Clean & Clear Dual Action Moisturizer for oily skin
Salicylic Acid
Glycerin
Dimethicone
Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate
Menthyl Lactate
Average
- HighOily Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for oily skin; other moisturizers 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 and treatment for your oily skin due to the presence of glycerin for hydration and salicylic acid for exfoliating pores in appropriate concentrations.
- While it provides general hydration benefits, it lacks specialized ingredients to effectively manage oiliness or shine.
- The formula is highly suitable for oily skin due to the presence of salicylic acid for keratolytic action and aluminum octenylsuccinate starch for seboregulation, with no risks of irritation.
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
★4.4Overall rating based on 2.4k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, this oil-free moisturizer is highly praised by users with oily and acne-prone skin for its hydrating, non-pore-clogging properties and its effectiveness in treating breakouts with salicylic acid. Many appreciate its lightweight feel and matte finish, and it's frequently noted as a good base for makeup. However, a significant number of recent reviews express dissatisfaction with a formula change, citing a thinner consistency, altered scent, and increased skin irritation. Some users also report dryness and burning sensations, while a low number found it ineffective or experienced clogged pores.
Highlights
Lightweight, non-greasy Mostly Mentioned
- “Lightweight formula”
- “Absorbs quickly”
- “Non-greasy feel”
- “Leaves a matte finish”
Acne control Often Mentioned
- “Prevents pimples”
- “Clears acne”
- “Keeps breakouts in check”
- “Salicylic acid treats acne”
Formula change complaints Often Mentioned
- “New formula is thinner”
- “Smells different”
- “Causing breakouts”
- “Irritated my skin”
Good makeup base Sometimes Noted
- “Works beautifully under makeup”
- “Good base before makeup”
- “Wear it under make-up”
Softens skin Sometimes Noted
- “Leaves skin soft”
- “Smooth texture”
- “Face felt really soft”
- “Hydrates skin”
Drying and irritating Sometimes Noted
- “Dried out my face”
- “Skin felt like fire”
- “Burning sensation”
- “Peeling”
Unpleasant scent Sometimes Noted
- “Hate the smell”
- “Smells like medicine”
- “Chemical smell”
- “Strong scent”
Ineffective results Rarely Noted
- “Did nothing for pimples”
- “Clogs pores”
- “No improvement”
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Questions and answers
How well does Clean & Clear Dual Action Moisturizer work for oily skin?
Clean & Clear Dual Action Moisturizer works moderately well for oily skin by providing basic hydration and clearing pores, though it lacks targeted ingredients to properly manage shine. To fit oily skin best, a product of this type needs peptides and hydrating agents for a lightweight texture, along with ingredients that control oil and support the skin barrier without heavy oils.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017BioMed Research International, 2020
Which ingredients make this moisturizer a good fit for oily skin?
Glycerin and salicylic acid make this moisturizer a good fit for oily skin by providing hydration and helping to clear out pores without irritation. To work best for oily skin, a product of this type needs peptides and hydrating agents for a lightweight texture, along with ingredients that control shine and support the skin barrier without heavy oils.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017BioMed Research International, 2020
What does Salicylic Acid do for oily skin?
Salicylic acid helps oily skin by reducing excess oil and keeping pores clear. It may also improve overall skin hydration while managing breakouts.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025Experimental Dermatology, 2019
What does Glycerin do for oily skin?
Glycerin helps keep oily skin hydrated without feeling heavy and supports the skin barrier. Because this product is a weak fit for your skin, an ideal product of this type needs lightweight hydrators and ingredients that balance oil while protecting the skin.
The British Journal of Dermatology, 2008International Journal of Toxicology, 2019
Where does this moisturizer go in a skincare routine for oily skin?
This moisturizer goes as the last step in your evening routine, after your treatment, or in the morning after your hydrating toner. A product for oily skin of this type needs specialized ingredients to manage oiliness and shine alongside basic hydration.
Can I use this moisturizer with benzoyl peroxide, and in what order?
Yes, you can use this moisturizer with benzoyl peroxide, applying the moisturizer first to help reduce dryness and irritation. Using a moisturizer alongside acne treatments is unlikely to affect how well the treatment works while helping maintain your skin barrier.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2023The Journal of Dermatology, 2014
How often should I use this moisturizer?
You can use this moisturizer daily as part of your morning and evening routine. Regular daily application helps keep your skin soft and provides steady hydration.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Health Science Reports, 2021
Can this moisturizer clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily skin?
This moisturizer is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for oily skin because it contains salicylic acid to help clear out pores. However, some shoppers report that it can feel drying or irritating.
BioMed Research International, 2020Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024
Can I use this moisturizer around the eyes or on my body?
This moisturizer is generally suitable for the body, but it is not specifically formulated for the thin, delicate skin around the eyes. While the skin on your body can safely tolerate these ingredients, the facial formula may be too harsh for the eye area.
Is this moisturizer fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol. Cetearyl alcohol is a fatty alcohol, which soften the skin.
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, 2017A moisturizer containing licochalcone A, 1,2-decanediol, L-carnitine, and salicylic acid significantly reduced noninflammatory, inflammatory, and total acne lesion counts compared to a vehicle control in Thai patients during a 12-week maintenance phase.
BioMed Research International, 2020Twice daily application of a multitargeted dermocosmetic cream provided comparable efficacy to benzoyl peroxide 5% gel in reducing inflammatory, non-inflammatory, and total lesions in 150 Caucasian subjects with mild-to-moderate acne over 56 days, while demonstrating superior skin tolerability.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024The use of a salicylic acid-based dermocosmetic significantly reduces the needed quantity of benzoyl peroxide without impacting efficacy in mild to moderate acne, and as maintenance post-benzoyl peroxide allows a significant reduction of acne relapse compared to vehicle.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2023Cryotherapy with liquid nitrogen achieved a higher cure rate (39%) than salicylic acid (24%) and a wait-and-see approach (16%) for cutaneous warts at 13 weeks in primary care patients.
CMAJ, 2010Treatment with 2% supramolecular salicylic acid hydrogel resulted in a regression and markedly improvement rate of 51.01% compared to 43.10% for Adapaline gel in patients with mild to moderate facial acne vulgaris, showing no significant difference in efficacy.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024Topical 5% benzoyl peroxide plus salicylic acid achieved the greatest lesion reduction at early 2 to 4 week time points compared to benzoyl peroxide, clindamycin, and combination benzoyl peroxide/clindamycin, while 5% benzoyl peroxide plus salicylic acid and combination benzoyl peroxide/clindamycin showed similar efficacy at 10 to 12 weeks in acne patients.
Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 2010The 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, 2020Ten days of treatment with a cream containing 20% glycerin significantly increased skin hydration measured by corneometer values in 17 healthy volunteers compared to a placebo cream, but showed no influence on transepidermal water loss or skin sensitivity to an irritating surfactant.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2001Niacinamide/glycerin body moisturizers provided better rapid and prolonged improvement of cosmetic xerosis through functional improvement of stratum corneum barrier function compared to no treatment and conventional moisturizers in female subjects.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2012Wearing an N95 mask alone compared to using dimethicone cream or hydrocolloid dressing caused more adverse skin reactions among 73 military health care workers, with no significant differences in fit test failure rates between groups.
Military Medicine, 2024A dimethicone skin protectant lotion significantly decreased visual scoring and transepidermal water loss compared to vehicle control and SLS-only treated sites in 12 healthy humans exposed to sodium lauryl sulfate.
Skin Research and Technology, 2000Treatment with a moisturizer containing dimethicone and glycerine increased epidermal thickness by 0.019 mm, improved barrier function by decreasing transepidermal water loss by 13%, decreased melanin intensity, and induced keratins 6 and 16 in fifteen women with moderately photoaged forearms.
Clinical and Experimental Dermatology, 2007
Why other moisturizers fit oily skin better
A panthenol-enriched mask improved skin hydration, regulated sebum, and reduced redness and TEWL across dry sensitive, oily sensitive, and oily acne skin subgroups with excellent tolerance and no adverse reactions.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024
Ingredients
Water, Dicaprylyl Ether, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate, Dimethicone, Methyl Gluceth-20, Menthyl Lactate, Aluminum Octenylsuccinate Starch, Ceteth-10 Phosphate, Dicetyl Phosphate, Steareth-20, Steareth-2, Neopentyl Glycol Diisostearate, Sodium Hydroxide, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Xanthan Gum, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Disodium Edta, Bht, Salicylic 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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