Drunk Elephant Ceramighty™ AF Eye Balm for combination skin
Ceramide Blend
Plant Omega-Lipid Complex
Avena Sativa Kernel Oil Oat Kernel Oil
Avocado Oil
Ceramide Ap- Np
Eop
High
- AverageCombination Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- ExcellentSafety
A great choice for combination skin; a few eye cares fit it even 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 your combination skin, as glycerin and linoleic acid provide humectant and emollient benefits, though it lacks sufficient ingredients for optimal oil control on your oily shine concern.
- The formula provides excellent moisturizing for the eye area due to ceramides, cholesterol, and fatty acids that enhance barrier resilience, offering general hydration and soothing from ingredients like Beta-Glucan.
- The safety profile is excellent, with no risks of irritation for your combination skin due to the absence of harsh ingredients and the presence of soothing components like ceramides and oat kernel extract.
People Say
★4.3Overall rating based on 1.1k+ reviewsA notable subset of users experiences sensitivity reactions like stinging, burning, or peeling, and many find the hydration insufficient to justify the high price point.
Highlights
Deep hydration Mostly Mentioned
- “perfect for winter dryness”
- “erased my flaky patches”
- “feels like a drink of water”
Elegant texture Often Mentioned
- “soaks in immediately”
- “concealer glides right over”
- “rich but not greasy”
- “silky finish”
High price Often Mentioned
- “way too expensive”
- “finished too quickly”
- “overpriced for basic hydration”
Hygienic packaging Sometimes Noted
- “love the pump top”
- “cute and sanitary”
- “dispenses perfect amount”
- “great twist-up design”
Soothing effect Sometimes Noted
- “eyes look well-rested”
- “cooling sensation”
- “soothed my irritated skin”
- “plumps fine lines”
Eye irritation Sometimes Noted
- “burned my eyelids”
- “made my eyes water constantly”
- “caused red rash”
- “stung immediately”
Packaging flaws Sometimes Noted
- “pump stopped working”
- “can't see how much is left”
- “wasteful plastic shell”
- “hard to get last bit out”
Adverse reactions Rarely Noted
- “caused milia bumps”
- “skin started peeling”
- “dried out my under eyes”
- “texture became rough”
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Questions and answers
What makes Drunk Elephant Ceramighty™ AF Eye Balm a great fit for combination skin?
Drunk Elephant Ceramighty™ AF Eye Balm is a great fit because it provides excellent moisturizing for the eye area using ceramides, cholesterol, and fatty acids that strengthen your skin barrier. It also helps soothe your skin with beta-glucan and safely avoids any irritation since it lacks harsh ingredients.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021
Which ingredients make this eye balm a good fit for combination skin?
This eye balm is a great fit for your combination skin because its ceramides, cholesterol, and fatty acids deeply moisturize the eye area while making your skin barrier stronger. Glycerin and linoleic acid help by adding moisture and keeping the skin soft, while beta-glucan and oat kernel extract calm the skin with a very safe and gentle formula.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021
What does Ceramide do for combination skin?
Ceramide helps balance combination skin by supporting the outer barrier layer to keep dry areas soft and maintain natural moisture levels. Using a ceramide product is unlikely to cause greasiness on oily zones while helping the whole face feel smooth and protected.
American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2003Scientific Reports, 2022
What does Plant Omega do for combination skin?
Plant Omega helps balance combination skin by providing lightweight moisture that keeps dry areas soft while supporting the skin barrier without feeling heavy. Natural oils of this type are generally well-tolerated and help maintain smooth, comfortable skin across different facial zones.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2024Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 2015
Where does it go in a skincare routine for combination skin?
This eye balm fits well into your combination skin routine as an eye cream used after your moisturizer morning and night. Its rich blend of ceramides and plant oils helps hydrate and soothe the delicate eye area while keeping your skin calm and comfortable.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021
Can I use this eye balm with retinol, and in what order?
Yes, you can use this eye balm with retinol by applying the eye balm after your retinol to help soothe the skin and keep the eye area feeling soft. Barrier-enhancing formulas like this one are unlikely to cause irritation and may help support skin recovery when using active ingredients.
How often should I use it?
You can use this eye balm daily in both your morning and evening routines. Its gentle blend of ceramides and plant oils is very safe for the delicate eye area and helps keep skin soft and moisturized without causing irritation.
Can it clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for combination skin?
This eye balm is unlikely to cause irritation for your combination skin because it avoids harsh ingredients and includes calming components like ceramides and oat kernel extract. However, it offers only moderate suitability for combination skin since it lacks enough oil-controlling ingredients to properly manage oily shine.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021
Is this eye balm 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, 2017Skin care regimens containing beta-glucan improved hemoglobin index, skin hydration, and transepidermal water loss compared to vehicle control in 20 patients undergoing fractional laser therapy.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021Application of Body Lotion for 5 weeks on cosmetic dry skin improved barrier properties, increased levels of cholesterol, ceramides, and long-chain fatty acids, increased beneficial skin bacteria, and enhanced microbiome functional potential compared to baseline.
Scientific Reports, 2022Topical cream containing saffron extract and avocado oil improved wrinkle grading, reduced nasolabial fold area and volume, and increased skin elasticity in twenty healthy volunteers over 12 weeks without allergic reactions.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Topical treatment with SSFAO 50% or avocado oil increased wound contraction, reepithelialization, collagen density, and tensile strength while showing anti-inflammatory activity compared to petroleum jelly in rats.
Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2013Emulsions 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
Ingredients
Water, Octyldodecanol, Glycerin, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Butter, Linoleic Acid, Glyceryl Stearate, Palmitic Acid, Pentylene Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Stearic Acid, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil Avocado Oil, Avena Sativa Kernel Oil Oat Kernel Oil, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil, Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil, Jojoba Seed Oil, Ceramide Ap, Ceramide Np, Ceramide Eop, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract Oat Kernel Extract, Panthenol, Linolenic Acid, Adenosine, Beta-Glucan, Quercetin, Allantoin, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Phytosphingosine, Cholesterol, Xanthan Gum, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Propanediol, Citric Acid, Ceteareth-20, Sodium Carbonate, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Chloride, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Hydroxide, Chlorphenesin, Carbomer, Ethylhexylglycerin
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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