Clean & Clear Morning Burst Facial Cleanser for dry sensitive skin
Ascorbic Acid
Panax Ginseng
Bursting Beads
Cucumis Sativus Extract
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A poor match for dry sensitive skin; the cleansers alongside fit it better.
- International Journal of Pharmaceutics, 2026
- Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
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 cleansing for your dry and sensitive skin, as Sodium Laureth Sulfate removes impurities while Glycerin helps retain some moisture, but it is unsuitable for dry skin due to the stripping nature of Sodium Laureth Sulfate and a lack of emollient ingredients.
- While it provides general skincare benefits like hydration and cleansing, these are mostly supportive and irrelevant for your dry or flaky skin and sensitivity.
How to apply
- Use your cleanser AM and PM every day to keep your face fresh. Start slowly once a day if your dry skin feels sensitive at first.
- Apply your cleanser first thing in your routine before any toner or moisturizer. Follow the usual steps for your AM or PM daily routine.
- Gently massage the cleanser onto your face using soft circular motions. Avoid harsh rubbing to protect your dry skin.
- Apply the cleanser to slightly damp skin to help it clean gently without stripping moisture. This method is very safe for sensitive and dry skin types.
- Rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water and avoid the delicate eye area. Always do a patch test before using the product for the first time.
People Say
★4.2Overall rating based on 4.5k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, users with oily or combination skin generally praise this cleanser for its ability to remove excess oil and provide an invigorating "wake-up" effect due to its citrus scent and bursting beads. Users with sensitive or dry skin frequently report that the formula is too harsh, often leaving their face feeling tight, stripped of moisture, or irritated.
Highlights
Refreshing citrus scent Mostly Mentioned
- “smells like a summer morning”
- “scent is bright without being overpowering”
- “invigorating citrus fragrance”
- “wakes up my senses.”
Effective deep clean Often Mentioned
- “leaves skin feeling squeaky clean”
- “removes all oil and grime”
- “face feels fresh and breathable”
- “great for oily T-zones.”
Drying and stripping Often Mentioned
- “left my face feeling tight”
- “stripped all moisture away”
- “caused dry patches around mouth”
- “skin felt like sandpaper.”
Energizing sensation Sometimes Noted
- “beads feel nice popping on skin”
- “gives a cooling tingle”
- “perfect morning pick-me-up”
- “makes my face feel awake.”
Good value Sometimes Noted
- “great price for the amount”
- “lasts a long time”
- “budget-friendly daily wash”
- “good bang for your buck.”
Skin irritation Sometimes Noted
- “caused a burning sensation”
- “broke me out in cystic acne”
- “turned my face bright red”
- “too harsh for sensitive skin.”
Formula/packaging issues Rarely Noted
- “new formula is like gelatin”
- “hard to squeeze out”
- “pump broke immediately”
- “consistency is too gloppy.”
Strong fragrance Rarely Noted
- “smell is too chemical”
- “fragrance gave me a headache”
- “scent lingers too long”
- “smells like dish soap.”
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Questions and answers
Why does Lovi advise caution with Clean & Clear Morning Burst Facial Cleanser for dry sensitive skin?
Lovi advises caution because this cleanser uses a stripping cleansing ingredient that can dry out your skin, and it lacks soothing and softening ingredients. A cleanser for dry sensitive skin needs gentle cleansing along with hydrating and barrier-repairing ingredients like ceramides and hyaluronic acid to maintain moisture and protect the skin.
Which ingredients make this cleanser a poor fit for dry sensitive skin?
This cleanser is a poor fit for dry sensitive skin due to Sodium Laureth Sulfate, which strips away natural moisture, along with menthol, fragrances, and exfoliating beads that may cause irritation. A cleanser for this skin type needs gentle, hydrating ingredients like ceramides, hyaluronic acid, and soothing agents to protect the moisture barrier.
What does Vitamin C do for dry sensitive skin?
Vitamin C helps brighten and smooth dry sensitive skin while reducing wrinkles and improving elasticity. It is generally well tolerated and unlikely to cause irritation when properly formulated, leaving the skin looking more radiant.
What does Panax Ginseng do for dry sensitive skin?
Panax ginseng helps calm dry sensitive skin by reducing irritation and locking in moisture. It also supports skin barrier health to keep your skin feeling soft and comfortable.
Journal of Ginseng Research, 2017Annals of Dermatology, 2018
Where does this cleanser go in a skincare routine for dry sensitive skin?
This cleanser is used in the morning and evening routine for dry and sensitive skin, but it is a poor match because its cleansing ingredients strip moisture and it lacks rich, softening ingredients. Cleansers for this skin type need gentle cleansing agents paired with rich, moisturizing ingredients to protect the skin barrier.
Can I use this cleanser with salicylic acid, and in what order?
Using this cleanser with salicylic acid is not recommended for dry sensitive skin because the cleanser strips moisture and lacks rich softeners, which can easily lead to severe dryness and irritation when combined with strong treatments. Cleansers for this skin need gentle cleansing agents and rich, soothing ingredients that lock in moisture and protect the skin barrier.
How often should I use this cleanser?
This cleanser is a poor match for your dry sensitive skin because its cleansing ingredients strip away natural moisture while lacking rich, softening ingredients. A cleanser for this type of skin needs gentle, hydrating ingredients that clean without drying you out.
Can this cleanser clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for dry sensitive skin?
This cleanser is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts on dry sensitive skin, but it may cause dryness and irritation. A cleanser for this skin needs gentle cleansing ingredients along with nourishing and soothing moisturizers.
Can I use this cleanser around the eyes or on my body?
This cleanser is generally safe to use on the body, but it is unlikely to suit the very thin skin around the eyes because strong cleansing ingredients can easily dry and irritate that delicate area.
Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy, 2002International Journal of Pharmaceutics, 2026
Is this cleanser fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.
What the research says
Treatment with sodium lauryl ether sulfate emulsion increased transepidermal water loss and skin surface pH while reducing stratum corneum hydration and natural moisturizing factor content compared to diacyl phospholipid emulsions and controls, irrespective of UVA irradiation, in eight healthy volunteers.
International Journal of Pharmaceutics, 2026A 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 application of 5% vitamin C cream significantly improved global clinical scores, increased skin microrelief density, and induced elastic tissue repair in photoaged skin compared to excipient control in healthy female volunteers.
Experimental Dermatology, 2003Ascorbic acid 2-glucoside gel significantly reduced gingival melanin pigmentation after 4 weeks compared to placebo in 73 subjects with symmetric pigmentation.
Journal of Periodontology, 2009Topical application of VC-IP cream twice daily for 8 weeks reduces periorbital wrinkles in female subjects compared to a placebo cream.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022Enzyme-modified ginseng extract cream significantly reduced the global photo-damage score and various roughness measures including total roughness, smoothness depth, and arithmetic roughness average compared to placebo in 23 human subjects.
Rejuvenation Research, 2015A red ginseng hydrogel formulation with 1,2-hexanediol promoted selective growth of Staphylococcus epidermidis and decreased Cutibacterium acnes in 20 female subjects.
Journal of Ginseng Research, 2022A 1% fermented black ginseng cream significantly reduced eye wrinkles and brightened skin color in twenty-three human subjects compared to control cream and baseline.
Journal of Toxicology and Environmental Health. Part A, 2020Transgenic cucumber expressing poly-γ-glutamic acid synthesis genes increased water content by 6-14%, reduced water loss by 11-12%, decreased facial wrinkles and roughness by 19.58% and 24.97%, decreased skin melanin by 5.27%, and improved facial elasticity in human skin and zebrafish compared to controls.
International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2024Copper Oxide nanoparticles synthesized using cucumber extract exhibited antibacterial, antifungal, UV protection, and reactive-oxygen species inhibition properties with low cellular toxicity and skin-rejuvenating effects when incorporated into skin cream.
Endocrine, Metabolic & Immune Disorders Drug Targets, 2021Topical treatment with Holothuria parva extract gel showed significant wound contraction compared to the negative control in full-thickness wounded rats.
The International Journal of Lower Extremity Wounds, 2024Topical application of an aqueous gel containing 0.1% w/w naringenin demonstrated in vitro safety, significantly reduced UV-induced stratum corneum lipid peroxidation, and showed in vivo anti-inflammatory efficacy against methyl nicotinate-induced inflammation in human participants compared to a blank gel and untreated area, while chlorogenic acid, apigenin, and kaempferol displayed pro-oxidant profiles.
Frontiers in Chemistry, 2024Topical application of a naringenin-containing formulation protected hairless mice from ultraviolet B-induced skin damage by inhibiting edema, cytokine production, superoxide anion, and lipid hydroperoxides while maintaining antioxidant enzymes and glutathione levels.
PloS One, 2016Encapsulating naringenin, nordihydroguaiaretic acid (NDGA), and kaempferol into nanostructured lipid carriers provided prolonged release, stability, and antioxidant protection against oxidative stress in human keratinocytes, with an NDGA and kaempferol mixture showing synergistic antioxidant effects.
Pharmaceutics, 2021
Ingredients
Water, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Glycerin, Acrylates Copolymer, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Hydroxide, Menthyl Lactate, Mannitol, Cellulose, Disodium Edta, Methylparaben, Menthol, Propylparaben, Ethylparaben, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Retinyl Palmitate, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Acrylates Ammonium Methacrylate Copolymer, Triethyl Citrate, Grapefruit Fruit Extract, Citric Acid, Iron Oxides, Titanium Dioxide, Mica, Talc
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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