Eucerin Original Healing Cream for oily skin
Petrolatum
Mineral Oil
Lanolin Alcohol
Piroctone Olamine
Warning
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A poor match for oily skin; the moisturizers 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 petrolatum and mineral oil, which provide occlusion and enhance barrier resilience.
- While these ingredients offer some hydration, they are not ideal for oily skin as they can contribute to greasiness and do not offer seboregulation.
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
★4.6Overall rating based on 23.0k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, Eucerin Original Healing Cream is highly regarded for its ability to provide intense, long-lasting hydration to extremely dry, sensitive, and compromised skin. Some users note that its very thick, heavy consistency can be difficult to spread and may feel greasy if not applied sparingly.
Highlights
Deeply moisturizing Mostly Mentioned
- “Incredibly rich and effective”
- “heals dry skin”
- “super soft and smooth”
Fragrance-free/Gentle Often Mentioned
- “Doesn't irritate sensitive skin”
- “no scent”
- “perfect for sensitive areas”
Heals compromised skin Often Mentioned
- “Lifesaver for cracked hands”
- “fixed itchy patches”
- “soothes irritation”
Thick consistency Often Mentioned
- “Consistency like hardened butter”
- “difficult to spread”
- “feels heavy”
Great value Sometimes Noted
- “A little goes a long way”
- “generous tub size”
- “lasts a long time”
Greasy feel Sometimes Noted
- “Sticky and wet for some time”
- “doesn't absorb well”
- “sits on the skin”
Difficult application Rarely Noted
- “Hard to squeeze out of tube”
- “pills if applied to damp skin”
Potential irritation Rarely Noted
- “Worsened the rash”
- “little bumps”
- “burning sensation”
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Questions and answers
Why does Eucerin Original Healing Cream advise against oily skin?
This cream advises against oily skin because its petrolatum and mineral oil base can add extra greasiness rather than balancing oil. Oily skin needs a lightweight moisturizer with peptides and hydrating agents that control shine without heavy oils or clogged pores.
Which ingredients make this cream a poor fit for oily skin?
Petrolatum and mineral oil make this cream a poor fit because they are heavy and can make oily skin greasy, while lacking oil-controlling benefits. A moisturizer for this skin type needs peptides, lightweight hydrating agents, and soothing extracts that keep the face feeling balanced without clogging pores or adding excess shine.
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 Petrolatum do for oily skin?
Petrolatum is generally a poor fit for oily skin because it creates a heavy barrier that can trap excess oil and feel too greasy. A product for oily skin needs lightweight, balancing ingredients that hydrate without clogging pores.
Where does this cream go in a skincare routine for oily skin?
This cream is a poor match for oily skin because heavy ingredients like petrolatum and mineral oil can make your skin overly greasy. Oily skin needs a lightweight moisturizer that hydrates without adding extra oil or weight.
Can I use this cream with retinol, and in what order?
This heavy cream is a poor match for oily skin, so it is best to avoid using it alongside retinol. Using such rich moisturizers on oily skin can easily add unwanted greasiness and clog pores without helping balance oil production. Oily skin needs lightweight moisturizers with ingredients that hydrate without feeling heavy.
How often should I use this cream?
This cream is a poor match for oily skin because heavy ingredients like petrolatum and mineral oil can make your face greasy and do not help control oil. Oily skin needs lightweight moisturizers with oil-controlling ingredients to stay clear and balanced.
Can this cream clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily skin?
This cream is a poor match for oily skin and may contribute to extra greasiness because it contains heavy ingredients like petrolatum and mineral oil. A moisturizer for this skin type needs lighter hydration and ingredients that help balance oil instead of trapping it.
Can I use this cream around the eyes or on my body?
This cream is suitable for use on the body, but the thin skin around the eyes requires a lighter product that absorbs quickly without feeling heavy or greasy.
What the research says
The 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, 2020Topical treatment with skin-identical lipids in a petrolatum-rich cream base showed no superiority over pure petrolatum in promoting normalization of barrier recovery and inflammation in detergent- and tape-stripped-perturbed human skin over 14 days.
Acta Dermato-venereologica, 2000Topically applied extra virgin olive oil and petrolatum both significantly improved skin barrier function and microtopographic features in 54 healthy adult volunteers, with petrolatum exerting stronger occlusive effects and extra virgin olive oil uniquely promoting epidermal renewal.
Journal of Clinical Medicine, 2025Repeated 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, 2019Scalp sebum accumulation negatively correlated with hydration and positively correlated with lipid oxidative stress biomarkers, which were reduced after a single wash with a shampoo containing 0.5% piroctone olamine in an Asian population.
Skin Research and Technology, 2026
Ingredients
Water, Petrolatum, Mineral Oil, Ceresin, Lanolin Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Piroctone Olamine
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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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