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ZEROID Foaming Cleanser for acne-prone skin

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ZEROID Foaming Cleanser

Average

  • AverageCombination Skin Fit
  • AverageEffectiveness
  • ExcellentSafety

Works for acne-prone skin; other cleansers fit it better.

This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with acne-prone skin: breakouts, blackheads, and post-acne marks. 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 and hydration for your combination skin, with glycerin and sodium hyaluronate providing basic moisture while sodium lauroyl methylaminopropionate and disodium cocoamphodiacetate effectively remove impurities.
  • Lactic acid and citric acid offer mild exfoliation suitable for combination skin, but the formula lacks targeted ingredients for optimal oil control or to specifically address acne, blemishes, and breakouts.
  • The safety profile is excellent, with no risks of irritation for your acne-prone skin due to the absence of harsh ingredients and the presence of soothing components.

How to apply

  • Could be used as part of your AM and PM routine. Start using it 3 times a week and build up to daily use if your skin tolerates it.
  • This cleanser is the first step in your morning routine and the second step after your pre-cleanser in the evening. Always follow up with a toner and moisturizer .
  • Gently massage a small amount of the cleanser onto your face in circular motions. Avoid harsh rubbing to keep your skin calm.
  • Apply the cleanser on slightly damp skin to help it work effectively against breakouts. Rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water .
  • Avoid the immediate eye area and do a patch test before your first use to check for any sensitivity.

People Say

★4.8Overall rating based on 1.1k+ reviews

It effectively cleanses without stripping, leaving skin feeling soft and hydrated. Some users note it is not strong enough for heavy makeup removal and can be pricey with occasional availability issues.

Highlights

  • Extremely gentle Mostly Mentioned
    • “gentle enough for daily use”
    • “never leaves face tight”
    • “feels like a cloud”
    • “doesn't sting eyes”
  • Rich foam texture Often Mentioned
    • “luxurious thick foam”
    • “pumps into big foam”
    • “soft cushiony texture”
    • “convenient pump dispenser”
  • Weak on makeup Often Mentioned
    • “won't remove waterproof mascara”
    • “need a first cleanser for makeup”
    • “too gentle for heavy sunscreen”
    • “better as a morning cleanser”
  • Fragrance-free Sometimes Noted
    • “completely scent-free”
    • “no chemical smell”
    • “great for fragrance sensitivity”
    • “smells like nothing”
  • Soothing and calming Sometimes Noted
    • “stopped my breakouts”
    • “soothes irritated skin”
    • “great for post-procedure”
  • Price and value Sometimes Noted
    • “pricey for a face wash”
    • “bottle runs out fast”
    • “wish it was cheaper”
    • “hard to find on sale”
  • Availability issues Rarely Noted
    • “hard to find in stock”
    • “long shipping times”
    • “sold out frequently”
    • “have to order from overseas”

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Questions and answers

How well does the ZEROID Foaming Cleanser work for acne-prone skin?

ZEROID Foaming Cleanser works moderately well for your acne-prone skin, providing basic moisture and removing impurities safely without irritation. Because it lacks targeted ingredients for oil control and breakouts, a cleanser for this skin needs powerful ingredients like Niacinamide and Ceramides to effectively address acne and blemishes.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

Which ingredients make this cleanser a good fit for acne-prone skin?

Glycerin, sodium hyaluronate, and lactic acid help provide basic moisture and mild exfoliation for acne-prone skin, while the absence of harsh ingredients ensures an excellent safety profile without irritation. However, this cleanser needs powerful ingredients like niacinamide and ceramides to effectively address acne and breakouts.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

What does Sodium Lauroyl Methylaminopropionate do for acne-prone skin?

Sodium Lauroyl Methylaminopropionate helps gently clean acne-prone skin while removing excess oil without stripping the skin barrier. It is commonly used in cleansers to help keep pores clear and skin feeling calm and soft.

What does Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate do for acne-prone skin?

Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate is a gentle cleansing ingredient that helps wash away excess oil and dirt without stripping your skin. Cleansers with this ingredient are unlikely to cause irritation while keeping acne-prone skin clean and comfortable.

Where does this cleanser go in a skincare routine for acne-prone skin?

This cleanser goes in your morning and evening routine, used after a makeup remover at night. It is very unlikely to cause irritation for your acne-prone skin, though a cleanser for this skin needs added ingredients for oil control and targeted blemish care.

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

You can use this cleanser with retinol, applying it before your retinol treatment in your evening routine. It is unlikely to irritate your acne-prone skin, though this type of skin also needs targeted ingredients for oil control and blemishes.

How often should I use this cleanser?

You can use this cleanser twice a day in your morning and evening routines. It is unlikely to irritate acne-prone skin, though this skin type also needs targeted oil control and blemish-fighting ingredients for a better fit.

Can this cleanser clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for acne-prone skin?

This cleanser is unlikely to cause breakouts or clog pores on acne-prone skin. It has an excellent safety profile without harsh ingredients, though a product of this type needs targeted ingredients for optimal oil control and to specifically address acne.

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

You can use this cleanser on the body and around the eyes, as it is very safe and unlikely to irritate delicate areas. However, because skin varies in thickness across the body, a gentle formula like this works well everywhere without causing irritation.

Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy, 2002

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

  • Daily treatment with a facial serum containing multiple acids reduced post-inflammatory hyperchromia lesion grade and number by 29.4% at 56 days, and decreased skin oiliness by 30.7% at 7 days in Brazilian patients with acne vulgaris.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021

  • A novel composition containing salicylic acid, capryloyl salicylic acid, HEPES, glycolic acid, citric acid, and dioic acid showed similar tolerance and efficacy compared with clindamycin 1% and benzoyl peroxide 5% gel in subjects with acne vulgaris.

    Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2013

  • 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

  • Application of a cream containing lactic acid 12% and pramoxine HCl 1% significantly improved skin dryness, hydration, and itch compared with a nontreated control in 24 women with a history of dry itchy skin.

    Cutis, 2004

  • Topical 12% ammonium lactate produced a significant sparing of epidermal and dermal atrophy induced by clobetasol propionate in human volunteers, without influencing the corticosteroid's bioavailability or antiinflammatory properties.

    Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 1992

  • A lactic acid/ceramide lotion significantly improved skin moisturization and desquamation compared to no treatment in women with dry, rough skin on the anterior shins.

    The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, 2020

Why other cleansers fit acne-prone skin better

  • A 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

  • Co-delivery of paeonol and madecassoside via nanoemulsions improved transdermal delivery, promoted barrier repair proteins, inhibited inflammatory cytokine secretion in cellular and 3D models, and reduced transepidermal water loss and acne in human facial skin compared to free components.

    Molecules, 2023

Ingredients

Water, Sodium Lauroyl Methylaminopropionate, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Disodium Lauryl Sulfosuccinate, Glycerin, Coco-Glucoside, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Lactate, Lactic Acid, Myristoyl Palmitoyl Oxostearamide Arachamide Mea, Sodium Hyaluronate, Polyquaternium-7, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Hexylene Glycol, Sodium Benzoate, Caprylyl Glycol, Citrus Aurantium Amara Fruit Extract, Tropolone

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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