Ginseng Oil for combination skin
Panax Ginseng Extract
Gold Peptide
Hyaluronic Acid
Caution
- AverageCombination Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
A poor 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, as glycerin and hyaluronic acid provide hydration, but lacks targeted ingredients for effective oil control on your oily shine concerns.
- The presence of Panax Ginseng Extract offers some antioxidant benefits, which can be supportive for overall skin health.
- The formula is safe for your combination skin, with no risks of irritation due to the absence of prohibited or harsh ingredients.
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
★4.6Overall rating based on 5.4k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, this lightweight cleansing oil is highly effective at dissolving makeup and sunscreen, leaving skin feeling soft and balanced, particularly for those with sensitive, combination, and oily skin types. Some users note it may not fully remove waterproof makeup and a small number experienced breakouts or disliked the scent.
Highlights
Gentle and non-stripping Mostly Mentioned
- “doesn't dry skin”
- “no tight feeling”
- “very moisturizing finish”
Effective makeup removal Often Mentioned
- “melts makeup instantly”
- “removes daily grime”
- “clears pores well”
Lightweight texture Often Mentioned
- “runny consistency”
- “not thick/heavy”
- “emulsifies quickly”
Pleasant herbal scent Sometimes Noted
- “subtle ginseng smell”
- “earthy spa scent”
- “light herbal fragrance”
Soothing for sensitive skin Sometimes Noted
- “didn't sting eyes”
- “calms redness”
Waterproof makeup Sometimes Noted
- “didn't remove waterproof mascara”
- “cloudy eyes”
- “needs second cleanse”
Caused breakouts Rarely Noted
- “gave me whiteheads”
- “caused cystic acne”
- “broke me out”
Too runny Rarely Noted
- “slips through fingers”
- “too thin liquid”
- “leaks from pump”
Unpleasant scent Rarely Noted
- “smells like dirt”
- “strong herbal scent”
- “weird earthy odor”
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Questions and answers
Why does Lovi advise caution with Lovi Ginseng Ginseng Oil for combination skin?
Lovi advises caution because this oil lacks targeted ingredients for effective oil control on your oily shine concerns, even though it provides moderate hydration. A moisturizing treatment for combination skin needs effective hydrating and skin-repairing ingredients that enhance vitality and radiance, address oily shine concerns, and maintain balance without causing excess oiliness.
Which ingredients make this oil a poor fit for combination skin?
This oil is a poor fit for your combination skin because it lacks targeted ingredients for effective oil control on your oily shine concerns. A moisturizing treatment for combination skin needs effective hydrating and skin-repairing ingredients like ceramides, niacinamide, or snail mucin to ensure optimal moisture levels without causing excess oiliness.
What does Panax Ginseng Extract do for combination skin?
Panax ginseng extract helps smooth rough areas and keeps dry and oily patches balanced by supporting skin firmness and moisture. It may also help calm the skin and reduce irritation, making it a great addition for maintaining an even, healthy look.
Journal of Ginseng Research, 2017Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 2007
What does Gold Peptide do for combination skin?
Gold Peptide helps keep combination skin smooth and youthful while protecting it from daily environmental stress. This ingredient combines antioxidant benefits with peptides to support skin health, though a product for this skin type also needs balancing ingredients to manage both oily and dry areas effectively.
Colloids and Surfaces. B, Biointerfaces, 2020The British Journal of Dermatology, 2023
Where does this oil go in a skincare routine for combination skin?
This oil goes in the evening routine as a moisturizing treatment, applied after cleansing and before your moisturizer. Because it is a poor match for combination skin, it needs targeted ingredients for effective oil control.
Can I use this oil with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this moisturizing treatment with retinol, applying the treatment after your retinol absorbs to help keep your skin comfortable. This type of product needs to be gentle and non-greasy to work well for combination skin without adding extra shine.
How often should I use this oil?
You can use this moisturizing treatment in your evening routine, applying it after cleansing and toning. Combination skin needs a product of this type that also brings oil-controlling ingredients to manage oily shine.
Can this oil clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for combination skin?
This oil is unlikely to irritate your skin or cause breakouts because the formula is safe and free of harsh ingredients, though a few reviewers have occasionally mentioned minor breakouts. Combination skin needs a moisturizing treatment with lightweight hydrators and ingredients that help balance oily shine.
Can I use this oil around the eyes or on my body?
This oil is safe to use around the eyes and on the body because it is gentle and free of harsh ingredients, though it is thin in those areas and needs careful application. It helps keep skin soft with hydrating ingredients like glycerin and hyaluronic acid.
Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy, 2002Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
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, 2017Enzyme-modified ginseng extract cream significantly reduced the global photo-damage score and various roughness measures including total roughness, smoothness depth, and arithmetic roughness average compared to placebo in 23 human subjects.
Rejuvenation Research, 2015A red ginseng hydrogel formulation with 1,2-hexanediol promoted selective growth of Staphylococcus epidermidis and decreased Cutibacterium acnes in 20 female subjects.
Journal of Ginseng Research, 2022A 1% fermented black ginseng cream significantly reduced eye wrinkles and brightened skin color in twenty-three human subjects compared to control cream and baseline.
Journal of Toxicology and Environmental Health. Part A, 2020Topical 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, 2019
Ingredients
Panax Ginseng Extract, Gold Peptide, Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Hyaluronic Acid
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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