Esfolio Collagen Cleansing Foam for skin with dark spots
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Centella Asiatica Extract
Extract Milk Protein
Glycerin
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Warning
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A poor match for skin with dark spots; the cleansers alongside fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with dark spots: hyperpigmentation, sun spots, and uneven skin tone. 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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How to apply
- You can use this cleanser AM and PM every single day. Start slowly 3 times a week and move to daily use if your skin likes it.
- Apply this cleanser as the first step in your morning routine or the second step in your evening routine. Follow it with toner and moisturizer.
- Massage a small amount of cleanser gently onto your face using circular motions. Rinse well with lukewarm water and pat dry.
- For the best results, apply your cleanser directly to wet skin to help wash away dirt. Make sure your face is clean before you begin.
- Avoid getting the cleanser in your eyes. Always do a quick patch test before using the product for the very first time.
People Say
★4.7Overall rating based on 900+ reviewsThis cleanser is highly effective at removing dirt, oil, and makeup, leaving skin feeling smooth, soft, and hydrated. It produces a rich lather and offers great value for its price. Some users with dry or sensitive skin find it slightly drying or irritating due to its alkaline base and fragrance.
Highlights
Cleans effectively Often Mentioned
- “Cleans well, doesn't over-dry.”
- “It really cleans the dirt and oil off my face.”
- “Cleans and removes my makeup well.”
- “Offers thorough cleansing power that removes impurities.”
Leaves skin smooth Often Mentioned
- “I love my face smooth. Clean and feeling very hydrated.”
- “Helps skin feel soft and plump after wash.”
- “Leaves skin feeling invigorated, rather than tight or dry.”
- “Leaves skin smooth and hydrated.”
Great value Sometimes Noted
- “High-quality feel for an affordable price.”
- “Each 150g tube lasts a surprisingly long time too, so you really get your money's worth.”
- “Budget-friendly.”
- “A little amount provides rich lather.”
Rich lather Sometimes Noted
- “It lathers up beautifully, creating a rich, luxurious foam.”
- “A little amount provides rich lather.”
- “Creamy, velvety lather that glides over the skin.”
- “Produces substantial lather with just a small amount.”
Drying for some Sometimes Noted
- “Don't use if skin is dry.”
- “Stripping on anything drier.”
- “Zero-dryness is a promise only oily skin will find kept.”
- “Alkaline base and fragrance make it a hard pass for dry, sensitive or barrier-compromised skin.”
High alkaline pH Rarely Noted
- “Alkaline pH.”
- “Traditional higher-pH soap base.”
- “Alkaline base and fragrance make it a poor fit for dry or sensitive skin.”
Strong fragrance Rarely Noted
- “Added fragrance is an odd call near the eyes.”
- “Smell that turned me off, hence the 3-star rating.”
- “Fragrance exclude reactive skin.”
- “Unusually heavy fragrance-allergen load.”
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Questions and answers
Why does Lovi advise against Esfolio Collagen Cleansing Foam for skin with dark spots?
Lovi advises against using this cleanser on skin with dark spots because it lacks the soothing ingredients and hydration needed to safely care for uneven skin tone and prevent irritation.
Which ingredients make this cleanser a poor fit for skin with dark spots?
This cleanser is a poor fit for skin with dark spots because it lacks the soothing and hydrating ingredients needed to calm skin and address pigmentation safely without irritation.
What does Hydrolyzed Collagen do for skin with dark spots?
Hydrolyzed collagen helps improve overall skin health and texture, but for dark spots, a product of this type needs added brightening ingredients like vitamin C or niacinamide to help fade discoloration.
What does Centella Asiatica Extract do for skin with dark spots?
Centella Asiatica Extract helps fade dark spots by slowing down the process that creates excess pigment in the skin. It also provides strong antioxidant and calming benefits that support a smooth, even tone.
Molecular Medicine Reports, 2014International Journal of Molecular Medicine, 2025
Where does this cleanser go in a skincare routine for skin with dark spots?
This cleanser is used in the morning and evening for this skin, but it is a poor match for dark spots. Skin with dark spots needs brightening ingredients like vitamin C or niacinamide and gentle exfoliating acids to help fade uneven tone.
Can I use this cleanser with retinol, and in what order?
How often should I use this cleanser?
This cleanser is a poor match for skin with dark spots, so it is best to avoid using it. Skin with dark spots needs gentle cleansers that help brighten the skin and fade discoloration without causing irritation.
Can this cleanser clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for skin with dark spots?
This cleanser is unlikely to clog pores or cause purging, but it may leave dry skin feeling even drier. A cleanser for this skin needs to keep skin soft and smooth without stripping away natural moisture.
Can I use this cleanser around the eyes or on my body?
You can use this cleanser on your body, but it is too harsh for the thin skin around your eyes. A cleanser for the eye area needs to be extremely gentle and hydrating to avoid irritation.
Is this cleanser fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It has no drying alcohol and contains fragrance (hexyl cinnamal, linalool, and limonene).
What the research says
Topical application of TAC/Collagen postbiotics gel improved skin moisture score and inflammation index, and reduced porphyrins and brown spots in 20 volunteers with acne vulgaris.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022Topical collagen tripeptide application improved skin wrinkles, elasticity, and density while reducing advanced glycated end products in 22 Asian women over 4 weeks.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2022Marine collagen extracted from Greenland halibut skin showed a non-cytotoxic effect on fibroblast cells and provided a slight skin hydration effect when incorporated into cosmetic hydrogel formulations at dosages of 0.1, 0.25, and 0.5% in 23 healthy volunteers.
Marine Drugs, 2023Topical application of 0.05% w/w ECa 233 gel reduced erythema index by 0.03 U and improved early crusting and general wound appearance compared to placebo in thirty individuals undergoing facial laser resurfacing.
Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 2020A 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, 2017Moisturizer containing 5% panthenol, madecassoside, and copper-zinc-manganese decreased adverse reactions and downtime after ablative fractional carbon dioxide laser resurfacing with comparable efficacy to 0.02% triamcinolone acetonide cream in 20 subjects.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2019The 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, 2012The cytotoxic effect of sodium lauryl sulphate on normal human keratinocytes was significantly decreased when combined with cocamidopropyl betaine, Tween 20, and Tween 80 at concentrations well below the critical micelle concentration.
Skin Pharmacology and Applied Skin Physiology, 2003
Ingredients
Water, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Glycerin, Myristic Acid, Lauric Acid, Potassium Hydroxide, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sorbitan Olivate, Cocamide Mipa, Butylene Glycol, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Extract Milk Protein, Centella Asiatica Extract, Undaria Pinnatifida Extract, Spirulina Platensis Extract, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Gelidium Cartilagineum Extract, Enteromorpha Compressa Extract, Phaseolus Radiatus Seed Extract, Rice Extract, Glycine Seed Extract Soybean Seed Extract, Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed Extract, Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract Oat Kernel Extract, Sodium Chloride, Arachidic Acid, Peg-14m, Isopropanolamine, Oleic Acid, Capric Acid, Silica, Hydroxyacetophenone, Disodium Edta, Sodium Benzoate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexyl Cinnamal, Linalool, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Limonene
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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