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Elizabeth Arden Millenium Eye Renewal Cream for oily skin

Caution

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A poor match for oily skin; the eye cares alongside 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 for your oily skin due to the presence of lanolin and mineral oil, which hydrate and smooth the skin but may be occlusive and potentially pore-clogging for oily shine concerns.
  • While the product provides general skincare benefits, the emollient action of paraffinum liquidum mineral oil and lanolin is not ideal for managing excess sebum on oily skin.

People Say

★4.5Overall rating based on 200+ reviews

This cream is highly effective at providing lasting hydration and smoothing the appearance of fine lines, making it a favorite for users with dry or mature skin. While its thick texture requires a gentle patting application, most users find it absorbs well and provides a noticeable, healthy glow without causing irritation.

Highlights

  • Deeply moisturizing Mostly Mentioned
    • “Feels like it's deeply nourishing”
    • “Very moisturizing”
    • “Helps soften dry skin”
  • Smooths fine lines Often Mentioned
    • “Effectively removes visible fine lines”
    • “Works well with wrinkles”
    • “Eases look of dryness”
  • Good absorption Sometimes Noted
    • “Absorbs incredibly well”
    • “Not sticky”
    • “Quickly absorbed”
  • Good value Sometimes Noted
    • “One tube lasts a long time”
    • “Great value”
    • “Affordable price”
  • Thick texture Sometimes Noted
    • “Too thick for my liking”
    • “Not easy to spread”
    • “Becomes dense quickly”
  • Irritation potential Rarely Noted
    • “Burned my eyelid”
    • “Caused skin to split”
    • “Stinging sensation”
  • Packaging issues Rarely Noted
    • “Hard to control amount”
    • “Wish container was pointed”

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Questions and answers

Why does Lovi advise caution with Elizabeth Arden Millenium Eye Renewal Cream for oily skin?

This cream calls for caution on oily skin because heavy ingredients like lanolin and mineral oil can clog pores and trap excess shine. Oily skin needs lighter products with soothing and hydrating ingredients that boost moisture without feeling heavy or blocking pores.

Molecules, 2016

Which ingredients make this cream a poor fit for oily skin?

Paraffinum liquidum mineral oil and lanolin make this cream a poor fit for oily skin because they hydrate and smooth the skin but may be heavy and pore-clogging. To work well for oily skin, an eye care product needs soothing and hydrating ingredients that provide moisture without clogging pores or managing excess sebum with heavy, rich formulations.

Molecules, 2016

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 does Mineral Oil do for oily skin?

Mineral oil sits on top of the skin to lock in moisture, which may feel too heavy or greasy if you already have oily skin. This type of skin needs lightweight ingredients that help control shine and balance oil production.

Where does this cream go in a skincare routine for oily skin?

This cream is best used as a moisturizer in an evening routine, though it may feel heavy on oily skin. Oily skin of this type needs lightweight hydrators and non-pore-clogging ingredients like niacinamide or balancing plant extracts to manage excess shine.

International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2020

Can I use this cream with retinol, and in what order?

You should use caution when using this cream alongside retinol on oily skin, as heavy ingredients like mineral oil and lanolin may clog pores and trap excess oil. Apply your retinol first on clean skin, and follow with this cream only if your skin needs extra moisture to stay soft and smooth. Oily skin used with strong treatments like retinol needs lighter, oil-free hydrators with ingredients like ceramides or hyaluronic acid that balance shine without clogging pores.

How often should I use this cream?

This cream is a poor match for oily skin because heavy ingredients like lanolin and mineral oil may clog pores and worsen shine. Oily skin needs lightweight, oil-free moisturizers with hydrating ingredients that balance oil without heavy blockage.

Molecules, 2016

Can this cream clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily skin?

This cream may clog pores and trigger breakouts on oily skin because heavy ingredients like mineral oil and lanolin can trap oil and feel too heavy. A product for this skin needs lighter, oil-free hydrators like glycerin or hyaluronic acid and ingredients that help balance excess shine.

Molecules, 2016

Is this cream fragrance-free and alcohol-free?

Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.

What the research says

  • Repeated application of concentrated water-in-oil emulsions over four weeks caused no skin irritation, positively affected skin properties, and delivered almost 50% of the applied fluorescein sodium, with isopropyl myristate showing superior penetration performance compared to liquid paraffin in healthy volunteers.

    International Journal of Pharmaceutics, 2019
  • Daily bathing with an emulsified lanolin and mineral oil bath additive significantly reduced dry skin severity on the lower legs of patients compared to usual bath soap over 17 days.

    Cutis, 1981
  • Sunscreen formulations containing ethoxylated lanolin as an additional film former resulted in lower and constant physical-mechanical parameters and a higher and better reproducible SPF compared to the formulation without it.

    International Journal of Pharmaceutics, 2021
  • Nanoemulsion-based lanolin derivatives increased skin hydration and oiliness without changing cutaneous pH values and proved non-toxic by causing no skin irritation.

    Molecules, 2016
  • Topical application of a honey, olive oil, and beeswax mixture three times daily for up to 4 weeks resulted in clinical responses in 86% of patients with pityriasis versicolor, 78% with tinea cruris, and 75% with tinea corporis.

    Complementary Therapies in Medicine, 2004
  • A prototype body cream containing bee venom, propolis, honey, beeswax, and royal jelly demonstrated stability for 90 days, high antioxidant capacity of 85.45%, lack of cytotoxicity with over 70% cell viability, and no irritation or allergic reaction in dermatological analysis, while improving skin parameters in a panel test.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022
  • MUD1 protected human dermal fibroblasts against AAPH-induced oxidative stress by increasing cell viability, reducing oxidative damage, improving mitochondrial functionality, and enhancing wound healing capacities.

    International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2018
  • 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, 2023

Ingredients

Water, Paraffinum Liquidum Mineral Oil, Lanolin, Propylene Glycol Dipelargonate, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Polyethylene, Sorbitol, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, Lanolin Alcohol, Beeswax Cera Alba Cera, Polybutene, Disodium Edta, Bht, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Sodium Tetraborate, Zea Mays Oil, Butylparaben, Ethylparaben, Isobutylparaben, Methylparaben, Phenoxyethanol, Propylparaben

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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