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Eucerin Cleansing Gel for combination skin

Eucerin Cleansing Gel
  • Alcohol Denat
  • Sodium Cocoamphoacetate

Caution

  • HighCombination Skin Fit
  • HighEffectiveness
  • RiskySafety

A poor 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 exfoliation for your oily shine and combination skin, as lactic acid and glycolic acid provide chemical exfoliation while glycerin offers humectant action.
  • The cleansing gel effectively decongests pores with sodium cocoamphoacetate and coco-betaine, suitable for combination skin.

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

★4.6Overall rating based on 50.9k+ reviews

A small number of users reported experiencing dryness, breakouts, or found the natural scent off-putting.

Highlights

  • Gentle on skin Mostly Mentioned
    • “I've repurchased this cleanser many times because it's so gentle and reliable on my skin.”
    • “It feels incredibly gentle so I can see why it would be great for anyone with sensitive skin.”
    • “It perfectly balances powerful cleansing with gentle, hydrating care.”
    • “I love it because it doesn't break me out, dry me out, or irritate my skin.”
  • Hydrating and non-drying Mostly Mentioned
    • “This cleanser leaves my skin feeling clean and refreshed, but not tight or dry.”
    • “My skin feels incredibly soft, clean, and hydrated afterward—never stripped or dry.”
    • “Gentle and soft with a smooth finish—no deep dryness, just a hydrated feel that lasts.”
    • “It moisture the skin without the heavy feeling of worrying about clogged pores.”
  • Removes makeup Often Mentioned
    • “It easily removes my makeup, dirt, and oil at the end of the day without any harshness.”
    • “It does easily remove most of the makeup I wear that day.”
    • “One of my absolute favorite things about this is I do notice that it removes my makeup like super easy.”
    • “I think that this alone will be able to remove the makeup.”
  • Fragrance-free formula Sometimes Noted
    • “I really like that it's fragrance-free, which makes it suitable for everyday use.”
    • “The fragrance-free formula works perfectly for daily use.”
    • “Could see that it would work for some people with it being fragrance and alcohol free.”
    • “It's fragrance-free, but there's that distinctive scent that comes with unscented products.”
  • Causes skin dryness Rarely Noted
    • “Even tho it claims to be hydrating it really stripped my skin making it feel tight irritated and uncomfortable.”
    • “This product dried me out so bad that the skin under my eyebrows starting flaking.”
    • “Gentle but it makes my skin dry a bit.”
    • “I was peeling on my forehead and under my chin.”
  • Triggers breakouts Rarely Noted
    • “Broke my face out bad.”
    • “I broke out worse than I did before using.”
    • “It dried me out so bad my skin produced so much excess oil... and I broke out.”
  • Unpleasant scent Rarely Noted
    • “It has a weird smell but it won't last for too long.”
    • “There's that distinctive scent that comes with unscented products.”
    • “Personally, I'd describe it as a slight earthy smell.”
  • Weak cleansing Rarely Noted
    • “Doesn't Cleanse Well.”
    • “Mild formulas tend to leave you feeling like they didn't cleanse thoroughly enough.”
    • “As it's hard to tell if it's removed [pore filling products].”

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Questions and answers

Why does Lovi advise caution with Eucerin Cleansing Gel for combination skin?

Lovi advises caution because this cleanser may be too harsh or drying for parts of your combination skin. A cleanser for this skin type needs safe, non-irritating ingredients that balance oil while maintaining moisture in both oily and dry areas without causing irritation.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

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

Alcohol denat is the ingredient that makes this cleanser a poor fit, as it can be too drying for combination skin. Cleansers of this type need soothing and hydrating ingredients that balance oil production and maintain moisture in both oily and dry areas without causing irritation.

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 Alcohol Denat do for combination skin?

Alcohol Denat is often used in skin products to help reduce excess shine and dry down quickly on oily areas, but it may dry out the drier zones of combination skin. Because it can alter the skin barrier and moisture levels, this skin type generally needs formulas that balance oil without stripping away essential hydration.

Pharmaceutics, 2025International Journal of Toxicology, 2008

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

This cleanser goes into your morning and evening routine, before your toner, moisturizer, and other steps. Combination skin needs a cleanser that gently washes away oil without drying out the skin, while balancing moisture.

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

Using this cleanser with retinol requires caution, as it contains drying alcohol and exfoliating acids that may cause irritation when paired together. To help prevent dryness, apply a gentle cleanser instead and follow your routine with hydrating ingredients and a barrier-restoring moisturizer.

How often should I use this cleanser?

This cleanser may be too harsh for daily use on combination skin because of alcohol denat, so a safer approach is to start by using it only once a week. If your skin feels comfortable and shows good results, you can carefully increase how often you use it. A cleanser for this skin type needs gentle ingredients that clean pores without drying.

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

This cleanser is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for combination skin, as it helps clear out pores and gently smooth the skin. However, cleansers for this skin need to balance gentle pore clearing with soothing and moisturizing ingredients to keep the skin comfortable and hydrated.

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

This cleanser may be too harsh for the very thin skin around the eyes and is generally meant for facial use rather than the whole body. Combination skin of this type needs a gentle cleanser with mild cleansing ingredients and added moisture to protect delicate areas.

Is this cleanser fragrance-free and alcohol-free?

It has no fragrance and contains drying alcohol (alcohol denat).

What the research says

Ingredients

Water, Alcohol Denat, Sodium Cocoamphoacetate, Glycerin, Coco-Betaine, Lactic Acid, Sodium Chloride, Dehydroxanthan Gum, Glycolic Acid, Glyceryl Glucoside, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Benzoate

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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