Vaseline GLUTA-HYA for combination skin
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Niacinamide
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A weak match for combination skin; the moisturizers alongside 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 moisturizing for your combination skin due to glycerin and hyaluronic acid, which hydrate and plump the skin, but these ingredients are not specialized enough to address oily shine and may pose a risk of worsening this condition.
- Niacinamide offers some oil control benefits, but the overall formulation lacks sufficient ingredients for optimal oil management on your oily areas.
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
★4.5Overall rating based on 16.0k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, users love this product for its unique serum-burst texture that absorbs instantly without stickiness, making it great for humid weather. It effectively provides a cosmetic dewy glow and smooths skin texture. Some users find it not moisturizing enough for very dry skin or during winter.
Highlights
Extremely lightweight texture Mostly Mentioned
- “bursts into water droplets”
- “feels like nothing on skin”
- “perfect for sweaty summers”
- “disappears instantly”
Non-sticky finish Mostly Mentioned
- “zero greasiness”
- “can dress immediately”
- “no sticky residue”
- “doesn't feel icky in humidity”
Instant glow & radiance Often Mentioned
- “skin looks dewy immediately”
- “gives a subtle shine”
- “legs look polished”
- “noticeable brightness after application”
Skin softening Often Mentioned
- “makes skin baby soft”
- “smooths out rough patches”
- “skin feels silky to touch”
- “improves texture instantly”
Pleasant fragrance Sometimes Noted
- “smells like heaven”
- “light floral scent”
- “fragrance is divine”
- “smells expensive”
Not moisturizing enough Sometimes Noted
- “skin felt dry an hour later”
- “not for winter”
- “need to layer with oil”
- “too watery for dry skin”
Price vs. quantity Rarely Noted
- “runs out very fast”
- “expensive for a body lotion”
- “need to use a lot”
- “tube finishes in 2 weeks”
Runny consistency Rarely Noted
- “spills out of tube”
- “too liquidy”
- “hard to control amount”
- “runs through fingers”
Slow brightening results Rarely Noted
- “no change in skin tone”
- “finished bottle with no whitening”
- “glow is temporary”
- “didn't fade dark spots”
Strong fragrance Rarely Noted
- “scent gave me a headache”
- “too perfumey”
- “irritated my sensitive nose”
- “smell lingers too long”
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Questions and answers
Why is Vaseline Gluta-Hya a weak match for combination skin?
Vaseline Gluta-Hya is a weak match for combination skin because while its glycerin and hyaluronic acid help keep skin soft and plump, the formula lacks enough oil control ingredients to manage oily shine and may make that shine worse. A product for this skin type needs effective brightening and moisturizing ingredients, soothing agents, antioxidants, and multiple peptides to hydrate without excess oil.
Which ingredients make this cream a poor fit for combination skin?
Glycerin and petrolatum make this cream a weak match for combination skin because they may feel too heavy and risk worsening oily shine. A moisturizer for this skin needs a balanced formula with specialized oil control and soothing ingredients to manage both dry and oily areas without adding excess shine.
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
What does Niacinamide do for combination skin?
Niacinamide helps balance oily areas by reducing excess shine and pore size while keeping dry patches hydrated and smooth. It also works to calm redness and even out skin tone, making it very suitable for combination skin.
Where does this cream go in a skincare routine for combination skin?
This moisturizing treatment goes in the evening routine after your cleansing toner and before your moisturizer. A product of this type for combination skin needs ingredients like niacinamide and lightweight hydrators that balance moisture while helping to control oily shine without making oily areas heavier.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2020Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
Can I use it with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this treatment with retinol by applying it after your retinol dries to help reduce irritation, though your combination skin needs a formula with stronger oil control ingredients to prevent excess shine.
How often should I use this cream?
This cream is a weak match for your combination skin because it may worsen oily shine while providing only moderate hydration, so a product of this type needs specialized oil-control ingredients to properly balance your skin.
Can it clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for combination skin?
This moisturizer is a weak match for combination skin because its heavier ingredients like petrolatum and isopropyl myristate may clog pores and worsen oily shine in your T-zone. To properly care for combination skin, a product of this type needs lighter, oil-controlling ingredients and dedicated pore-clearing agents like salicylic acid.
Can I use it around the eyes or on my body?
This moisturizing treatment is suitable for the body, but it is a weak match for the thin skin around the eyes. A product for the eye area needs lightweight hydrators and gentle, targeted ingredients that care for delicate skin without feeling heavy.
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 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, 2022The 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, 2012Topical 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, 2005Glutathione amino acid precursors effectively increase cellular glutathione levels, reducing oxidative stress, ATP depletion, and DNA damage in human keratinocytes, clinical subjects, and ex vivo skin compared to controls.
Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, 2024Topical oxidized glutathione significantly decreases the skin melanin index and improves moisture content, smoothness, wrinkle formation, and elasticity compared to placebo in healthy women.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2014Topical glutathione improves hyperpigmentation, reduces ultraviolet-induced erythema and wrinkles, decreases transepidermal water loss, and enhances antioxidant capacity.
The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, 2025
Ingredients
Water, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Stearic Acid, Isopropyl Myristate, Glyceryl Stearate, Peg-100 Stearate, Dimethicone, Petrolatum, Glutathione, Hyaluronic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Carbomer, Triethanolamine, 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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