Estée Lauder Re-Nutriv Ultimate Diamond Transformative Energy Creme for combination skin
Diamond Powder
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Caffeine
Squalane
Aminopropyl Ascorbyl Phosphate
Average
- AverageCombination Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for combination skin; other moisturizers 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 your combination skin, as squalane and sodium hyaluronate provide emollient and humectant actions to hydrate and smooth texture. The formula lacks sufficient ingredients for optimal oil control on your oily areas, which is your main concern.
- The presence of glycerin and sodium hyaluronate offers general moisturizing and soothing benefits for your oily shine and combination skin.
- The product is safe for your combination skin with no risks of irritation due to the absence of prohibited or harsh ingredients.
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 100+ reviewsBased on limited data, users find this cream to be a rich moisturizer that provides immediate softness and a glow. It is frequently praised for deeply nourishing dry or mature skin, improving texture, and enhancing radiance. Some users find the floral fragrance too strong and the price point high, while a smaller number report it being too heavy or causing adverse reactions.
Highlights
Deep hydration Often Mentioned
- “silky drink of water”
- “deeply nourished”
- “decadently rich”
- “exquisitely comforted”
Visible radiance Often Mentioned
- “skin looks radiant”
- “energized appearance”
- “brighter complexion”
- “immediate glow”
High price point Often Mentioned
- “unjustifiably expensive”
- “only buy on sale”
- “price is painful”
- “luxury splurge”
Overpowering fragrance Often Mentioned
- “smell is loud”
- “horrible perfume scent”
- “lingers too long”
- “strong floral smell”
Firming effects Sometimes Noted
- “more sculpted look”
- “skin feels firmer”
- “lifted appearance”
- “youthful bounce”
Improved texture Sometimes Noted
- “poreless baby soft skin”
- “velvety smooth”
- “softest skin ever”
- “refined texture”
Too heavy/rich Sometimes Noted
- “too heavy for summer”
- “thick texture”
- “greasy in humidity”
- “weighed skin down”
Adverse skin reactions Rarely Noted
- “caused a rash”
- “terrible face swelling”
- “itchy reaction”
- “caused breakouts”
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Questions and answers
How well does Re-Nutriv Ultimate Diamond Transformative Energy Creme work for combination skin?
This cream works moderately well for combination skin because squalane and sodium hyaluronate hydrate and smooth texture, but it lacks sufficient ingredients for optimal oil control on your oily areas. Combination skin needs products with effective oil-controlling ingredients, brightening agents, and lightweight hydration to reduce oily shine without causing irritation.
Which ingredients make this cream a good fit for combination skin?
Squalane and sodium hyaluronate make this cream a fit for combination skin by smoothing texture and providing hydration. To be a better fit for this skin, a moisturizing treatment needs ingredients for oil control on oily areas.
What does Diamond Powder do for combination skin?
Diamond powder is generally used in skincare to give a smooth finish and a soft glow, but it does not directly target the balance needed for combination skin. To properly care for combination skin, a product of this type needs ingredients that hydrate dry areas while keeping oily zones calm and clear.
What does Argireline do for combination skin?
Argireline helps smooth out lines and keeps combination skin feeling soft when applied twice daily. This ingredient may reduce wrinkle depth and improve overall skin texture, though its absorption through the skin is quite low.
American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2013Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy, 2013
Where does this cream go in a skincare routine for combination skin?
This moisturizing treatment goes in the morning and evening routine after cleansing and toning, and before sunscreen in the morning. It is safe for your combination skin and is unlikely to cause irritation.
Can I use this cream with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this moisturizing treatment with retinol by applying it after your retinol to help calm your skin and keep it soft. This product is unlikely to irritate your combination skin, though a moisturizer that helps balance oil is better for your oily areas.
How often should I use this cream?
You can use this moisturizing treatment twice daily as part of your morning and evening routine. Regular daily application helps improve skin moisture and texture while maintaining safety for your skin type.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Health Science Reports, 2021
Can this cream clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for combination skin?
This cream is unlikely to cause irritation on combination skin, but it may feel too heavy or rich for your oily areas. A product of this type needs lightweight hydrators and oil-control ingredients to keep shine in check without clogging pores.
Can I use this cream around the eyes or on my body?
This cream is safe to use on the body and around the eyes, as its gentle ingredients are unlikely to cause irritation on thinner skin areas.
Is this cream fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It has no drying alcohol and contains fragrance (parfum). Cetyl alcohol is a fatty alcohol, which soften the skin.
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, 2017Combined treatment with a micro-diamond and micro-gold topical serum and a 1064 nm picosecond Nd:YAG laser produced moderate clinical improvement and high participant satisfaction in 40% of participants for facial skin rejuvenation with minimal side effects.
Dermatologic Therapy, 2022Treatment with cross-linked hyaluronic acid-based microneedle patches combined with acetyl hexapeptide-8 or epidermal growth factor significantly improved wrinkles and skin hydration compared to the patch alone in Korean females over 29 days.
Annals of Dermatology, 2019Argireline treatment twice daily for 4 weeks produced a significant anti-wrinkle effect with 48.9% total efficacy and decreased skin roughness in Chinese subjects compared with 0% efficacy and no decrease in roughness in the placebo group.
American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2013Acetyl hexapeptide-3 and tripeptide-10 citrulline demonstrated antiwrinkle efficacy and decreased transepidermal water loss in twenty-four healthy volunteers compared to control groups, though synergistic effects between the two peptides remained unclear.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2017A 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, 2021Squalane at 0.005-0.015% counteracts UVA-induced oxidative stress, inflammation, and collagen metabolism inhibition while stimulating fibroblast migration in human dermal fibroblasts.
Molecules, 2025Plant-derived squalane protected human dermal fibroblasts against UVA-induced damage by counteracting ROS formation, suppressing apoptosis-related proteins p53, caspase-3, caspase-9, and PARP, and restoring the pro-survival p-Akt/mTOR pathway.
Antioxidants, 2025Topical 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, 2022
Ingredients
Water, C12-20 Acid Peg-8 Ester, Coco-Caprylate Caprate, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Cetyl Ricinoleate, Glycerin, Cetyl Alcohol, Salvia Sclarea Extract, Peg-100 Stearate, Wheat Extract Germ Extract, Pentylene Glycol, Saccharomyces Lysate Ferment Filtrate, Hypnea Musciformis Extract Algae Extract, Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract, Molasses Saccharum Officinarum Extrait De Melasse Extract, Gelidiella Acerosa Extract Algae Extract, Sigesbeckia Orientalis Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Extract Sunflower Seed Extract, Narcissus Tazetta Bulb Extract, Tuber Melanosporum Extract, Coffea Arabica Seed Extract Coffee Seed Extract, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Fuscoporia Obliqua Extract, Hordeum Vulgare Extract Extrait Dorge Extract, Artemia Extract, Cordyceps Sinensis Extract, Boswellia Serrata Extract, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Algae Extract, Hydrolyzed Rice Extract, Caffeine, Ergothioneine, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Squalane, Sodium Hyaluronate, Yeast Faex Extrait De Levure Extract, Hydrolyzed Yeast Protein, Caprylyl Glycol, Propylene Glycol Dicaprate, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Pearl Powder, Helianthus Annuus Seedcake Sunflower Seedcake, Sodium Acrylate Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Hydrogenated Hydrolysate Starch, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Gold, Carbomer, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Tocopheryl Acetate, Aminopropyl Ascorbyl Phosphate, Laureth-8, Citric Acid, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Parfum, Hexylene Glycol, Cellulose, Tromethamine, Lecithin, Xanthan Gum, Disodium Edta, Phenoxyethanol, Yellow 5 Ci 19140, Red 33 Ci 17200
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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