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Kate Somerville Cold Cream for mature skin

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  • HighNormal Skin Fit
  • HighEffectiveness
  • ExcellentSafety

A great choice for mature skin; a few cleansers fit it even better.

This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with mature skin: fine lines, wrinkles, and loss of firmness. 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

  • Use your cleanser as part of both your AM and PM routine. Start using it daily since your skin is normal and not sensitive.
  • Apply this first in your routine before using your toner, moisturizer, and SPF.
  • Gently massage the cleanser onto your face using circular motions, then rinse well with water. Avoid rubbing your skin too hard.
  • Apply the cleanser directly onto slightly damp skin for the best fresh feeling. Make sure your face is clean of heavy makeup first.
  • Avoid the sensitive eye area while washing. Do a quick patch test before your very first use to be safe.

People Say

★4.8Overall rating based on 100+ reviews

Based on limited data, this product is a modern, whipped take on traditional cold cream that effectively melts away makeup, including waterproof mascara, while leaving skin feeling soft and hydrated. It is particularly praised by users with dry or sensitive skin for its ability to cleanse without stripping moisture. Some users find the jar packaging less hygienic and the price point high.

Highlights

  • Hydrating finish Mostly Mentioned
    • “Soft skin, non-drying, glowing, moisturized.”
  • Effective makeup removal Often Mentioned
    • “Melts waterproof mascara, removes heavy makeup, dissolves dirt.”
  • Luxurious texture Often Mentioned
    • “Whipped, lightweight, creamy, fluffy.”
  • Gentle on skin Sometimes Noted
    • “Soothing, no irritation, good for sensitive skin, cooling sensation.”
  • Pleasant scent Sometimes Noted
    • “Fresh floral, spa-like, jasmine and rose, not powdery.”
  • High price Sometimes Noted
  • Incomplete removal Rarely Noted
    • “Smudged mascara, needed second cleanse, didn't remove everything.”
  • Jar packaging Rarely Noted
    • “Unhygienic, dipping fingers in, messy, prefer pump/tube.”
  • Residue or film Rarely Noted
    • “Requires washcloth to remove, feels heavy, leaves film.”
  • Strong fragrance Rarely Noted
    • “Scent too strong, potential irritant for some.”

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Questions and answers

What makes Kate Somerville Cold Cream a great fit for mature skin?

Kate Somerville Cold Cream is a great fit for mature skin because shea butter and coconut oil soften the skin, while glycerin and sodium hyaluronate provide hydration and help support fine lines. Vitamin E and calendula extract offer soothing benefits and antioxidant protection, and ingredients like aloe vera and chamomile help ensure the formula is unlikely to irritate.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

Which ingredients make this cleanser a good fit for mature skin?

This cleanser is a great fit for mature skin thanks to shea butter and coconut oil, which soften the skin, along with glycerin and sodium hyaluronate that draw in moisture to help smooth fine lines. Vitamin E and calendula extract add soothing antioxidant protection, while aloe and chamomile help prevent irritation.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

What does Shea Butter do for mature skin?

Shea butter helps soften dry skin and supports the skin barrier, keeping it smooth and calm. It may also boost collagen production and protect against environmental stress.

International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2025International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2017

What does Glycerin do for mature skin?

Glycerin helps keep mature skin feeling soft and smooth by drawing moisture into the outer layer and locking it in. This daily hydration boost supports the skin barrier, keeping dry areas comfortable and protected against irritation.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2008Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

Where does this cleanser go in a skincare routine for mature skin?

This cleanser goes in your morning and evening routine as a first step to clean your skin while keeping it soft and hydrated. A consistent daily cleansing routine helps maintain skin comfort and supports an effective skincare regimen.

The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2022

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

You can use this cleanser with retinol by applying the cleanser first to clean your skin, and following it with your retinol treatment. Using a gentle cleanser like this helps maintain hydration and supports your skin against dryness while using active ingredients.

Cutis, 2006

How often should I use this cleanser?

Kate Somerville Cold Cream is a great fit for your mature skin and is gentle enough for daily use in both your morning and evening routines. Using a mild cleanser daily helps keep your skin clean and hydrated while supporting fine lines.

The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2022

Can this cleanser clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for mature skin?

This cleanser is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for mature skin. Its gentle formula helps keep skin calm while supporting fine lines and hydration.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

Can I use this cleanser around the eyes or on my body?

You can use this cleanser on your body, but you should use caution around the thin skin of the eyes. The moisturizing ingredients and gentle plant extracts make it safe for widespread use, though the eye area is much thinner and more sensitive to heavier cleansers.

Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy, 2002

Is this cleanser fragrance-free and alcohol-free?

It has no drying alcohol and contains fragrance (parfum). Cetearyl alcohol is a fatty alcohol, which soften the skin.

What the research says

  • Topical hyaluronic acid filler serum combined with Botulinum toxin type A lengthened the duration of the toxin's effect in reducing wrinkles compared to Botulinum toxin type A alone.

    Dermatologic Therapy, 2022
  • A 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, 2017
  • A topical serum containing vitamin C, vitamin E, and raspberry leaf cell culture extract improved skin color, elasticity, radiance, smoothness, scaliness, and wrinkles compared to the untreated contralateral side in fifty female volunteers.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020
  • Alpha-tocopherol loaded nanostructured lipid carrier gel provided enhanced moisturizing and anti-aging properties in human volunteers over 12 weeks.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020
  • A topical antioxidant serum significantly reduced air pollution-induced skin pigmentation and proinflammatory gene expression ex vivo, and improved skin aging signs in 40 healthy adult females after 90 days of daily use.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022
  • 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
  • The 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, 2020
  • Ten 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, 2001
  • Niacinamide/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
  • Overnight virgin coconut oil application provides a skin protective effect against damage and increased TEWL from frequent alcohol-based hand sanitizer usage in 60 volunteers, resulting in a 25% increase in perceived moisture content compared to the control group.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021
  • Clay jojoba oil facial masks reduced total skin lesions by a mean of 54% after 6 weeks in 133 participants with acne-prone, lesioned skin and mild acne compared to baseline.

    Forschende Komplementarmedizin, 2012
  • Topical application of jojoba wax reduced LPS-induced secretion of IL-6, IL-8, and TNFα by approximately 30% and increased the synthesis of pro-collagen III and hyaluronic acid compared to untreated skin in an ex-vivo human skin organ culture model.

    Frontiers in Pharmacology, 2024
  • Topical jojoba oil application in male mice decreased exercise-induced pro-inflammatory gene expression (Il-1b and Il-6 in soleus, Il-1b in gastrocnemius) compared to untreated exercised mice.

    Biomolecules, 2025
  • Topical application of an antioxidant serum containing 15% ascorbic acid, 0.5% ferulic acid, and 1% tocopherol prevented particulate matter-induced degradation of extracellular matrix components, inflammation, and oxidative stress in the skin of 15 female volunteers compared to untreated controls.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025
  • Dermatological products containing d-alpha tocopheryl acetate showed non-comedogenic potential with less than a 50% increase in microcomedones in 12 healthy male subjects compared to octyl palmitate.

    Contemporary Clinical Trials Communications, 2021
  • Topical application of an antioxidant mix containing 15% ascorbic acid, 0.5% ferulic acid, and 1% tocopherol prevented PM and UV-induced skin barrier perturbation, lipid peroxidation, inflammatory markers, MMP9 activation, and Type I collagen loss in 15 healthy females compared to untreated exposed skin.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024

Ingredients

Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Coconut Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Shea Butter, Glyceryl Stearate, Peg-100 Stearate, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, Cetyl Esters, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum, Tocopherol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract Matricaria Flower Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Allantoin, Disodium Edta

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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