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B.LAB Matcha Hydrating Foam Cleanser for combination skin

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  • HighCombination Skin Fit
  • SuperiorEffectiveness
  • ExcellentSafety

One of the best cleansers for combination skin.

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

  • Excellent for your combination skin, this cleanser effectively addresses oily shine with Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate and Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate to deeply cleanse pores while Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract provides antioxidant benefits. Glycerin and Centella Asiatica Extract further support hydration and soothe the skin, making it ideal for your specific needs.
  • The formula is exceptionally safe for your combination skin, as it contains soothing ingredients like Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract and Centella Asiatica Extract and lacks any harsh or prohibited substances, ensuring no irritation.
  • This cleanser offers excellent cleansing functionality, perfectly suited for your combination skin and its tendency towards oily shine.

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

★4.4Overall rating based on 1.1k+ reviews

Based on a very large amount of data, this cleanser is highly regarded by users with oily, combination, and acne-prone skin for its effective deep cleansing and soothing capabilities, frequently reducing redness and breakouts. Conversely, a notable number of users with dry or sensitive skin report that the formula can be stripping, leaving their skin feeling tight rather than hydrated.

Highlights

  • Effective deep cleanse Often Mentioned
    • “cleans deeply but still feels super gentle”
    • “removes sebum and blackheads from pores”
    • “gets pretty much everything off... without leaving a film”
  • Excellent value Often Mentioned
    • “great price per ounce for the size”
    • “size is generous and lasts a long time”
    • “most affordable option for me”
  • Good for oily/acne Often Mentioned
    • “perfect for my oily skin especially this season”
    • “calm my skin... redness reduction”
    • “good for acne prone skin”
  • Rich foaming texture Often Mentioned
    • “creamy consistency that turns into a luxurious lather”
    • “foams up fairly well”
    • “rich and plentiful foam”
  • Drying or stripping Often Mentioned
    • “made my skin drier and tighter”
    • “feels slightly stripping... squeaky feeling”
    • “not hydrating enough for my incredibly dry skin”
  • Grainy texture Rarely Noted
    • “bit grainy but feels good”
    • “little pieces of leaves”
    • “don't like the green tea bits”
  • Scent or reformulation Rarely Noted
    • “smell like a bleaching soap”
    • “don't detect that [matcha] aroma anymore”
    • “subtle alkaline smell which I'm not a huge fan of”

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Questions and answers

What makes B.LAB Matcha Hydrating Foam Cleanser one of the best fits for combination skin?

This cleanser is one of the best fits because it deeply cleanses pores and manages oily shine while soothing the skin without causing irritation. Glycerin and Centella Asiatica Extract help boost moisture, and green tea provides antioxidant benefits.

Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

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

Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate and Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate help clean away oily shine from combination skin, while Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract adds antioxidants. Glycerin and Centella Asiatica Extract further support hydration and keep the skin calm.

Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

What does Matcha Green Tea do for combination skin?

Matcha Green Tea helps balance combination skin by calming redness, boosting moisture, and managing oil production in shiny areas. It is rich in antioxidants that protect the skin and improve overall texture.

International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2025Dermatologic Therapy, 2013

What does Centella Asiatica Extract do for combination skin?

Centella Asiatica Extract helps balance combination skin by boosting moisture levels while keeping redness and irritation calm. It also supports skin barrier repair to help maintain smooth and healthy skin overall.

Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

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

This cleanser goes as the first step in your morning routine and the second step in your evening routine after makeup remover. It is designed to deeply clean pores and manage oily shine while keeping your skin calm.

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

You can use this cleanser in your routine alongside retinol, applying the cleanser first to clean your skin before you put on your retinol treatment. Using a gentle cleanser helps keep your skin calm and is unlikely to cause irritation when paired with active treatments.

How often should I use this cleanser?

You can use this cleanser twice a day in your morning and evening routine, as it is exceptionally safe and effectively addresses oily shine on your combination skin. Its gentle ingredients cleanse pores deeply while keeping your skin calm and hydrated without causing irritation.

Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

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

This cleanser is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts on combination skin, as it deeply cleanses pores while using soothing ingredients like Centella Asiatica Extract and Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract to keep skin calm and balanced. However, some reviewers do experience drying or stripping, which may happen if your skin tends to be sensitive.

Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016

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

You can use this cleanser on your body, but the thin skin around the eyes requires extra care as it is much thinner than body skin and more easily dried out. This cleanser is very safe and gentle, but using a dedicated product for the eye area helps prevent 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

  • Cosmetic formulations containing 5% Centella asiatica extract showed the best efficacy in improving skin moisture and decreasing transepidermal water loss, while also exhibiting antiinflammatory properties in 25 volunteers compared to baseline measurements.

    Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016
  • 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
  • Topical low-dose green tea extract reduces UVB-induced p53 expression and apoptosis in human skin keratinocytes compared to placebo.

    Experimental Dermatology, 2009
  • Topical 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, 2017
  • An 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, 2019
  • Topical application of green tea extract encapsulated chitosan microparticles improved skin elasticity, melanin index, and facial wrinkles compared to a placebo in female volunteers without causing skin irritation.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022
  • Topical application of 0.05% w/w ECa 233 gel reduced erythema index by 0.03 U and improved early crusting and general wound appearance compared to placebo in thirty individuals undergoing facial laser resurfacing.

    Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 2020
  • Moisturizer containing 5% panthenol, madecassoside, and copper-zinc-manganese decreased adverse reactions and downtime after ablative fractional carbon dioxide laser resurfacing with comparable efficacy to 0.02% triamcinolone acetonide cream in 20 subjects.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2019
  • Topical treatment with 5% vitamin C and 0.1% madecassoside significantly improved clinical scores for wrinkles, suppleness, firmness, roughness, and skin hydration, along with functional and structural remodeling of the elastic fiber network in 20 female volunteers with photoaged skin after 6 months compared to baseline.

    Experimental Dermatology, 2008
  • 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

Ingredients

Water, Glycerin, Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Betaine, Hydroxypropyl Phosphate Starch, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ficus Carica Fruit Extract, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Eclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Amaranthus Caudatus Seed Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Lauryl Betaine, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Powder, Sodium Chloride, Polyquaternium-39, Decylene Glycol, Allantoin, Butylene Glycol, Fructan, Fructooligosaccharides, Beta-Glucan, Ceramide Np, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hydroxyacetophenone, Ethylhexylglycerin

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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