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iS Clinical Reparative Moisture Emulsion for combination skin

Average

  • AverageCombination Skin Fit
  • AverageEffectiveness
  • ExcellentSafety

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 combination skin, as sodium hyaluronate and squalane provide excellent hydration and barrier support, though it lacks specific ingredients for optimal oil control on oily areas.
  • The formula's humectant action from glycerin and general moisturizing benefits from tocopherol and panthenol are supportive for combination skin.
  • The safety profile is excellent, with no risks of irritation due to the absence of harsh ingredients and the presence of soothing components like squalane and tocopherol.

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 600+ reviews

This moisturizer is widely celebrated for its sophisticated, lightweight formula that delivers intense hydration and barrier repair without clogging pores or feeling greasy. Users across all skin types—including those with sensitive, mature, or acne-prone skin—report improved skin texture, a plumper appearance, and a smooth, glowing finish that works exceptionally well under makeup.

Highlights

  • Deeply hydrating Mostly Mentioned
    • “Real moisture punch”
    • “leaves skin hydrated”
    • “intense hydration”
  • Lightweight, non-greasy Mostly Mentioned
    • “Absorbs beautifully”
    • “not heavy”
    • “no greasy residue”
  • Improves skin texture Often Mentioned
    • “Smoothed out texture”
    • “skin feels softer”
    • “visibly smoothing”
  • High price point Often Mentioned
    • “Definitely pricey”
    • “expensive”
    • “investment”
  • Makeup-friendly Sometimes Noted
    • “Perfect makeup primer”
    • “sits beautifully under makeup”
    • “foundation glides on”
  • Sensitive skin safe Sometimes Noted
    • “Doesn't cause breakouts”
    • “no stinging”
    • “great for sensitive skin”
  • Insufficient for dry Rarely Noted
    • “Need something heavier”
    • “layering might be necessary”
  • May feel heavy Rarely Noted
    • “Sits thickly”
    • “like a mask”
    • “takes time to sink in”
  • Unclear visible results Rarely Noted
    • “Not sure if I've seen benefits”
    • “not sure it does more”

Sources: lovi.care, bluemercury.com, artofskincare.com, clinicalguidehub.online, getskinbliss.com, dermapproved.com, and more

Questions and answers

How well does Reparative Moisture Emulsion work for combination skin?

This moisturizer works moderately well for combination skin, as sodium hyaluronate and squalane provide great hydration and support the skin barrier. It has a very safe formula with soothing ingredients like tocopherol, but it lacks specific components to control shine on oily areas. A product of this type needs targeted oil-control ingredients and balancing agents to keep oily zones matte while hydrating dry areas.

American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017

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

Sodium hyaluronate and squalane help provide great hydration and barrier support for your combination skin. To work best for this skin type, a product also needs ingredients for optimal oil control on oily areas.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

What does Hyaluronic Acid do for combination skin?

Hyaluronic acid is a great fit for combination skin because it quenches dry areas with a boost of hydration while keeping oily zones balanced. Regular use helps smooth out fine lines and makes your skin feel soft and plump without causing irritation.

Dermatology and Therapy, 2021Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2011

What does Glycerin do for combination skin?

Glycerin helps keep combination skin soft and smooth by pulling moisture in and keeping it there. It improves hydration and supports your skin barrier, which is unlikely to cause irritation.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2008Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

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

This moisturizing treatment goes after cleansing and hydrating toners in the morning, and after your treatment step in the evening, with sunscreen added last in the daytime. Sodium hyaluronate and squalane help hydrate and support the skin barrier, but combination skin also needs specific ingredients for oil control on oily areas.

The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2022The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017

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

You can use this cream with retinol, applying the retinol first and following with the cream to keep your skin calm and hydrated. A moisturizer with a gentle barrier-supporting formula helps reduce the dryness and irritation that often come with retinol use. Combination skin also needs ingredients that help balance oil on shinier areas.

Cutis, 2006American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002

How often should I use this cream?

You can use this moisturizing treatment twice daily as part of your morning and evening routine. Regular use helps improve skin moisture, smoothness, and overall barrier support with a low risk of irritation.

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 clog pores or cause breakouts on combination skin because it has a very safe formula with soothing ingredients like squalane and vitamin E, though a product for this skin type also needs specific oil-controlling ingredients.

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

This moisturizing treatment is safe to use around the eyes and on the body because it features a gentle formula with soothing ingredients like squalane and tocopherol that are unlikely to cause irritation. Combination skin of this type needs additional oil-controlling ingredients for oily areas, alongside hydrating components like sodium hyaluronate and squalane.

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

  • 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, 2022
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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, 2017
  • The 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, 2020
  • Ten 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, 2001
  • Squalane at 0.005-0.015% counteracts UVA-induced oxidative stress, inflammation, and collagen metabolism inhibition while stimulating fibroblast migration in human dermal fibroblasts.

    Molecules, 2025
  • Plant-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, 2025
  • Co-culturing mesenchymal stem cells and human keratinocytes on nylon66 electrospun scaffolds loaded with Beta vulgaris extract enhanced cell proliferation and promoted epithelial differentiation compared to mono-cell culturing.

    Materials Science & Engineering. C, Materials for Biological Applications, 2017
  • An aqueous extract of Beta vulgaris reduced lipid accumulation and reactive oxygen species in human HaCaT keratinocyte cells treated with palmitic/oleic acids or hydrogen peroxide.

    International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2026
  • Topical application of TAT-SOD significantly suppresses UVB-induced erythema formation, blood flow rise, and apoptotic sunburn cell formation in human volunteers compared to a vehicle control.

    European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics, 2016
  • Topical treatment with the synthetic SOD/catalase mimetic EUK-134 reduced lipid peroxide levels both at baseline on non-irradiated human skin and at the surface of UVA-exposed skin when applied before or after irradiation, compared to controls.

    International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2004
  • Topical superoxide dismutase formulations maintained physical stability and enzymatic activity for 6 months at 4 and 30 degrees C, and effectively inhibited UVB-induced skin erythema for 48 hours, whereas formulations combined with alpha-tocopherol were unstable.

    European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics, 2007

Ingredients

Water, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glycerin, Squalane, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, Beta Vulgaris Root Extract, Haberlea Rhodopensis Leaf Extract, Yeast Extract, Tocopherol, Panthenyl Triacetate, Ethyl Linoleate, Butylene Glycol, Acetyl Tyrosine, Proline, Hydrolyzed Protein, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Tripeptide-10 Citrulline, Tripeptide-1, Lecithin, Xanthan Gum, Carbomer, Triethanolamine, Glycosaminoglycans, Urea, Glucose, Guanidine Hcl, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ceteareth-20, Dimethicone, Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline, Cyclomethicone, Polysorbate 40, Superoxide Dismutase, Pvp, Panthenol, Retinyl Palmitate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Pantothenic Acid, Ethylbisiminomethylguaiacol Manganese Chloride, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Disodium Edta

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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