MISSHA Vita C Plus Clear Complexion Foaming Cleanser for dry sensitive skin
Ascorbic Acid
Kaolin Clay
Niacinamide
Sodium Hyaluronate
Tranexamic AcidAverage
- AverageDry Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for dry sensitive skin; other cleansers 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 suitability for your dry and sensitive skin as glycerin and glyceryl glucoside provide some hydration, but the formula lacks sufficient emollients and occlusives for optimal moisture retention. Myristic acid and lauric acid effectively cleanse pores, which is beneficial for overall skin health.
- While the cleanser offers excellent pore cleansing, its primary benefits are supportive rather than directly addressing your dry or flaky skin concerns due to a limited concentration of specialized hydrating ingredients.
- The product is safe for your dry and sensitive skin, with no risks of irritation from harsh or prohibited ingredients.
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
★4.7Overall rating based on 1.2k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, this cleanser is highly regarded by users with oily and dull skin for its effective deep cleaning, leaving skin feeling refreshed and looking brighter over time. However, a moderate number of users with dry or sensitive skin find it can be drying or stripping due to its potent formula and clay content.
Highlights
Deep cleansing Mostly Mentioned
- “squeaky clean feeling”
- “removes all impurities”
- “great for oily skin”
- “pores look smaller”
Brightening effect Often Mentioned
- “skin looks radiant”
- “brightens my complexion”
- “helped with dullness”
- “face looks less tired”
Pleasant scent Often Mentioned
- “refreshing orange scent”
- “smells like vitamins”
- “lovely citrus smell”
- “invigorating aroma”
Economical usage Sometimes Noted
- “a little goes a long way”
- “huge tube”
- “lasts for months”
- “very rich foam”
Drying or stripping Sometimes Noted
- “skin felt tight”
- “too drying for me”
- “stripped my skin barrier”
- “need moisturizer immediately”
Messy packaging Rarely Noted
- “leaks into the cap”
- “messy dispenser”
- “product oozes out”
- “cap gets dirty”
Potential irritation Rarely Noted
- “caused redness”
- “stung my eyes”
- “too strong for sensitive skin”
- “broke me out”
Undissolved granules Rarely Noted
- “granules didn't dissolve”
- “felt a bit scratchy”
- “hard to lather completely”
- “rough texture”
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Questions and answers
How well does Missha Vita C Plus Clear Complexion Foaming Cleanser work for dry sensitive skin?
Missha Vita C Plus Clear Complexion Foaming Cleanser offers moderate suitability for dry and sensitive skin as glycerin and glyceryl glucoside provide some hydration, but the formula lacks sufficient emollients and occlusives for optimal moisture retention. A cleanser for this skin type needs a rich blend of hydrating and barrier-repairing ingredients like ceramides and hyaluronic acid to maintain moisture and protect the skin barrier.
Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2012Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
Which ingredients make this cleanser a good fit for dry sensitive skin?
Glycerin and glyceryl glucoside help make this cleanser a fit by providing hydration and improving moisture retention in the skin. Because it is an average fit, this type of product needs a rich blend of hydrating and barrier-repairing ingredients like ceramides and hyaluronic acid to properly care for dry skin.
Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2012Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
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 Kaolin Clay do for dry sensitive skin?
Kaolin clay is a weak fit for dry sensitive skin because it can absorb too much natural oil and leave the skin feeling stripped. A product of this type needs added moisturizing ingredients and soothing elements to keep dry skin calm and comfortable.
Where does this cleanser go in a skincare routine for dry sensitive skin?
This cleanser goes in your morning and evening routine as the first cleansing step, and it is safe for your dry and sensitive skin. Because this cleanser offers only moderate suitability with limited hydrating ingredients, a dry skin routine needs additional rich moisturizers and barrier-repairing creams with heavy oils and butters to lock in moisture.
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. It is unlikely to irritate your dry and sensitive skin, but a cleanser of this type needs more richer skin-softening ingredients to keep moisture locked in.
How often should I use this cleanser?
You can use this cleanser daily in the morning and evening as part of your routine. It is safe for your skin, but a cleanser for dry and sensitive skin also needs rich emollients and occlusives to lock in moisture.
The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2022The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, 2012
Can this cleanser clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for dry sensitive skin?
This cleanser is unlikely to clog your pores or cause breakouts on dry sensitive skin, as its ingredients effectively clean out pores without using harsh or prohibited irritants. However, a product for this skin type still needs rich emollients and occlusives to lock in moisture and prevent dryness.
Can I use this cleanser around the eyes or on my body?
You can use this cleanser on your body, but the skin around your eyes is thinner and more sensitive and may need a gentler formula. While the product is safe and effectively cleanses pores, dry skin needs extra rich moisturizers and skin-softening ingredients to keep moisture locked in.
Is this cleanser fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.
What the research says
Topical application of glyceryl glucoside significantly increased AQP3 mRNA levels and reduced transepidermal water loss compared with vehicle-controlled areas in volunteer subjects.
Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2012A 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 oil-in-water and water-in-oil emulsions containing glyceryl glucoside, natural moisturizing factors, and ceramide significantly improved skin hydration and barrier function while reducing visible dryness and tactile roughness in subjects with very dry skin compared to untreated sites and vehicles.
The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, 2012Topical 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, 2022Vectorization of high molecular weight hyaluronic acid with clay enabled its penetration into deeper skin layers and led to a significant clinical reduction in fine lines in the crow's feet area compared to placebo after 28 days.
Skin Research and Technology, 2024Twice-weekly use of a clay mask over 4 weeks in 75 adults with oily or combination skin improved acne-related outcomes, sebum content, skin evenness, hydration, and reduced dryness and irritation.
Skin Research and Technology, 2023Clay jojoba oil facial masks reduced total skin lesions by a mean of 54% after 6 weeks in 133 participants with acne-prone, lesioned skin and mild acne compared to baseline.
Forschende Komplementarmedizin, 2012Topical post-laser application of human adipocyte-derived mesenchymal stem cell media combined with niacinamide significantly improved wrinkle index, melanin index, patient satisfaction, and investigator esthetic improvement scores compared to vehicle cream in patients with aging skin.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021Topical nicotinamide prevented solar-simulated UV-induced immunosuppression in healthy volunteers, and men experienced immunosuppression at solar-simulated UV doses three times lower than those required for women.
The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2008Topical 5% niacinamide applied twice daily for 12 weeks reduced fine lines and wrinkles, hyperpigmented spots, red blotchiness, and skin sallowness, and improved skin elasticity compared to vehicle control in 50 female white subjects with facial photoaging.
Dermatologic Surgery, 2005Topical 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, 2011Topical 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, 2022Treatment 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
Why other cleansers fit dry sensitive skin better
Phytosphingosine increased filaggrin metabolism and skin hydration in human skin by stimulating filaggrin biosynthesis and degradation leading to natural moisturizing factor formation.
Archives of Dermatological Research, 2017A cream containing panthenol, prebiotics, and probiotic lysate improved facial sensitive skin symptoms and skin barrier function in 110 participants over 28 days.
Skin Research and Technology, 2024A panthenol-enriched mask improved skin hydration, regulated sebum, and reduced redness and TEWL across dry sensitive, oily sensitive, and oily acne skin subgroups with excellent tolerance and no adverse reactions.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024
Ingredients
Water, Glycerin, Myristic Acid, Stearic Acid, Kaolin, Potassium Hydroxide, Bentonite, Palmitic Acid, Lauric Acid, Glyceryl Stearate, Coco-Glucoside, Iron Oxides Ci 77492, Polyquaternium-7, Lactose, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Cellulose, Arachidic Acid, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Grapefruit Peel Oil, Disodium Edta, Eucalyptus Globulus Oil Leaf, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil Lavender Oil, Oleic Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Benzoate, Quillaja Saponaria Bark Extract, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Tocopheryl Acetate, Citric Acid, Hippophae Rhamnoides Water, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ascorbic Acid, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Allantoin, Glyceryl Glucoside, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, Butylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Ceramide Np, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Tocopherol, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Arbutin, Niacinamide, Tranexamic Acid, Dipropylene Glycol, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Pentylene Glycol, Laurdimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Phytosterols, Ascorbyl Glucoside
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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