OGEE Complexion Perfecting Tinted Serum for oily skin
Coconut Alkanes
Coco-Caprylate Caprate
Average
- AverageOily Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for oily skin; other products fit it better.
- Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
- Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2019
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 suitability for your oily skin as glycerin and hyaluronic acid provide humectant action to hydrate without exacerbating oiliness. Aloe barbadensis leaf juice and camellia sinensis leaf extract offer soothing benefits, which are supportive for managing oily shine.
- While the formula provides general skincare benefits like hydration and soothing, it lacks targeted ingredients for effective oil control, which is your main goal.
- The product is safe for your skin, with no risks of irritation due to the absence of harsh ingredients and the inclusion of soothing components.
People Say
★4.7Overall rating based on 1.7k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, this tinted serum is highly regarded for its ability to provide buildable, light-to-medium coverage that feels breathable and looks like natural skin. Users frequently highlight its effectiveness in hydrating and smoothing the complexion, making it a popular choice for those seeking a "fresh-faced" glow without the heaviness of traditional foundation.
Highlights
Radiant finish Mostly Mentioned
- “Makes my skin look moisturized with that perfect tint of color.”
- “Gives you that fresh-faced, glowy look.”
- “Makes skin look radiant, even-toned, and healthy.”
Lightweight feel Often Mentioned
- “Feels like a treatment but covers nicely yet feels light.”
- “Feels hydrating and light, more like an actual face serum.”
- “Feels super lightweight and just makes for a slightly smoother canvas.”
Clean ingredients Sometimes Noted
- “Made with certified organic ingredients, and it's totally clean.”
- “Love that it's got plumping Gooseberry Fruit, refining Daisy Flower.”
- “Non-comedogenic (aka no breakouts, ever).”
Smooths and blurs Sometimes Noted
- “It doesn't settle into lines.”
- “It never cakes or clings to dry patches.”
- “Blurs the appearance of pores and texture.”
Inconsistent performance Rarely Noted
- “Sadly this tinted serum is the only product that didn't work out.”
- “Didn't work for my specific skin type.”
No SPF Rarely Noted
- “Some sun protection would also be nice.”
- “Wish it included SPF.”
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Questions and answers
How well does OGEE Complexion Perfecting Tinted Serum work for oily skin?
This tinted serum offers moderate suitability for oily skin because glycerin and hyaluronic acid provide hydration without making shine worse, but it lacks targeted ingredients for effective oil control. A product of this type needs ingredients like green tea extract and niacinamide for oil-balancing and shine control.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2019
Which ingredients make this serum a good fit for oily skin?
Glycerin and hyaluronic acid hydrate your oily skin without adding extra shine, while aloe leaf juice and green tea extract help calm it. To work even better for this skin type, a product of this type needs targeted oil-controlling ingredients.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2019
What does Water do for oily skin?
Water helps keep oily skin hydrated without adding grease or clogging pores. Keeping oily skin properly hydrated may also help balance oil production and reduce unwanted shine.
What do Coconut Alkanes do for oily skin?
Coconut Alkanes help give oily skin a smooth and soft feel without leaving a heavy or greasy layer. This light ingredient spreads easily and absorbs fast, making it a comfortable choice for daily moisture. To work well for oily skin, a product of this type needs lightweight hydrators and oil-balancing ingredients that do not clog pores.
Where does this serum go in a skincare routine for oily skin?
This tinted moisturizer acts as your makeup step during the day, following your morning moisturizer and SPF. Since it lacks targeted oil-control ingredients, oily skin types typically need lightweight formulas with oil-absorbing minerals or niacinamide to manage shine effectively.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2020Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2023
Can I use it with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this tinted moisturizer with retinol, applying it after your retinol treatment to help keep your skin calm and hydrated. Oily skin also needs targeted ingredients for effective oil control to truly thrive.
How often should I use this serum?
You can use this tinted serum every day as part of your morning makeup and skincare routine. It hydrates your oily skin without adding extra shine, though keeping oil under control for this skin type requires additional targeted ingredients.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Health Science Reports, 2021
Can it clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily skin?
This tinted moisturizer is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts on oily skin, as it contains soothing and hydrating ingredients that do not trigger irritation. However, because it lacks targeted oil-control ingredients, an oily skin type needs oil-absorbing minerals or clarifying ingredients like salicylic acid to properly manage shine and prevent breakouts.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2019
Is this serum fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.
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, 2017An 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, 2019A cream combining propolis, tea tree oil, and Aloe vera reduced erythema scars, acne severity index, and total lesion count better than erythromycin cream in sixty patients with mild to moderate acne vulgaris compared to placebo.
Clinical Pharmacology, 2018Topical low-dose green tea extract reduces UVB-induced p53 expression and apoptosis in human skin keratinocytes compared to placebo.
Experimental Dermatology, 2009Liquid coco-caprylate/caprate combined with electrogenic Staphylococcus epidermidis significantly reduced UV-B-induced skin injuries in mice compared to poorly electrogenic isolates.
Scientific Reports, 2020
Why other products 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, 2024Epigallocatechin-3-gallate significantly improved acne in patients compared to the control side during an 8-week clinical trial.
The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2013A peel-off facial mask containing myoinositol and trehalose-loaded liposomes improved adult female acne by decreasing lesion counts, sebum production, GAGS scores, and local androgen levels while increasing beclin-1 levels.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2017
Ingredients
Water, Coconut Alkanes, Coco-Caprylate Caprate, Glycerin, Titanium Dioxide, Iron Oxides, Hyaluronic Acid, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Tocopherol, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate
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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