Lancôme Absolue Precious Oil for combination skin
Camelina Sativa Seed Oil
Caprylic Capric Triglyceride
Jojoba Seed Oil Oil
Olea Europaea Oil Olive Oil
Tocopherol Vitamin E
Average
- AverageCombination Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- Low RiskSafety
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 Caprylic Capric Triglyceride and Jojoba Seed Oil provide emollient action that hydrates and enhances barrier resilience, though these oils may exacerbate oiliness for your oily shine concern.
- While the product offers general skincare benefits like hydration, the presence of multiple oils is not ideal for managing your oily shine.
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
★4.9Overall rating based on 200+ reviewsUsers with dry, sensitive, and mature skin frequently praise this oil for its ability to eliminate dry patches and restore a healthy "golden glow" without causing breakouts. While the lightweight texture absorbs quickly to leave skin feeling satiny and supple, the strong rose fragrance is a polarizing feature that some find luxurious and others find overwhelming.
Highlights
Intense hydration Mostly Mentioned
- “melts into skin”
- “no dry patches”
- “intense hydration”
- “skin feels less stretchy”
High price Mostly Mentioned
- “super expensive”
- “not worth the price”
- “splurge item”
- “exorbitant”
Lightweight texture Often Mentioned
- “non-greasy”
- “absorbs in a jiffy”
- “light and silky”
- “doesn't sit on skin”
Radiant glow Often Mentioned
- “golden glow”
- “luminous finish”
- “radiant skin”
- “nice soft sheen”
Skin softness Often Mentioned
- “skin is softer to touch”
- “supple and soft”
- “velvety finish”
- “instantly smoother”
Luxurious scent Sometimes Noted
- “pleasant floral scent”
- “majestic rose heart”
- “smells like essential oils”
Overpowering fragrance Sometimes Noted
- “overwhelming fragrance”
- “intolerable smell”
- “grannyish scent”
- “scent changes on skin”
Lack of anti-aging Rarely Noted
- “pores remain the same”
- “no change in fine lines”
- “no miracle difference”
Runny consistency Rarely Noted
- “really runny”
- “dropper drips everywhere”
- “hard to control dosage”
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Questions and answers
How well does Lancôme Absolue Precious Oil work for combination skin?
This moisturizer works moderately well for your combination skin, but it may make oily shine worse because it contains multiple oils. A product of this type needs ingredients that hydrate and brighten while reducing oily shine, along with soothing agents and antioxidants to keep your skin balanced without extra heaviness.
Which ingredients make this facial oil a good fit for combination skin?
Caprylic Capric Triglyceride and Jojoba Seed Oil make this facial oil a fit by hydrating and strengthening your skin. Because combination skin needs moisture without excess oil, this skin type needs lighter, balanced hydrating ingredients and soothing antioxidants that control shine without feeling heavy.
What does Camelina Oil do for combination skin?
Camelina oil is unlikely to be the best direct match for combination skin on its own, because this skin type needs a balanced blend of lightweight hydrators and mild oils that absorb easily to manage dry and oily areas.
What does Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride do for combination skin?
Caprylic/capric triglyceride helps keep combination skin hydrated and soft while reducing moisture loss. It is generally well tolerated and unlikely to clog pores.
Where does this facial oil go in a skincare routine for combination skin?
This facial oil works as a moisturizer in your morning and evening routine, though combination skin needs lightweight, oil-free hydration and balancing ingredients that control oily shine instead of multiple oils.
Can I use this facial oil with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this facial oil with retinol by applying your retinol first, letting it dry, and then smoothing on the oil to help lock in hydration and keep your skin soft. Because combination skin needs care that avoids extra shine, a product of this type for your skin needs lightweight hydrators and balancing ingredients that control oil instead of heavy oils.
How often should I use this facial oil?
This facial oil works for your combination skin, but because it contains multiple oils, it may make oily shine worse. To manage your combination skin well, a product of this type needs lightweight hydrators and balancing ingredients that soften the skin without adding extra oils.
Can this facial oil clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for combination skin?
Lancôme Absolue Precious Oil may cause breakouts on combination skin because its multiple oils can increase oily shine in places you do not want it. A product for this skin type needs lighter hydrating ingredients and oils that soften without feeling heavy or greasy.
Can I use this facial oil around the eyes or on my body?
This facial oil is safe to use around the eyes, where skin is thin, and on the body. A product of this type needs lightweight hydrators and soothing plant extracts to keep combination skin smooth without adding extra shine.
Is this facial oil fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It has no drying alcohol and contains fragrance (limonene, linalool, geraniol, citronellol, citral, coumarin, and parfum).
What the research says
Topical application of an emollient emulsion containing 15.0% caprylic/capric triglyceride doubled the amount of urocanic acid isomers and increased skin hydration with reduced transepidermal water loss in healthy subjects, though it did not prevent ultraviolet-induced urocanic acid isomerization.
Life, 2023Clay jojoba oil facial masks reduced total skin lesions by a mean of 54% after 6 weeks in 133 participants with acne-prone, lesioned skin and mild acne compared to baseline.
Forschende Komplementarmedizin, 2012Topical application of jojoba wax reduced LPS-induced secretion of IL-6, IL-8, and TNFα by approximately 30% and increased the synthesis of pro-collagen III and hyaluronic acid compared to untreated skin in an ex-vivo human skin organ culture model.
Frontiers in Pharmacology, 2024Topical jojoba oil application in male mice decreased exercise-induced pro-inflammatory gene expression (Il-1b and Il-6 in soleus, Il-1b in gastrocnemius) compared to untreated exercised mice.
Biomolecules, 2025Topical application of an antioxidant serum containing 15% ascorbic acid, 0.5% ferulic acid, and 1% tocopherol prevented particulate matter-induced degradation of extracellular matrix components, inflammation, and oxidative stress in the skin of 15 female volunteers compared to untreated controls.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025Dermatological products containing d-alpha tocopheryl acetate showed non-comedogenic potential with less than a 50% increase in microcomedones in 12 healthy male subjects compared to octyl palmitate.
Contemporary Clinical Trials Communications, 2021Topical application of an antioxidant mix containing 15% ascorbic acid, 0.5% ferulic acid, and 1% tocopherol prevented PM and UV-induced skin barrier perturbation, lipid peroxidation, inflammatory markers, MMP9 activation, and Type I collagen loss in 15 healthy females compared to untreated exposed skin.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024
Ingredients
Pro-Xylanetm, The Rose Essential Oil, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, Olea Europaea Oil, Olive Oil Fruit, Jojoba Seed Oil, Camelina Sativa Oil, Camelina Sativa Seed Oil, Zea Mays Oil, Tocopherol, Origanum Majorana Oil Leaf, Pelargonium Graveolens Oil Flower, Limonene, Linalool, Geraniol, Carrot Oil, Beta Carotene, Rosa Canina Oil Fruit, Passiflora Edulis Oil, Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Oil Leaf, Rosemary Oil Leaf, Rosa Damascena Oil Flower, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Peel Oil, Citronellol, Lemon Peel Oil, Anthemis Nobilis Oil Flower, Citral, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Apricot Kernel Oil, Coumarin, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Lavender Oil, Rice Bran Oil, Parfum
Behind this fit score
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