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Clean & Clear Dual Action Moisturizer for dry sensitive skin

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Clean & Clear Dual Action Moisturizer

Caution

  • CautionDry Skin Fit
  • HighEffectiveness
  • RiskySafety

A poor match for dry sensitive skin; the moisturizers alongside fit it better.

This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with dry sensitive skin: flakiness, tightness, redness, 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 exfoliation for your dry or flaky skin due to salicylic acid, which provides mild skin renewal, but this ingredient can also be drying and is unsuitable for your dry skin type.
  • Glycerin offers moderate moisturizing to hydrate your skin, but the formulation lacks deeply hydrating or emollient ingredients.

How to apply

  • Could be used as part of your AM or PM routine. Start using this moisturizer 3 times a week and move to daily use if your dry skin tolerates it well.
  • Apply this moisturizer after cleansing and toner in the morning, or after your serum in the evening. Always pair it with SPF in the morning.
  • Gently press a small amount of the moisturizer into your skin. Avoid rubbing it harshly to protect your sensitive skin.
  • Apply the moisturizer on slightly damp skin to help with hydration absorption. This also works well for dry and flaky skin types.
  • Do a patch test before your first use. Avoid the eye area to prevent any irritation.

People Say

★4.4Overall rating based on 2.4k+ reviews

Based on a very large amount of data, this oil-free moisturizer is highly praised by users with oily and acne-prone skin for its hydrating, non-pore-clogging properties and its effectiveness in treating breakouts with salicylic acid. Many appreciate its lightweight feel and matte finish, and it's frequently noted as a good base for makeup. However, a significant number of recent reviews express dissatisfaction with a formula change, citing a thinner consistency, altered scent, and increased skin irritation. Some users also report dryness and burning sensations, while a low number found it ineffective or experienced clogged pores.

Highlights

  • Lightweight, non-greasy Mostly Mentioned
    • “Lightweight formula”
    • “Absorbs quickly”
    • “Non-greasy feel”
    • “Leaves a matte finish”
  • Acne control Often Mentioned
    • “Prevents pimples”
    • “Clears acne”
    • “Keeps breakouts in check”
    • “Salicylic acid treats acne”
  • Formula change complaints Often Mentioned
    • “New formula is thinner”
    • “Smells different”
    • “Causing breakouts”
    • “Irritated my skin”
  • Good makeup base Sometimes Noted
    • “Works beautifully under makeup”
    • “Good base before makeup”
    • “Wear it under make-up”
  • Softens skin Sometimes Noted
    • “Leaves skin soft”
    • “Smooth texture”
    • “Face felt really soft”
    • “Hydrates skin”
  • Drying and irritating Sometimes Noted
    • “Dried out my face”
    • “Skin felt like fire”
    • “Burning sensation”
    • “Peeling”
  • Unpleasant scent Sometimes Noted
    • “Hate the smell”
    • “Smells like medicine”
    • “Chemical smell”
    • “Strong scent”
  • Ineffective results Rarely Noted
    • “Did nothing for pimples”
    • “Clogs pores”
    • “No improvement”

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Questions and answers

Why does Lovi advise caution with Clean & Clear Dual Action Moisturizer for dry sensitive skin?

Lovi advises caution because salicylic acid can dry out your skin, and the formula lacks deeply hydrating or softening ingredients. Dry sensitive skin needs soothing, nourishing ingredients that provide rich hydration, support the skin barrier, and contain no allergens or irritants.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

Which ingredients make this cream a poor fit for dry sensitive skin?

Salicylic acid and menthyl lactate make this cream a poor fit because they can dry out and irritate dry, sensitive skin. A product of this type needs rich moisturizing agents and soothing ingredients that provide deep hydration and support the skin barrier.

What does Salicylic Acid do for dry sensitive skin?

Salicylic acid is generally a poor fit for dry, sensitive skin because it is designed to clear out pores by removing excess oil, which can easily leave dry skin irritated. A product of this type needs gentle exfoliating helpers paired with rich, soothing moisturizers and barrier-repairing ingredients to keep dry skin calm and comfortable.

What does Glycerin do for dry sensitive skin?

Glycerin helps dry sensitive skin by drawing moisture into the skin and keeping it there, making the skin soft and smooth. It is very gentle and unlikely to cause irritation while improving how well the skin holds onto water. This type of skin needs ingredients that boost hydration and repair the barrier without causing stinging.

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

Where does it go in a skincare routine for dry sensitive skin?

This product goes in the evening routine as a treatment step, but it is a poor match because its salicylic acid may dry your skin further. A moisturizer for dry skin needs gentle exfoliating ingredients for renewal along with rich, soothing ingredients that deeply hydrate and calm dry areas.

Can I use this cream with benzoyl peroxide, and in what order?

Using this cream with benzoyl peroxide may dry out your skin, so you should use caution. A product for this skin needs rich, soothing hydrators and protective softeners to keep it calm and comfortable.

How often should I use it?

This product is a poor match for your dry sensitive skin because salicylic acid can be drying, so a moisturizer of this type needs rich hydrators and soothing ingredients to keep your skin soft and smooth.

Can this cream clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for dry sensitive skin?

This cream is unlikely to clog pores, but it may cause drying and irritation on your dry sensitive skin due to salicylic acid. A product for this skin type needs soothing, deeply hydrating, and rich moisturizing ingredients to keep the skin calm and smooth.

Can I use it around the eyes or on my body?

This moisturizer is a poor match for your dry sensitive skin because salicylic acid can be drying and the formula lacks deeply hydrating ingredients. To care for dry skin on your body or around your eyes, a product of this type needs rich softening ingredients like plant oils or butters and strong moisture-locking ingredients to keep skin smooth and comfortable.

Is this cream 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Wearing an N95 mask alone compared to using dimethicone cream or hydrocolloid dressing caused more adverse skin reactions among 73 military health care workers, with no significant differences in fit test failure rates between groups.

    Military Medicine, 2024

  • A dimethicone skin protectant lotion significantly decreased visual scoring and transepidermal water loss compared to vehicle control and SLS-only treated sites in 12 healthy humans exposed to sodium lauryl sulfate.

    Skin Research and Technology, 2000

  • Treatment with a moisturizer containing dimethicone and glycerine increased epidermal thickness by 0.019 mm, improved barrier function by decreasing transepidermal water loss by 13%, decreased melanin intensity, and induced keratins 6 and 16 in fifteen women with moderately photoaged forearms.

    Clinical and Experimental Dermatology, 2007

Ingredients

Water, Dicaprylyl Ether, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate, Dimethicone, Methyl Gluceth-20, Menthyl Lactate, Aluminum Octenylsuccinate Starch, Ceteth-10 Phosphate, Dicetyl Phosphate, Steareth-20, Steareth-2, Neopentyl Glycol Diisostearate, Sodium Hydroxide, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Xanthan Gum, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Disodium Edta, Bht, Salicylic 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.

  • Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Co-founder, Medical Director

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer

  • Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Co-founder, CEO and CTO

    PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex

  • Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Medical Board

    Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine

  • Aishani Shah, MD

    Aishani Shah, MD

    Medical Board

    Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD

  • Asya Zubkova, MS

    Asya Zubkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member

  • Hanna Kurets, MD

    Hanna Kurets, MD

    Medical Board, Medical Advisor

    Dermatology MD

  • Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Medical Board

    Dermatology and diagnostic consultant

  • Victoria Derkova, MS

    Victoria Derkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist

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