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Fenty Skin MELT AWF for combination skin

Fenty Skin MELT AWF

Low

  • AverageCombination Skin Fit
  • AverageEffectiveness
  • HighSafety

A weak match for combination skin; the pre-cleansers 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 excellent makeup removal for your combination skin due to nourishing oils like sunflower seed oil and soybean oil, which effectively dissolve makeup without stripping the skin. However, the presence of oils such as Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil and Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil provides moisturizing effects that are mostly supportive and not directly addressing your oily shine.
  • The emollient action from oils like Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil and Butyrospermum Parkii Butter offers moderate suitability for combination skin, though it may not be sufficient for optimal results in all areas.
  • The safety profile is excellent, with no risks of irritation for your combination skin due to the absence of prohibited or harsh ingredients.

How to apply

  • Use this makeup remover PM as the first step of your evening routine to clear away excess oil.
  • Apply this makeup remover before your regular cleanser to effectively break down heavy makeup and dirt.
  • Gently wipe the makeup remover across your face using a soft cotton pad, avoiding harsh rubbing.
  • Use the makeup remover on completely dry skin to help dissolve surface oils and impurities best.
  • Avoid direct contact with the eyes while using this makeup remover.

People Say

★4.0Overall rating based on 2.4k+ reviews

Based on a very large amount of data, this cleanser is highly regarded by users with dry and sensitive skin for its ability to effectively remove makeup and sunscreen without causing irritation or stripping moisture. The jelly-oil formula leaves skin feeling soft and hydrated. However, some users with oily or combination skin report a greasy residue, and many find the pump packaging inconvenient.

Highlights

  • Melts makeup Mostly Mentioned
    • “It effortlessly dissolves even my most stubborn waterproof makeup.”
    • “Takes off every stitch of my makeup without causing any irritation.”
    • “It lifted off the eye makeup and lipstick really easily.”
    • “Melt awf is the only thing I'll use to take my makeup off.”
  • Hydrating and nourishing Often Mentioned
    • “Leaves my skin feeling really hydrated and nourished.”
    • “My skin feels incredibly clean yet nourished after using it.”
    • “Leaves me feeling clean, soft, and hydrated.”
    • “Keeps my face moisturized and doesn't dry my skin out.”
  • Pump packaging issues Often Mentioned
    • “I find the pump style can be a bit problematic as it continues to deposit product.”
    • “I hate the packaging so much.”
    • “I can't seem to control exactly how much I can get out at a time.”
    • “It's hard to fault the actual product itself, it's really just a packaging snafu.”
  • Gentle on sensitive skin Sometimes Noted
    • “I also have very sensitive eyes. This was gentle and non-greasy.”
    • “It effectively cleanses without causing irritation.”
    • “Your eyes don't get cloudy or itchy, and it washes away very well!”
    • “I don't experience that annoying tightness like with other cleansers.”
  • Greasy residue Sometimes Noted
    • “This product did leave just a little bit of a film on the skin.”
    • “Too thick and not easy to get washed off.”
    • “I did feel like this product was very thick and did leave a little bit of a greasy film.”
    • “I do think there is just a little bit of residue on it.”
  • Expensive price Rarely Noted
    • “I think this is too expensive for the amount of product you get.”
    • “With the price point of this product... I feel like there are some cheaper alternatives.”
    • “Thought it was too expensive, but after applying it I realised every penny was worth it.”
  • Mascara removal Rarely Noted
    • “It isn't very good taking mascara off and I don't use waterproof.”
    • “The product works well getting my makeup off with the exception of my waterproof mascara.”
    • “I have to use more product to really get it off.”

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Questions and answers

Why is Fenty Skin Melt Awf Makeup-Clearing Jelly Oil-Cream a weak match for combination skin?

This makeup remover is a weak match because its heavy oils and shea butter provide mostly supportive moisture that may not balance your oily shine or suit all areas of your skin. A makeup remover for combination skin needs soothing plant oils and hydrating ingredients like squalane or hyaluronic acid to gently clean while keeping both dry and oily areas balanced.

Which ingredients make this cream a poor fit for combination skin?

This makeup remover is a weaker match for combination skin because oils like sunflower seed oil and shea butter provide rich moisture that does not help control oily shine. A product of this type for combination skin needs soothing plant oils and hydrating ingredients like hyaluronic acid to balance dry areas and manage shine.

What does Sunflower Seed Oil do for combination skin?

Sunflower seed oil helps preserve skin integrity, does not cause redness, and improves hydration for combination skin. It supports the skin barrier and aids in overall skin repair without clogging pores.

International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2017

What does Shea Butter do for combination skin?

Shea butter helps keep combination skin soft and smooth by supporting the skin barrier and providing gentle moisture. This ingredient is unlikely to clog pores when used in balanced amounts, helping to calm dry areas while keeping the oily zones comfortable.

International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2017

Where does this cream go in a skincare routine for combination skin?

This makeup remover goes in the evening routine as the first step before your cleanser, or once a week as part of your weekly routine. It gently dissolves makeup using nourishing oils like sunflower seed oil and shea butter, but a product for combination skin also needs ingredients that help balance oily shine.

Can I use this cream with retinol, and in what order?

You can use this makeup remover in your evening routine before cleansing, but because it is a weak match for combination skin, a cleanser and a lightweight, oil-balancing hydrator are needed to keep oily shine under control.

How often should I use this cream?

This makeup remover is a weak match for combination skin and may not help with your oily shine, so it is best used only occasionally when you need to take off heavier makeup. Combination skin needs lightweight, balancing formulas with ingredients that control oil while keeping dry areas comfortable.

Pharmaceutics, 2021

Can this cream clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for combination skin?

This makeup remover is unlikely to cause irritation for your combination skin, but its heavy oils may feel too greasy and leave a residue. Combination skin of this type needs lightweight, oil-balancing ingredients that lift away makeup without adding extra shine.

Pharmaceutics, 2021

Is this cream fragrance-free and alcohol-free?

It has no drying alcohol and contains fragrance (parfum, limonene, and linalool).

What the research says

  • A multiple W/O/W emulsion containing Rosmarinus officinalis L., Avena sativa L., and Linum usitatissimum L. extracts showed no irritant, phototoxic, inflammatory, or allergenic potential in human skin models and patch tests, establishing its safety as a cosmetic base.

    Pharmaceutics, 2021
  • A combination cream of stimu-tex AS and saccharide isomerate reduced erythema, increased skin capacitance, and reduced transepidermal water loss compared to placebo in 20 subjects after fractional CO2 laser procedure without causing serious adverse events.

    Lasers in Medical Science, 2025
  • A skin barrier restoring cream with shea butter, silkflo, and vitamin E increased type I procollagen synthesis, enhanced antioxidant enzyme activity, decreased reactive oxygen species generation, and promoted hyaluronic acid production in H2O2-stimulated human keratinocyte cells compared to untreated cells.

    International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2025
  • Topical application of rosemary essential oil-loaded lipid nanoparticles in gel vehicles significantly increased skin hydration compared to gels containing free oil, and increased elasticity to a lesser extent, in ten healthy volunteers.

    Pharmaceutics, 2017
  • Topical application of a cream containing the NHE1 activator rosmarinic acid decreased skin surface pH and transepidermal water loss while increasing skin hydration in 50-60-year-old adult females compared to vehicle cream and no treatment.

    International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2022
  • An alcoholic extract of rosemary leaves, Rosm1, demonstrates strong antioxidant activity and inhibits oxidative alterations to skin surface lipids when evaluated in vitro and in vivo.

    International Journal of Tissue Reactions, 2000

Ingredients

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Sunflower Seed Oil, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Glycine Soja Oil Soybean Oil, Octyldodecanol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Shea Butter, Peg-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Trihydroxystearin, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil, Watermelon Seed Oil, Sambucus Nigra Seed Oil, Cucumis Sativus Seed Oil, Avena Sativa Kernel Oil Oat Kernel Oil, Tocopherol, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract Rosemary Leaf Extract, Water, Propylene Carbonate, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Limonene, Linalool

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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