Weleda Skin Food for combination skin
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Sunflower Seed Oil
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract Matricaria Flower Extract
Beeswax Cera Alba CeraCaution
- AverageCombination Skin Fit
- HighEffectiveness
- RiskySafety
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 suitability for combination skin, as sunflower seed oil and beeswax provide emollient action that may not be sufficient for optimal results in all areas, and the product's hydration benefits are largely supportive rather than directly addressing your oily shine.
- While the formula contains soothing ingredients like chamomile and calendula, the emollient properties of sunflower seed oil and lanolin are more prominent, offering general skincare benefits that are not specifically targeted for your oily shine.
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
★4.7Overall rating based on 10.0k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, this ultra-rich cream is highly praised for intensely hydrating and healing extremely dry, rough, and flaky skin, providing a radiant glow and offering versatile use. Its very thick, occlusive texture and strong herbal scent are noted as drawbacks, with some users experiencing greasiness or breakouts, and others finding it difficult to apply.
Highlights
Intense hydration Mostly Mentioned
- “heals dry patches”
- “saved my cracked hands”
- “best for winter dryness”
- “obliterates flakes”
Glowy finish Often Mentioned
- “glass skin effect”
- “natural highlighter”
- “makes skin look plump”
- “beautiful dewy glow”
Multi-purpose use Often Mentioned
- “great for elbows and feet”
- “use it everywhere”
- “doubles as eye cream”
- “tames frizz”
Greasy sticky texture Often Mentioned
- “too greasy for day”
- “feels like glue”
- “sits on top of skin”
- “sticky pillowcase”
Clean ingredients Sometimes Noted
- “clean beauty staple”
- “love the natural ingredients”
- “soothing botanicals”
- “no harsh chemicals”
Strong herbal scent Sometimes Noted
- “smells like gin”
- “overpowering medicinal scent”
- “fragrance gave me a headache”
- “too strong”
Can cause breakouts Rarely Noted
- “caused cystic acne”
- “clogged my pores”
- “too heavy for face”
- “broke me out”
Difficult to apply Rarely Noted
- “hard to spread”
- “drags on skin”
- “have to warm it up”
- “thick like paste”
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Questions and answers
Why does Lovi advise caution with Weleda Skin Food for combination skin?
This moisturizer is a poor fit because its rich oils and beeswax do not help with oily shine in some areas of combination skin. A product for this skin needs ingredients that provide balanced hydration and brightness without extra weight or oiliness.
Which ingredients make this cream a poor fit for combination skin?
Sunflower seed oil and beeswax make this cream a poor fit for combination skin because their heavy, softening properties may not be enough for your dry areas while doing nothing to manage your oily shine. A moisturizer for combination skin needs balancing hydrating agents and brightening ingredients to control shine while keeping skin healthy.
What does Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil do for combination skin?
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil helps keep combination skin hydrated and supports the skin barrier without feeling heavy. It is unlikely to clog pores and may improve moisture retention across both dry and oily areas.
What does Sweet Almond Oil do for combination skin?
Sweet almond oil helps strengthen the outer skin layer and keeps the skin barrier healthy and balanced for combination skin types. It supports skin recovery and improves how the skin holds onto moisture without feeling heavy.
Where does this cream go in a skincare routine for combination skin?
This cream goes in the moisturizer step, used after cleansing and toning in the morning and evening. For combination skin, a moisturizer of this type needs lighter hydration and balancing ingredients that help control oily shine while softening dry areas.
Can I use it with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this moisturizer with retinol, applying it after your retinol treatment to help soothe the skin. Because it has heavy ingredients like sunflower seed oil and lanolin that may feel too rich for combination skin, a moisturizer of this type needs lighter hydrating ingredients and oil-balancing benefits to properly manage oily shine.
How often should I use this cream?
This heavy cream is a poor match for combination skin, so you should use it sparingly or look for a lighter moisturizer that balances oily shine while hydrating dry areas. Daily application of a moisturizing cream helps improve skin moisture and barrier function.
Can it clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for combination skin?
This moisturizer is unlikely to cause major breakouts for combination skin, though its heavy texture may feel greasy on oily areas. Because it is a poor match for combination skin, a product of this type needs lighter hydrators and balancing ingredients to manage shine without clogging pores.
Can I use it around the eyes or on my body?
This moisturizer is safe to use on the body and around the eyes, where the skin is very thin. Its rich ingredients help soften and smooth dry areas while maintaining good skin tolerance.
Is this cream fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It contains fragrance (limonene, parfum, linalool, geraniol, citral, and coumarin) and drying alcohol (alcohol).
What the research says
Topical application of Calendula officinalis extract cream significantly improved skin hydration and firmness (reflected in significant changes in R0 and R6 parameters) in 21 healthy human volunteers compared to a base cream.
Acta Poloniae Pharmaceutica, 2011Treatment with standardized extract of Calendula officinalis L. led to a shorter epithelization time and faster healing speed compared to mineral oil in patients with acute skin loss wounds of the hand and fingers healing by secondary intention.
Tissue Barriers, 2022Topical administration of Calendula provides weak evidence of effectiveness in acute and chronic wounds compared to standard treatments based on a narrative review of available trials.
Wounds, 2008Apigenin protects against UVA-induced cytotoxicity and senescence in normal human dermal fibroblasts, decreases MMP-1 expression, and when applied topically as a cream in human subjects, increases dermal density and elasticity while reducing fine wrinkle length, skin evenness, moisture content, and transepidermal water loss compared to control cream.
International Journal of Molecular Medicine, 2016Topical chamomile oil combined with a night splint significantly improved the symptomatic and functional status of patients with severe carpal tunnel syndrome compared to placebo, while electrodiagnostic parameters showed no significant changes.
Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice, 2015German chamomile solution applied twice a day healed peristomal skin lesions significantly faster than once-a-day 1% hydrocortisone ointment in colostomy patients, with a mean healing time of 8.89 days versus 14.53 days.
Ostomy/wound Management, 2011Topical 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, 2004A 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, 2022MUD1 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
Ingredients
Water, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Sunflower Seed Oil, Lanolin, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Beeswax Cera Alba Cera, Alcohol, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Glycerin, Limonene, Viola Tricolor Extract, Hydrolyzed Beeswax, Sorbitan Olivate, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract Rosemary Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract Matricaria Flower Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Arginine, Zinc Sulfate, Parfum, Linalool, Geraniol, Citral, Coumarin
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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