# Moisturizer for combination skin

Source: HiveTried, https://hivetried.com/beauty/moisturizer/for-combination-skin/
Category: Beauty > Face moisturizer. Updated 2026-10-08. Based on 363 counted first-hand reports from Ulta and Sephora shopper reviews, Sep 2018 to Oct 2026.

**Question:** Which moisturizer is good for combination skin?

**Short answer:** First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream has the best record for combination skin: 28 of 30 reviewers with combination skin said it suited both their oily and dry areas. Drunk Elephant Protini Polypeptide Cream comes next at 33 of 37, then Origins GinZing Ultra-Hydrating Cream at 23 of 26. The records are close together across this page, so texture and price matter as much as the order.

**What stands out:** Complaints point in different directions. 19% of Estée Lauder Revitalizing Supreme+ Youth Power Cream reviews call it heavy, while 13% of Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion reviews say it isn't moisturizing enough.

## Ranking (buyers who said whether it worked)

| Rank | Product | Suits combination skin | Share | Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream | 28 of 30 | 93% | yes |
| 2 | Drunk Elephant Protini Polypeptide Cream | 33 of 37 | 89% | yes |
| 3 | Origins GinZing Ultra-Hydrating Cream | 23 of 26 | 88% | yes |
| 4 | Bobbi Brown Vitamin Enriched Face Base | 27 of 31 | 87% | yes |
| 5 | IT Cosmetics Confidence in a Cream | 30 of 35 | 86% | yes |
| 6 | Estée Lauder Revitalizing Supreme+ Youth Power Cream | 25 of 29 | 86% | yes |
| 7 | Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion | 32 of 38 | 84% | yes |

Ranked by the lower bound of a 90% Wilson confidence interval, so a product needs a high share and enough reports to rank high. An Amazon link is shown only when at least 60% say it works.

## Product notes

### 1. First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream

Combination-skin reviewers said it suited them at both stores: 18 of 18 at Sephora and 10 of 12 at Ulta. 15% call it gentle, though 9% mention irritation.

- Praised for: Gentle on sensitive skin (15%), Absorbs fast (11%), Good value (9%)
- Complaints: Pills (9%), Irritates or stings (9%), Breaks skin out (6%)
- Reports counted: 47

### 2. Drunk Elephant Protini Polypeptide Cream

15% of reviews call it lightweight and 11% say it didn't break them out. Price is the main complaint at 15%.

- Praised for: Lightweight (15%), Gentle on sensitive skin (11%), No breakouts (11%)
- Complaints: Too expensive (15%), Breaks skin out (4%)
- Reports counted: 47

### 3. Origins GinZing Ultra-Hydrating Cream

Reviewers who list acne as a concern were positive too: 15 of 18 said it suited them. 37% say it didn't break them out and 30% call it lightweight.

- Praised for: No breakouts (37%), Lightweight (30%), Absorbs fast (17%)
- Complaints: Breaks skin out (7%)
- Reports counted: 30

### 4. Bobbi Brown Vitamin Enriched Face Base

50% of reviews praise it under makeup. 8% say it feels greasy, and 6% say it costs too much.

- Praised for: Works under makeup (50%), Lightweight (10%), Absorbs fast (10%)
- Complaints: Too expensive (6%), Strong scent (6%), Irritates or stings (4%)
- Reports counted: 50

### 5. IT Cosmetics Confidence in a Cream

Reliable at both stores: 8 of 10 at Ulta and 22 of 25 at Sephora. 19% say it absorbs fast. Complaints are small, with 10% saying greasy and 10% saying the scent is strong.

- Praised for: Absorbs fast (19%), No breakouts (12%), Works under makeup (10%)
- Complaints: Strong scent (10%), Irritates or stings (7%), Breaks skin out (7%)
- Reports counted: 42

### 6. Estée Lauder Revitalizing Supreme+ Youth Power Cream

Weight is the complaint: 19% call it heavy and 16% call it greasy. Reviewers who list acne as a concern said it suited them: 7 of 7.

- Praised for: Absorbs fast (16%), No breakouts (13%), Lightweight (13%)
- Complaints: Heavy (19%), Strong scent (9%)
- Reports counted: 32

### 7. Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion

It has the weakest record on this page, though it is still positive at 32 of 38. More reviewers weighed in on this lotion than on any other here (38). 13% say it isn't moisturizing enough, and 18% say it didn't break them out.

- Praised for: No breakouts (18%), Absorbs fast (13%), Works under makeup (13%)
- Complaints: Breaks skin out (5%), Too expensive (4%), Strong scent (4%)
- Reports counted: 55

## Questions

**Which moisturizer is good for combination skin?**

First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream has the best record (28 of 30), followed by Drunk Elephant Protini Polypeptide Cream (33 of 37) and Origins GinZing Ultra-Hydrating Cream (23 of 26).

**Does Estée Lauder Revitalizing Supreme+ work for combination skin?**

Mostly yes: 25 of 29 reviewers with combination skin said it suited them. Its complaints are about weight, with 19% calling it heavy and 16% greasy.

**Which moisturizer for combination skin works under makeup?**

Reviewers keep praising Bobbi Brown Vitamin Enriched Face Base under makeup, at 50% of its reviews, and 27 of 31 combination-skin reviewers said it suited them.

**Is Drunk Elephant Protini too expensive?**

15% of its reviews say it's too expensive. It still has a strong record for combination skin at 33 of 37.

## Method

HiveTried counts first-hand reports only, drops reviews written for free products, shows brand-site reviews without counting them, and never accepts payment for placement. Full method: https://hivetried.com/how-we-count/