Clinisoothe+ Skin Purifier for oily skin
Sodium Hypochlorite
Phosphoric Acid
Hypochlorous Acid
High Purity Oil
Caution
- AverageOily Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- ConcerningSafety
A poor match for oily skin; the serums 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 skin purification for your oily skin due to sodium hypochlorite's antimicrobial properties, which aid in cleansing pores and managing oily shine.
- The inclusion of phosphoric acid may pose a risk of irritation for sensitive skin, and the formula lacks sufficient ingredients for optimal oil control.
How to apply
- Use this serum in your PM routine. Start by applying it 3 times a week and build up to daily use if your skin tolerates it well.
- Apply the serum after cleansing and toning, but right before your moisturizer for the best results.
- Gently press 2-3 drops of the serum into your skin. Let it absorb ⏱ for a minute before applying the next product.
- Apply the serum on clean and dry skin since your skin is not sensitive and you want to target oily shine. This helps control excess oil throughout the night.
- Avoid the delicate eye area and do a patch test before using the serum for the very first time.
People Say
★4.6Overall rating based on 700+ reviewsWhile most users experience significant relief and clearer complexions, a small minority report issues such as dryness, lack of moisturizing properties, or occasional breakouts.
Highlights
Reduces breakouts Mostly Mentioned
- “Cleared up acne around chin”
- “Keeps breakouts at bay”
- “Prevented breakouts before they appeared”
Calms sensitive skin Often Mentioned
- “Soothing for reactive skin”
Gentle formula Often Mentioned
- “No stinging or stripping”
- “Alcohol-free and non-toxic”
- “Feels refreshing”
Versatile use Sometimes Noted
- “Great post-workout”
- “Use as toner/mist”
- “Safe for face and body”
Expensive product Sometimes Noted
- “Clinisoothe is too expensive”
- “Changing to cheaper alternative”
Application issues Rarely Noted
- “Comes out in a harsh way”
- “Difficult to target”
Causes dryness Rarely Noted
- “Dry/tight feeling after spraying”
- “Lacks moisturizing ingredients”
Potential breakouts Rarely Noted
- “Acne got super bad”
- “Get small bumps if overused”
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Questions and answers
Why does Lovi advise caution with Clinisoothe+ Skin Purifier for oily skin?
Lovi advises caution because Clinisoothe+ Skin Purifier offers only moderate skin purification and lacks sufficient ingredients for optimal oil control, while its phosphoric acid content may also irritate sensitive skin. A treatment for oily skin needs a high concentration of soothing ingredients like tea tree extract, salicylic acid, or willow bark extract to control oil and hydrate without irritation.
Which ingredients make this cleanser a poor fit for oily skin?
Phosphoric acid makes this cleanser a poor fit because it may irritate your skin, and the formula lacks enough ingredients to properly control oily shine. Oily skin needs a product that provides strong oil control and hydration using soothing ingredients like tea tree extract, salicylic acid, and willow bark extract.
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 Bleach do for oily skin?
Sodium hypochlorite helps calm red bumps and blemishes on oily skin by reducing bacteria and inflammation. It is generally well tolerated when used in diluted amounts, though it is unlikely to address excess oiliness on its own.
Dermatology Practical & Conceptual, 2021American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2026
Where does this cleanser go in a skincare routine for oily skin?
This product is used in the evening as a treatment after cleansing and before moisturizing. Because it lacks sufficient oil control ingredients, an oily skin routine needs mattifying agents and oil-balancing actives like niacinamide to properly manage shine.
Can I use it with retinol, and in what order?
This treatment should not be combined directly with retinol because the phosphoric acid inside may irritate your skin. Instead, a product of this type for oily skin needs soothing ingredients and strong oil control to keep your face balanced.
How often should I use this cleanser?
This treatment is a poor match for your oily skin, so you should use it with caution. Oily skin needs a product that includes strong oil-controlling ingredients and gentle hydrators to balance oil without causing irritation.
Can it clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily skin?
This product is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for oily skin, as reviewer complaints about potential breakouts are negligible. However, a product for oily skin needs ingredients that provide stronger oil control and gentle, non-irritating purifying benefits.
What the research says
Topical 0.005% sodium hypochlorite solution applied for one month decreased the total number of papules and pustules compared to placebo in patients with mild to moderate acne.
Dermatology Practical & Conceptual, 2021Topical 0.01% hypochlorous acid through ultrasonic atomization significantly improved OSDI scores, lid margin redness, lid margin abnormality, meibum expressibility, and meibum quality compared to control eyelid scrubs in patients with blepharitis after 2 weeks.
Journal of Clinical Medicine, 2023A sporicidal hypochlorous acid solution (Vashe) safely and significantly enhanced the reduction of Clostridium difficile spores and Bacillus anthracis surrogates from human skin compared to soap and water.
PloS One, 2013Daily application of an acid-oxidising solution containing hypochlorous acid to chronic epidermolysis bullosa wounds reduced Staphylococcus aureus relative abundance from 34% to 10% at 8 weeks, increased bacterial diversity, and diminished wound sizes in 15 patients.
Experimental Dermatology, 2025
Ingredients
Water, Sodium Hypochlorite, Phosphoric 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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