KORA ORGANICS Gentle Cleanser for oily skin
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Morinda Citrifolia Fruit Extract
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract Matricaria Flower Extract
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil Macadamia Seed Oil
Rosa Canina Seed Oil Rosehip Seed Oil
Average
- AverageOily Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for oily skin; other cleansers fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with oily skin: shine, enlarged pores, blackheads, and blemishes. 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 oily skin, with Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice and Glycerin providing gentle cleansing and humectant action without exacerbating oiliness.
- While it offers general skincare benefits, it lacks targeted ingredients for strong seboregulation, meaning it won't significantly address your oily shine concerns.
- The product is safe for your skin, as it contains no harsh or prohibited ingredients and is formulated to avoid irritation.
How to apply
- Use your cleanser AM and PM every day to keep your skin fresh. Always make sure to follow with a good SPF in the morning.
- Apply your cleanser as the first step in the morning or the second step in the evening before your toner.
- Gently massage a small amount onto your face using circular motions, then rinse well with water .
- You can apply this cleanser safely on damp skin for a refreshing and easy wash.
- Avoid getting the product directly into your eyes and stop use if irritation occurs.
People Say
★4.6Overall rating based on 900+ reviewsUsers with dry and sensitive skin highly recommend this cleanser for its ability to remove makeup and impurities without stripping the skin's natural moisture barrier, often describing the experience as luxurious and spa-like. Those with oily or acne-prone skin frequently note that it can leave a film that requires a second cleanse, and some find the glass packaging beautiful but impractical.
Highlights
Hydrating & non-stripping Mostly Mentioned
- “leaves skin soft and plump”
- “doesn't feel tight after”
- “very moisturizing for dry patches”
- “skin feels nourished”
Effective makeup removal Often Mentioned
- “melts away waterproof mascara”
- “dissolves makeup instantly”
- “great first cleanse”
- “removes everything easily”
Gentle & soothing Often Mentioned
- “no irritation on sensitive eyes”
- “calms my redness”
- “very gentle formula”
- “never stings”
Luxurious texture & scent Sometimes Noted
- “turns into a milky emulsion”
- “feels velvety on skin”
- “smells like a spa”
- “relaxing earthy scent”
High price point Sometimes Noted
- “expensive for a face wash”
- “pricey for the amount”
- “runs out quickly”
- “hard to justify cost”
Oily residue Sometimes Noted
- “leaves a greasy film”
- “requires a second cleanse”
- “too heavy for oily skin”
- “felt like it clogged pores”
Packaging issues Sometimes Noted
- “pump leaks everywhere”
- “glass bottle is slippery/heavy”
- “messy to travel with”
- “pump stopped working”
Scent preferences Rarely Noted
- “smells too earthy”
- “strong mushroom smell”
- “scent is overpowering”
- “didn't like the herbal smell”
Sources: lovi.care, sephora.com, koraorganics.com, thingtesting.com, makeupalley.com, reddit.com, and more
Questions and answers
How well does KORA ORGANICS Gentle Cleanser work for oily skin?
This cleanser works moderately well for oily skin, offering gentle cleansing and hydration without making your skin oilier. However, it lacks ingredients that actively control oil, so an oily skin type needs a cleanser with targeted ingredients that manage oil and clear impurities.
Which ingredients make this cleanser a good fit for oily skin?
This cleanser works for your oily skin thanks to aloe leaf juice and glycerin, which provide gentle cleansing and keep skin hydrated without making it greasy. Oily skin also needs ingredients that actively target excess shine and regulate oil to make a cleanser an ideal fit.
What does Aloe Vera Leaf Juice do for oily skin?
Aloe vera leaf juice helps hydrate oily skin by increasing water content in the outer skin layer without adding heavy oils or modifying water loss. It is also often combined with treatments to help calm redness and reduce acne breakouts.
Clinical Pharmacology, 2018Skin Research and Technology, 2006
What does Noni Fruit Extract do for oily skin?
Where does this cleanser go in a skincare routine for oily skin?
This cleanser fits into both your morning and evening routines as the first or second step to gently clean your skin without making it greasy. Because it does not target oil control, oily skin needs a product of this type that also includes ingredients to balance oil and reduce shine.
Can I use this cleanser with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this cleanser with retinol, applying the cleanser first to clean your skin before putting on your retinol treatment. This cleanser is safe for your skin and avoids irritation, though oily skin of this type needs targeted ingredients for strong oil control to truly manage shine.
How often should I use this cleanser?
You can use this cleanser daily in the morning and evening as part of your routine. This cleanser for oily skin needs ingredients that help control oil and shine.
Can this cleanser clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily skin?
This cleanser is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts on oily skin, as it contains no harsh ingredients and is formulated to avoid irritation. However, because it lacks targeted ingredients for strong oil control, an oily skin type needs cleansers with purifying plant extracts and clay to manage shine.
Can I use this cleanser around the eyes or on my body?
You can use this cleanser on your body and around the eyes, as it is formulated to avoid irritation and contains safe, gentle ingredients. Oily skin often needs targeted ingredients for strong oil control, along with lightweight hydration that leaves the skin feeling clean and fresh.
Is this cleanser fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It has no drying alcohol and contains fragrance (benzyl 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, 2017A cream combining propolis, tea tree oil, and Aloe vera reduced erythema scars, acne severity index, and total lesion count better than erythromycin cream in sixty patients with mild to moderate acne vulgaris compared to placebo.
Clinical Pharmacology, 2018Topical aloe vera gel significantly accelerated split-thickness skin graft donor-site healing compared to placebo in 12 patients, but showed no significant difference in pain relief.
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 2018Topical application of Aloe vera cream reduced postoperative pain at rest and during defecation, accelerated wound healing at two weeks, and decreased analgesic requirements in patients after open hemorrhoidectomy compared to placebo.
Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 2010Morinda citrifolia leaf extracts increased the UVB dose required to induce erythema by almost 3.5 times compared to untreated skin and inhibited histamine H-1 receptor binding by 57% in volunteers and in vitro assays.
Journal of Natural Medicines, 2009Morinda citrifolia extracts containing α-EG and pinoresinol induced stimulatory and inhibitory gene expression related to collagen and fibroblast growth factors in normal human dermal fibroblasts, with rawfs showing a lack of cell and DNA toxicity in PBMCs.
Plants, 2022Topical formulations containing Morinda citrifolia extract protected the dorsal skin against UV-induced damage, including alterations in thickness, TEWL, erythema, and histology, in mice exposed to UVA-UVB light compared to unprotected skin.
BioMed Research International, 2014Apigenin protects against UVA-induced cytotoxicity and senescence in normal human dermal fibroblasts, decreases MMP-1 expression, and when applied topically as a cream in human subjects, increases dermal density and elasticity while reducing fine wrinkle length, skin evenness, moisture content, and transepidermal water loss compared to control cream.
International Journal of Molecular Medicine, 2016Topical chamomile oil combined with a night splint significantly improved the symptomatic and functional status of patients with severe carpal tunnel syndrome compared to placebo, while electrodiagnostic parameters showed no significant changes.
Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice, 2015German chamomile solution applied twice a day healed peristomal skin lesions significantly faster than once-a-day 1% hydrocortisone ointment in colostomy patients, with a mean healing time of 8.89 days versus 14.53 days.
Ostomy/wound Management, 2011Topical 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, 2023A nanoemulsion containing 1 mg/mL kojic dipalmitate and 5% rosehip oil demonstrated high incorporation efficiency, suitable physicochemical stability, antioxidant and depigmenting efficacy close to 1 mM ascorbic acid, and no cytotoxicity at concentrations from 0.06% to 1% in vitro.
Pharmaceutics, 2023
Why other cleansers fit oily skin better
A botanical face cleanser with hops and willow bark extract continuously reduced skin sebum levels without reactive seborrhea after treatment in 21 healthy volunteers compared to a sodium laureth sulfate cleanser, with neither cleanser causing skin irritation.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2019
Ingredients
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Glycerin, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil Macadamia Seed Oil, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Dicaprylyl Ether, Olivoyl Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Sunflower Seed Oil, Glyceryl Oleate, Xanthan Gum, Persea Gratissima Oil Avocado Oil, Rosa Canina Seed Oil Rosehip Seed Oil, Morinda Citrifolia Fruit Extract, Calendula Officinalis Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract Matricaria Flower Extract, Rosa Centifolia Flower Extract, Cedrus Atlantica Oil Bark Cedarwood Oil Bark, Bisabolol, Tocopherol, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Olea Europaea Oil Fruit Olive Oil Fruit, Lecithin, Water, Benzyl Alcohol, Dehydroacetic Acid, Lactic Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Quartz, 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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