Clean & Clear Dual Action Moisturizer for mature skin
Salicylic Acid
Glycerin
Dimethicone
Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate
Menthyl Lactate
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A weak match for mature skin; the moisturizers alongside 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 wrinkles and fine lines due to salicylic acid, which is suitable for your normal skin but lacks sufficient humectants for optimal hydration.
- Glycerin provides some moisturizing benefits, but additional humectants would enhance overall skin comfort and suppleness.
How to apply
- Use your moisturizer twice a day in your AM and PM routines. Apply it daily to help smooth fine lines.
- Apply this product after your toner and serum, but before your SPF in the morning. Follow your cleanser and toner steps to keep your skin balanced.
- Gently press a small amount into your face and neck. Avoid rubbing the skin too harshly to prevent extra tension.
- Apply the moisturizer on slightly damp skin to help lock in extra moisture. Clean skin helps the product absorb much more evenly.
- Avoid the sensitive eye area during application. Do a quick patch test before your very first use to stay safe.
People Say
★4.4Overall rating based on 2.4k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, this oil-free moisturizer is highly praised by users with oily and acne-prone skin for its hydrating, non-pore-clogging properties and its effectiveness in treating breakouts with salicylic acid. Many appreciate its lightweight feel and matte finish, and it's frequently noted as a good base for makeup. However, a significant number of recent reviews express dissatisfaction with a formula change, citing a thinner consistency, altered scent, and increased skin irritation. Some users also report dryness and burning sensations, while a low number found it ineffective or experienced clogged pores.
Highlights
Lightweight, non-greasy Mostly Mentioned
- “Lightweight formula”
- “Absorbs quickly”
- “Non-greasy feel”
- “Leaves a matte finish”
Acne control Often Mentioned
- “Prevents pimples”
- “Clears acne”
- “Keeps breakouts in check”
- “Salicylic acid treats acne”
Formula change complaints Often Mentioned
- “New formula is thinner”
- “Smells different”
- “Causing breakouts”
- “Irritated my skin”
Good makeup base Sometimes Noted
- “Works beautifully under makeup”
- “Good base before makeup”
- “Wear it under make-up”
Softens skin Sometimes Noted
- “Leaves skin soft”
- “Smooth texture”
- “Face felt really soft”
- “Hydrates skin”
Drying and irritating Sometimes Noted
- “Dried out my face”
- “Skin felt like fire”
- “Burning sensation”
- “Peeling”
Unpleasant scent Sometimes Noted
- “Hate the smell”
- “Smells like medicine”
- “Chemical smell”
- “Strong scent”
Ineffective results Rarely Noted
- “Did nothing for pimples”
- “Clogs pores”
- “No improvement”
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Questions and answers
Why is Clean & Clear Dual Action Moisturizer a weak match for mature skin?
Clean & Clear Dual Action Moisturizer is a weak match for mature skin because it lacks sufficient hydrators to keep dry skin comfortable and smooth. A product of this type needs richer moisturizing agents, niacinamide, and peptides to support skin health and barrier function.
Which ingredients make this cream a poor fit for mature skin?
This cream is a weak match for mature skin because it lacks sufficient hydrating ingredients like hyaluronic acid, snail mucin, and niacinamide to keep the skin feeling soft and comfortable. Mature skin needs rich formulations with extra humectants, peptides, and barrier-supporting ingredients to properly address wrinkles and fine lines.
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 Glycerin do for mature skin?
Glycerin helps keep mature skin feeling soft and smooth by drawing moisture into the outer layer and locking it in. This daily hydration boost supports the skin barrier, keeping dry areas comfortable and protected against irritation.
The British Journal of Dermatology, 2008Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
Where does this cream go in a skincare routine for mature skin?
This cream is a weak match for mature skin because it lacks sufficient hydrators for optimal comfort. A mature skin routine needs richer hydrating ingredients like hyaluronic acid and extra nourishing moisturizers to keep skin soft and smooth.
Can I use this cream with benzoyl peroxide, and in what order?
You can use this cream with benzoyl peroxide by applying the treatment first and following with the moisturizer. This helps keep skin calm and hydrated while managing dryness and irritation from acne treatments.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2023The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2016
How often should I use this cream?
Clean & Dual Action Moisturizer may be used once a week at first, and if your mature skin tolerates the salicylic acid well, you can carefully use it more often. A product of this type needs richer hydrators like hyaluronic acid and extra nourishing ingredients to keep this skin feeling soft and comfortable.
Can this cream clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for mature skin?
This cream is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for mature skin, but it may cause dryness and irritation because it lacks enough hydrating ingredients. A product for this skin needs rich moisturizers and deep hydrators like glycerin and hyaluronic acid to keep the skin feeling soft and comfortable.
Can I use this cream around the eyes or on my body?
This moisturizing treatment is not a strong match for the thin skin around your eyes or your body because it lacks enough deep hydrating ingredients for optimal comfort and softness. A product for these areas needs extra moisturizing ingredients like hyaluronic acid and richer emollients to keep skin smooth and fully hydrated.
Is this cream fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol. Cetearyl alcohol is a fatty alcohol, which soften the skin.
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, 2017Cryotherapy 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, 2024The 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, 2020Ten 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, 2001Niacinamide/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, 2012Wearing an N95 mask alone compared to using dimethicone cream or hydrocolloid dressing caused more adverse skin reactions among 73 military health care workers, with no significant differences in fit test failure rates between groups.
Military Medicine, 2024A dimethicone skin protectant lotion significantly decreased visual scoring and transepidermal water loss compared to vehicle control and SLS-only treated sites in 12 healthy humans exposed to sodium lauryl sulfate.
Skin Research and Technology, 2000Treatment with a moisturizer containing dimethicone and glycerine increased epidermal thickness by 0.019 mm, improved barrier function by decreasing transepidermal water loss by 13%, decreased melanin intensity, and induced keratins 6 and 16 in fifteen women with moderately photoaged forearms.
Clinical and Experimental Dermatology, 2007
Ingredients
Water, Dicaprylyl Ether, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate, Dimethicone, Methyl Gluceth-20, Menthyl Lactate, Aluminum Octenylsuccinate Starch, Ceteth-10 Phosphate, Dicetyl Phosphate, Steareth-20, Steareth-2, Neopentyl Glycol Diisostearate, Sodium Hydroxide, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Xanthan Gum, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Disodium Edta, Bht, Salicylic Acid
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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