Eve Lom Cleanser for combination skin
Paraffinum Liquidum Mineral Oil
Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter
Chamomilla Recutita Oil Flower Matricaria Oil Flower
Clove Oil Leaf
Peg-30 LanolinLow
- AverageCombination Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- ExcellentSafety
A weak match for combination skin; the 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.
Page built Nov 8, 2026How the Fit score works
Lovi Assistant explains
- Offers moderate cleansing for your combination skin, as paraffinum liquidum mineral oil and peg-75 lanolin effectively remove impurities, though the presence of mineral oil and cocoa butter may not be ideal for managing oily shine.
- Chamomilla Recutita Oil Flower Matricaria Oil Flower provides soothing benefits, but the emollient action of mineral oil and cocoa butter might not sufficiently address oiliness in certain areas of your combination skin.
- The safety profile is good, with no risks of irritation due to the absence of harsh ingredients and the inclusion of soothing components.
How to apply
- Use this cleanser AM and PM as part of your daily routine. Start 3×/week and build up to daily use if your skin tolerates it well.
- Apply this cleanser as the very first step in your morning routine and right after your pre-cleanser in the evening.
- Gently massage a small amount of cleanser onto your skin using circular motions. Rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water.
- For the best results , apply the cleanser directly onto slightly damp skin to help lift away excess oil.
- Avoid the immediate eye area and do a patch test before your first use to check for any sensitivity.
People Say
★4.4Overall rating based on 2.5k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, this balm cleanser is highly praised by users with dry or dull skin for its exceptional makeup removal and ability to leave skin hydrated and glowing. Many enjoy the luxurious, spa-like experience it provides. Conversely, the strong medicinal scent is a frequent point of contention, and some users report breakouts or find the application process too time-consuming for daily use.
Highlights
Effective makeup removal Mostly Mentioned
- “melts waterproof mascara”
- “dissolves heavy foundation”
- “removes everything effortlessly”
- “cleanses deeply”
Hydrating and softening Often Mentioned
- “leaves skin baby soft”
- “never feels stripped”
- “plump and moisturized”
- “great for dry patches”
Spa-like experience Often Mentioned
- “smells like a spa”
- “luxurious relaxing ritual”
- “herbal aromatherapy scent”
- “treat for the senses”
Strong medicinal scent Often Mentioned
- “overpowering clove smell”
- “smells like medicine”
- “scent is too strong”
- “herbal fragrance is off-putting”
Radiance and exfoliation Sometimes Noted
- “glowy complexion afterwards”
- “muslin cloth exfoliates well”
- “improves skin texture”
- “looks brighter next morning”
High price point Sometimes Noted
- “very expensive splurge”
- “hard to justify cost”
- “pricey for a cleanser”
- “luxury budget item”
Caused breakouts Rarely Noted
- “gave me cystic acne”
- “clogged my pores”
- “bad reaction to mineral oil”
- “caused deep pustules”
Laborious application Rarely Noted
- “too much effort”
- “takes too long”
- “faff with the cloth”
- “routine is exhausting”
Sources: lovi.care, spacenk.com, nordstromrack.com, sephora.sg, cultbeauty.com, and more
Questions and answers
Why is Eve Lom Cleanser a weak match for combination skin?
Eve Lom Cleanser is a weak match because mineral oil and cocoa butter may not be ideal for managing oily shine in certain areas of your combination skin. Cleansers for this skin type need ingredients that effectively cleanse and hydrate without adding heavy oils or worsening shine.
Which ingredients make this cleanser a poor fit for combination skin?
Paraffinum liquidum mineral oil and theobroma cacao seed butter make this cleanser a weak match because they may not be ideal for managing oily shine in certain areas of your combination skin. A cleanser for combination skin needs to effectively cleanse without stripping moisture, manage oily shine, and support the skin's moisture barrier for both oily and dry areas.
What does Mineral Oil do for combination skin?
Mineral oil helps keep combination skin soft and smooth by locking in moisture on dry areas without penetrating deeply or causing irritation. It has a safe profile and is unlikely to upset your skin, though combination skin also needs lightweight hydration and ingredients that balance oil in shiny zones.
Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, 2019International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2012
What does Cocoa Butter do for combination skin?
Cocoa butter is likely too heavy for combination skin and may clog pores, especially when exposed to sunlight. A product for this skin type needs to be light and non-greasy to keep your skin smooth without causing breakouts.
Where does this cleanser go in a skincare routine for combination skin?
This cleanser goes in your morning routine and your evening routine to help wash away impurities. Because it is a weak match for combination skin, a cleanser for this skin needs lighter ingredients that clean effectively without adding extra oiliness in certain areas.
Can I use this cleanser with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this cleanser with retinol, applying the cleanser first to remove impurities before your retinol treatment. A product of this type for combination skin needs lightweight, balancing ingredients that cleanse effectively without heavy oils or butters that can trigger oily shine in certain areas.
How often should I use this cleanser?
This cleanser provides moderate cleansing for your combination skin, but the mineral oil and cocoa butter may not be ideal for managing oily shine. Combination skin needs a lightweight, balancing cleanser that removes impurities without heavy oils that can worsen shine in oily areas.
Can this cleanser clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for combination skin?
This cleanser may clog pores and cause breakouts on combination skin because heavy ingredients like mineral oil and cocoa butter can add too much richness to oily areas. A cleanser for this skin type needs lighter, refreshing ingredients that clear away impurities without feeling heavy.
Can I use this cleanser around the eyes or on my body?
This cleanser is unlikely to irritate the thin skin around the eyes or the skin on the body, thanks to its soothing components and absence of harsh ingredients. However, combination skin needs a cleanser that manages oily shine without heavy mineral oils or cocoa butter.
Is this cleanser fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It has no drying alcohol and contains fragrance (eugenol and limonene). Cetearyl alcohol is a fatty alcohol, which soften the skin.
What the research says
Ultraviolet radiation enhanced the comedogenic capacity of human sebum, sulphur, cocoa butter, squalene, and coal tar in rabbits, and of coal tar and squalene in humans.
The British Journal of Dermatology, 1978A lubricant mixture of 20 wt% beeswax, 40 wt% olive oil, and 40 wt% mineral oil reduced the instantaneous and 4-hour coefficient of friction by 87% and 59%, respectively, compared to unlubricated skin in seven participants.
Scientific Reports, 2021Regular use of a mild bisabolol-containing shampoo significantly reduced scabbing and erythema and demonstrated excellent skin compatibility in patients after hair transplantation compared to baseline.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2015Repeated application of concentrated water-in-oil emulsions over four weeks caused no skin irritation, positively affected skin properties, and delivered almost 50% of the applied fluorescein sodium, with isopropyl myristate showing superior penetration performance compared to liquid paraffin in healthy volunteers.
International Journal of Pharmaceutics, 2019Daily application of 3% German chamomile oil for 4 weeks significantly reduced serum IgE levels, serum histamine levels, and scratching frequency in DNCB-sensitized mice compared with control groups.
Journal of Veterinary Science, 2010The combination of allantoin, bisabolol, D-panthenol and dipotassium glycyrrhizinate reduces UVB-induced PGE2, inflammatory cytokines, and mitochondrial superoxide in human epidermal keratinocytes.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2024Topical eugenol nanoemulsion exhibited significantly improved anti-inflammatory activity after 1.5 hours in carrageenan-induced paw edema in rats compared with marketed piroxicam gel, with higher eugenol concentrations showing no greater inhibition.
Pharmaceutical Development and Technology, 2016Eugenol-loaded hyaluronic acid-based dissolving microneedles combined with photothermal therapy destroy sebaceous glands, exhibit antibacterial activity against Propionibacterium acnes, alleviate inflammatory responses, and facilitate the repair of acne vulgaris.
ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, 2024Daily bathing with an emulsified lanolin and mineral oil bath additive significantly reduced dry skin severity on the lower legs of patients compared to usual bath soap over 17 days.
Cutis, 1981Sunscreen formulations containing ethoxylated lanolin as an additional film former resulted in lower and constant physical-mechanical parameters and a higher and better reproducible SPF compared to the formulation without it.
International Journal of Pharmaceutics, 2021Nanoemulsion-based lanolin derivatives increased skin hydration and oiliness without changing cutaneous pH values and proved non-toxic by causing no skin irritation.
Molecules, 2016
Why other cleansers fit combination skin better
A botanical face cleanser with hops and willow bark extract continuously reduced skin sebum levels without reactive seborrhea after treatment in 21 healthy volunteers compared to a sodium laureth sulfate cleanser, with neither cleanser causing skin irritation.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2019Combined ascorbyl palmitate and sodium ascorbyl phosphate treatment significantly reduced facial sebum secretions in healthy female volunteers compared to a placebo control over 90 days.
Drug Research, 2017
Ingredients
Paraffinum Liquidum Mineral Oil, Peg-30 Lanolin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Aluminum Stearate, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Peg-75 Lanolin, Phenoxyethanol, Chamomilla Recutita Oil Flower Matricaria Oil Flower, Eucalyptus Globulus Oil Leaf, Clove Oil Leaf, Humulus Lupulus Oil Cone Oil, Bht, Eugenol, 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.
-
Co-founder, Medical Director
Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer
-
Co-founder, CEO and CTO
PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex
-
Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc
Medical Board
Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine
-
Medical Board
Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD
-
Medical Board
Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member
-
Medical Board, Medical Advisor
Dermatology MD
-
Elina Nazarenko, MD
Medical Board
Dermatology and diagnostic consultant
-
Victoria Derkova, MS
Medical Board
Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist
How does it fit your skin?
Scan your face, then any product: Lovi shows how well it fits you and what fits even better.