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Skinbetter Science Refining Foam Cleanser for mature skin

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Skinbetter Science Refining Foam Cleanser

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  • HighNormal Skin Fit
  • AverageEffectiveness
  • HighSafety

A weak match for mature skin; the cleansers 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 glycolic acid and lactic acid, which provide surface-level skin renewal suitable for your normal skin.
  • The presence of salicylic acid aids in decongesting pores, further supporting your skin's texture and clarity.
  • The formula is safe for your normal skin, as it lacks prohibited or harsh ingredients that could cause irritation.

How to apply

  • Use your cleanser as part of both your AM and PM routine. Start using it daily since your skin is normal and not sensitive.
  • Apply this first in your routine before using your toner, moisturizer, and SPF.
  • Gently massage the cleanser onto your face using circular motions, then rinse well with water. Avoid rubbing your skin too hard.
  • Apply the cleanser directly onto slightly damp skin for the best fresh feeling. Make sure your face is clean of heavy makeup first.
  • Avoid the sensitive eye area while washing. Do a quick patch test before your very first use to be safe.

People Say

★4.5Overall rating based on 900+ reviews

This cleanser is praised for its ability to gently exfoliate and brighten skin, with many users reporting smoother texture and reduced congestion after consistent use. While it is highly effective for normal to oily skin types, some users with drier skin or those accustomed to the previous "Oxygen Infusion Wash" formula find the texture less satisfying or occasionally drying.

Highlights

  • Gentle exfoliation Often Mentioned
    • “Gently exfoliates and purifies the skin, leaving it soft.”
    • “Offers gentle exfoliation without irritation.”
    • “AHA blend is effective but not harsh.”
  • Improves skin texture Often Mentioned
    • “My skin felt smoother, and I noticed a visible improvement in texture.”
    • “My texture improved noticeably.”
    • “Softens rough patches and enhances your skin's natural glow.”
  • Brightens complexion Sometimes Noted
    • “My skin is brighter and smoother after a few uses.”
    • “Skin looked brighter and more refined.”
    • “Enhances your skin's natural glow.”
  • Non-stripping cleanse Sometimes Noted
    • “Works diligently to remove excess oil... yet it does so in a way that feels gentle.”
    • “Cleans well without stripping my skin.”
    • “Leaves it feeling clean but not tight.”
  • Less luxurious feel Sometimes Noted
    • “I didn't get a luxury feeling when using this product.”
    • “The new formula just doesn't hit the same.”
    • “It felt like an unscented version of a foaming hand soap.”
  • Can be drying Rarely Noted
    • “Too drying for my combination skin.”
    • “Can feel a bit drying if I use too much.”
    • “I experienced a little tightness afterward.”
  • Inconsistent deep clean Rarely Noted
    • “I still feel some residue after rinsing.”
    • “I didn't feel like my skin was getting a proper deep cleanse.”
    • “I find myself needing to double-cleanse... to get that really clean feeling.”

Sources: lovi.care, ellemesmedspa.com, lovelyskin.com, lazskincare.com, reddit.com, dermapproved.com, and more

Questions and answers

Why is Refining Foam Cleanser a weak match for mature skin?

This cleanser is a weak match for mature skin because it lacks the specialized hydrating and soothing ingredients, such as amino acids and aloe, needed to fully address the needs of this skin type.

Which ingredients make this cleanser a poor fit for mature skin?

Glycolic acid, lactic acid, and salicylic acid make this cleanser a weak match for mature skin. Mature skin needs products with hydrating and soothing ingredients like amino acids and aloe that clean effectively without leaving the skin dry or irritated.

What does Glycolic Acid do for mature skin?

Glycolic acid helps smooth mature skin by encouraging fresh skin renewal and supporting firmness. It may also help improve signs of photoaging and increase moisture levels over time.

Dermatologic Surgery, 1998Acta Medica, 2016

What does Lactic Acid do for mature skin?

Lactic acid helps mature skin by boosting firmness and smoothing out rough texture through increased collagen production. It also helps lock in moisture and brightens dark spots for a more youthful appearance.

International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2024Frontiers in Medicine, 2021

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

This cleanser goes into both your morning and evening routines as the cleansing step before your toners, moisturizers, and treatments. Because this is a weak match for mature skin, a cleanser for this skin needs gentle hydrating ingredients and soothing plant extracts to keep the face soft and comfortable without stripping moisture.

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

Using this cleanser with retinol is a weak match for mature skin, as it may dry and irritate you when combined. Mature skin needs a gentle, hydrating cleanser and soothing moisturizers with ceramides and peptides to keep the skin barrier strong and comfortable.

How often should I use this cleanser?

This cleanser is a weak match for mature skin, so you should start using it just once a week to see how your skin reacts. Mature skin needs a gentle formula with hydrating and nourishing ingredients to keep it soft and comfortable.

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

This cleanser is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts because it contains salicylic acid to help clear them out, but it may feel drying on mature skin. A cleanser for this skin needs gentle hydrating ingredients and soothing plant extracts to keep mature skin feeling soft and smooth.

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

This cleanser is not ideal for the thin skin around the eyes or on the body. A product of this type needs gentle, hydrating ingredients like hyaluronic acid and soothing plant extracts to care for delicate areas without stripping moisture.

Is this cleanser fragrance-free and alcohol-free?

Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.

What the research says

  • Twice daily application of a multitargeted dermocosmetic cream provided comparable efficacy to benzoyl peroxide 5% gel in reducing inflammatory, non-inflammatory, and total lesions in 150 Caucasian subjects with mild-to-moderate acne over 56 days, while demonstrating superior skin tolerability.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024

  • The use of a salicylic acid-based dermocosmetic significantly reduces the needed quantity of benzoyl peroxide without impacting efficacy in mild to moderate acne, and as maintenance post-benzoyl peroxide allows a significant reduction of acne relapse compared to vehicle.

    Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2023

  • A 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, 2020

  • Repeated short-contact 70% glycolic acid peels provided superior results in atrophic acne scars compared to daily low-strength glycolic acid cream or placebo in 58 women over 24 weeks.

    International Journal of Dermatology, 2000

  • Serial glycolic acid peels combined with a modified Kligman formula significantly reduced facial PIH severity in Indian patients compared to the modified Kligman formula alone.

    Dermatologic Surgery, 2017

  • Application of a cream containing lactic acid 12% and pramoxine HCl 1% significantly improved skin dryness, hydration, and itch compared with a nontreated control in 24 women with a history of dry itchy skin.

    Cutis, 2004

  • Topical 12% ammonium lactate produced a significant sparing of epidermal and dermal atrophy induced by clobetasol propionate in human volunteers, without influencing the corticosteroid's bioavailability or antiinflammatory properties.

    Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 1992

  • A lactic acid/ceramide lotion significantly improved skin moisturization and desquamation compared to no treatment in women with dry, rough skin on the anterior shins.

    The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, 2020

  • Cryotherapy 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, 2010

  • Treatment 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, 2024

  • Topical 5% benzoyl peroxide plus salicylic acid achieved the greatest lesion reduction at early 2 to 4 week time points compared to benzoyl peroxide, clindamycin, and combination benzoyl peroxide/clindamycin, while 5% benzoyl peroxide plus salicylic acid and combination benzoyl peroxide/clindamycin showed similar efficacy at 10 to 12 weeks in acne patients.

    Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 2010

Ingredients

Water, Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Glycerin, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Glycolic Acid, Lactic Acid, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Pca, Sodium Lactate, Sodium Chloride, Citric Acid, Phenoxyethanol, 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.

  • Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Co-founder, Medical Director

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer

  • Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Co-founder, CEO and CTO

    PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex

  • Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Medical Board

    Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine

  • Aishani Shah, MD

    Aishani Shah, MD

    Medical Board

    Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD

  • Asya Zubkova, MS

    Asya Zubkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member

  • Hanna Kurets, MD

    Hanna Kurets, MD

    Medical Board, Medical Advisor

    Dermatology MD

  • Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Medical Board

    Dermatology and diagnostic consultant

  • Victoria Derkova, MS

    Victoria Derkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist

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