Shiseido Deep Cleansing Foam for combination skin
Glycerin
Stearic Acid
Myristic Acid
Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract
High
- HighCombination Skin Fit
- HighEffectiveness
- HighSafety
A great choice for combination skin; a few cleansers fit it even better.
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
- Offers high suitability for your combination skin, as glycerin and betaine provide humectant action while dipotassium glycyrrhizate soothes inflammation.
- The high concentrations of stearic acid and myristic acid effectively cleanse pores and decongest, and talc and silica absorb excess oil to address oily shine.
- The formula is safe for your combination skin, with no risks of irritation due to the absence of prohibited or harsh ingredients.
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
★4.7Overall rating based on 600+ reviewsUsers with oily and combination skin frequently praise this cleanser for its deep cleansing abilities, leaving skin feeling very clean and refreshed. A rich lather and high efficiency are also commonly noted positive aspects. However, a significant number of users with dry or sensitive skin report that the cleanser can be drying and stripping, sometimes leading to tightness or irritation.
Highlights
Deep cleansing effect Mostly Mentioned
- “skin feels squeaky clean”
- “removes all makeup residue”
- “pores look cleaner”
Rich lather Often Mentioned
- “creates a rich foam”
- “lathers up quite nicely”
- “bubbles are silky”
Drying and stripping Often Mentioned
- “stripped me of moisture”
- “face felt tight”
- “too harsh for dry skin”
High efficiency Sometimes Noted
- “little bit goes a long way”
- “pea sized amount needed”
- “tube lasts for months”
Refreshing finish Sometimes Noted
- “skin feels fresh”
- “smooth to the touch”
- “polished away roughness”
Caused breakouts Rarely Noted
- “caused painful acne”
- “constant breaking out”
- “tore my skin up”
Skin irritation Rarely Noted
- “stung a bit”
- “caused redness”
- “burning sensation”
Unpleasant scent Rarely Noted
- “chemical smell”
- “strong fragrance”
- “smell wasn't off putting but...”
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Questions and answers
What makes Shiseido Deep Cleansing Foam a great fit for combination skin?
Shiseido Deep Cleansing Foam is a great fit for combination skin because glycerin and betaine draw in moisture while dipotassium glycyrrhizate calms irritation. Stearic acid and myristic acid deeply cleanse pores, and talc and silica absorb excess oil to keep shiny areas under control.
Which ingredients make this cleanser a good fit for combination skin?
Glycerin and betaine make this cleanser a great fit because they draw moisture into your skin, while dipotassium glycyrrhizate helps calm redness and irritation. Additionally, stearic acid and myristic acid clear out pores, and talc and silica soak up extra oil to keep oily shine under control.
What does Water do for combination skin?
Water helps keep combination skin hydrated, though a product of this type needs additional barrier-protecting ingredients like ceramides or petrolatum to lock in that moisture and support overall skin health.
What does Glycerin do for combination skin?
Glycerin helps keep combination skin soft and smooth by pulling moisture in and keeping it there. It improves hydration and supports your skin barrier, which is unlikely to cause irritation.
The British Journal of Dermatology, 2008Clinical, 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 a makeup remover. Glycerin and betaine help keep the skin hydrated while other ingredients clean out pores and absorb extra oil.
The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2022Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
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 using your retinol treatment. Using a gentle cleanser helps keep your skin calm while you use strong treatments like retinol.
How often should I use this cleanser?
You can use this cleanser twice a day as part of your morning and evening routine. Using a gentle cleanser regularly helps maintain clean pores while keeping your skin calm and balanced.
Can this cleanser clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for combination skin?
This cleanser is a great fit for your combination skin and is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts because it thoroughly cleanses pores with stearic acid and myristic acid while absorbing excess oil with talc and silica. Glycerin and betaine help keep your skin balanced, and the formula has a very low risk of irritation.
Can I use this cleanser around the eyes or on my body?
This cleanser is not a good fit for the thin skin around the eyes or on the body. Facial cleansers are formulated specifically for facial skin and may dry out or irritate thinner, more sensitive areas.
Is this cleanser fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It has no drying alcohol and contains fragrance (parfum, linalool, geraniol, and citronellol).
What the research says
A combination of Aloe barbadensis leaf extract and trimethylglycine in a 1:1 mass ratio synergistically increased aquaporin 3 expression by up to 380% in keratinocytes and safely improved skin hydration in healthy volunteers.
Molecules, 2024A 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, 2017The 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, 2012Sodium dodecyl sulfate treatment disrupts the ordered intercellular lipid lamellar structure in hairless mouse stratum corneum, and immersion in a ceramide 3, cholesterol, and stearic acid mixture successfully reorganizes this ordered lamellar structure.
Biophysical Chemistry, 2001Partially purified paeoniflorin protected human keratinocytes and mouse skin from UV-induced DNA damage and reduced facial wrinkles in human volunteers.
Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2006Paeonia suffruticosa callus extract downregulated inflammatory factors, alleviated DNA damage, and increased total collagen content in in vitro and in vivo evaluations.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2025Topical application of Paeonia lactiflora root extract and paeoniflorin significantly decreases melanin content by 23% to 30% in reconstructed pigmented human epidermis compared to vehicle control.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2016
Ingredients
Water, Stearic Acid, Peg-8, Myristic Acid, Glycerin, Potassium Hydroxide, Butylene Glycol, Lauric Acid, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Sorbitol, Beeswax Cera Alba Cire Dabeille Cera, Sodium Lauryl Glycol Carboxylate, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Parfum, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Disodium Edta, Menthol, Rice Germ Oil, Talc, Ethylcellulose, Linalool, Geraniol, Citronellol, Sodium Metabisulfite, Acrylates Copolymer, Ultramarines, Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract, Silica, Betaine, Silk Powder Serica Poudre De Soie Powder, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Tetrasodium Edta, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Benzoic Acid, Tocopherol
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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