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make p:rem Safe Me. Relief Moisture Cleansing Foam for oily skin

High

  • AverageOily Skin Fit
  • HighEffectiveness
  • HighSafety

A great choice for oily skin; a few cleansers fit it even better.

This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with oily skin: shine, enlarged pores, blackheads, and blemishes. 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 excellent cleansing for your oily skin with Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate and Coco-Betaine effectively clearing pores, while glycerin and panthenol provide essential hydration.
  • The formula is safe for your oily skin, lacking harsh ingredients and offering general cleansing benefits.
  • This product is a good choice for your oily skin, providing effective pore cleansing and hydration without irritation.

How to apply

  • Use your cleanser AM and PM every day to keep your skin fresh. Always make sure to follow with a good SPF in the morning.
  • Apply your cleanser as the first step in the morning or the second step in the evening before your toner.
  • Gently massage a small amount onto your face using circular motions, then rinse well with water .
  • You can apply this cleanser safely on damp skin for a refreshing and easy wash.
  • Avoid getting the product directly into your eyes and stop use if irritation occurs.

People Say

★4.8Overall rating based on 700+ reviews

This cleanser is highly rated for its ability to cleanse effectively while maintaining skin hydration, making it a popular choice for sensitive and dry skin types. Users appreciate its creamy lather and gentle, low-pH formula that leaves skin feeling soft and balanced. Some users find the herbal scent polarizing and a small number report issues with packaging or the cleanser not fully removing heavy makeup.

Highlights

  • Non-stripping, moisturizing Mostly Mentioned
    • “leaves my face clean but not dry”
    • “skin feels soft and smooth”
    • “doesn't give that stripped feeling”
    • “keeps skin balanced”
  • Gentle and soothing Often Mentioned
    • “calmed my angry red bumps”
    • “doesn't irritate my eyes”
    • “saved my skin barrier”
    • “very gentle on skin”
  • Rich, creamy lather Often Mentioned
    • “lathers into a rich foam easily”
    • “foam feels comfortable and luxurious”
    • “micro foam eliminates waste”
    • “a little goes a long way”
  • Low pH formula Sometimes Noted
    • “ideal pH condition”
    • “ticks off the low pH box”
    • “acidic cleanser that doesn't burn”
    • “perfect pH balance of 5.5”
  • Herbal scent Sometimes Noted
    • “scent is a bit ho-hum”
    • “contains essential oils which can be an issue”
    • “smells herbal-y”
    • “wish it was unscented”
  • Caused breakouts Rarely Noted
    • “gave me small pimples”
    • “comedonal acne”
    • “clogged my pores”
    • “gave me bumps”
  • Not for heavy makeup Rarely Noted
    • “doesn't remove waterproof makeup”
    • “cleansing effectiveness isn't the strongest”
    • “need a separate remover”
    • “good as a second cleanser only”
  • Packaging issues Rarely Noted
    • “hard to get every bit out”
    • “tube material dents excessively”
    • “black residue builds up around cap”
    • “cockblocks the last 1/5 of formula”

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Questions and answers

What makes make p:rem Safe Me. Relief Moisture Cleansing Foam a great fit for oily skin?

This cleanser is a great fit for your oily skin because it effectively clears pores without irritation while keeping your skin hydrated. It relies on gentle cleansing ingredients alongside glycerin and panthenol to wash away excess oil while helping your skin hold onto essential moisture.

Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2007The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017

Which ingredients make this cleanser a good fit for oily skin?

Sodium cocoyl isethionate and coco-betaine make this cleanser a great fit by effectively clearing pores on oily skin. Glycerin and panthenol further support this by providing essential hydration without causing irritation.

Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2007The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017

What does Hyaluronic Acid do for oily skin?

Hyaluronic acid helps oily skin by reducing extra oil and sebum production without causing irritation. Clinical studies show it successfully balances oil levels while keeping the skin comfortable.

The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2017

What does Glycerin do for oily skin?

Glycerin helps keep oily skin hydrated without feeling heavy and supports the skin barrier. Because this product is a weak fit for your skin, an ideal product of this type needs lightweight hydrators and ingredients that balance oil while protecting the skin.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2008International Journal of Toxicology, 2019

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

This cleanser fits into your morning and evening routine as the first cleansing step or right after your makeup remover. It helps clear pores and hydrate oily skin safely without irritation.

Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2007American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002

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

You can use this cleanser with retinol by using it in your cleansing step before applying your treatment. This gentle formula helps clear pores and keeps skin hydrated without irritation while you use active ingredients.

Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2007The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017

How often should I use this cleanser?

You can use this cleanser twice a day as part of your morning and evening routine to effectively clear pores and hydrate your skin without irritation.

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

This cleanser is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts on oily skin, as it uses gentle cleansers that clear pores without irritation while keeping skin hydrated. Complaints about breakouts are negligible.

Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2007Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

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

You can safely use this cleanser on your body and around the eyes, as its gentle ingredients are unlikely to cause irritation. Because the skin around the eyes is very thin, using mild cleansers helps protect it while effectively removing dirt.

Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy, 2002Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2007

Is this cleanser fragrance-free and alcohol-free?

Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.

What the research says

  • A new topical panthenol-containing emollient significantly improved transepidermal water loss reduction, stratum corneum hydration, and intercellular lipid lamellae length compared with control in healthy subjects without negatively impacting bacterial viability.

    The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017
  • Topical dexpanthenol acts as a moisturizer, improves stratum corneum hydration, accelerates wound healing and epidermal regeneration, reduces erythema, and improves symptoms of skin irritation compared to vehicle or no pretreatment.

    American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002
  • 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
  • Sodium cocoyl isethionate micelles are too large to penetrate stratum corneum aqueous pores, resulting in significant steric hindrance that prevents skin barrier perturbation and explains its skin mildness.

    Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2007
  • A panthenol-enriched mask significantly decreased erythema and hyperpigmentation, increased sebum and stratum corneum moisture, and reduced transepidermal water loss compared to a saline dressing in 60 subjects undergoing facial laser treatment.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025
  • Topical application of 0.1% hyaluronic acid formulations of different molecular weights led to significant improvements in skin hydration and elasticity, with low-molecular-weight formulations also significantly reducing wrinkle depth in seventy-six female subjects compared to a vehicle control.

    Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2011
  • Topical application of hyaluronic acid in conjunction with free gingival graft significantly reduced donor site postoperative pain until day 7 compared to normal saline, with no significant differences in graft dimensions or patient satisfaction.

    Clinical Oral Investigations, 2022
  • Treatment with a hyaluronic acid-containing mouth rinse or topical gel led to significant lesion reduction, pain relief, and normalization of lesion color in adult patients with minor recurrent aphthous stomatitis, with the gel formulation showing an earlier healing onset at 3 days.

    BMC Oral Health, 2019
  • 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
  • A topical serum containing vitamin C, vitamin E, and raspberry leaf cell culture extract improved skin color, elasticity, radiance, smoothness, scaliness, and wrinkles compared to the untreated contralateral side in fifty female volunteers.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020
  • Topical raspberry ketone increased dermal IGF-I production through sensory neuron activation, promoting hair growth and increasing skin elasticity in mice and humans.

    Growth Hormone & IGF Research, 2008
  • A liposoluble extract of Rubus idaeus cell cultures induced genes for skin hydration, stimulated ceramide production, increased extracellular matrix synthesis in cultured fibroblasts, and showed skin-hydrating capacity in vivo.

    International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2015
  • 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

Ingredients

Water, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Glycerin, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Coco-Betaine, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Potassium Benzoate, Sodium Chloride, Polyquaternium-67, Potassium Cocoate, Bergamot Oil Fruit, Citric Acid, Disodium Edta, Salvia Officinalis Oil, Sodium Acetate, Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract Raspberry Fruit Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Panthenol, Marrubium Vulgare Extract, Adansonia Digitata Fruit Extract, Hydroxyacetophenone, Rubus Arcticus Callus Extract, Dipropylene Glycol

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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