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SENTÉ Dermal Repair Cream for combination skin

Average

  • AverageCombination Skin Fit
  • AverageEffectiveness
  • ExcellentSafety

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.

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Lovi Assistant explains

  • Offers moderate moisturizing for your combination skin due to glycerin and sodium hyaluronate, which hydrate effectively without exacerbating oiliness.
  • While Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil and Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract provide soothing benefits, the formula lacks targeted ingredients for your primary concern of oily shine.
  • The product is safe for your combination skin, as it contains no harsh ingredients and includes soothing components.

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

★4.7Overall rating based on 700+ reviews

Its lightweight texture absorbs well and is suitable for use under makeup. However, a significant number of users find the high price point to be a drawback, and some with very dry skin may need an additional moisturizer.

Highlights

  • Reduces redness Mostly Mentioned
    • “calms redness quickly”
    • “decreased flushing”
    • “soothed broken capillaries”
  • Expensive price point Mostly Mentioned
    • “prohibitively expensive”
    • “wish it was cheaper”
    • “pricey for the amount”
  • Improves texture Often Mentioned
    • “smoothes fine lines”
    • “softens acne scars”
    • “skin looks plumper”
    • “improves crepey skin”
  • Soothing sensitive skin Often Mentioned
    • “doesn't burn”
    • “calms irritation”
    • “safe for post-laser”
    • “heals compromised barrier”
  • Lightweight texture Sometimes Noted
    • “absorbs immediately”
    • “silky finish”
    • “great under makeup”
    • “not sticky”
  • Not enough moisture Sometimes Noted
    • “need a second moisturizer”
    • “too light for winter”
    • “not rich enough for dry skin”
    • “dried out quickly”
  • Minor breakouts Rarely Noted
    • “caused small bumps”
    • “slight congestion”
    • “texture felt silicone-heavy”
    • “triggered acne”

Sources: lovi.care, sentelabs.com, dermstore.com, lovelyskin.com, reddit.com, milkandhoney.com, and more

Questions and answers

How well does SENTÉ Dermal Repair work for combination skin?

This moisturizing treatment works moderately well for combination skin, hydrating effectively with glycerin and sodium hyaluronate without making oily areas worse, but it lacks ingredients to target oily shine. A product of this type needs ingredients that target hydration and brightness while controlling oil, alongside soothing agents and antioxidants to keep combination skin balanced.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

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

Glycerin and sodium hyaluronate make this cream a good fit by hydrating your combination skin effectively without adding extra oil. Combination skin of this type needs brightening ingredients and targeted oil-control agents to manage shine alongside balanced moisture.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

What does Hyaluronic Acid do for combination skin?

Hyaluronic acid is a great fit for combination skin because it quenches dry areas with a boost of hydration while keeping oily zones balanced. Regular use helps smooth out fine lines and makes your skin feel soft and plump without causing irritation.

Dermatology and Therapy, 2021Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2011

What does Heparan Sulfate Analog do for combination skin?

Heparan Sulfate Analog helps hydrate dry areas while balancing oilier zones, improving firmness and smoothing fine lines. It also supports your skin barrier to keep it soft and healthy.

Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2015

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

This moisturizing treatment goes after your hydrating toner and before your sunscreen in the morning, or after your treatment step in the evening. It provides moderate hydration for combination skin using glycerin and sodium hyaluronate without making it oily, though combination skin also needs targeted ingredients to help control shine.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

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

You can use this cream with retinol, applying the retinol first and following with the moisturizer. Using a moisturizing treatment like this helps calm the skin and supports the skin barrier while you use retinol.

Cutis, 2006

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 hydration and comfort while being gentle on your skin.

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, as it contains gentle ingredients and has a low risk of minor breakouts based on reviews. However, combination skin dealing with oily shine needs lightweight, oil-balancing ingredients and targeted shine control.

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

You can use this cream safely around your eyes and on your body, though a product of this type needs extra targeted ingredients to manage oily shine on combination skin. It provides gentle moisture with a very good skin safety profile, helping keep the skin soft and calm without causing irritation.

Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy, 2002Polymers, 2023

Is this cream fragrance-free and alcohol-free?

Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol. Cetearyl alcohol is a fatty alcohol, which soften the skin.

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
  • Topical low-dose green tea extract reduces UVB-induced p53 expression and apoptosis in human skin keratinocytes compared to placebo.

    Experimental Dermatology, 2009
  • 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
  • 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 topical eye cream containing low molecular weight heparan sulfate and naturally derived extracts improved periorbital hyperpigmentation, fine and coarse wrinkles, puffiness, and dark circles in 15 subjects over 12 weeks.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2019
  • Topical low molecular weight heparan sulfate improved periorbital discoloration and wrinkles starting at week two with continuous improvement up to week 12.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020
  • Topical low molecular weight heparan sulfate improved skin hydration, firmness, elasticity, barrier function, and fine lines and wrinkles in 15 patients over 8 weeks.

    Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2015
  • Topical 2% N-acetyl glucosamine reduced facial hyperpigmentation in an 8-week split-face clinical test, with an even greater effect observed when combined with 4% niacinamide.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2007
  • N-acetyl-glucosamine-loaded nanostructured lipid carriers successfully delivered the hydrophilic agent through the skin and reduced melanin distribution in healthy volunteers.

    Advanced Pharmaceutical Bulletin, 2016
  • Topical cosmetic products containing hyaluronic acid, N-acetyl glucosamine, and gamma-amino butyric acid improved skin hydration by 24.28% to 33.60%, elasticity by 11.98%, and skin lightening by 5.26% over 2 months in 20 female participants.

    Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy, 2019
  • Topical treatment with sphingolipids and glycosaminoglycans attenuated clinical worsening and reduced CADESI and PVAS scores compared to the untreated control group in house dust mite-allergic beagle dogs.

    BMC Veterinary Research, 2020
  • Glycosaminoglycans restored type I collagen synthesis, reduced matrix metalloproteinase-1 levels, upregulated tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase-1, and attenuated apoptosis in tumor necrosis factor-alpha-stimulated human dermal fibroblasts by inhibiting extracellular signal-regulated kinase/activator protein-1 signaling.

    International Journal of Molecular Medicine, 2018
  • Fraction 3 of glycosaminoglycans from Liparis tessellatus eggs showed 20.1% tyrosinase inhibition at 50mg/mL and effective skin regeneration activities at 200mg/mL against skin fibroblast CCD-986sk cell lines.

    International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2017
  • Topical application of an argan oil NLC-based hydrogel formulation increased skin hydration in healthy volunteers over a one-month period through a synergistic effect of NLC occlusion and argan oil hydration.

    International Journal of Nanomedicine, 2014
  • Incorporating allantoin into argan oil enriched liposomes improved its accumulation in the dermis (~8.7μg/cm(2)) and permeation through the skin (~33μg/cm(2)) compared to conventional liposomes, water dispersion, and a commercial gel.

    International Journal of Pharmaceutics, 2016

Ingredients

Water, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Glycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Heparan Sulfate, Acetyl Glucosamine, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Glyceryl Stearate, Peg-100 Stearate, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tocopherol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract, Acrylates C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Aminomethyl Propanol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Disodium Edta, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Sorbic Acid

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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