BeautyStat Universal C Eye Perfector for oily skin
Ascorbic Acid
Caffeine
Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil
Magnolia Grandiflora Bark Extract
Sodium HyaluronateAverage
- AverageOily 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 suitability for your oily skin due to Ascorbic Acid and Tartaric Acid, which provide antioxidant and mild exfoliating benefits, but it lacks sufficient seboregulating ingredients for optimal oil control.
- The product provides general skincare benefits like hydration and antioxidant protection, which are mostly supportive rather than targeted for your oily shine concerns.
- The safety profile is good, with no risks of irritation for your oily skin due to the absence of prohibited or harsh ingredients.
People Say
★4.6Overall rating based on 1.9k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, this eye cream is widely praised for its ability to brighten dark circles, smooth fine lines, and firm the delicate skin around the eyes. Most users appreciate its hydrating and transformative effects on mature or tired skin, though some note that the unique, slightly grainy texture requires careful layering to avoid pilling.
Highlights
Effective brightening Mostly Mentioned
- “Noticeable difference in discoloration”
- “Eyes look much brighter”
- “Fades dark circles”
Hydrating formula Often Mentioned
- “Leaves skin soft and hydrated”
- “Deeply hydrating”
- “Feels firm and hydrated”
Smooths fine lines Often Mentioned
- “Plumps fine lines”
- “Softens crow's feet”
- “Makes wrinkles less noticeable”
Gentle on sensitivity Sometimes Noted
- “Works great on sensitive skin”
- “Does not irritate”
- “No stinging”
Grainy consistency Sometimes Noted
- “Small sharp beads in formula”
- “Slightly grainy texture”
- “Takes time to break down”
Texture issues Sometimes Noted
- “Can pill with other products”
- “Texture is finicky”
- “Not smooth immediately”
Layering difficulty Rarely Noted
- “Hard to layer with sunscreen”
- “Requires experimentation”
- “Not for those wanting a simple serum feel”
Sources: lovi.care, dermstore.com, ulta.com, skintskincare.com, beautystat.com, lolassecretbeautyblog.com, and more
Questions and answers
How well does the BeautyStat Universal C Eye Perfector work for oily skin?
This eye care offers moderate suitability for oily skin by providing antioxidant and mild exfoliating benefits, but it lacks sufficient oil-controlling ingredients to manage shine effectively. An eye care for oily skin needs targeted seboregulating ingredients along with lightweight hydration to control oil and keep the skin balanced.
The British Journal of Dermatology, 1997Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020
Which ingredients make this cream a good fit for oily skin?
Ascorbic acid and tartaric acid help brighten your eye area and provide gentle exfoliation, while caffeine and sodium hyaluronate hydrate and refresh without clogging pores. Because it lacks strong oil-controlling ingredients, an eye care product for oily skin also needs targeted sebum-regulating ingredients to properly manage shine.
The British Journal of Dermatology, 1997Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020
What does Vitamin C do for oily skin?
Vitamin C helps brighten skin tone and smooth texture while providing antioxidant protection that prevents sebum oxidation. For oily skin, this type of product typically needs to be paired with oil-controlling or pore-clearing ingredients like salicylic acid or plant extracts.
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 this cream go in a skincare routine for oily skin?
This eye care treatment goes in the evening routine, applied after cleansing and before your moisturizer. It is unlikely to irritate oily skin, but to properly manage oil and shine, this type of product needs targeted oil-controlling ingredients.
Can I use this cream with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this cream alongside retinol, applying the retinol first and following with this eye cream. It has a good safety profile and is unlikely to irritate oily skin, though this skin type needs oil-controlling ingredients for best shine management.
How often should I use this cream?
You can use this eye cream daily as part of your routine, as it is unlikely to irritate oily skin. To properly manage oily shine, an eye product of this type needs targeted oil-controlling ingredients.
Can this cream clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily skin?
This cream is unlikely to cause irritation or breakouts on oily skin due to its safe ingredients, though it offers only moderate suitability. Oily skin works best with products that include targeted oil-balancing ingredients.
Is this cream fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.
What the research says
Gluconolactone and tartaric acid significantly lower transepidermal water loss and erythema after sodium lauryl sulphate challenge compared to vehicle, untreated control, and glycolic acid in healthy subjects.
The British Journal of Dermatology, 1997A topical serum containing vitamin C, vitamin E, and raspberry leaf cell culture extract improved skin color, elasticity, radiance, smoothness, scaliness, and wrinkles compared to the untreated contralateral side in fifty female volunteers.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Optimized transfersomes loaded with epigallocatechin-3-gallate and hyaluronic acid increased cell viability while reducing lipid peroxidation, intracellular ROS, and MMP expression in HaCaT cells, and exhibited higher skin permeation and deposition compared to plain EGCG.
Drug Delivery, 2017Topical application of 5% vitamin C cream significantly improved global clinical scores, increased skin microrelief density, and induced elastic tissue repair in photoaged skin compared to excipient control in healthy female volunteers.
Experimental Dermatology, 2003Ascorbic acid 2-glucoside gel significantly reduced gingival melanin pigmentation after 4 weeks compared to placebo in 73 subjects with symmetric pigmentation.
Journal of Periodontology, 2009Topical application of VC-IP cream twice daily for 8 weeks reduces periorbital wrinkles in female subjects compared to a placebo cream.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022A 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, 2021Unencapsulated cold-pressed industrial hemp seed oil at 0.12 mg/mL accelerated wound healing and increased normal human dermal fibroblast cell proliferation by 72% at 48 hours compared to baseline, though microencapsulation reduced this biological activity.
Journal of Oleo Science, 2026Parthenolide and magnolol, as NF-kappaB inhibitors, effectively blocked UVB-induced gene expression, production of MMP-1 and bFGF, and proliferation of keratinocytes and melanocytes.
Current Drug Metabolism, 2010Honokiol protects HaCat keratinocytes and HFF-1 fibroblasts against cigarette smoke-induced inflammation, collagenolysis, apoptosis, and senescence by reducing IL-1α, IL-8, apoptosis, and senescence β-galactosidase expression, and restoring TIMP-2 production.
International Journal of Dermatology, 2017Magnolia ovovata extract and its active component magnolol prevented skin photoaging via inhibition of NF-kappaB nuclear translocation and dependent transcription in mice skin and cells.
European Journal of Pharmacology, 2007Topical 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, 2019
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
Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Polysilicone-11, Ascorbic Acid, Mica, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Shea Butter, Silica, Titanium Dioxide Ci 77891, Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil, Cannabis Sativa Stem Extract Flower Leaf, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Tartaric Acid, Linoleic Acid, Hydroxyapatite, Cholesterol, Squalane, Creatine, Caffeine, Magnolia Grandiflora Bark Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glabridin, Ormenis Multicaulis Oil, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Salvia Sclarea Oil, Hordeum Vulgare Extract, Iron Oxides Ci 77491, Wheat Germ Oil
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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