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Anua Rice 7 + Ceramide for combination skin

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  • HighCombination Skin Fit
  • HighEffectiveness
  • ExcellentSafety

One of the best moisturizers for combination skin.

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

  • Excellent for your combination skin, the rice bran water and ceramide NP work synergistically to deeply hydrate and strengthen your skin barrier, while niacinamide and alpha-arbutin effectively manage oily shine and brighten your complexion.
  • Panthenol and hyaluronic acid further support skin hydration and resilience, ensuring a balanced and comfortable feel throughout the day.
  • The formula is safe for your skin, containing no harsh ingredients and including soothing components like niacinamide and ceramide NP.

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

★4.8Overall rating based on 400+ reviews

This serum is highly regarded for its ability to repair the skin barrier and impart a radiant glow, making it particularly beneficial for those with dry, sensitive, or dehydrated skin. The majority of users experience significant improvements in hydration and a reduction in redness. A smaller number of users reported experiencing breakouts or found the texture to be somewhat sticky.

Highlights

  • Deeply hydrating Mostly Mentioned
    • “gave me glass skin”
    • “skin feels plump and dewy”
    • “instant hydration boost”
    • “perfect for dehydrated skin”
  • Soothing and barrier repair Often Mentioned
    • “calmed my redness overnight”
    • “healed my barrier”
    • “stopped the stinging”
    • “great for sensitive skin”
  • Brightening effects Sometimes Noted
    • “faded acne scars”
    • “skin looks brighter”
    • “helped with hyperpigmentation”
    • “glowy complexion”
  • Lightweight texture Sometimes Noted
    • “lightweight gel texture”
    • “absorbs quickly”
    • “not greasy”
    • “silky consistency”
  • Sticky finish Sometimes Noted
    • “leaves a sticky film”
    • “feels tacky for a while”
    • “hair sticks to face”
    • “too sticky for daytime”
  • Caused breakouts Rarely Noted
    • “gave me tiny bumps”
    • “caused fungal acne”
    • “broke me out immediately”
    • “clogged my pores”
  • Not moisturizing enough Rarely Noted
    • “sucked moisture out”
    • “skin felt tight after”
    • “needed more layers”
    • “not enough for winter”
  • Stringy consistency Rarely Noted
    • “weird stringy texture”
    • “gooey consistency”
    • “feels like slime”
    • “messy to apply”

Sources: lovi.care, stylekorean.com, ulta.com, skinsort.com, iherb.com, anua.us, and more

Questions and answers

What makes Anua Rice 7 + Ceramide one of the best fits for combination skin?

Anua Rice 7 + Ceramide is one of the best fits for combination skin because its rice bran water and ceramide NP deeply hydrate and strengthen your skin barrier, while niacinamide and alpha-arbutin manage oily shine and brighten your complexion. Panthenol and hyaluronic acid further support moisture and resilience, helping to keep your skin balanced and comfortable all day.

The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2022

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

Rice bran water and ceramide NP make this cream a great fit for your combination skin because they deeply hydrate and strengthen your skin barrier. Niacinamide and alpha-arbutin help manage oily shine and brighten your complexion, while panthenol and hyaluronic acid keep your skin balanced and comfortable all day.

The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2022

What does Rice Bran Water do for combination skin?

Rice Bran Water helps hydrate dry areas while keeping oily spots balanced, making it a good fit for combination skin. It works by adding moisture without feeling heavy, and it is unlikely to irritate normal or sensitive areas.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022Journal of Nanobiotechnology, 2011

What do Ceramides do for combination skin?

Ceramides help balance combination skin by supporting the skin barrier to keep dry areas hydrated without feeling heavy on oily zones. This type of skin needs lightweight hydrators and barrier-supporting ingredients like ceramides and cholesterol to maintain a smooth and calm feel across both dry and oily areas.

American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2003Scientific Reports, 2022

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

This moisturizing treatment goes in the evening routine after cleansing and before moisturizing, following Lovi's simple steps for safety around sun exposure. The rice bran water and ceramide NP deeply hydrate and strengthen your skin barrier, while niacinamide and alpha-arbutin manage oily shine and brighten your complexion.

International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2020The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017

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

You can use this moisturizing treatment with retinol by applying the cream first to strengthen your skin barrier and help reduce the dryness and irritation that retinol may cause. Using a barrier-supporting moisturizer alongside active treatments is generally well-tolerated and helps keep your skin feeling comfortable.

Cutis, 2006The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017

How often should I use this cream?

You can use this moisturizing treatment twice a day as part of your morning and evening routine. Regular daily application helps keep combination skin balanced, deeply hydrated, and comfortable throughout the day.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Health Science Reports, 2021

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

This moisturizing treatment is unlikely to cause breakouts for combination skin, as it has a very low complaint rate for clogged pores and contains soothing components like niacinamide and ceramide NP that help keep skin calm and balanced.

Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2022The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002

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

You can use this moisturizing treatment around the eyes and on the body because its safe formulation with rice bran water, ceramide, and panthenol is well tolerated by delicate skin. It helps keep thin skin hydrated and comfortable without causing irritation.

The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2022

Is this cream fragrance-free and alcohol-free?

Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.

What the research says

  • A lipid mixture enriched by ceramide NP with fatty acids of diverse chain lengths significantly improved skin barrier recovery rate, stratum corneum integrity, and hydration compared to a vehicle cream in healthy adult male volunteers with corticosteroid-impaired skin.

    Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2022
  • Emulsions containing ceramides 1 and 3 improved skin hydration and reduced transepidermal water loss in sodium lauryl sulfate-irritated skin of fifteen healthy Asian women compared to a control emulsion.

    International Journal of Dermatology, 2008
  • A new topical panthenol-containing emollient significantly improved transepidermal water loss reduction, stratum corneum hydration, and intercellular lipid lamellae length compared with control in healthy subjects without negatively impacting bacterial viability.

    The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017
  • A panthenol-enriched mask significantly decreased erythema and hyperpigmentation, increased sebum and stratum corneum moisture, and reduced transepidermal water loss compared to a saline dressing in 60 subjects undergoing facial laser treatment.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025
  • Niacinamide significantly decreased hyperpigmentation and increased skin lightness compared with vehicle alone after 4 weeks of use in women by inhibiting melanosome transfer.

    The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002
  • Topical gel and cream formulations containing niosomes entrapped with rice bran bioactive compounds improved skin hydration, lightening, thickness, roughness, and elasticity in 30 human volunteers over 28 days compared to baseline.

    Pharmaceutical Biology, 2012
  • Gel and cream formulations containing rice bran bioactive compounds entrapped in niosomes increased in vitro antioxidant activity (ORAC values of 20-28 micromol TE/g versus 16-18 micromol TE/g for placebo), enhanced lipid peroxidation inhibition in human sebum by about 1.5 times, and improved in vivo human skin hydration by approximately 3 to 30% depending on the measurement technique.

    Journal of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, 2011
  • Stirring Nukadoko fermented rice bran beds by hand leads to temporary settlement of microorganisms on human skin with quick shedding.

    FEMS Microbiology Letters, 2023
  • Topical post-laser application of human adipocyte-derived mesenchymal stem cell media combined with niacinamide significantly improved wrinkle index, melanin index, patient satisfaction, and investigator esthetic improvement scores compared to vehicle cream in patients with aging skin.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021
  • Topical nicotinamide prevented solar-simulated UV-induced immunosuppression in healthy volunteers, and men experienced immunosuppression at solar-simulated UV doses three times lower than those required for women.

    The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2008
  • Topical 5% niacinamide applied twice daily for 12 weeks reduced fine lines and wrinkles, hyperpigmented spots, red blotchiness, and skin sallowness, and improved skin elasticity compared to vehicle control in 50 female white subjects with facial photoaging.

    Dermatologic Surgery, 2005
  • 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
  • Topical dexpanthenol acts as a moisturizer, improves stratum corneum hydration, accelerates wound healing and epidermal regeneration, reduces erythema, and improves symptoms of skin irritation compared to vehicle or no pretreatment.

    American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002
  • Moisturizer containing 5% panthenol, madecassoside, and copper-zinc-manganese decreased adverse reactions and downtime after ablative fractional carbon dioxide laser resurfacing with comparable efficacy to 0.02% triamcinolone acetonide cream in 20 subjects.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2019
  • Topical dexpanthenol formulated in lipophilic vehicles improved stratum corneum hydration and reduced transepidermal water loss compared to vehicle control in humans.

    Arzneimittel-Forschung, 2000

Ingredients

Rice Bran Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, Methylpropanediol, Water, Butylene Glycol, Methyl Gluceth-10, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Panthenol, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium Polyacrylate, Rice Extract, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, Carbomer, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polyquaternium-51, Adenosine, Allantoin, Sodium Phytate, Xanthan Gum, Ceramide Np, Hyaluronic Acid, Alpha-Arbutin, Angelica Keiskei Extract, Corchorus Olitorius Leaf Extract, Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract, Hibiscus Esculentus Fruit Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Root Extract, Beta-Glucan, Tocopherol, Defatted Rice Bran Extract, Arbutin, Zinc Stearate, Defatted Rice Bran, Rice Bran, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Rice Seed Protein, Honey Extract, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic 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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