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SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Tea-Trica BHA Foam for oily skin

High

  • SuperiorOily Skin Fit
  • HighEffectiveness
  • HighSafety

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

This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with oily skin: shine, enlarged pores, blackheads, and blemishes. 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 cleansing for your oily skin due to the high concentrations of salicylic acid and melaleuca alternifolia oil, which effectively exfoliate and decongest pores to manage oily shine.
  • Centella Asiatica Extract and Melaleuca Alternifolia Tree Leaf Water provide soothing benefits, ensuring a gentle experience for your oily skin.
  • The product is safe for your skin, with no risks of irritation due to the absence of harsh ingredients and the presence of calming components.

How to apply

  • Use your cleanser AM and PM every day to keep your skin fresh. Always make sure to follow with a good SPF in the morning.
  • Apply your cleanser as the first step in the morning or the second step in the evening before your toner.
  • Gently massage a small amount onto your face using circular motions, then rinse well with water .
  • You can apply this cleanser safely on damp skin for a refreshing and easy wash.
  • Avoid getting the product directly into your eyes and stop use if irritation occurs.

People Say

★4.7Overall rating based on 1.2k+ reviews

Based 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

What makes SKIN1004 Tea-Trica BHA Foam a great fit for oily skin?

This cleanser is a great fit because salicylic acid and tea tree oil exfoliate and clear out pores to manage oily shine. At the same time, centella extract and tree leaf water help calm your skin, keeping the experience gentle and comfortable.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016

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

Salicylic acid and oil tree leaf make this cleanser a great fit because they effectively exfoliate and clear out pores to manage oily shine. Centella asiatica extract and tree leaf water also help calm your skin for a gentle experience.

Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024

What does Centella Asiatica Extract do for oily skin?

Centella Asiatica Extract helps calm redness and keeps oily skin feeling balanced by soothing irritation and supporting moisture levels. It is unlikely to feel heavy, and products of this type for oily skin need ingredients that control excess shine while maintaining hydration.

Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016Molecules, 2023

What does Bha do for oily skin?

BHA helps clear pores and keeps oily skin balanced by reducing extra shine and calming breakouts. It works deep inside pores to sweep away oil and dead skin cells, which helps keep skin looking clear and smooth. This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation and may improve overall skin hydration while controlling excess oil.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2014

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

This cleanser goes in your morning and evening routine right after removing makeup in the evening. It helps clear away excess oil and unclog pores while keeping your skin calm with soothing ingredients.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2023

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

You can use this cleanser with retinol, but to keep your skin calm it is best to use the cleanser first and apply your retinol afterward. Using a cleanser with salicylic acid before retinol helps clear out pores, but may occasionally cause extra dryness when paired with strong treatments.

How often should I use this cleanser?

This cleanser is a great fit for your oily skin, offering effective exfoliation to clear out pores and manage shine while soothing extracts keep things gentle. You can use it daily in your morning and evening routines as a reliable first step to clean and refresh your skin.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2023

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

This cleanser is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts because it uses salicylic acid and tea tree leaf to deeply clean and unclog pores, helping to keep oily skin clear. Calming centella extract is also included to help keep the skin calm and comfortable.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2023

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

You can use this cleanser on your body, but it is best to avoid the thin skin around your eyes to prevent irritation. Cleansers with salicylic acid help clear pores on the body where skin is thicker.

Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy, 2002Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024

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, 2024
  • The 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, 2023
  • A 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, 2020
  • Cosmetic formulations containing 5% Centella asiatica extract showed the best efficacy in improving skin moisture and decreasing transepidermal water loss, while also exhibiting antiinflammatory properties in 25 volunteers compared to baseline measurements.

    Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016
  • 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
  • Topical 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, 2020
  • Moisturizer 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, 2019
  • Topical treatment with 5% vitamin C and 0.1% madecassoside significantly improved clinical scores for wrinkles, suppleness, firmness, roughness, and skin hydration, along with functional and structural remodeling of the elastic fiber network in 20 female volunteers with photoaged skin after 6 months compared to baseline.

    Experimental Dermatology, 2008
  • Cryotherapy 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, 2010
  • Treatment 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, 2024
  • Topical 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, 2010
  • Topical 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, 2025
  • Topical 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, 2008
  • An 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, 2026
  • 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

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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