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Dieux Skin for combination skin

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Dieux Skin

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  • AverageCombination Skin Fit
  • AverageEffectiveness
  • Low RiskSafety

A weak match for combination skin; the cleansers alongside fit it better.

This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with combination skin: an oily T-zone, enlarged pores, and dry cheeks. 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 combination skin due to glycerin and cocamidopropyl betaine, which help remove impurities and provide some hydration, but it lacks targeted ingredients to effectively address oily shine.
  • The presence of lavender oil and citrus extract offers some benefits but may pose a mild irritation risk for your skin.
  • The product is generally safe for your combination skin, with minimal concerns regarding potential irritation from specific botanical extracts.

How to apply

  • Use this cleanser AM and PM as part of your daily routine. Start 3×/week and build up to daily use if your skin tolerates it well.
  • Apply this cleanser as the very first step in your morning routine and right after your pre-cleanser in the evening.
  • Gently massage a small amount of cleanser onto your skin using circular motions. Rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water.
  • For the best results , apply the cleanser directly onto slightly damp skin to help lift away excess oil.
  • Avoid the immediate eye area and do a patch test before your first use to check for any sensitivity.

People Say

★4.5Overall rating based on 3.0k+ reviews

Some users with sensitive or acne-prone skin report breakouts, and others find certain formulas either too greasy or not moisturizing enough for severe dryness.

Highlights

  • Deeply hydrates Mostly Mentioned
    • “keeps my face feeling hydrated, calm, and balanced”
    • “deeply nourish the skin and it does that perfectly”
    • “restoring that healthy-looking, hydrated glow”
    • “hours later it felt hydrated and like it was still there”
  • Repairs barrier Often Mentioned
    • “fixes my skin barrier overnight”
    • “works especially well if your skin barrier needs a little extra TLC”
    • “designed to deeply nourish, provide barrier support”
    • “nourish the skin barrier and leave your complexion feeling smooth”
  • Soothes redness Often Mentioned
    • “soothes redness, calms irritation, and just makes everything feel balanced”
    • “great at soothing redness”
    • “calms reactive skin through several mechanisms at once”
  • Fades dark spots Sometimes Noted
    • “My dark spots began to fade faster than they have before”
    • “redness and irritation from post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation... was diffused”
    • “struggling with congestion and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, I'd definitely recommend”
  • Causes breakouts Sometimes Noted
    • “broke out with tiny red dots where it was applied”
    • “users with sensitive or acne-prone skin report experiencing breakouts”
    • “would clog my pores”
    • “flare up sensitive break out in rash”
  • Not moisturizing enough Sometimes Noted
    • “after a few hours my skin was dry”
    • “It's not moisturizing enough for my dry skin”
    • “wasn't moisturizing enough... for my dry skin”
    • “lightweight but definitely not the most moisturizing”
  • Unpleasant smell Sometimes Noted
    • “Smells like pennies and burps”
    • “smelled like medicine to me at first”
    • “aluminum tube makes it stink”
    • “smells like the aluminum tube it's in”
  • Greasy finish Rarely Noted
    • “greasy shine to finish”
    • “If only it wasn't so oily and shiny”
    • “just a little so it doesn't look shiny”

Sources: lovi.care, ipsy.com, thingtesting.com, dieuxskin.com, reddit.com, coveteur.com, and more

Questions and answers

Why is the Dieux cleanser a weak match for combination skin?

This cleanser is a weak match because it lacks targeted ingredients to control oily shine, and the lavender oil and citrus extract may pose a mild irritation risk for your skin. A cleanser for combination skin needs to safely balance oil production and maintain hydration with soothing, barrier-repairing ingredients that address both oily and dry areas.

Which ingredients make this cleanser a poor fit for combination skin?

Lavender oil and citrus extract make this cleanser a poor fit for your combination skin because they may pose a mild irritation risk, and it also lacks the targeted ingredients needed to effectively manage oily shine. A cleanser for this skin type needs to be exceptionally safe with no risk of irritation, effectively balance oil production and maintain hydration, and include soothing and barrier-repairing ingredients that address both oily and dry areas.

What does Water do for combination skin?

Water helps keep combination skin hydrated, though a product of this type needs additional barrier-protecting ingredients like ceramides or petrolatum to lock in that moisture and support overall skin health.

What does Glycerin do for combination skin?

Glycerin helps keep combination skin soft and smooth by pulling moisture in and keeping it there. It improves hydration and supports your skin barrier, which is unlikely to cause irritation.

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

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

This cleanser goes in your morning and evening routine, used as the main step to wash away dirt and makeup. A cleanser for combination skin needs balancing ingredients like glycerin to clean gently while helping control oily shine.

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

You can use this cleanser in your routine, applying it before your retinol treatment. This cleanser is a weak match for combination skin because it lacks targeted ingredients to control oily shine, so your skin type needs cleansers with balancing and oil-controlling ingredients.

How often should I use this cleanser?

You can use this cleanser daily in your morning and evening routine, as it is generally safe for your skin despite lacking targeted ingredients for oily shine. Combination skin needs a cleanser that washes away impurities while helping control excess oil without causing irritation.

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

This cleanser may cause breakouts for your combination skin, as some reviewers have reported this issue. A cleanser for this skin needs oil-balancing and pore-clearing ingredients to prevent clogged pores without causing irritation.

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

This cleanser is generally safe to use on the thin skin around the eyes and on the body, though it lacks targeted ingredients to control oily shine. A cleanser for combination skin needs balancing ingredients and gentle botanical extracts to clear impurities without causing irritation.

Is this cleanser fragrance-free and alcohol-free?

Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.

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

  • 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

  • The cytotoxic effect of sodium lauryl sulphate on normal human keratinocytes was significantly decreased when combined with cocamidopropyl betaine, Tween 20, and Tween 80 at concentrations well below the critical micelle concentration.

    Skin Pharmacology and Applied Skin Physiology, 2003

Why other cleansers fit combination skin better

  • A botanical face cleanser with hops and willow bark extract continuously reduced skin sebum levels without reactive seborrhea after treatment in 21 healthy volunteers compared to a sodium laureth sulfate cleanser, with neither cleanser causing skin irritation.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2019

Ingredients

Water, Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate, Lavender Oil, Citrus Extract, Pyrus Communis Extract, Amber 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.

  • 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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