SLMD Salicylic Acid Cleanser for mature skin
Salicylic Acid
Rosa Canina Fruit Extract
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Eucalyptus Globulus Oil Leaf
BisabololAverage
- AverageNormal Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for mature skin; other cleansers fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with mature skin: fine lines, wrinkles, and loss of firmness. 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 normal skin due to salicylic acid, which provides pore decongestion and mild collagen support, while glycerin ensures hydration, though it may be slightly drying for some normal skin types.
- While the cleanser offers general skincare benefits like soothing with Beta-Glucan and Bisabolol, its primary function is not aligned with your main goal of addressing wrinkles and fine lines.
- The product is safe for your normal skin, as it lacks harsh ingredients and includes soothing components like Beta-Glucan and Bisabolol, minimizing irritation risks.
How to apply
- Use your cleanser as part of both your AM and PM routine. Start using it daily since your skin is normal and not sensitive.
- Apply this first in your routine before using your toner, moisturizer, and SPF.
- Gently massage the cleanser onto your face using circular motions, then rinse well with water. Avoid rubbing your skin too hard.
- Apply the cleanser directly onto slightly damp skin for the best fresh feeling. Make sure your face is clean of heavy makeup first.
- Avoid the sensitive eye area while washing. Do a quick patch test before your very first use to be safe.
People Say
★4.5Overall rating based on 200+ reviewsThis cleanser is highly praised for its effectiveness in clearing pores and reducing active breakouts, with many users noting smoother, healthier-looking skin. While it is marketed as non-stripping, some users with sensitive or combination skin report experiencing dryness or peeling, suggesting it may require careful integration into a routine.
Highlights
Clears acne Often Mentioned
- “Works fast on active breakouts.”
- “Chilled out five spots at once.”
- “Never seen anything work that fast.”
Refreshed feel Often Mentioned
- “Leaves skin feeling clean and refreshed.”
- “Skin feels clean but not tight.”
- “Fresh, clinical-but-clean vibe.”
Causes dryness Often Mentioned
- “Made me feel pretty dry.”
- “Causes that drying issue.”
- “Skin started feeling super dry.”
Pleasant scent Sometimes Noted
- “Smells really nice and fresh.”
- “Smells so good.”
- “Fresh, herby scent.”
Smooths texture Sometimes Noted
- “Visibly smooths texture.”
- “Skin looks smoother immediately.”
- “Skin feels smooth from exfoliation.”
Leads to peeling Sometimes Noted
- “Peeling is a big drawback.”
- “I could peel off big chunks.”
- “Peeling issue is a flaw.”
Not non-stripping Sometimes Noted
- “Claims it's non-drying, I call bullshit.”
- “Was really harsh on my skin.”
- “Left my skin feeling stripped.”
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Questions and answers
How well does SLMD Salicylic Acid Cleanser work for mature skin?
This cleanser works moderately well for mature skin because it offers mild pore clearance and soothing ingredients, though it may be slightly drying and does not target wrinkles directly. A cleanser for mature skin needs to be exceptionally safe with no risk of irritation, address wrinkles and fine lines with high-quality hydrating ingredients, and maintain skin balance without stripping moisture.
Which ingredients make this cleanser a good fit for mature skin?
Salicylic acid and glycerin make this cleanser a fit by providing pore decongestion and hydration, though it may be slightly drying for some. To better support mature skin, this type of product needs ingredients that safely smooth wrinkles and fine lines while deeply hydrating without stripping moisture.
What does Salicylic Acid do for mature skin?
Salicylic acid helps smooth and firm mature skin by boosting collagen and elasticity while reducing roughness and wrinkles. It is unlikely to cause irritation when used correctly, but this skin type also needs extra hydrating ingredients to stay soft and plump.
What does Rosehip Fruit Extract do for mature skin?
Where does this cleanser go in a skincare routine for mature skin?
This cleanser goes in the morning and evening routine for mature skin as the first cleansing step, though it may be slightly drying for some skin types. Mature skin needs a cleanser that cleans gently while supporting firmness and elasticity with ingredients like peptides and nourishing plant extracts.
Can I use this cleanser with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this cleanser in your routine, but apply your retinol afterwards and use a nourishing moisturizer to prevent dryness. This skin type needs a cleanser that focuses on firming ingredients and deep moisture to help with wrinkles and fine lines.
How often should I use this cleanser?
This cleanser can be used daily in your morning and evening routine, though you may want to start using it just once a week and slowly build up if your skin feels dry. A daily routine with a gentle cleanser helps improve skin smoothness and hydration while keeping your skin calm.
Can this cleanser clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for mature skin?
This cleanser is unlikely to clog pores since it contains salicylic acid to help clear them out, but it may cause dryness or peeling on mature skin. A product of this type needs extra hydrating ingredients like hyaluronic acid and nourishing botanical oils to keep mature skin feeling soft and smooth.
Can I use this cleanser around the eyes or on my body?
This cleanser is unlikely to cause irritation when used on the body, but it is best avoided around the eyes because the skin there is much thinner and more sensitive. Mature skin needs products with hydrating ingredients like hyaluronic acid and specialized anti-aging peptides to smooth fine lines.
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, 2017Twice daily application of a multitargeted dermocosmetic cream provided comparable efficacy to benzoyl peroxide 5% gel in reducing inflammatory, non-inflammatory, and total lesions in 150 Caucasian subjects with mild-to-moderate acne over 56 days, while demonstrating superior skin tolerability.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024Skin care regimens containing beta-glucan improved hemoglobin index, skin hydration, and transepidermal water loss compared to vehicle control in 20 patients undergoing fractional laser therapy.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021Cryotherapy with liquid nitrogen achieved a higher cure rate (39%) than salicylic acid (24%) and a wait-and-see approach (16%) for cutaneous warts at 13 weeks in primary care patients.
CMAJ, 2010A moisturizer containing licochalcone A, 1,2-decanediol, L-carnitine, and salicylic acid significantly reduced noninflammatory, inflammatory, and total acne lesion counts compared to a vehicle control in Thai patients during a 12-week maintenance phase.
BioMed Research International, 2020Treatment with 2% supramolecular salicylic acid hydrogel resulted in a regression and markedly improvement rate of 51.01% compared to 43.10% for Adapaline gel in patients with mild to moderate facial acne vulgaris, showing no significant difference in efficacy.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024Topical treatments containing rosehip extract may reduce the size and erythema of postsurgical scars through macrophage polarization and inflammatory cytokine inhibition, though current clinical evidence remains insufficient to recommend its routine use.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024Sunflower and rosehip oil nanoemulsions prepared with a mix of phospholipids and synthetic emulsifiers permeated intact skin to the dermis and showed a more prominent healing effect in a human organotypic skin explant culture wound model compared to nanoemulsions prepared only with phospholipids.
Pharmaceutics, 2023Topical treatment with rosehip seed oil stimulates hair growth in telogenic C57BL/6 mice by inducing the early transition of hair follicles from the telogen to the anagen phase and upregulating hair growth-associated genes.
Preventive Nutrition and Food Science, 2023Topical green tea extract significantly improved clinical symptoms, tear breakup times, and meibomian gland health compared to standard treatment in patients with dry eye and Meibomian Gland Dysfunction.
Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2017Topical low-dose green tea extract reduces UVB-induced p53 expression and apoptosis in human skin keratinocytes compared to placebo.
Experimental Dermatology, 2009An anti-acne hydrogel containing Aloe barbadensis, Garcinia mangostana, and Camellia sinensis extracts showed superior antiacne and antiblotch activities compared to 1% clindamycin gel in sixty subjects with mild-moderate acne.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2019An ointment containing larch turpentine, eucalyptus oil, and turpentine oil improved discomfort scores (7.3 vs. 4.7) and increased complete healing (67% vs. 46%) compared to placebo in outpatients with painful skin abscesses over 10 days.
Complementary Medicine Research, 2023Application of an alpha-bisabolol-containing cream produced a significant skin-lightening effect in pigmented skin compared to a vehicle control in the majority of female subjects after 8 weeks.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2010The combination of allantoin, bisabolol, D-panthenol and dipotassium glycyrrhizinate reduces UVB-induced PGE2, inflammatory cytokines, and mitochondrial superoxide in human epidermal keratinocytes.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2024
Why other cleansers fit mature skin better
Topical 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, 2021Treatment with a combination of niacinamide and hyaluronic acid improved skin aging signs and demonstrated a senomorphic effect by decreasing SASP and autocrine signaling genes in women.
Scientific Reports, 2024
Ingredients
Salicylic Acid, Water, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Glycerin, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Sodium Lauroamphoacetate, Rosa Canina Fruit Extract, Myristoyl Tetrapeptide-13, Acetyl Carboxymethyl Cocoyl Glycine, Beta-Glucan, Bisabolol, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract Oat Kernel Extract, Saccharomyces Lysate Extract, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Witch Hazel Leaf Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Allantoin, Eucalyptus Globulus Oil Leaf, Menthol, Xanthan Gum, Disodium Edta, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Hydroxide
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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