Elemis Superfood Facial Wash for dry skin
Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide
Persea Gratissima Oil Avocado Oil
Brassica Oleracea Italica Seed Oil
Pumpkin Seed Oil
Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil
Average
- HighDry Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for dry skin; other cleansers 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 cleansing for your dry skin, as sodium lauroyl sarcosinate and glycerin effectively remove impurities while maintaining hydration. Avocado oil and galactoarabinan provide some emollient and humectant benefits, though more specialized ingredients would better address flakiness.
- The formula is generally safe for your dry skin, with no harsh or prohibited ingredients that could cause irritation.
- While the cleansing and hydration are beneficial, the product lacks targeted ingredients to specifically combat dryness and flakiness, limiting its overall effectiveness for your main goal.
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
★4.6Overall rating based on 2.9k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, this facial wash is highly praised for its gentle, hydrating formula that effectively cleanses and leaves skin feeling soft and refreshed. Most users report improved skin texture and fewer breakouts. A small number of users experienced dryness or breakouts, and some found the price point to be high.
Highlights
Gentle, non-stripping Mostly Mentioned
- “Doesn't leave skin tight”
- “Cleanses without stripping”
- “Feels soft and nourished”
Effective cleansing Often Mentioned
- “Removes makeup and impurities”
- “Deeply cleanses”
- “Gets oily face clean”
Refreshing scent Often Mentioned
- “Smells so natural and fresh”
- “Spa-like aroma”
- “Refreshing green juice scent”
Improves skin texture Sometimes Noted
- “Skin feels like silk”
- “Leaves skin smooth”
- “Clearer, radiant complexion”
High price point Sometimes Noted
- “Wish it was more affordable”
- “Pricey compared to many”
- “Expensive for a cleanser”
Causes breakouts Rarely Noted
- “Horrible cystic breakouts”
- “Reacted terribly”
- “Caused clogged pores”
Drying for some Rarely Noted
- “Leaves skin very dry”
- “Dries my skin out”
- “Not for dry types”
Fragrance sensitivity Rarely Noted
- “Not a fan of fragrance”
- “Strong scent affects eyes”
- “Fairly scented”
Sources: lovi.care, elemis.com, ulta.com, lovelyskin.com, influenster.com, dermstore.com, and more
Questions and answers
How well does Elemis Superfood Facial Wash work for dry skin?
Elemis Superfood Facial Wash works moderately well for dry skin, as its cleansers and plant oils remove impurities while glycerin helps maintain hydration. However, it lacks targeted ingredients to specifically combat flakiness, meaning a cleanser for this skin type needs richer hydrating ingredients, ceramides, and hyaluronic acid for better moisture and barrier support.
Which ingredients make this cleanser a good fit for dry skin?
Glycerin and avocado oil make this cleanser a decent fit for dry skin by helping maintain moisture and soften the skin. To better address dryness and flakiness, a cleanser of this type needs targeted moisturizing and barrier-repairing ingredients like essential ceramides, hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, and prebiotic thermal water.
What does Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide do for dry skin?
Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide helps balance the skin by supporting good bacteria while keeping unwanted bacteria in check. For dry skin, a product of this type needs nourishing ingredients and moisture-holding benefits to keep the skin soft and smooth.
What does Persea Gratissima Oil do for dry skin?
Persea Gratissima Oil helps improve dry skin by softening wrinkles and keeping the skin smooth and elastic. It works well in creams to nourish dry areas without causing allergic reactions.
Where does it go in a skincare routine for dry skin?
This cleanser goes in the morning and evening steps of your routine for dry skin. Dry skin needs a cleanser that removes impurities while keeping your skin soft and hydrated, along with specialized ingredients that better target flakiness.
Can I use this cleanser with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this cleanser with retinol, but because it is only an average fit for dry skin, it needs extra moisturizing ingredients like ceramides or rich plant butters to properly combat flakiness.
How often should I use it?
You can use this cleanser twice a day in your morning and evening routine, as it cleans impurities while keeping your skin hydrated. However, because this dry skin needs to combat flakiness, a cleanser of this type works best when paired with nourishing plant oils, rich butters, and targeted moisturizing ingredients.
Can this cleanser clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for dry skin?
This cleanser is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for dry skin, as its formula is generally safe and free of harsh or prohibited ingredients that could cause irritation. Reviewers rarely mention breakouts, though a cleanser of this type for dry skin needs extra nourishing oils and moisture-locking ingredients to keep skin soft and smooth.
Can I use it around the eyes or on my body?
You can use this cleanser on your body and around your eyes, as its gentle ingredients are generally safe and unlikely to cause irritation on thinner skin areas.
Is this cleanser fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It has no drying alcohol and contains fragrance (parfum, limonene, geraniol, and linalool). Lauryl alcohol is a fatty alcohol, which soften the skin.
What the research says
Topical cream containing saffron extract and avocado oil improved wrinkle grading, reduced nasolabial fold area and volume, and increased skin elasticity in twenty healthy volunteers over 12 weeks without allergic reactions.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 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, 2017Topical treatment with SSFAO 50% or avocado oil increased wound contraction, reepithelialization, collagen density, and tensile strength while showing anti-inflammatory activity compared to petroleum jelly in rats.
Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2013Topical treatment with pumpkin seed oil healed uniform wounds in rats, achieving full re-epithelialization, reappearance of skin appendages, and well-organized collagen fibers compared to untreated controls.
Lipids in Health and Disease, 2016A combinational sunscreen formulation of UV filters, melatonin, and pumpkin seed oil ameliorated UV radiation-induced photoaging in adult Wistar albino rats by increasing SOD, GSH-Px, CAT, and collagen levels, while decreasing skin edema, skin thickness, and inflammatory cytokines compared to UV-exposed controls.
European Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2019Topical pumpkin seed oil increased hair follicle proliferation in mice without causing liver toxicity, oxidative stress, or genotoxicity.
Acta Histochemica, 2022
Why other cleansers fit dry skin better
Phytosphingosine increased filaggrin metabolism and skin hydration in human skin by stimulating filaggrin biosynthesis and degradation leading to natural moisturizing factor formation.
Archives of Dermatological Research, 2017Topical dexpanthenol formulated in lipophilic vehicles improved stratum corneum hydration and reduced transepidermal water loss compared to vehicle control in humans.
Arzneimittel-Forschung, 2000
Ingredients
Water, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Acrylates Copolymer, Polysorbate 20, Sodium Lactate, Coco-Glucoside, Glyceryl Oleate, Dicaprylyl Ether, Lauryl Alcohol, Sodium Chloride, Phenoxyethanol, Xanthan Gum, Persea Gratissima Oil Avocado Oil, Chlorphenesin, Sodium Hydroxide, Citric Acid, Parfum, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Brassica Oleracea Italica Seed Oil, Pumpkin Seed Oil, Galactoarabinan, Disodium Edta, Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil, Limonene, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Caramel, Amyris Balsamifera Oil Bark, Urtica Dioica Juice, Cymbopogon Martini Oil, Geraniol, Linalool, Rosmarinus Officinalis Oil Leaf Rosemary Oil Leaf, Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil Carrot Seed Oil, Brassica Oleracea Acephala Leaf Extract, Triticum Aestivum Leaf Extract Wheatgrass Leaf Extract, Magnesium Aspartate, Zinc Gluconate, Maltodextrin, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Chlorophyllin-Copper Complex, Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate, Tocopherol, Copper Gluconate, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Ascorbic 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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