SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Tea-Trica BHA Foam for dry skin
Centella Asiatica Extract
Bha Beta Hydroxy Acid
Oil Tree Leaf
GlycerinLow
- LowDry Skin Fit
- HighEffectiveness
- ConcerningSafety
A weak match for dry skin; the cleansers alongside fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with dry skin: flakiness, tightness, dehydration, fine lines, and wrinkles. 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 exfoliation for your dry skin due to salicylic acid and tea tree leaf oil, which can help decongest pores but may also lead to dryness and exacerbate flakiness.
- While the formula is free of harsh ingredients and safe for your dry skin, the cleansing agents and salicylic acid are more suited for oily skin types.
How to apply
- Use this cleanser AM and PM every day to keep your skin clean. Start using it daily right away since your skin is not sensitive.
- Apply this cleanser as the very first step in your morning routine and right after your pre-cleanser in the evening. Follow with your toner and moisturizer afterwards.
- Gently massage a small amount of cleanser onto your face using soft circular motions. Rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water and pat dry with a clean towel.
- Apply this cleanser on slightly damp skin for a comfortable and refreshing wash. This helps maintain your skin's natural moisture while cleansing away dirt.
- Avoid getting the cleanser directly into your eyes to prevent any irritation. Do a simple patch test before your first use to ensure your skin likes it.
People Say
★4.7Overall rating based on 1.2k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, this cleanser is highly recommended for oily, acne-prone, and sensitive skin types, effectively cleansing pores and managing oil without significant irritation. Users frequently note its ability to control acne and leave skin feeling clean, with many appreciating the rich lather and gentle, soothing properties derived from Centella and Tea Tree. A moderate number of users with dry or dehydrated skin report a stripping sensation, and a few mention a strong scent or potential for irritation.
Highlights
Deep cleansing Mostly Mentioned
- “removes excess sebum”
- “skin feels squeaky clean”
- “controls excess oil”
- “pores look cleaner”
Effective acne control Often Mentioned
- “calming effect on acne”
- “keeps blemishes at bay”
- “managed acne breakouts”
- “prevented inflammatory acne”
Rich lather Often Mentioned
- “lathers into a thick foam”
- “little goes a long way”
- “creamy paste turns to dense foam”
- “luxurious texture”
Gentle and soothing Sometimes Noted
- “doesn't leave face tight”
- “calms irritated skin”
- “gentle deep cleansing”
- “no redness after use”
Drying for some Sometimes Noted
- “felt tight due to dryness”
- “stripping for dry skin”
- “too much for daily use”
- “left skin feeling squeaky”
Strong scent Sometimes Noted
- “strong tea tree scent”
- “smell isn't the most pleasant”
- “medicinal smell”
- “distinctive herbal odor”
High pH Rarely Noted
- “pH around 9.5”
- “high pH makes it stripping”
- “barrier felt disrupted”
- “alkaline cleanser feel”
Potential irritation Rarely Noted
- “irritating for sensitive eyes”
- “broke me out”
- “tingling sensation”
- “redness on sensitive areas”
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Questions and answers
Why is SKIN1004 Tea-Trica BHA Foam a weak match for dry skin?
This cleanser is a weak match for dry skin because its salicylic acid and tea tree leaf oil offer moderate exfoliation that can lead to dryness and worsen flakiness. While safe and free of harsh ingredients, its cleansing agents are better suited for oily skin types. A cleanser for dry skin needs essential ceramides, sodium hyaluronate, niacinamide, and other hydrating and barrier-repairing ingredients to maintain moisture and protect the skin barrier.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024BioMed Research International, 2020
Which ingredients make this cleanser a poor fit for dry skin?
Salicylic acid and tea tree leaf oil make this cleanser a poor fit for dry skin because they can lead to dryness and worsen flakiness. Cleansers for dry skin need hydrating and barrier-supporting ingredients like essential ceramides, sodium hyaluronate, niacinamide, and prebiotic thermal water to maintain moisture and protect the skin barrier.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024BioMed Research International, 2020
What does Centella Asiatica Extract do for dry skin?
Centella asiatica extract helps dry skin by boosting moisture and reducing water loss while calming irritation. It supports barrier repair to keep the skin feeling soft and smooth.
Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
What does Bha do for dry skin?
BHA helps dry, flaking skin by gently clearing away dead buildup while improving moisture levels when paired with soothing hydrators like ceramides. Salicylic acid may help smooth rough patches, though dry skin types need to watch for irritation and support their skin barrier.
Where does this cleanser go in a skincare routine for dry skin?
This cleanser goes as the first step in your morning routine and the second step in your evening routine after a makeup remover. A cleanser for dry skin needs gentle cleansing agents and hydrating ingredients like glycerin to clean without stripping away essential moisture.
Can I use this cleanser with retinol, and in what order?
This cleanser is a weak match for your dry skin because salicylic acid and tea tree oil may lead to dryness and make flakiness worse. To use it with retinol, your dry skin needs a gentle, hydrating cleanser and a rich moisturizer with ceramides to protect your skin barrier.
How often should I use this cleanser?
This cleanser may lead to dryness on dry skin, so you should use it only occasionally or look for a gentle, hydrating cleanser with nourishing ingredients like glycerin and ceramides instead.
Can this cleanser clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for dry skin?
This cleanser is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts since it contains salicylic acid to help clear them, but it may cause dryness and make flakiness worse for dry skin. Dry skin needs a gentle, creamy cleanser packed with soothing ingredients and hydrating agents like ceramides and glycerin to keep the skin soft and smooth.
Can I use this cleanser around the eyes or on my body?
This cleanser is not well-suited for the very thin skin around the eyes because its ingredients are designed to clear oily skin. A cleanser for this skin needs gentle hydrating ingredients and soothing plant extracts like centella asiatica to keep the area soft without irritation.
Is this cleanser 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
Twice 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, 2024A 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, 2020The 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, 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, 2019Cryotherapy 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, 2010Topical herbal treatments including lemon balm, olive leaf extract, propolis, and sage-rhubarb cream reduce pain, swelling, lesion size, and healing time in patients with herpes labialis compared with placebo or acyclovir.
Journal of Integrative and Complementary Medicine, 2025Topical oleuropein formulations reduced erythema, transepidermal water loss, and blood flow by approximately 22%, 35%, and 30% in healthy volunteers with UVB-induced erythema.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2008An oil-in-serum formulation containing olive extract standardized in hydroxytyrosol improved skin barrier function and significantly reduced hyperpigmentation in participants with post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation after 45 days of application.
AAPS PharmSciTech, 2026The 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, 2012
Ingredients
Water, Myristic Acid, Glycerin, Potassium Hydroxide, Stearic Acid, Glyceryl Monostearate, Propanediol, Lauryl Hydroxysultaine, Palmitic Acid, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Potassium Benzoate, Salicylic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Sorbitol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Chloride, Centella Asiatica Extract, Acrylates C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Melaleuca Alternifolia Oil Leaf, Cetearyl Alcohol, Melaleuca Alternifolia Tree Leaf Water, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Arachidic Acid, Lauric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Oleic Acid, Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract, Dextrin, Citric Acid, Disodium Edta, Pentylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Chamaecyparis Obtusa Water, Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract
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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