Clean & Clear deep action cream cleanser for sensitive skin
Cetyl Alcohol
Stearyl Alcohol
Caution
- HighNormal Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- ConcerningSafety
A poor match for sensitive skin; the cleansers alongside fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with sensitive skin: redness, stinging, and reactions to new products. 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 normal skin, as glycerin provides hydration and pore cleansing, but the inclusion of menthol may cause irritation for your sensitive skin and redness.
- While the formula is generally safe for sensitive skin due to the absence of harsh ingredients, the menthol can be a concern for your specific skin issues.
How to apply
- Use your cleanser in the AM and PM routines every day. Start using it daily since your sensitive skin needs gentle care.
- Apply this first in your morning and evening skincare routine before toner and moisturizer. This clears away dirt without upsetting your skin.
- Gently massage a small amount onto your face using soft circles. Avoid any rough rubbing to keep redness away.
- Apply the cleanser on slightly damp skin to help it wash away impurities softly. Clean skin feels fresh and comfortable afterwards.
- Avoid getting the cleanser in your eyes and do a quick patch test before first use. Rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water.
People Say
★4.2Overall rating based on 1.4k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, this cleanser is highly regarded for its creamy texture and refreshing, cooling sensation that leaves skin feeling thoroughly cleansed and soft without excessive stripping. It is particularly effective for those managing acne-prone or combination skin, though individuals with very sensitive skin may find the menthol-induced tingle or fragrance unsuitable.
Highlights
Cooling sensation Mostly Mentioned
- “Love the cooling tingle”
- “Feels like an arctic breeze”
- “Refreshing minty feel”
Affordable price Often Mentioned
- “Great value for money”
- “Lasts for months”
- “Very affordable”
Deep cleansing Often Mentioned
- “Cleans deep into pores”
- “Removes oil and dirt”
- “Face feels super clean”
Creamy texture Sometimes Noted
- “Soft and creamy”
- “Feels like butter”
- “Not harsh on skin”
Potential dryness Sometimes Noted
- “Leaves face feeling dry”
- “A bit too drying”
- “Need moisturizer after”
Sensitive skin irritation Sometimes Noted
- “Too harsh for sensitive skin”
- “Caused some irritation”
- “Not for sensitive types”
Difficult to rinse Rarely Noted
- “Hard to wash off”
- “Leaves a slight residue”
- “Doesn't rinse clean”
Unwanted scent Rarely Noted
- “Fragrance is unnecessary”
- “Smell isn't the same”
- “Not a fan of the scent”
Sources: lovi.care, cleanandclear.com, walmart.com, qfc.com, reviewstream.com, shopsavvy.com, and more
Questions and answers
Why does Lovi advise caution with Clean & Clear deep action cream cleanser for sensitive skin?
This cleanser may not be the best fit for your sensitive skin because it contains menthol, which can cause irritation and redness. While glycerin helps keep your skin hydrated, this type of skin needs a cleanser with soothing and hydrating ingredients like Niacinamide and Ceramide-3 that calm redness without any risk of irritation.
Which ingredients make this cleanser a poor fit for sensitive skin?
This cleanser is a poor fit for your sensitive skin because it contains menthol, which may cause irritation and redness. While glycerin provides hydration, a cleanser for this skin needs soothing and hydrating ingredients like niacinamide and ceramide-3 to clean gently without causing irritation or redness.
What does Water do for sensitive skin?
Using cool water for facial cleansing preserves skin barrier integrity and lowers skin surface pH in healthy adults. This helps keep skin calm and hydrated without causing the irritation associated with warmer water.
What does Cetyl Alcohol do for sensitive skin?
Cetyl alcohol helps wash away impurities while supporting skin moisture and barrier function. It is generally well tolerated, though very rarely it may cause skin irritation or allergic reactions in some individuals.
Where does this cleanser go in a skincare routine for sensitive skin?
This cleanser goes in the morning and evening routine for sensitive skin, but because it contains menthol it may cause irritation and redness. Sensitive skin needs a cleanser that offers moderate cleansing with hydrating ingredients like glycerin while avoiding cooling or irritating additives.
Can I use this cleanser with salicylic acid, and in what order?
Using this cleanser with salicylic acid is likely to cause irritation and redness for your sensitive skin because it contains menthol. To use products safely on this type of skin, look for gentle formulas with soothing ingredients and barrier-repairing ceramides instead.
How often should I use this cleanser?
This cleanser is a poor match for your sensitive skin because the menthol may cause irritation and redness. If you choose to use it, a cleanser for this skin needs to offer gentle cleansing and soothing ingredients without any menthol.
Can this cleanser clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for sensitive skin?
This cleanser is unlikely to clog pores, but the menthol it contains may cause irritation and redness for sensitive skin. To care for sensitive skin, a cleanser of this type needs calming ingredients like Centella asiatica and gentle hydration without cooling additives.
Can I use this cleanser around the eyes or on my body?
You should use caution around the eyes because the skin there is very thin and sensitive to ingredients like menthol, which may cause irritation and redness. For this skin, a cleanser needs gentle, hydrating ingredients like glycerin and must be free of cooling agents or fragrances to prevent discomfort.
Is this cleanser fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol. Cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol are fatty alcohols, which soften the skin.
What the research says
Topical 30% l-menthol decreased cold pain thresholds and enhanced pain responses to suprathreshold noxious cold stimuli without affecting other stimuli in 39 healthy subjects compared to ethanol control.
Pain, 2006A 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 high-concentration L-menthol consistently induces cold pain threshold elevation and increased supra-threshold cold pain sensitivity in healthy volunteers, and successfully establishes cold allodynia or hyperalgesia in animals, serving as a predictable surrogate model.
European Journal of Pain, 2014A soap-free cleansing lotion containing cetyl alcohol and sodium cocoyl apple amino acids reduced skin surface impurities and improved skin hydration, barrier function, and skin tone in 27 healthy adult subjects over 30 days.
Cureus, 2025
Ingredients
Water, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Steareth-21, Steareth-2, Menthol, Methylparaben, Propylparaben
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.