Acure Brightening Cleansing Gel for sensitive skin
Punica Granatum
Blackberry
Euterpe Oleracea
Chlorella
Calendula OfficinalisAverage
- HighNormal Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for sensitive skin; other cleansers fit it better.
- Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
- Pharmaceutical Development and Technology, 2022
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with sensitive skin: redness, stinging, and reactions to new products. 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 soothing benefits for your normal, sensitive skin, as cocamidopropyl betaine and sodium lauroyl methyl isethionate effectively cleanse pores while Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract and Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract provide mild soothing effects.
- Glycerin and fruit extracts offer humectant action and antioxidant activity, respectively, contributing to general skincare benefits.
- The product is safe for your sensitive skin due to the absence of harsh ingredients and the presence of soothing botanicals.
How to apply
- Use your cleanser in the AM and PM routines every day. Start using it daily since your sensitive skin needs gentle care.
- Apply this first in your morning and evening skincare routine before toner and moisturizer. This clears away dirt without upsetting your skin.
- Gently massage a small amount onto your face using soft circles. Avoid any rough rubbing to keep redness away.
- Apply the cleanser on slightly damp skin to help it wash away impurities softly. Clean skin feels fresh and comfortable afterwards.
- Avoid getting the cleanser in your eyes and do a quick patch test before first use. Rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water.
People Say
★4.4Overall rating based on 8.0k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, this cleanser is frequently praised for being gentle and non-stripping, leaving skin feeling clean and refreshed. It is also noted for moderately brightening the complexion and effectively removing makeup. A moderate number of users enjoy its pleasant citrus scent. Some users with very sensitive skin report occasional dryness or irritation, and a low frequency of reviews mention issues with the fragrance strength or dispensing mechanism.
Highlights
Gentle cleansing Often Mentioned
- “Cleans without stripping.”
- “My skin feels very clean and refreshed after using!”
- “Leaves my skin feeling clean, refreshed, and soft, never taut.”
- “Left my skin feeling clean without that tight, stripped feeling.”
Brightens skin Sometimes Noted
- “I did notice more even appearance in my skin tone.”
- “My complexion is definitely looking brighter.”
- “Provides a radiant glow.”
- “Noticed my skin was brighter.”
Pleasant scent Sometimes Noted
- “I love the orange scent.”
- “Offers a gentle citrus lather.”
- “Refreshing scent is an added bonus.”
- “Pleasant fragrance.”
Removes makeup Sometimes Noted
- “Gets all, and I mean all, of my waterproof mascaras... off.”
- “Effectively cleansing away impurities and makeup.”
- “Gently removes makeup and impurities.”
- “Helps remove makeup.”
Causes dryness Rarely Noted
- “I do find my skin a little dried out afterwards.”
- “May not be suitable for very sensitive skin types.”
- “Can disrupt the skin barrier.”
- “Contains added alcohol — both of which can irritate truly sensitive skin.”
Dispensing issues Rarely Noted
- “It is easy to create too big of a dispensing hole.”
- “Puncture tube slowly and with caution to prevent overuse.”
- “Newly designed bottle... doesn't lather up the same way anymore.”
- “Easy to create too big of a dispensing hole.”
Strong fragrance Rarely Noted
- “Very Strongly Scented.”
- “Loses points on irritation risk for the fragrance.”
- “Users allergic to fruity scents... may need to avoid.”
- “Some customers have noticed a slight scent.”
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Questions and answers
How well does Acure Brightening Cleansing Gel work for sensitive skin?
This cleanser provides moderate cleaning and mild soothing for sensitive skin through ingredients like calendula and chamomile. While it is safe, cleansers that fit sensitive skin better need specialized calming agents and amino acids to fully address redness and keep skin comfortable.
Which ingredients make this cleanser a good fit for sensitive skin?
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract and Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract make this cleanser a good fit for sensitive skin because they provide mild soothing effects that help calm irritation. A cleanser for this skin type needs extra soothing ingredients like amino acids and aloe, along with gentle moisture to fully care for sensitive skin.
What does Pomegranate Extract do for sensitive skin?
Pomegranate Extract helps calm sensitive skin by soothing redness and reducing irritation. It also supports skin repair and provides antioxidant defense against daily stress.
Inflammopharmacology, 2025Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 2008
What does Blackberry do for sensitive skin?
Blackberry helps calm sensitive skin by reducing redness and irritation from everyday stressors. It may protect against UV damage and soothe inflammation, leaving skin feeling more comfortable.
Toxicology and Applied Pharmacology, 2015Food Research International, 2019
Where does this cleanser go in a skincare routine for sensitive skin?
This cleanser goes in your morning and evening routine after any makeup remover and before your toner. To work best for sensitive skin, a product of this type needs extra calming plant extracts and barrier-strengthening ingredients that prevent tightness.
Can I use this cleanser with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this cleanser with retinol, applying the cleanser first to clean skin before following with your retinol treatment and moisturizer. Using a gentle cleanser helps wash away impurities while minimizing irritation, though sensitive skin needs a cleanser that also repairs the skin barrier and contains calming ingredients.
How often should I use this cleanser?
You can use this cleanser daily in your morning and evening routines as it gently washes away impurities while helping to calm sensitive skin. To work best for sensitive skin, this type of cleanser needs extra soothing and calming plant extracts like calendula and chamomile along with gentle, non-stripping cleansers.
Can this cleanser clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for sensitive skin?
This cleanser is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for sensitive skin due to the absence of heavy, pore-blocking oils. However, because it is only an average fit for your skin, a cleanser for sensitive skin needs extra gentle, hydrating ingredients and calming plant extracts to keep the face soft and comfortable.
Can I use this cleanser around the eyes or on my body?
You can use this cleanser on your body, but the thin skin around your eyes may need a milder formula that is less likely to cause irritation. Sensitive skin of this type needs gentle cleansers with extra calming botanicals and soothing plant extracts to keep it comfortable.
Is this cleanser fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.
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, 2017Nanotechnological hydrogels containing desonide nanocapsules and açai oil increased epidermal drug retention and reduced ear edema and inflammatory cell infiltration comparably to a commercial formulation with twice the drug concentration in an animal model of acute skin inflammation.
Pharmaceutical Development and Technology, 2022Phenolic-rich pomegranate peel extract formulated into a serum and mask showed significantly better facial skin lightening efficacy than placebo in 30 volunteers over 28 days.
Planta Medica, 2020Topical application of a 2% cream containing combined fruit extracts for 56 days significantly reduced wrinkle depth by 11.5%, length by 10.07%, and area by 29.55% in 21 female subjects compared to a placebo.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2015A topical microemulsion containing Punica granatum extract significantly reduced skin erythema and melanin compared to a placebo in healthy Asian subjects over 12 weeks.
Postepy Dermatologii I Alergologii, 2014A blackberry and dill extract combination synergistically increased skin elasticity and induced elastogenesis compared to each ingredient alone and placebo.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2020Tropical highland blackberry juice reduced UVB-mediated DNA damage and increased apoptosis in human epidermal keratinocytes and a reconstituted skin equivalent model.
Photochemistry and Photobiology, 2013Strawberry and blackberry crude extracts, anthocyanin-enriched fractions, and proanthocyanidin-enriched fractions demonstrated anti-inflammatory effects through ROS reduction, gene expression inhibition, and NO suppression, while anthocyanin fractions promoted fibroblast migration in vitro.
Food Research International, 2019An acai oil-based organogel containing hyaluronic acid showed no cytotoxicity and provided a high level of hydration, thermal protection, and hyaluronic acid release after 6 hours of application in in vitro and ex vivo tests.
Pharmaceutics, 2024Phenolic compounds from açai fruit, specifically malvidin and cyanidin derivatives, strongly protect immortalized fibroblasts against UV-A-induced oxidative stress by preventing ROS production, GSH depletion, lipid peroxidation, and stress-pathway protein phosphorylation compared to unprotected irradiated cells.
Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology. B, Biology, 2017Lipid extracts of Chlorella vulgaris and Arthrospira platensis protect Normal Human Dermal Fibroblasts against UVA-induced oxidative stress and 2-propanol-induced IL-6 expression in vitro.
Food Science and Technology International = Ciencia Y Tecnologia de Los Alimentos Internacional, 2026Oral and topical administration of ROQUETTE Chlorella sp. at higher doses significantly reduced skin inflammation scores and improved the healing process and duration of skin wounds in mice compared to untreated models.
Anti-inflammatory & Anti-allergy Agents in Medicinal Chemistry, 2014Resilient factor (RF, an aqueous extract fraction of Chlorella) suppressed PMA- and UVB-induced MMP1 production, protein, and gene expression, prevented UVB-suppressed elastin protein, and increased pro-collagen mRNA expression in human skin fibroblasts compared to untreated controls.
European Journal of Dermatology, 2008Topical application of Calendula officinalis extract cream significantly improved skin hydration and firmness (reflected in significant changes in R0 and R6 parameters) in 21 healthy human volunteers compared to a base cream.
Acta Poloniae Pharmaceutica, 2011Treatment with standardized extract of Calendula officinalis L. led to a shorter epithelization time and faster healing speed compared to mineral oil in patients with acute skin loss wounds of the hand and fingers healing by secondary intention.
Tissue Barriers, 2022Topical administration of Calendula provides weak evidence of effectiveness in acute and chronic wounds compared to standard treatments based on a narrative review of available trials.
Wounds, 2008
Ingredients
Water, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Lauryl Glucoside, Cocoamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate, Decyl Glucoside, Glycerin, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Sodium Pca, Citric Acid, Sodium Levulinate, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil, Lemon Peel Oil, Potassium Sorbate, Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil Fruit, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract, Blackberry Fruit Extract, Punica Granatum Extract, Rosa Canina Fruit Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract Matricaria Flower Extract, Aspalathus Linearis Leaf Extract, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract Chlorella Extract
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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