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La Prairie Skin Caviar Luxe Cream for oily skin

Caution

  • LowOily Skin Fit
  • HighEffectiveness
  • ConcerningSafety

A poor match for oily skin; the moisturizers alongside 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 exfoliation for your oily skin due to lactic and citric acids, but the inclusion of shea butter and soybean oil may be too emollient and potentially worsen oiliness.
  • While glycerin and shea butter provide moderate moisturizing benefits and enhance barrier resilience, the formulation lacks targeted ingredients to effectively manage oily shine.

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

★4.6Overall rating based on 1.2k+ reviews

This cream is praised for its luxurious, cashmere-like texture that deeply hydrates and provides an immediate, non-greasy radiance, particularly beneficial for dry and mature skin. Many users report long-term firming and texturizing improvements. However, a notable number of reviews question if the results justify the very high price point compared to other luxury options, and some find the strong fragrance overpowering.

Highlights

  • Luxurious texture Mostly Mentioned
    • “feels like liquid silk”
    • “melts into the skin”
    • “rich without being heavy”
    • “velvety soft finish”
  • Exorbitant price Mostly Mentioned
    • “eye-wateringly expensive”
    • “hard to justify the cost”
    • “requires a small fortune”
    • “results not worth the splurge”
  • Deep hydration Often Mentioned
    • “erased my dry patches”
    • “skin feels bouncy and supple”
    • “hydration lasts for hours”
    • “cheeks feel plumped”
  • Visible glow Often Mentioned
    • “gave my face a soft glow”
    • “skin looks brighter and healthier”
    • “otherworldly glow”
    • “leaves a subtle sheen”
  • Strong fragrance Often Mentioned
    • “smells like a rich grandma”
    • “scent is overpowering”
    • “heavily perfumed floral scent”
    • “fragrance lingers too long”
  • Firming effects Sometimes Noted
    • “jawline genuinely looks lifted”
    • “pores look tighter”
    • “skin feels toned”
    • “fine lines appear reduced”
  • Lack of dramatic results Sometimes Noted
    • “just a good moisturizer”
    • “no miracles performed”
    • “saw no visible difference”
    • “not a facelift in a bottle”
  • Potential for irritation Rarely Noted
    • “caused congestion”
    • “too rich for oily skin”
    • “resulted in breakouts”
    • “pilled under makeup”

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Questions and answers

Why does Lovi advise caution with La Prairie Skin Caviar Luxe Cream for oily skin?

Lovi advises caution because shea butter and soybean oil may be too heavy and potentially worsen oiliness. Oily skin needs a product with lightweight hydrating agents and peptides that manage shine without heavy oils or clogged pores.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

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

Shea butter and soybean oil make this cream a poor fit because they may be too heavy and potentially worsen oiliness. Oily skin needs lightweight hydrating agents, peptides, and ingredients that manage shine without heavy oils.

What does Caviar Extract do for oily skin?

Caviar extract is generally too rich for oily skin, as it provides deep moisture that can feel heavy and clog pores. A product of this type needs lightweight hydrators and oil-balancing ingredients to keep skin smooth and clear without extra grease.

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 moisturizing treatment goes in the morning and evening routine after cleansing and toning. Because rich ingredients like shea butter and soybean oil may worsen oiliness, oily skin needs a lightweight moisturizer with oil-controlling ingredients.

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

You should use caution applying this cream alongside retinol on oily skin because heavy ingredients like shea butter and soybean oil may be too rich and potentially worsen oiliness. Oily skin requires lightweight, oil-balancing moisturizers with ingredients like niacinamide or salicylic acid to help manage shine while keeping skin comfortable.

How often should I use this cream?

This cream is a poor match for oily skin, as heavy ingredients like shea butter and soybean oil may worsen oiliness. Oily skin needs lightweight, oil-free moisturizers with balancing and shine-controlling ingredients.

Can this cream clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily skin?

This cream may feel too heavy and potentially worsen oiliness on your skin because it contains rich ingredients like shea butter and soybean oil. Oily skin typically needs lightweight, oil-free hydration and ingredients that help manage shine without clogging pores.

Can I use this cream around the eyes or on my body?

This cream is generally too heavy and rich for oily skin, making it a poor match for the thin skin around the eyes or general body use. A product for this skin type needs lighter, oil-free hydrators and ingredients that help balance shine without clogging pores.

Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy, 2002

Is this cream fragrance-free and alcohol-free?

It contains fragrance (parfum, linalool, citronellol, geraniol, limonene, and benzyl salicylate) 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, 2017
  • Caviar oil enhanced adipocyte differentiation in vitro, reduced MMP expression while increasing collagen and elastin formation ex vivo, and improved skin moisture, elasticity, and density in 102 participants over four weeks of Cavi Balm usage compared to baseline.

    In Vivo, 2023
  • Polyvinyl alcohol/carboxymethyl chitosan hydrogels loaded with 5% caviar extract significantly increased CK-18 levels and pan-CK expression in adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells compared to lower concentrations and controls.

    Tissue Engineering. Part A, 2026
  • Caviar extract inhibits UV-induced skin photoaging by reducing NF-κB, MMP-3, and MMP-9 expression, increasing IκB, TIMP-1, SOD, HYP, COL17A1, KRT10, and KRT14 levels, and exhibiting antioxidant activity in HaCaT cells and a skin aging mice model.

    Photochemistry and Photobiology, 2025
  • 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
  • A 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, 2025
  • A 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, 2025
  • Enzyme-modified ginseng extract cream significantly reduced the global photo-damage score and various roughness measures including total roughness, smoothness depth, and arithmetic roughness average compared to placebo in 23 human subjects.

    Rejuvenation Research, 2015
  • A red ginseng hydrogel formulation with 1,2-hexanediol promoted selective growth of Staphylococcus epidermidis and decreased Cutibacterium acnes in 20 female subjects.

    Journal of Ginseng Research, 2022
  • A 1% fermented black ginseng cream significantly reduced eye wrinkles and brightened skin color in twenty-three human subjects compared to control cream and baseline.

    Journal of Toxicology and Environmental Health. Part A, 2020
  • Topical formulations containing DNA repair enzymes or RNA fragments reduced UV-induced contact hypersensitivity suppression to 19% and 7% respectively compared to 64% in unprotected subjects, and decreased thymine dimers by 18% in humans.

    Photochemistry and Photobiology, 2008
  • Chemically modified mRNA encoding epidermal growth factor (EGF cmRNA) significantly accelerated wound healing, promoted cell proliferation and migration in vitro, and outperformed recombinant human EGF by Day 14 in a full-thickness skin defect mouse model.

    International Wound Journal, 2025
  • Transient correction of COL7A1 mutations using a non-viral 3'-RTMS6m repair molecule achieved a trans-splicing efficiency of ~1.5% in keratinocytes and ~0.6% in fibroblasts, with restored type VII collagen protein expression in vitro and accumulation within the basement membrane zone of RDEB skin equivalents.

    International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2023
  • Topical application of photolyase-containing liposomes followed by photoreactivating light decreased UVB-induced dimers by 40-45% and prevented immunosuppression, erythema, and sunburn-cell formation in healthy human subjects.

    Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America, 2000
  • Topical application of photolyase plus sunscreen significantly reduced the formation of CPDs and apoptotic cell death compared to sunscreen alone in ten human volunteers.

    Molecular Medicine Reports, 2012
  • Topical application of water-in-oil nanoemulsions containing plasmid DNA on murine skin facilitated transfection primarily in follicular keratinocytes with optimal transgene expression at 24 hours, outperforming cationic liposome controls.

    International Journal of Pharmaceutics, 2001

Ingredients

Water, Dimethicone, Cetearyl Alcohol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Shea Butter, Glycerin, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Butylene Glycol, Cetearyl Glucoside, Octyldodecanol, Glyceryl Stearate, Glycoproteins, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Equisetum Arvense Extract, Caviar Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Pullulan, Mangifera Indica Seed Oil, Astaxanthin Extract, Lactic Acid, Caulerpa Lentillifera Extract, Sodium Dna, Ceramide Np, Lecithin, Tocopherol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate, Carnosine, Rna, Hydrolyzed Rice Bran Protein, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Borago Officinalis Seed Oil, Citric Acid, Malic Acid, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract Matricaria Flower Extract, Lactobacillus Ferment, Polyglucuronic Acid, Retinyl Palmitate, Yeast Extract, Tetrapeptide-3, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Glycine Soja Oil Soybean Oil, Silybum Marianum Fruit Extract, Biotin, Propylheptyl Caprylate, Sodium Methyl Stearoyl Taurate, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Alcohol, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Hydroxide, Disodium Edta, Mica, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Polysorbate 60, Propylene Glycol, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, Sucrose Stearate, Sodium Oleate, Parfum, Linalool, Citronellol, Geraniol, Limonene, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Benzyl Salicylate, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Potassium Sorbate, Titanium Dioxide Ci 77891, Iron Oxides Ci 77491, Yellow 5 Ci 19140, Red 4 Ci 14700, Ci 15985

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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