Trilogy Line Smoothing Day Cream for combination skin

Sodium Hyaluronate
Glycablend
Hydroxyproline
Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil
Shea Butter
Low
- AverageCombination Skin Fit
- HighEffectiveness
- ConcerningSafety
A weak match for combination skin; the moisturizers alongside 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 suitability for combination skin as glycerin and sodium hyaluronate provide excellent hydration, but the formula lacks sufficient ingredients for optimal oil control on your oily areas.
- While jojoba seed oil and shea butter offer nourishment, they may pose a risk of worsening oily shine on your combination skin.
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
★4.6Overall rating based on 400+ reviewsUsers frequently praise this cream for its ability to deeply hydrate and smooth fine lines, making it a popular choice for dry, sensitive, and mature skin types. Many appreciate its natural ingredients and non-greasy finish, though some users with oily skin find it too rich, and a few dislike its scent.
Highlights
Deeply hydrating Mostly Mentioned
- “Leaves skin thoroughly moisturised”
- “Go-to winter moisturiser”
- “Hydrates and repairs”
Non-greasy texture Often Mentioned
- “Not greasy”
- “Absorbs quickly”
- “Not heavy on skin”
Smooths fine lines Often Mentioned
- “Noticeable difference”
- “Smoothed fine lines”
- “Plumping effect”
Sensitive skin friendly Sometimes Noted
- “Nothing irritated my skin”
- “Suitable for sensitive skin”
- “No fragrance overload”
Too rich/oily Sometimes Noted
- “Oily feeling on my face”
- “Too rich for oily skin”
- “Can feel heavy”
Lacks SPF Rarely Noted
- “Doesn't have an spf”
- “Need to add SPF”
- “Missing sun protection”
Packaging size Rarely Noted
- “Big to pop in my handbag”
- “Not ideal for travelling”
Scent issues Rarely Noted
- “Scent is awful”
- “Would prefer zero scent”
- “Strong fragrance”
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Questions and answers
Why is Trilogy Line Smoothing Day Cream a weak match for combination skin?
Trilogy Line Smoothing Day Cream is a weak match for combination skin because it lacks sufficient ingredients for optimal oil control on your oily areas, and heavy nourishing ingredients like shea butter may worsen oily shine. Combination skin needs products with effective brightening and moisturizing ingredients that reduce oily shine without risk of irritation, plus soothing agents and antioxidants.
Which ingredients make this cream a poor fit for combination skin?
This cream is a weak match for combination skin because ingredients like jojoba seed oil and shea butter may worsen oily shine on your oily areas, even though it contains hydrating components like glycerin and sodium hyaluronate. A moisturizer for this skin needs effective brightening and oil-controlling ingredients, along with soothing agents and antioxidants, to provide balanced hydration without excess oil.
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 Glycablend do for combination skin?
Glycablend is unlikely to be a good fit for combination skin because it contains plant oils with a high oleic acid level that may damage the skin barrier. A product of this type needs a higher ratio of linoleic acid to oleic acid and ingredients that help repair the skin barrier without causing irritation.
Where does this cream go in a skincare routine for combination skin?
This moisturizing treatment goes after your cleanser, toner, and any treatment serums in your morning or evening routine. This cream offers moderate suitability for combination skin since glycerin and sodium hyaluronate provide good hydration, but a product for this skin needs lighter textures and oil-controlling ingredients to prevent excess shine on oily areas.
Can I use it with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this moisturizing treatment with retinol, applying it after your retinol product has fully absorbed to help keep your skin comfortable. This type of skin care helps support your skin barrier while you use retinoids, making the adjustment period smoother and reducing dryness.
How often should I use this cream?
This cream is a weak match for combination skin because it lacks enough oil control for your oily areas and may worsen shine. To work well for this skin type, a product of this type needs lightweight hydrators and oil-balancing ingredients that hydrate dry patches without adding excess grease.
Can it clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for combination skin?
This cream is a weak match for combination skin because ingredients like shea butter and jojoba seed oil may worsen oily shine and could lead to clogged pores or breakouts in your oily areas. To properly care for combination skin, a product of this type needs lightweight hydrators paired with oil-controlling ingredients to keep skin balanced without heavy oils.
Can I use this cream around the eyes or on my body?
This moisturizing treatment is generally not recommended for the thin skin around the eyes or on the body due to its specific facial formulation. Combination skin needs targeted products that balance lightweight hydration with oil control to avoid excess shine in certain areas.
Is it fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It has no drying alcohol and contains fragrance (benzyl alcohol, benzyl salicylate, citral, citronellol, coumarin, limonene, eugenol, geraniol, and linalool). 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, 2017Topical 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, 2019Topical application of Jatyadi Taila caused significantly faster wound area reduction and increased protein, hydroxyproline, and hexosamine content in rats using an excision wound model compared to Neosporin and untreated controls.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 2011A 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, 2025A 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
Ingredients
Water, Glycerin, Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil, Jojoba Seed Oil, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Coco-Caprylate, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Shea Butter, Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline, Cucumis Melo Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Myrtillus Seed Oil Blueberry Seed Oil, Strawberry Seed Oil, Punica Granatum Seed Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil Avocado Oil, Oenothera Biennis Seed Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Euterpe Oleracea Oil Fruit, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate Vitamin E, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Sunflower Seed Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract Rosemary Leaf Extract, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Xanthan Gum, Citric Acid, Dehydroacetic Acid, Benzyl Alcohol, Benzyl Salicylate, Citral, Citronellol, Coumarin, Limonene, Eugenol, Geraniol, Linalool
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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