformative”
Sources: lovi.care, dermapproved.com, bustle.com, cultbeauty.com, thingtesting.com, reddit.com, and more
Questions and answers
How well does Keys Soulcare Skin Transformation Cream work for combination skin?
Keys Soulcare Skin Transformation Cream works moderately well for combination skin, as niacinamide helps balance oil while squalane and sodium hyaluronate soften dry areas, though it may not fully control your oily shine. To work best for this skin type, a moisturizing treatment needs targeted ingredients for oil control alongside balanced hydration.
The British Journal of Dermatology, 2019Dermatologic Therapy, 2022
Which ingredients make this cream a good fit for combination skin?
Niacinamide and squalane help regulate oil and provide gentle moisture, while sodium hyaluronate and bakuchiol leave the skin smooth and hydrated. A moisturizing treatment for combination skin needs targeted oil-control ingredients, brightening agents, and soothing antioxidants to manage shine and maintain balance.
The British Journal of Dermatology, 2019Dermatologic Therapy, 2022
What does Niacinamide do for combination skin?
Niacinamide helps balance oily areas by reducing excess shine and pore size while keeping dry patches hydrated and smooth. It also works to calm redness and even out skin tone, making it very suitable for combination skin.
What does Bakuchiol do for combination skin?
Bakuchiol helps smooth wrinkles, fade dark spots, and calm redness while supporting a balanced skin barrier. This plant-based ingredient works well for combination skin by improving firmness and elasticity without causing the scaling or stinging often linked to traditional anti-aging options.
The British Journal of Dermatology, 2019Health Science Reports, 2025
Where does this cream go in a skincare routine for combination skin?
This moisturizing treatment goes in the morning routine after your hydrating toner and before your SPF, and in the evening routine as the final step after your treatment. Combination skin with oily shine needs a product that includes targeted oil-controlling ingredients.
Can I use this cream with retinol, and in what order?
Yes, you can use this cream alongside retinol, applying the retinol first and following with the cream to help keep your skin calm and smooth. Using a moisturizer with barrier-supporting ingredients can make your skin more comfortable while adjusting to retinol.
How often should I use this cream?
You can use this moisturizing treatment twice daily as part of your morning and evening routine. Regular application helps improve skin moisture, smoothness, and texture while remaining safe for your skin type.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Health Science Reports, 2021
Can this cream clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for combination skin?
This cream is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts on combination skin because it has a low risk for clogging pores and contains no harsh or prohibited ingredients. However, because it may feel too rich or heavy for some users, a product for this skin needs lighter hydrators and targeted oil-control ingredients.
Can I use this cream around the eyes or on my body?
You can use this cream on the thin skin around the eyes or on your body, as it has a very good safety profile. Studies on skin thickness show that areas like the eyelids are much thinner than the rest of the body, making gentle moisturizers helpful.
Is this cream fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It has no drying alcohol and contains fragrance (parfum). Cetearyl alcohol is a fatty alcohol, which soften the skin.
What the research says
Topical bakuchiol 0.5% applied twice daily compared with retinol 0.5% applied daily significantly decreased wrinkle surface area and hyperpigmentation with no statistical difference between the compounds in 44 patients over 12 weeks, while retinol users reported more facial skin scaling and stinging.
The British Journal of Dermatology, 2019Topical hyaluronic acid filler serum combined with Botulinum toxin type A lengthened the duration of the toxin's effect in reducing wrinkles compared to Botulinum toxin type A alone.
Dermatologic Therapy, 2022Topical 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, 2005A dermocosmetic containing bakuchiol, Ginkgo biloba extract, and mannitol improves inflammatory lesions, Investigator Global Assessment, and seborrhea intensity when added to adapalene 0.1% gel in patients with acne vulgaris.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2015Topical application of a serum containing supramolecular Bakuchiol and Terminalia chebula extract significantly improved barrier function, reduced redness and sensitivity, and improved wrinkles and elasticity in 34 Chinese subjects with sensitive skin after 28 days.
Health Science Reports, 2025Bakuchiol functions as an anti-aging compound through retinol-like regulation of gene expression, producing significant improvements in lines, wrinkles, pigmentation, elasticity, firmness, and photo-damage after 12 weeks of twice-a-day facial application without usual retinol therapy-associated undesirable effects.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2014Squalane at 0.005-0.015% counteracts UVA-induced oxidative stress, inflammation, and collagen metabolism inhibition while stimulating fibroblast migration in human dermal fibroblasts.
Molecules, 2025Plant-derived squalane protected human dermal fibroblasts against UVA-induced damage by counteracting ROS formation, suppressing apoptosis-related proteins p53, caspase-3, caspase-9, and PARP, and restoring the pro-survival p-Akt/mTOR pathway.
Antioxidants, 2025Honey-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, 2004
Ingredients
Water, Isohexadecane, Stearyl Heptanoate, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Isopropyl Isostearate, Niacinamide, Cetearyl Olivate, Aluminum Octenylsuccinate Starch, Dimethicone, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Silica, Squalane, Stearic Acid, Trehalose, Bakuchiol, Ceramide Np, Ceramide Ap, Ceramide Eop, Honey, Sodium Hyaluronate, Malachite Extract, Phytosphingosine, Panthenol Vb5, Cholesterol, Glyceryl Stearate, Peg-100 Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Sorbitan Olivate, Polyacrylate-13, Caprylyl Glycol, Polyisobutene, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Polysorbate 20, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan Gum, Carbomer, Parfum
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.
-
Co-founder, Medical Director
Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer
-
Co-founder, CEO and CTO
PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex
-
Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc
Medical Board
Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine
-
Medical Board
Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD
-
Medical Board
Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member
-
Medical Board, Medical Advisor
Dermatology MD
-
Elina Nazarenko, MD
Medical Board
Dermatology and diagnostic consultant
-
Victoria Derkova, MS
Medical Board
Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist
How does it fit your skin?
Scan your face, then any product: Lovi shows how well it fits you and what fits even better.