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Eucerin Hydrating Cleansing Gel for combination skin

Average

  • AverageCombination Skin Fit
  • AverageEffectiveness
  • ExcellentSafety

Works for combination skin; other cleansers fit it 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 moderate cleansing and hydration for your combination skin, as coco-betaine and coco glucoside lift impurities while glycerin and sodium hyaluronate provide moisturizing effects.
  • The formula is generally safe for your combination skin, with glycerin and glyceryl glucoside offering soothing benefits and no harsh ingredients.
  • While it addresses general hydration, it lacks stronger ingredients for optimal oil control, which is your main goal for oily shine.

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

★4.6Overall rating based on 1.5k+ reviews

While the vast majority find it gentle and hydrating, a notable minority dislikes the natural scent of the ingredients and a few users experienced mild dryness.

Highlights

  • Non-stripping & hydrating Mostly Mentioned
    • “doesn't leave skin dry”
    • “skin feels soft”
    • “keeps me hydrated”
    • “no tight face feeling”
  • Gentle on sensitive skin Often Mentioned
    • “didn't break me out”
    • “great for sensitive skin”
    • “no irritation”
    • “soothing feel”
  • Effective makeup remover Sometimes Noted
    • “removes waterproof makeup”
    • “takes off mascara”
    • “cleanses effectively”
    • “removes dirt and oil”
  • Pleasant texture Sometimes Noted
    • “foams up nicely”
    • “creamy gel consistency”
    • “glides on skin”
    • “luxurious feel”
  • Unpleasant scent Sometimes Noted
    • “weird smell”
    • “has a funk”
    • “smells like plastic”
    • “scent is off-putting”
  • Caused breakouts Rarely Noted
    • “caused bumps”
    • “broke me out”
    • “clogged pores”
    • “acne flared up”
  • Not hydrating enough Rarely Noted
    • “still felt dry”
    • “dried me out”
    • “skin felt tight”
    • “need moisturizer after”
  • Residue feeling Rarely Noted
    • “doesn't feel squeaky clean”
    • “leaves a film”
    • “hard to rinse”
    • “feels slippery”

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Questions and answers

How well does Eucerin Hydrating Cleansing Gel work for combination skin?

This cleanser works moderately well for combination skin by lifting impurities and providing moisture, but it lacks stronger ingredients for optimal oil control. A cleanser for this skin needs ingredients that effectively manage oily shine without irritation while balancing moisture in both dry and oily zones.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2012

Which ingredients make this cleanser a good fit for combination skin?

Coco-betaine and coco glucoside lift impurities while glycerin and sodium hyaluronate provide moisturizing effects, and glyceryl glucoside offers soothing benefits. A cleanser for this skin needs ingredients that effectively control oily shine while supporting the moisture barrier.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2012

What does Hyaluronic Acid do for combination skin?

Hyaluronic acid is a great fit for combination skin because it quenches dry areas with a boost of hydration while keeping oily zones balanced. Regular use helps smooth out fine lines and makes your skin feel soft and plump without causing irritation.

Dermatology and Therapy, 2021Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2011

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 it go in a skincare routine for combination skin?

This cleanser goes in the morning and evening routine as the first step on bare skin. It washes away impurities while glycerin and sodium hyaluronate add moisture, though combination skin with oily shine needs stronger oil control ingredients.

The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2022

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

You can use this cleanser in your routine before applying retinol, as it gently lifts impurities while keeping your skin calm and hydrated. A cleanser of this type for combination skin needs soothing ingredients like glycerin along with oil-controlling elements to manage shine effectively.

How often should I use it?

You can use this cleanser daily in the morning and evening as part of your routine. Mild cleansers used regularly help keep skin clean and comfortable while supporting daily hydration.

The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2022

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

This cleanser is unlikely to cause breakouts for combination skin, though reviewers occasionally report minor issues. To truly keep excess oil in check, this skin type needs a cleanser with stronger balancing ingredients like salicylic acid or niacinamide.

Can I use it around the eyes or on my body?

Yes, you can use this cleanser on your body and around your eyes because its gentle formula is safe for delicate areas and different skin types. The skin on the body and around the eyes may vary greatly in thickness, but this gentle wash cleanses safely without harsh ingredients.

Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy, 2002

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, 2017
  • Topical application of glyceryl glucoside significantly increased AQP3 mRNA levels and reduced transepidermal water loss compared with vehicle-controlled areas in volunteer subjects.

    Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2012
  • Topical oil-in-water and water-in-oil emulsions containing glyceryl glucoside, natural moisturizing factors, and ceramide significantly improved skin hydration and barrier function while reducing visible dryness and tactile roughness in subjects with very dry skin compared to untreated sites and vehicles.

    The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, 2012
  • Topical application of 0.1% hyaluronic acid formulations of different molecular weights led to significant improvements in skin hydration and elasticity, with low-molecular-weight formulations also significantly reducing wrinkle depth in seventy-six female subjects compared to a vehicle control.

    Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2011
  • Topical application of hyaluronic acid in conjunction with free gingival graft significantly reduced donor site postoperative pain until day 7 compared to normal saline, with no significant differences in graft dimensions or patient satisfaction.

    Clinical Oral Investigations, 2022
  • Treatment with a hyaluronic acid-containing mouth rinse or topical gel led to significant lesion reduction, pain relief, and normalization of lesion color in adult patients with minor recurrent aphthous stomatitis, with the gel formulation showing an earlier healing onset at 3 days.

    BMC Oral Health, 2019
  • The 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, 2020
  • Ten 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, 2001
  • Niacinamide/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, 2012
  • The cytotoxic effect of sodium lauryl sulphate on normal human keratinocytes was significantly decreased when combined with cocamidopropyl betaine, Tween 20, and Tween 80 at concentrations well below the critical micelle concentration.

    Skin Pharmacology and Applied Skin Physiology, 2003
  • Coco-glucoside powered emulgels containing probiotics and prebiotics demonstrated stability without phase separation and preserved probiotic viability for up to 11 days, supporting the skin's natural barrier.

    International Journal of Pharmaceutics, 2025

Why other cleansers fit combination 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
  • Combined ascorbyl palmitate and sodium ascorbyl phosphate treatment significantly reduced facial sebum secretions in healthy female volunteers compared to a placebo control over 90 days.

    Drug Research, 2017

Ingredients

Water, Glycerin, Coco-Betaine, Coco Glucoside, Glyceryl Glucoside, Acrylates C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Sodium Hyaluronate, Trisodium Edta, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Benzoate

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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