KORA Organics Noni Glow Face Oil for oily skin
Morinda Citrifolia Oil
Rosa Canina Oil Fruit Rosehip Oil Fruit
Jojoba Seed Oil
Hippophae Rhamnoides Seed Oil
Punica Granatum Seed OilAverage
- AverageOily Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- ExcellentSafety
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, as Rosa Canina Oil Fruit and Jojoba Seed Oil provide emollient action to hydrate and smooth skin texture, though they may not offer sufficient seboregulation for oily shine.
- The blend of Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil and Tocopherol offers general skincare benefits and hydration, supporting your oily skin.
- The product is safe for your oily skin, with no risks of irritation due to the absence of harsh ingredients and the presence of soothing components like Rosa Canina Oil Fruit and Tocopherol.
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 3.5k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, users consistently report that this oil delivers a noticeable healthy glow and deep hydration without feeling overly heavy, making it surprisingly suitable for both dry and oily/combination skin types. While many praise its ability to smooth texture and even out skin tone, a subset of users find the earthy scent overpowering or experienced breakouts.
Highlights
Radiant Glow Mostly Mentioned
- “brighter complexion”
- “healthy radiance”
- “dewy finish”
- “lit from within”
Fast Absorption Often Mentioned
- “sinks right in”
- “lightweight texture”
- “non-greasy”
- “wears well under makeup”
Softens & Plumps Often Mentioned
- “baby soft skin”
- “plumper look”
- “smooths fine lines”
- “improves elasticity”
Strong scent Often Mentioned
- “overpowering floral smell”
- “smells like patchouli”
- “earthy/herbal scent”
- “too much fragrance”
Balances Skin Sometimes Noted
- “calmed redness”
- “healed acne scars”
- “didn't cause oiliness”
- “evened skin tone”
High price Sometimes Noted
- “steep price tag”
- “expensive for size”
- “not budget friendly”
- “luxury splurge”
Breakouts/Reactions Rarely Noted
- “caused cystic acne”
- “tiny bumps”
- “irritated sensitive skin”
- “clogged pores”
Texture Issues Rarely Noted
- “sat on top of skin”
- “felt too oily”
- “sticky residue”
- “didn't absorb”
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Questions and answers
How well does KORA Organics Noni Glow Face Oil work for oily skin?
KORA Organics Noni Glow Face Oil works moderately well for oily skin, as it hydrates and smooths skin texture but may not control oily shine enough. A moisturizer for this skin needs lightweight texture, ingredients that balance oil and manage shine, and no heavy oils.
Which ingredients make this moisturizer a good fit for oily skin?
Rosa canina fruit oil and jojoba seed oil help hydrate and smooth your oily skin texture, while helianthus annuus seed oil and tocopherol provide general skincare benefits and moisture. However, because this moisturizer may not control oily shine well enough, an oily skin type needs lightweight products with peptides, ingredients that manage oil and support the skin barrier, and no heavy oils.
What does Noni Oil do for oily skin?
Noni oil is generally a poor fit for oily skin because it tends to be too heavy and may clog pores. Oily skin needs lightweight, balancing ingredients that control excess shine without feeling greasy or heavy.
What does Rosehip Oil do for oily skin?
Rosehip oil helps balance oily skin by providing lightweight moisture without feeling heavy or greasy. It absorbs easily and may help keep your face feeling soft and smooth throughout the day.
Where does it go in a skincare routine for oily skin?
Apply this moisturizer in the morning after a hydrating toner and before your sunscreen, and in the evening as the final step after your treatment. Oily skin works best with moisturizers that provide oil control and lightweight hydration.
Can I use this moisturizer with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this moisturizer with retinol, applying it after your retinol treatment to help soothe your skin and lock in moisture. Using a moisturizer alongside retinol helps reduce dryness and irritation while supporting your skin barrier.
How often should I use it?
You can use this moisturizer daily in your morning and evening routines to hydrate and smooth your skin. Daily application of moisturizers helps maintain skin moisture and barrier function.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Health Science Reports, 2021
Can this moisturizer clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily skin?
This moisturizer is unlikely to cause breakouts for oily skin, as it has a low risk of reactions and contains soothing ingredients like Rosa Canina Oil Fruit and Tocopherol. However, because it offers only moderate moisturizing and may not control oily shine well enough, oily skin needs a product with added oil-balancing and mattifying ingredients.
Can I use it around the eyes or on my body?
This oil is safe to use on the body and around the eyes, where the skin is particularly thin. It helps smooth and hydrate these areas without causing irritation, though oily skin generally benefits more from lightweight lotions combined with oil-controlling ingredients.
Is this moisturizer fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It has no drying alcohol and contains fragrance (geraniol, citronellol, farnesol, and citral).
What the research says
Topical application of jojoba wax reduced LPS-induced secretion of IL-6, IL-8, and TNFα by approximately 30% and increased the synthesis of pro-collagen III and hyaluronic acid compared to untreated skin in an ex-vivo human skin organ culture model.
Frontiers in Pharmacology, 2024A topical serum containing vitamin C, vitamin E, and raspberry leaf cell culture extract improved skin color, elasticity, radiance, smoothness, scaliness, and wrinkles compared to the untreated contralateral side in fifty female volunteers.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Topical treatments containing rosehip extract may reduce the size and erythema of postsurgical scars through macrophage polarization and inflammatory cytokine inhibition, though current clinical evidence remains insufficient to recommend its routine use.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024Sunflower and rosehip oil nanoemulsions prepared with a mix of phospholipids and synthetic emulsifiers permeated intact skin to the dermis and showed a more prominent healing effect in a human organotypic skin explant culture wound model compared to nanoemulsions prepared only with phospholipids.
Pharmaceutics, 2023A nanoemulsion containing 1 mg/mL kojic dipalmitate and 5% rosehip oil demonstrated high incorporation efficiency, suitable physicochemical stability, antioxidant and depigmenting efficacy close to 1 mM ascorbic acid, and no cytotoxicity at concentrations from 0.06% to 1% in vitro.
Pharmaceutics, 2023Clay jojoba oil facial masks reduced total skin lesions by a mean of 54% after 6 weeks in 133 participants with acne-prone, lesioned skin and mild acne compared to baseline.
Forschende Komplementarmedizin, 2012Topical jojoba oil application in male mice decreased exercise-induced pro-inflammatory gene expression (Il-1b and Il-6 in soleus, Il-1b in gastrocnemius) compared to untreated exercised mice.
Biomolecules, 2025Nanolipidgel formulations with argan or jojoba oil and humectants demonstrate good sensory attributes, instrumental properties, and moisturizing efficacy for cosmetic application.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2014Treatment with 10 μg/mL Hippophae rhamnoides seed oil increased AQP3 mRNA and AQP3 and HAS2 protein levels in normal human epidermis keratinocytes and a reconstructed epidermis skin model compared to a negative control.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021Topical nanoemulsion-loaded cream and gel formulations of Hippophae rhamnoides fruit oil showed superior wound contraction of 78.96% and 72.59% respectively on the 8th day compared to 62.29% for soframycin in female Sprague-Dawley rats, with no acute dermal toxicity.
Indian Journal of Pharmacology, 2024Sea buckthorn oil and p-methoxycinnamic acid bioconjugates formulated in oleogels achieved 45% of the sun protection factor of an equivalent octinoxate reference oleogel.
Molecules, 2023Application of a cosmetic cream containing Punica granatum seed oil and Croton lechleri resin extract increased dermis thickness, hydration, and elasticity in subjects with striae distensae after 6 weeks.
Drug Design, Development and Therapy, 2017Pomegranate seed oil extract, Avocom-M, and TROSYD reduced levels of cyclooxygenase-2, lipid peroxidation, tyrosinase, hyaluronidase, elastase, collagenase, and nitric oxide, improving biochemical status in rats and ameliorating skin inflammation in human volunteers.
Molecules, 2023Pomegranate seed oil stimulated human keratinocyte proliferation while pomegranate peel extract stimulated type I procollagen synthesis and inhibited matrix metalloproteinase-1 production in human dermal fibroblasts compared to untreated controls.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 2006
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
Rosa Canina Oil Fruit, Jojoba Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Sunflower Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, Morinda Citrifolia Fruit Extract, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract Grape Fruit Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Stem Extract Flower Leaf Lavender Stem Extract Flower Leaf, Jasmine Leaf Extract Flower, Clove Flower Extract, Rosa Damascena Oil Flower, Punica Granatum Seed Oil, Hippophae Rhamnoides Seed Oil, Geraniol, Citronellol, Farnesol, 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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