No7 Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Day Cream for oily skin
Avobenzone
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Shea Butter
Sodium Hyaluronate
Ascorbyl Glucoside
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1Average
- HighOily Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for oily skin; other sunscreens 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
- This product offers moderate moisturizing and UV protection for your oily skin, with glycerin and sodium hyaluronate providing hydration while aluminum starch octenylsuccinate helps manage oiliness.
- While the formula is generally safe and suitable for oily skin, the primary benefits are supportive rather than directly targeting your main concern of oily shine.
- The safety profile is excellent, with no risks of irritation due to the absence of harsh ingredients and the inclusion of soothing components like tocopherol and glycerin.
How to apply
- Use this moisturizing sunscreen daily in your AM routine. Reapply every two hours when exposed to direct sun.
- Apply this moisturizing sunscreen as the final step of your morning routine after your moisturizer.
- Smooth an even layer of the moisturizing sunscreen over your face and neck, avoiding harsh rubbing.
- Apply the moisturizing sunscreen onto clean, dry skin for the best protection and even coverage.
- Avoid the immediate eye area and discontinue use if any irritation occurs.
People Say
★4.4Overall rating based on 1.1k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, this cream is highly regarded for its rich hydration and ability to smooth skin texture, making it a favorite for those with dry or mature skin. Many users report visible improvements in fine lines and appreciate the added SPF protection. Some users with sensitive or oily skin experienced irritation or found the formula too heavy and heavily fragranced.
Highlights
Deep hydration Often Mentioned
- “Keeps skin moisturized all day”
- “Eliminates dry patches”
- “Feels nourishing”
Smoother skin Often Mentioned
- “Leaves skin feeling soft”
- “Velvety finish”
- “Improves roughness”
Anti-aging results Sometimes Noted
- “Fine lines appear reduced”
- “Skin looks plumper”
- “Firmer feel”
Good makeup base Sometimes Noted
- “Absorbs well”
- “Non-greasy under foundation”
- “Acts like a primer”
Sun protection Sometimes Noted
- “SPF inclusion is convenient”
- “Prevents sunburn”
- “Good daily defense”
Strong fragrance Sometimes Noted
- “Scent is overpowering”
- “Smells like perfume”
- “Lingers too long”
Packaging concerns Rarely Noted
- “Jar is unhygienic”
- “Prefer a pump”
- “Heavy glass container”
Skin irritation Rarely Noted
- “Caused breakouts”
- “Burning sensation”
- “Redness or rash”
Texture issues Rarely Noted
- “Can pill/roll off”
- “Feels heavy/greasy”
- “Takes time to absorb”
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Questions and answers
How well does Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Day Cream work for oily skin?
This product works adequately for oily skin by providing moderate hydration and sun protection, though it does not directly target oily shine. An oily skin type needs a product that is exceptionally safe with no risk of irritation, effectively addresses hydration needs without exacerbating oily shine, and performs its moisturizing function extremely well with lightweight, non-greasy ingredients that support skin barrier function.
Which ingredients make this cream a good fit for oily skin?
Glycerin and sodium hyaluronate hydrate your oily skin while aluminum starch octenylsuccinate helps manage oiliness. Because other products fit oily skin better by addressing shine more directly, a product of this type needs lightweight ingredients that control excess oil without clogging pores while providing effective hydration and sun protection.
What does Avobenzone do for oily skin?
Avobenzone protects outdoor skin from the sun, but for oily skin, it needs to be paired with lightweight hydrators and oil-controlling ingredients to keep skin clear and shine-free.
What does Butyrospermum Parkii Butter do for oily skin?
Butyrospermum parkii butter is a rich ingredient that may feel too heavy for oily skin and can sometimes clog pores. For oily skin, a moisturizer needs lighter ingredients that hydrate without feeling greasy or heavy.
Where does this cream go in a skincare routine for oily skin?
This cream goes in the morning routine after your hydrating toner and before your sunscreen. Oily skin works best with lightweight moisturizers containing oil-absorbing ingredients and hydration helpers like glycerin to keep shine under control.
Can I use this cream with niacinamide, and in what order?
Yes, you can use this cream with niacinamide by applying your niacinamide serum first and following it with this moisturizer. This product provides moderate hydration and UV protection, but oily skin needs lightweight, oil-controlling ingredients like niacinamide and salicylic acid to directly target shine.
How often should I use this cream?
You can use this cream daily in the morning as part of your routine to provide moisture and UV protection. While it works safely on your skin, oily skin needs lightweight hydrators and oil-controlling ingredients to properly manage shine.
Can this cream clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily skin?
This cream is unlikely to cause breakouts or clog pores on oily skin because it has an excellent safety profile and lacks harsh ingredients that trigger irritation. To better manage oily shine, an oily skin type needs lightweight or oil-controlling ingredients that directly target excess oil rather than just providing moderate moisture.
Is this cream fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It contains fragrance (parfum) and drying alcohol (alcohol denat).
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, 2017A topical serum containing vitamin C, vitamin E, and raspberry leaf cell culture extract improved skin color, elasticity, radiance, smoothness, scaliness, and wrinkles compared to the untreated contralateral side in fifty female volunteers.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Encapsulation of ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate and butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane in lipid microparticles significantly reduced their in vivo human skin penetration compared to nonencapsulated filters.
Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2011Microencapsulation of the BMDBM/HP-beta-CD complex in lipid microparticles significantly decreased the percutaneous penetration of the UV filter into the stratum corneum of human volunteers compared to the non-encapsulated sunscreen agent.
Journal of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Analysis, 2011Following human skin application of an O/W emulsion containing 2% BMDBM loaded in lipospheres, 15% of the sunscreen accumulated in the uppermost layers of the stratum corneum without remarkably modifying skin permeation compared to unencapsulated sunscreen.
Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2008A combination cream of stimu-tex AS and saccharide isomerate reduced erythema, increased skin capacitance, and reduced transepidermal water loss compared to placebo in 20 subjects after fractional CO2 laser procedure without causing serious adverse events.
Lasers in Medical Science, 2025A skin barrier restoring cream with shea butter, silkflo, and vitamin E increased type I procollagen synthesis, enhanced antioxidant enzyme activity, decreased reactive oxygen species generation, and promoted hyaluronic acid production in H2O2-stimulated human keratinocyte cells compared to untreated cells.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 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, 2019Topical 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, 2022A multi-modal methodology combining MALDI-MSI, in vivo RCM, echography, and histology revealed age-related decreases in extracellular matrix and epidermal-dermal junction proteins and undulation depth, while a blend of palmitoyl oligopeptide and palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 improved subepidermal low-echogenic band thickness, density, and extracellular matrix structure compared to placebo.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2015Chronomodulated daytime application of baicalin and nighttime application of palmitoyl tripeptide-1 synergistically improved skin luminance by 16.29%, nasolabial fold depth by -36.35%, and firmness by 24.35% in 30 female participants.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2026Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, acetyl hexapeptide-8, palmitoyl tripeptide-1, and palmitoyl tetrapeptide-10 significantly increased type III collagen levels in human dermal fibroblasts following UV exposure, with their combination demonstrating a greater effect in vitro and enhancing type I, III, and IV collagen levels in ex vivo skin tissues compared to individual components.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2026
Ingredients
Water, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Glycerin, Tribehenin, Alcohol Denat, Dimethicone, Aluminum Octenylsuccinate Starch, Cetearyl Glucoside, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Shea Butter, Butylene Glycol, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Vp Copolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Methylparaben, Dimethiconol, Parfum, Propylene Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Ethylparaben, Dipropylene Glycol, Retinyl Palmitate, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Tetrasodium Edta, Sorbitan Laurate, T-Butyl Alcohol, Carbomer, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Dimethylmethoxy Chromanol, Medicago Sativa Extract, Polysorbate 20, Potassium Hydroxide, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester, Morus Alba Leaf Extract, Silica, Sodium Benzoate, Tocopherol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Avobenzone, Octisalate, Octocrylene
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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