feel Probiotic Moisturizer for oily skin
Lactobacillus Ferment
Squalane
Sodium Hyaluronate
Glycerin
Camellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractAverage
- HighOily Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for oily skin; other moisturizers 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 hydration for your oily skin, with glycerin and sodium hyaluronate providing essential moisture, while Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract and Lactobacillus Ferment support your skin barrier and offer mild exfoliation.
- While the formula is generally safe and moisturizing for oily skin, it lacks specialized ingredients to directly address concerns like oily shine.
- The product is safe for your oily skin, with no risks of irritation due to the absence of harsh or prohibited ingredients.
How to apply
- Could be used as part of your AM or PM routine every day to keep your face fresh.
- Apply this moisturizer after cleansing and toning, but right before your SPF in the morning.
- Gently press a small amount into your skin and let it absorb fully.
- Apply on clean, slightly dry skin to help control that oily shine.
- Avoid the eye area and do a quick patch test before your first use.
People Say
★4.4Overall rating based on 17.0k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, this moisturizer is frequently praised for its ability to hydrate and soothe the skin without feeling heavy or greasy, making it a popular choice for those with combination or breakout-prone skin. Users often report a more radiant, clear, and firm complexion, though some find the metal tube packaging difficult to use as the product nears its end.
Highlights
Lightweight, non-greasy Mostly Mentioned
- “Doesn't feel heavy”
- “Sinks in easily”
- “Not greasy at all”
Effective hydration Often Mentioned
- “Lovely nourishing moisturizer”
- “Boosts hydration levels”
- “Leaves skin feeling hydrated”
Messy metal tube Often Mentioned
- “Wish it was in different component”
- “Metal tube gets messy”
- “Hard to dispense”
Improves skin clarity Sometimes Noted
- “Skin has never been better”
- “Contributed to skin being clear”
- “Helps smooth complexion”
Soothing/Calming Sometimes Noted
- “Soothing to the skin”
- “Calms irritation”
- “Great for sensitive areas”
Price/Value Rarely Noted
- “Pricey for the amount”
- “Wish there was more”
- “Expensive for the size”
Strong fragrance Rarely Noted
- “Fragrance is quite strong”
- “Off-putting floral scent”
- “Irritating for some”
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Questions and answers
How well does feel Probiotic Moisturizer work for oily skin?
Feel Probiotic Moisturizer works moderately well for oily skin by providing essential hydration and supporting your skin barrier, but it lacks specialized ingredients to manage oily shine. A moisturizing treatment for oily skin needs ingredients that address oily shine while maintaining a lightweight texture without heavy oils.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022
Which ingredients make this cream a good fit for oily skin?
Glycerin and sodium hyaluronate provide essential moisture, while Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract and Lactobacillus Ferment support your skin barrier and offer mild exfoliation. To be a better fit for oily skin, a moisturizer of this type needs peptides and lightweight hydrating agents that manage shine and maintain a lightweight feel without heavy oils.
What does Lactobacillus Ferment do for oily skin?
Lactobacillus ferment helps keep oily skin balanced and calm by supporting a healthy skin microbiome. This ingredient is unlikely to clog pores and may help soothe skin irritation.
What does Squalane do for oily skin?
Squalane helps keep oily skin soft and smooth without feeling heavy, though oxidized forms may sometimes trigger irritation. To work well for oily skin, this type of product needs lightweight, non-clogging ingredients that balance moisture without adding excess grease.
Where does it go in a skincare routine for oily skin?
Apply this moisturizer in the morning after a hydrating toner and before sunscreen, and in the evening as the final step after your treatment. Oily skin often needs a lightweight moisturizer with oil-absorbing ingredients to help manage shine.
Can I use this cream with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this moisturizer with retinol by applying the retinol first, letting it absorb, and then following with the cream to help keep your skin comfortable. This type of routine helps support your skin barrier and may reduce dryness while you use retinol. Oily skin also needs lightweight, oil-controlling ingredients to properly manage shine.
How often should I use it?
You can use this moisturizing treatment twice a day as part of your morning and evening routine. Daily application helps keep your skin balanced, as regular use improves moisture and supports your skin barrier.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Health Science Reports, 2021
Can this cream clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily skin?
This cream is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts on oily skin, as it has a safe formula with no harsh ingredients that typically cause irritation. However, because it lacks specialized ingredients to control oily shine, oily skin often needs mattifying ingredients and oil-balancing agents to stay clear and shine-free.
Can I use it around the eyes or on my body?
This moisturizer is generally safe to use on the body and around the eyes, though the skin there is much thinner than on other areas. It is unlikely to cause irritation due to the absence of harsh ingredients.
Is this cream 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, 2017Dermocosmetic creams containing 6%, 12%, and 15% of standardized wild apple fruit ultrasonic extract increased skin hydration proportionally to extract concentration after 28 days of application on healthy volunteers without altering transepidermal water loss or skin pH.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022A cosmetic cream with 6% standardized wild apple fruit extract and a conventional emulsifier demonstrated stable antioxidant activity of 19.25 %RSC, increased skin moisturization, and a decreased melanin index by -31.40 without causing skin irritation.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2019Probiotic-derived lotion successfully reduced inflammatory acne lesion counts and erythema index comparably to 2.5% benzoyl peroxide in patients with mild-to-moderate acne vulgaris, while causing fewer side effects.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022Topical application of Lactobacillus plantarum-GMNL6 enhanced collagen synthesis and SPTSSA gene expression while reducing melanin synthesis, Staphylococcus aureus biofilm, and Cutibacterium acnes proliferation, leading to clinical improvements in skin moisture, color, spots, wrinkles, UV spots, and porphyrins in human volunteers.
International Journal of Medical Sciences, 2021Lactobacillus plantarum extracellular vesicles modulated extracellular matrix related gene expression in vitro and suppressed wrinkle formation and pigmentation in clinical trials.
Current Issues in Molecular Biology, 2022Squalane 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 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, 2019The emollient V0034CR significantly reduced TEWL compared to vehicle and vehicle plus glycerol, and significantly increased corneometry scores compared to vehicle and vehicle plus petrolatum in healthy volunteers with dry skin, demonstrating combined barrier function improvement from petrolatum and hydration improvement from glycerol.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Ten days of treatment with a cream containing 20% glycerin significantly increased skin hydration measured by corneometer values in 17 healthy volunteers compared to a placebo cream, but showed no influence on transepidermal water loss or skin sensitivity to an irritating surfactant.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2001Niacinamide/glycerin body moisturizers provided better rapid and prolonged improvement of cosmetic xerosis through functional improvement of stratum corneum barrier function compared to no treatment and conventional moisturizers in female subjects.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2012Topical green tea extract significantly improved clinical symptoms, tear breakup times, and meibomian gland health compared to standard treatment in patients with dry eye and Meibomian Gland Dysfunction.
Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2017Topical low-dose green tea extract reduces UVB-induced p53 expression and apoptosis in human skin keratinocytes compared to placebo.
Experimental Dermatology, 2009An anti-acne hydrogel containing Aloe barbadensis, Garcinia mangostana, and Camellia sinensis extracts showed superior antiacne and antiblotch activities compared to 1% clindamycin gel in sixty subjects with mild-moderate acne.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2019
Why other moisturizers fit oily skin better
A 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, 2024
Ingredients
Water, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Candelilla Jojoba Rice Bran Polyglyceryl-3 Esters, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Glycerin, Isononyl Isononanoate, Squalane, Sodium Acrylate Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Glyceryl Stearate, Lactobacillus Ferment, Polysorbate 60, Propanediol, C10-18 Triglycerides, Polymethylsilsequioxane, Ethylhexylglycerin, Capryloyl Glycerin Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Diheptyl Succinate, Phenoxyethanol, Glucosamine Hci, Xanthan Gum, Sclerotium Gum, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Pullulan, Allantoin, Lysolecithin, Lecithin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Silica, Tocopherol, Sodium Hydroxide
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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