SK-II Skinpower Advanced Cream for oily skin
Niacinamide
Hyaluronic Acid
Pitera Ferment Filtrate
Glycerin
Dimethicone
Average
- AverageOily Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- ExcellentSafety
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 moisturizing and treatment for your oily skin due to glycerin and hyaluronic acid, which hydrate and plump without directly addressing oily shine.
- Niacinamide provides seboregulation and humectant actions, offering general skincare benefits that support oily skin.
- The product is safe for your oily skin, with no risks of irritation from harsh ingredients and the inclusion of soothing components like niacinamide and hyaluronic acid.
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
★4.3Overall rating based on 1.9k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, users consistently report that this cream delivers intense hydration that leaves skin feeling bouncy, plump, and velvety soft, often citing visible improvements in radiance and texture overnight. While the rich formula is praised for smoothing fine lines and firming the skin barrier, reactions to the fragrance are mixed, and the high price point is a frequent consideration.
Highlights
Deep hydration Mostly Mentioned
- “skin feels deeply hydrated, plump, and smoother”
- “burst of hydration after a quick absorption”
- “keeps my skin nice and moisturised”
- “leaves skin feeling bouncy and supple”
Luxurious texture Often Mentioned
- “silky texture that absorbs quickly”
- “melts into skin without leaving a sticky feeling”
- “rich yet smooth, absorbs well”
- “velvety moisturizer creates a constant cycle”
High price point Often Mentioned
- “wish it was not this expensive”
- “definitely an investment”
- “premium price tag”
- “hard to justify the cost”
Radiance and glow Sometimes Noted
- “noticeable skin brightening effect and glow”
- “skin looks better and has become more radiant”
- “woke up with a glow”
- “improves dullness and texture”
Visible anti-aging Sometimes Noted
- “reducing the appearance of fine lines”
- “skin felt firmer and looked healthier”
- “pores and wrinkles visibly reduced”
- “skin elasticity dramatically increased”
Heavy for oily skin Rarely Noted
- “quite thick consistency”
- “might be too heavy for day use”
- “prefer the Airy Milky Lotion version”
Potential breakouts Rarely Noted
- “did break out some while adjusting”
- “caused small bumps initially”
- “too rich for my acne-prone skin”
Strong fragrance Rarely Noted
- “smells like tanning lotion”
- “too powerful of a smell that lingers”
- “scent is meh but doesn't bother me”
- “wish it was fragrance-free”
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Questions and answers
How well does SK-II Skinpower Advanced work for oily skin?
This cream hydrates and softens your oily skin using glycerin and hyaluronic acid, though it does not directly manage oily shine. An oily skin type needs lightweight products that combine peptides and hydrating agents to balance moisture without heavy oils or clogged pores.
Which ingredients make this cream a good fit for oily skin?
Niacinamide, hyaluronic acid, and glycerin make this cream a good fit by helping hydrate and calm oily skin without irritation. However, oily skin needs a moisturizing treatment with peptides and a lightweight texture that controls oily shine without heavy oils.
What does Niacinamide do for oily skin?
Niacinamide helps balance oily skin by significantly reducing excess oil production and shine. It is well tolerated and may improve skin texture without clogging pores.
Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy, 2006Antioxidants, 2021
What does Hyaluronic Acid do for oily skin?
Hyaluronic acid helps oily skin by reducing extra oil and sebum production without causing irritation. Clinical studies show it successfully balances oil levels while keeping the skin comfortable.
Where does it go in a skincare routine for oily skin?
This treatment goes in the evening routine after cleansing and before your moisturizer. Oily skin works best with lighter hydrators and ingredients like salicylic acid or niacinamide that help control shine without heavy layers.
Can I use this cream with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this cream alongside retinol by applying the retinol first and following it with the moisturizer to help keep your skin comfortable and hydrated. This type of routine for oily skin often works best with a product that also helps control excess shine.
How often should I use it?
You can use this moisturizing treatment twice a day as part of your morning and evening routines. Applying it regularly helps keep your skin hydrated and supported without irritation.
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 for oily skin, as it has a very low complaint rate for heaviness and contains no harsh irritants. However, because it offers moderate hydration with ingredients like glycerin and hyaluronic acid without directly addressing oily shine, oily skin often needs a lightweight, oil-controlling formula with salicylic acid or mattifying minerals to stay balanced.
Can I use it around the eyes or on my body?
You can use this moisturizing treatment around your eyes and on your body because it has a safe and gentle makeup that is well tolerated by delicate skin areas. It hydrates and calms without causing irritation, though the eyelid skin is thinner and more sensitive than other body regions.
Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy, 2002Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
Is this cream 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, 2017Topical post-laser application of human adipocyte-derived mesenchymal stem cell media combined with niacinamide significantly improved wrinkle index, melanin index, patient satisfaction, and investigator esthetic improvement scores compared to vehicle cream in patients with aging skin.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021Topical nicotinamide prevented solar-simulated UV-induced immunosuppression in healthy volunteers, and men experienced immunosuppression at solar-simulated UV doses three times lower than those required for women.
The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2008Topical 5% niacinamide applied twice daily for 12 weeks reduced fine lines and wrinkles, hyperpigmented spots, red blotchiness, and skin sallowness, and improved skin elasticity compared to vehicle control in 50 female white subjects with facial photoaging.
Dermatologic Surgery, 2005Topical 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, 2019Saccharomycopsis Ferment Filtrate inhibits lipopolysaccharide-induced nitric oxide production and iNOS protein expression in RAW264.7 macrophages and protects artificial epidermis against lipopolysaccharide- or ultraviolet radiation-induced damages.
Journal of Dermatological Science, 2006The 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, 2012Wearing an N95 mask alone compared to using dimethicone cream or hydrocolloid dressing caused more adverse skin reactions among 73 military health care workers, with no significant differences in fit test failure rates between groups.
Military Medicine, 2024A dimethicone skin protectant lotion significantly decreased visual scoring and transepidermal water loss compared to vehicle control and SLS-only treated sites in 12 healthy humans exposed to sodium lauryl sulfate.
Skin Research and Technology, 2000Treatment with a moisturizer containing dimethicone and glycerine increased epidermal thickness by 0.019 mm, improved barrier function by decreasing transepidermal water loss by 13%, decreased melanin intensity, and induced keratins 6 and 16 in fifteen women with moderately photoaged forearms.
Clinical and Experimental Dermatology, 2007
Ingredients
Water, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Butylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Panthenol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Hyaluronic Acid, Pitera Ferment Filtrate, Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol
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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