Shiseido Deep Cleansing Foam for dry skin
Glycerin
Stearic Acid
Myristic Acid
Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract
Warning
- WarningDry Skin Fit
- HighEffectiveness
- RiskySafety
A poor match for dry skin; the cleansers alongside fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with dry skin: flakiness, tightness, dehydration, fine lines, and wrinkles. 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
- Extremely low suitability for your dry skin as stearic acid and myristic acid can strip natural oils, and the formula lacks humectants to support your skin barrier.
- While the cleansing agents effectively remove impurities, the presence of menthol and fragrance may cause irritation for your dry skin.
How to apply
- Use this cleanser AM and PM every day to keep your skin clean. Start using it daily right away since your skin is not sensitive.
- Apply this cleanser as the very first step in your morning routine and right after your pre-cleanser in the evening. Follow with your toner and moisturizer afterwards.
- Gently massage a small amount of cleanser onto your face using soft circular motions. Rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water and pat dry with a clean towel.
- Apply this cleanser on slightly damp skin for a comfortable and refreshing wash. This helps maintain your skin's natural moisture while cleansing away dirt.
- Avoid getting the cleanser directly into your eyes to prevent any irritation. Do a simple patch test before your first use to ensure your skin likes it.
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
Why does Lovi advise against Shiseido Deep Cleansing Foam for dry skin?
This cleanser has very low suitability for your dry skin because cleansing ingredients like stearic acid and myristic acid can strip natural oils while lacking the moisture-binding ingredients needed to support your skin barrier. Additionally, the menthol and fragrance in the formula may cause irritation. A cleanser for this skin needs hydrating and soothing ingredients, ceramides, and hyaluronic acid to maintain moisture and protect the skin barrier.
Which ingredients make this cleanser a poor fit for dry skin?
Stearic acid and myristic acid can strip natural oils from dry skin, while the formula lacks hydrating ingredients to support the skin barrier. Additionally, menthol and fragrance may cause irritation.
What does Water do for dry skin?
Drinking more water helps increase skin hydration and may reduce clinical signs of dryness and roughness, particularly for individuals with lower prior water consumption.
What does Glycerin do for dry skin?
Glycerin helps dry skin by drawing in moisture and keeping it locked in, which makes the skin feel much softer and smoother. It also supports your natural skin barrier to stop water from escaping easily. A product for dry skin needs extra ingredients like hyaluronic acid and soothing plant extracts to truly calm and hydrate dry patches.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017The British Journal of Dermatology, 2008
Where does this cleanser go in a skincare routine for dry skin?
This cleanser is a poor fit for dry skin because its ingredients can strip natural oils and cause irritation. Dry skin needs a mild cleanser paired with a moisturizer to keep the skin barrier supported.
Can I use this cleanser with retinol, and in what order?
This cleanser is a poor match for your dry skin because it can strip natural oils and lacks ingredients to keep your skin smooth and comfortable. Instead, dry skin needs a gentle cleanser with added hydrating ingredients and barrier-supporting ceramides to prevent irritation when using retinol.
How often should I use this cleanser?
You should not use this cleanser on your dry skin, as ingredients like stearic acid and myristic acid can strip natural oils while menthol and fragrance may cause irritation. A cleanser for dry skin needs gentle cleansing agents along with hydrating ingredients to support the skin barrier.
Can this cleanser clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for dry skin?
This cleanser is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts on dry skin, but reviewers do mention that it can leave dry skin feeling stripped and very dry. A product for this skin needs gentle cleansing agents and hydrating ingredients like glycerin or hyaluronic acid to protect the skin barrier.
Can I use this cleanser around the eyes or on my body?
You should avoid using this cleanser around your eyes and body because its harsh cleansing ingredients can easily irritate thin skin and strip away natural oils. Dry skin needs a gentle cleanser with rich hydrators like glycerin and soothing plant extracts to protect the skin barrier.
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 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, 2001Sodium 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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