SkinCeuticals A.G.E. Advanced Eye for oily skin
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- HighOily Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for oily skin; other eye cares 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 benefits for your oily skin, as caffeine and glycerin provide humectant action and potential seboregulation, while proxylane and hyaluronic acid effectively reduce wrinkles by plumping and smoothing fine lines in the eye area.
- While the formula offers general hydration supportive for oily skin, it does not directly address concerns about oily shine.
- 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 agents like blueberry extract and caffeine.
People Say
★4.4Overall rating based on 2.6k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, users with mature, dry, or crepey skin frequently praise this rich, silky cream for its ability to deeply hydrate and smooth fine lines and crow's feet, often noting an immediate improvement in radiance due to its optical diffusers. While many report visible reductions in dark circles and puffiness over time, a subset of reviewers feel the anti-aging results are too subtle to justify the high luxury price point.
Highlights
Luxurious texture Mostly Mentioned
- “silky and non-greasy”
- “absorbs quickly”
- “layers well under makeup”
Deeply hydrating Often Mentioned
- “instantly quenched dry skin”
- “plumped and moisturized”
- “keeps undereyes hydrated all day”
Smooths fine lines Often Mentioned
- “softens crow's feet”
- “crepey skin looks smoother”
- “helps with texture”
High price point Often Mentioned
- “too expensive for size”
- “not worth the money”
- “pricey for subtle results”
Brightens appearance Sometimes Noted
- “eyes look more awake”
- “helps with dark circles”
- “instant brightening effect”
Lack of results Sometimes Noted
- “no noticeable difference”
- “didn't help with bags”
- “same as cheaper creams”
Caused irritation Rarely Noted
- “burned my eyes”
- “caused stinging sensation”
- “redness and sensitivity”
Packaging issues Rarely Noted
- “jar is unhygienic”
- “prefer a pump dispenser”
- “hard to get product out”
Sources: lovi.care, dermstore.com, bluemercury.com, lovelyskin.com, walmart.com, ohbeauty.com, and more
Questions and answers
How well does SkinCeuticals A.G.E. Advanced Eye work for oily skin?
SkinCeuticals A.G.E. Advanced Eye works moderately well for oily skin, providing moisture and smoothing fine lines around the eyes without causing irritation, though it does not manage oily shine. Eye care for oily skin needs lightweight, balancing ingredients that control excess oil while maintaining moisture without feeling heavy.
Dermatologic Therapy, 2022Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
Which ingredients make this cream a good fit for oily skin?
Caffeine and glycerin make this cream a fit for oily skin by providing moisture and helping balance oil. To work best for oily skin, this type of product needs ingredients that actively control excess shine and oil production.
What does Proxylane do for oily skin?
Pro-Xylane helps firm skin and smooth out fine lines while supporting overall skin elasticity and barrier strength. For oily skin, a product of this type needs to include lightweight hydrators and balancing ingredients that do not clog pores.
Lasers in Medical Science, 2026Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025
What does Caffeine do for oily skin?
Topical caffeine helps keep oily skin looking fresh by preventing excessive fat accumulation and boosting microcirculation. It is generally well tolerated and provides antioxidant protection against sun damage.
Frontiers in Physiology, 2019Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2013
Where does it go in a skincare routine for oily skin?
This eye care product goes in the evening routine as a treatment step, or it can be used in both the morning and evening. Lovi routines place treatments in the evening for simplicity and extra safety around sun exposure, though some may also be used twice a day.
Can I use this cream with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this cream with retinol by applying your retinol first, letting it absorb, and then smoothing this eye cream gently around the eye area. This helps keep the skin hydrated and is unlikely to cause irritation since the formula is gentle and free of harsh ingredients.
How often should I use it?
You can use this eye care product daily, as it offers moderate hydration and smoothing benefits for your oily skin while remaining gentle and safe. To better manage oily skin, an ideal product would also help control excess shine.
Can it clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily skin?
SkinCeuticals A.G.E. Advanced Eye is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts on oily skin, as it has a safe profile with no harsh ingredients. However, because it focuses on hydration and smoothing lines rather than balancing oil, oily skin needs a lightweight, oil-free formula with ingredients like niacinamide or salicylic acid to help control shine.
Is this cream fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.
What the research says
Topical 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, 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, 2017Bog blueberry anthocyanin-rich extract attenuated ultraviolet-B-induced toxicity, DNA damage, collagen degradation, and inflammatory cytokine release in human dermal fibroblasts by modulating NF-kappaB and MAPK signaling pathways.
Molecular Nutrition & Food Research, 2009Application of a hydroxypropyl tetrahydropyrantriol and niacinamide formula following nonablative fractional laser treatment demonstrated comparable healing benefits to clinical control and significant improvements in fine lines, crow's feet wrinkles, skin roughness, and overall healthy appearance over 56 days in White and Northeast Asian panels.
The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, 2025A topical cosmetic slimming product containing tetrahydroxypropyl ethylenediamine, caffeine, carnitine, forskolin and retinol significantly reduced body circumferences and improved skin aspect compared with placebo in 78 women over 12 weeks.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2011Topical sunscreen formulations containing caffeine combined with UV filters increased in vivo anti-UVB protection by approximately 25% and showed higher SPF values compared to caffeine-free sunscreen, while being well tolerated by the skin of healthy subjects.
Frontiers in Physiology, 2019Caffeine gel combined with choline geranate showed high skin permeation capacity and superior clinical results in cellulite treatment compared to caffeine gel without ionic liquid.
AAPS PharmSciTech, 2021Topical 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, 2011Topical 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, 2022Treatment 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, 2019Applying a topical product containing blueberry extract and Pro-xylane following micro-focused ultrasound significantly improved global aesthetic improvement, skin elasticity, and fine lines compared to standard moisturizer in 50 patients.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025Topical usage of blueberries may prevent skin damage from environmental stressors by inducing an active skin response against noxious effects.
Antioxidants, 2023Pretreatment with blueberry extracts prevented ozone-induced ROS production, NLRP1-ASC scaffold formation, and CASP1 and IL-18 transcripts across 2D, 3D, and human skin explant models.
Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity, 2020The 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 eye cares fit oily skin better
Combined ascorbyl palmitate and sodium ascorbyl phosphate treatment significantly reduced facial sebum secretions in healthy female volunteers compared to a placebo control over 90 days.
Drug Research, 2017A 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, 2024Sodium ascorbyl phosphate provides effective antimicrobial action, prevents sebum oxidation, and demonstrates superior clinical efficacy compared to a standard acne treatment in patients with acne vulgaris.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2005
Ingredients
Water, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Proxylane, Blueberry Extract, Caffeine, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Hyaluronic Acid, Disodium Edta, Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid, Acrylates C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Triethanolamine, Chlorphenesin, Carbomer, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Hydroxide
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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Co-founder, Medical Director
Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer
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Co-founder, CEO and CTO
PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex
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Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc
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Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine
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Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD
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Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member
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Medical Board, Medical Advisor
Dermatology MD
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Elina Nazarenko, MD
Medical Board
Dermatology and diagnostic consultant
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Victoria Derkova, MS
Medical Board
Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist
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